Monday, December 5, 2011

'tis the season

...for giving!

I usually give friends and family a variety of ideas for different budgets when they ask what I want for Christmas. I never want people to have a hard time coming up with something to buy or make for me, because as we all know, giving is way better than receiving!

I'm always on the lookout for new mugs, and a little bird told me that the selection at Anthropologie this year is one to watch.

Piecrust mug, Monogrammed mug, Papaver mug

Another fun thing to give or get during the holidays is jewelry. Forever 21's affordable prices allow you to pick out several pieces to toss into a goody bag to mix and match with each other!

Prism cross necklace, open stitch neck warmer, braided hinge bracelet, purple cosmos nail color, embellished envelope clutch

Another classic idea is a subscription to a magazine that interests the recipient. Two of my faves are continually on my list...

Feel free to share your favorite things to give or get in the comments!

19 comments:

  1. Ah, Real Simple. How I love thee!

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  2. Great gift ideas! I have the initial mug from Anthropologie and now I want the other two! Books can also make a wonderful gift too :)

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  3. I love Forever21's accesories. They always have cute stuff for cheap. I've heard some amazing things about their nail polish too.

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  4. Great ideas - I love getting to pick out gifts for my friends. And some of the items you have here I have totally gotten already for a few of the ladies on my list!
    Much love,
    B

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  5. i love all of those little cups! and that purple scarf is to die for!!! love it!!

    allister bee blog

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  6. I like to give a list with a big variety of price ranges too. I love those pretty Anthro mugs!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  7. I love getting random F21 accessories for Christmas - and giving them too!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  8. A subscription to Real Simple would make my year, ugh. Shoulda thought of that.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  9. I love this list. Those Anthro mugs are the best!

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  10. I would love any of those gifts and they are perfect for giving as well! xo

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  11. Great idea, love the anthro mugs <3

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  12. Mugs are my favorite! Me and Derek have those monogrammed mugs with our initials. Derek got them as an anniversary present. :)
    I love the goody bag idea! Forever 21 is the best for that stuff!

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth

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  13. great finds sweetheart!a lot of kisses**

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  14. Oh gosh I love Anthropologie, I'd take all those mugs please! :p xx

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  15. Since I don't work, I usually go out and buy pretzels and chocolate and like little M&MS or hersey kisses and make chocolate covered pretzels! Food is always the best way to go for me ;)

    www.alifeinthefashionlane.blogspot.com

    xo

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  16. Scarves make the perfect accessory to any holiday occasion.

    xoxo

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  17. the mugs are so adorable! i want them all.
    hmm.. you can never go wrong with jewellery!
    and magazine subscriptions a great idea, thanks :)

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  18. I love the Magazine subscription, I gave out Nylon and Bitch Magazine last year and my sisters totally loved a gift that kept on giving!

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Thanks for commenting, you da best!