Fourth Day of Christmas Inspiration

If you haven't already finished you Christmas Shopping (that would be me) here are some suggestions for guys, girls, the house, the kids and even the pets. Happy online shopping...

For Her

Hansel From Basel, Zig Zag Bag $28

Maptote, New York City Beach Tote $20

Catbird, Alphabet Rings $88

Terrain, Sedum Rosette Ring $152

This is a pricey, but great gift the kids could all pitch in and get for mom. You can either send in your kids old clothes you've been hanging onto or even all that school artwork you don't know what to do with. The Great Remember will turn either of these into artwork for your home. Prices vary depending on design choice and size.

For Him

Tokyo Bay, DJ Big Brother Desk Clock $36

Swirl, Hopsidedown Glass $20

Moma Store, Wooden Bottle Opener $20

Modern Anthology, Vintage XL Nude Cards $36

For the Home

Terrain, Zinc Candleabra $29.95

Amazon, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite $27.95

Pottery Barn Teen, Hi-Light Task Lamp $79

Jayson Home and Garden, Cermic Urchin Box $30

Chiasso, Lacey Tray $28

Illume, Monogram Votive $10

Amazon,

Postcards from Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers in One Box

$16.50

Moma Store, Miix Spoon Set $24

Nudo, Olive Oils $36.49 (set of 4)

Anthropologie, Fleur Recipe Cards $14

Love the artwork on this website it's great looking and humorous...

Not A Gallery, Royal #3,

UltraChrome print with hand painted acrylic gloss

$249-$699

For the Kids

Etsy, HipHuts Children's Tents, Prices Vary

Eebee, Play Mat and Activity Play House $90

Echo Country Outpost, "Papoose" Fuchsia Suede $28

Maptote, Manhattan Onsie $25

Tree House, Little Pink House Sorter $39.99

For the Other Kids

Molly Meow, La Vie En Rose Cat Duvet $20

Fleabag Bed, Star Dog Bed $68-$128

Day Five of Christmas Inspiration: Let's Get to Wrapping

I love wrapping paper! It's always fun to figure out a them for each year. These are my favorite sources for wrapping paper and again, this year, they do not disappoint.

The Paper Source

Gift wrap come in sheets for $2.50 or rolls for $7.95

Paper Mojo

This wrapping is sold by the sheet and prices vary depending on the pattern...

Elum Holiday Prints $3.75

Driftwood $3.75

Capri $2.49

Mums on Lokta Paper $4.49

The Container Store

Retro Birds Gift Wrap $4.99

Flocked Green Trees $8.99

Winter Trees $7.95

Vintage Chritmas in the City $9.99

Retro Bulbs $8.49

Happy Owlidays $8.50

Third Day of Christmas Inspiration

What direction are you going to take your Christmas Tree this year?

All photos from www.myhomeideas.com

Clear balls are simple and elegant...

There is something great about silver and gold, there is a whole song about the combo...

I always love blues and greens...

Christmas at the beach...

This one is for those of us that like to keep it traditional...

These are for those that don't like to keep it traditional...

Last, but definitely not least, trees for the kids...

Top Ten Christmas Movies

Christmas is fast approaching and I just had to share my top ten favorite Christmas movies. Netflix, here we come...

1. The Family Stone

2. Love Actually

3. Elf

4. A Charlie Brown Christmas

5. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

6. It's a Wonderful Life

7. Home for the Holidays

8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

9. A Christmas Story

10. Meet Me in St. Louis

Second Day of Christmas Inspiration

Nothing says Happy Holidays more than the wreath on the front door. You can always go with the classic evergreen wreath or try for something out of the box.

Succulent Wreaths, both from Viva Terra are modern and beautiful...

Succulent Wreath $98

Echeveria Wreath $98

Another alternative in green,

the Faux Moss Wreath and tree from West Elm,

regular price $49, sale price $39

Want to keep it neutral?

Try the Wood-Curl Wreath from Garnet Hill, $68

If you are promoting "Peace on Earth", these are for you.

You can go funky or country...

Pier1, Green Ornaments Peace Wreath $99

Viva Terra, Bay Laurel Peace Wreath $69

Lastly, an alternative to all of the above...

Anthropologie, Warmest Greetings Wreath $148

Viva Terra, Felted Wool Wreath $59

DIY Garland for those that don't DIY

I have a craving for a felt garland, but can't find any I love. Now, I'm not a crafty person, but I think this is one DIY project I can handle. Here is the felt garland I will be tackling this week, wish me luck (instructions are below the picture)...

http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/12/14/4-ridiculously-easy-but-fun-craft-garland-fun-holiday-project/