Unless the gift recipient is a kitchen disaster or hates to cook, you really can’t go too wrong with a food-related gift. Everybody has to eat, and eventually, most of us have to prepare some type of food for ourselves or others. So gifts that make that process easier or more beautiful are bound to […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Plant Lover
It seems like nearly everyone must have someone in her life who loves (or at least appreciates) plants. I know I certainly do–my mom’s love of gardening is legendary in my family, and my siblings and I now have gardens and plants of our own. Indoor plants can help purify the air and make a […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Stylish Lady
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is putting together my DIY gift guides. In my efforts to find cool (but relatively easy) tutorials, I get to look at tons of craft projects. Some are new ones I discover, and others are projects I’ve seen before but had forgotten about. By the time […]
Gift Guide: Craft Books
Happy Black Friday! (Whew, this week really got away from me with all of the Thanksgiving preparations.) Here in the US, the Christmas shopping season traditionally starts today. Last year I did a series of round-ups of DIY gifts, and I’m planning to do the same this year, but I thought I’d share some craft […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Nester
These are gift ideas for the person in your life who dotes on their living space and loves to decorate. Their home may be impeccable, or a work in progress, but they’re clearly settling down and nesting, and these gifts will help them feather their nest just a bit. 1. Nautilus Terrarium 2. Leather Pinecone […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 2)
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! 1. Ombre-Dyed Tote Bag 2. Chunky Pearl […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Techie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! You know the type–they always have the […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Foodie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Everybody likes eating (that’s what Thanksgiving is […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 1)
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether it’s your best friend, mom, or […]