never mind that december is more than halfway over. or that i have only bought ONE present. just never mind okay? it’s been mostly cold and dreary here for the better part of december. a fact i don’t mind all that much. something about the fog and gray sky and the brown trees without leaves is really beautiful. it surely inspired this year’s december vibes.
marc jacobs glitter eyeshadow in icy opal
crystal snowflake lamp finials
hello friends. it’s the swing of it isn’t it? if you don’t feel like you have a million things to do and you can’t remember what day it is or you forget at least 2 items at the grocery store per visit then you are probably in prison.
tis the season! i’ll take it. at least i’m alive.
here are your pertinent friday things..
some spectacular new bowls coming at you hot.
guaranteed delivery by christmas if you order today. (unless you’re in asia i suppose. but if you are just email me and we can work out a different shipping option for you.)
or…perhaps you’d like to give this 1.2 million dollar rose quartz crystal bathtub as a gift. this showed up on my facebook page and i was like WHO DO YOU THINK I AM? (it kinda looks like a giant vagina, no?)
or maybe baking is your thing. might i suggest this cookie box?
i was having a look around the online shop burke decor which i hadn’t looked at in years. and no this isn’t sponsored. i just noticed that they also have a 1-2 day shipping thing as well as a FREE GIFT with purchase of $150 or more. AND..20$ off site-wide with code ALWAYS. i found a few things that i think would make lovely gifts…like:
these cool modern christmas ornaments which i’m thinking you could hang up year round, these wine breather carafes stopped me in my tracks, this cake stand is beautiful and extra special, these paper frames are cool, just add a photo and that’s a really fine gift for very little money, this cobalt blue glass candleholder made me make a funny noise (like a sex noise) and this pink one did too, i’d rejoice in a gift of pretty petal tapers, also this sphere soap in a fig scent and this notebook are worthy gifts.
and if you missed it you can see and shop all my gift guides right here.
this is fun. and a great size. comes in other colors. but why wouldn’t you get the leopard?! dumb.
i have played around with this stuff and it is fantastic. use your finger and just press it onto the eyelid for a simple but impactful holiday eye.
just really love them.
the prettiest nasturtium colored linen napkins.
a pastel rainbow of soaps.
i tried these on and they are GREAT. really comfy. super high waisted to suck in all the bits. and they make your booty look round.
the perfect pink-y red.
hourglass veil translucent setting powder
supposedly the highest rated setting powder for all skin tones.
it’s not the prettiest gift but damn, foam rolling is like taking a xanax.
i would be SO excited to put this on right after a bath. throw this in to make it a moment.
so pretty. and works in so many kitchen styles.
for when the butter’s too cold to spread.
an extra special fleece pullover. everyone will ask about it. i like this one a lot too.
this amazing product will straighten your hair without flattening it. i’ve seen it’s magic in person and want to get my hands on one so bad.
the coolest.
slap this on your head and then go ahead and wear jeans and a black turtleneck to the party. this one is stunning too. honestly there are loads of them worthy of gift giving. (or keeping)
pretty pastel cups. for whatever. really just an entire store full of pretty things worth giving.
such a beautiful color. lace makes them sexy, the diaper vibe makes them comfy.
honestly just the best looking earrings i’ve seen in a while.
night owl baker real sourdough
word on the street is that even gluten intolerant people can get down with this bread. it’s also supposed to actually improve your digestion.
i am a HUGE fan of eyeshadow palettes. this one is richly pigmented and is great for blue, green and brown eyed girls.
and now for the books…because books make excellent gifts:
this one is special.
one of my favorite design books this year. it’s gorgeous. so much to see and feel (yes feel) inside. it’s honestly a work of art.
my other favorite this year. ILQ is in my top 5 designers of all time. there’s no one like her. this book has a heavy summer vibe and will be a thrill to revisit come march.
i’ve heard excellent things about this one.
i just discovered these two and love their aesthetic. this book is an entertaining guide. lots of ideas and inspiration. recipes too!
terrain: ideas and inspiration for decorating the home and garden
for the decor enthusiast who loves to garden too. (me)
my sweet friend got this for me for my birthday and it’s everything everyone says it is. it won cookbook of the year for good reason. it certainly blew me away. the recipes (every single one of them and there are LOADS) look delicious and totally approachable. trust me on this one. if you have a loved one who loves to cook this is a sure thing. i’ve made 3 of the recipes so far in the 5 days i’ve owned it and all have been crazy good.
why is this so cute?
wireless parent cancellation.
soft and warm. comes in a plethora of colors. and cheap. get a few for when they leave one at school.
the sweetest lil pearl pillow for her bed.
give her this plaid fur cape scarf thing and try not to think of an excuse to keep it.
i remember wanting some sort of personal lounge-y chair to call my own when i was young. this one comes in 3 not terrible colors.
so you can show them what it was like back in the day. also so you can play with them and know wtf you are doing. comes pre installed with super mario bros, donkey kong and pac man to name a few.
here’s to hoping that it rubs off.
real real cute.
the children of green knowe book series
fiona was recently asked what book(s) had the biggest impact or were most memorable. she has read hundreds of books ranging from the warriors series to anne of green gables to watership down etc. she claimed the children of green knowe series was the most memorable and loved.
oh it just looks like a duffle bag. ok, it is. but it’s under 30 bucks and it’s GIGANTIC. will hold everything. perfect for the guy (or girl) who literally throws their shit into a suitcase. mike anderson has one and swears it’s the best bag in the world. weighs negative 1 pound. comes in 13 colors.
for the guy that wears all the sweatpants but you cringe when he wears the grey ones bc you can see his dingle dangle. these are fashion-y and black. no dingle dangle.
cannabis and opium den incense cones
the good incense.
wooden spoon herbs hangover tonic
you can borrow it. also i want EVERYTHING from this georgia based apothecary.
i desperately need one of these. right now actually. this one comes with a high rating and is cheap AF.
for your dude with a swoop of untamed hair. perfect stocking stuffer.
a fine gift indeed.
party season is here. i’m wearing jeans.
lately i stan one shoulder vibes. i mean this is a bodysuit for christ’s sake. but the one shoulder thing makes it special and sexy and fashion-y. and slightly 80’s which is perfect for a holiday party and i’m into that too. grayish-black skinny jeans are my new jam (where have i been?) but i’m wearing them as if they were fancy party attire. i like a belt. but you don’t need one. a suede knee high boot ensures warmth. a slightly embellished hoop is just adorned enough but you could go a little bolder if you wanted. for makeup i’m thinking a swath of emerald green on the lids and a nude lip.
other options: obsessed with this red velvet top too. i’d wear it literally the same as above. ditto this black velvet number.
have you a party to attend? tell me what you’re wearing.
