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Young House Love » Shopping & Thrifting » 2012 Holiday Gift Guide: For The Ladies

| By Sherry Petersik | December 13, 2012 | 210 Comments

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: For The Ladies

Aw, yeah. Momma made a mood board… for mommas (or any other ladies out there). So without further ado, here’s what I’m loving – both as gift ideas for fellow gals in my life… or even for finding under the tree myself. Oh and in the interest of thriftiness, there are a bunch of under-$15 things, a few $30-or-less finds, and a couple spendier items peppered in there (but nothing over 65 beans).

1. This fun watch watch from Anthropologie is pretty cute. I could see going in on it with a sister in law (since most of our family gifts are in the $30 range, this $58 gift is perfect for two folks to share).

2.This $48 brightly colored clutch is my jam. I’d totally use it inside of my big ol’ purse (to restore order to my cavernous bag) and then pull it out on any occasion when I want to travel lighter.

3. I actually already have one of these leather keychain tassels – and it probably saves me at least ten minutes a day because it’s so easy to find my keys in my aforementioned cavernous bag now that they’re all tassel-y. And you guys know I’m a fool for grellow.

4. This pom-pom hat from Target is under $23 and would look cute on pretty much anyone.

Momma Mood Board

5. Words can’t express how much I love this $30 leopard bracelet. I think it would make any girl feel fancy.

6. How pretty would one (or even three) of these guys be, all glowy and charming on a mantel or windowsill? And they’re all on sale right now. I would totally grab one of the small $19 ones and make some cookies and give them to a good friend together (to me coziness = a votive candle flickering in the windows while I suck down cookies). Update: they sold out of the smaller $19 guys – bummers!

7. I’ve dropped some heavy hints to Santa that I’d swoon over these guys in this rich emerald color (John sweetly got me a different set of Kendra Scott earrings last year and I’ve worn them about a million times since).

8. We all know that I love big earrings, but I’m not a snob about ’em. In other words, many of mine are under $8 – like this pretty pair from Tar-jay.

9. This is my very favorite nail polish ever (it’s eco and stays on forever) and these three colors feel pretty festive for the holidays (found here, here, and here).

10. John and I have a collection of capiz frames for each year that we’ve been married with a picture of us taken on our anniversary inside. So although we have another six months until our 6 year anniversary rolls around, I’m always on the lookout for pretty capiz frames, and round ones like this are my favorite (tip: I usually hold out until they hit the clearance bin at Anthro for under ten bucks).

Woop, there it is. Momma’s list o’ holiday goodies for ladies.

Update: You can check out all of our favorite holiday decor finds here – many of which are under $15! 

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Tracie@MiddleClassMod[email protected] says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I personally am hoping for an air compressor powered staple gun! So girly and romantic.

    Love Zoya nailpolishes. The anthropologie watch looks like a grown up Swatch watch and that can only be a good thing!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Haha that sounds like fun to me too! And as for Zoya, isn’t it the best? I worried it would flake and peel right off (some other eco brands do) but it holds on for dear life! Haha.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for JenJen says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

      Sherry, do you buy Zoya polishes at a salon? The website has a “salon locator” but doesn’t mention if drugstores or Target carry the products. Thanks :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

      I found a local salon that had them (I think I called a few to find one that did) so I didn’t have to blindly order them without looking at them. But now I have so much faith in them that I blindly order all the time! Haha.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for HayleyHayley says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:03 am

      @ Jen – Ulta carries them, if there is one of those near you. :)

    • Avatar for ShannonShannon says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:14 am

      Jen-

      I’m not sure if you have Ulta where you live but my Ulta carries the Zoya brand!

  2. Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I love the clutch!! So practical! So…me!! I published our gift guides today too! Great minds. Great minds.

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2012/12/you-cant-go-wrong-gifts-for-him-her-and.html

    I have to say, one of my favorite things I bought this year (for our “for her” gift guide) was a cookie jar from Crate & Barrel for my mom….and now I want one for me. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

      So cute! I always do that (buy something for someone else and then end up wanting it- even for Clara toys – haha!).

      xo
      s

  3. Avatar for Kelly {the Centsible Life}Kelly {the Centsible Life} says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Love all these picks. TOTALLY putting that watch on my own wishlist. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

      Aw thanks Kelly!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Kelly {the Centsible Life}Kelly {the Centsible Life} says

      December 13, 2012 at 3:59 pm

      I know I should be buying for other peeps, but I just can’t help it! LOL

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      Haha!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for AlishaAlisha says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      I was just in Charlotte Russe this afternoon and spotted a rubbery watch IDENTICAL to this Anthropologie one (well, there was a sparkly ring of bling around the face, too) didn’t check the price but I’m sure it’s under $12!!!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:39 pm

      Sweet!

      xo
      s

  4. Avatar for Rebecca @This Nest is BestRebecca @This Nest is Best says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Nice choice on the emerald earrings – that’s been named the 2013 color of the year by Pantone!

    I’ll be working on gift baskets this weekend – doing a bunch of homemade items (hot chocolate mix, caramel corn, marshmallows) with an activity gift (movie, book, or board game) for a “cozy winter night” theme. Apparently I need to add cookies and candles!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

      Aw that sounds cute!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for CallieCallie says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:56 am

      I noticed that too – so trendy, Sherry! :) http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055&from=hp

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Hahah! Look at me all being on top of trends and whatnot. Haha!

      xo
      s

  5. Avatar for bridget b.bridget b. says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I really like the green earrings. I’ll have to check out more of Kendra Scott’s stuff. I posted a list of inexpensive Christmas gifts yesterday that also includes a set of circular frames :) (http://623designs.tumblr.com/post/37807177559/12-12-12-days-of-christmas-gifts)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

      Those are so pretty!

      xo
      s

  6. Avatar for J+H @ Beyond The StoopJ+H @ Beyond The Stoop says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

    fishs eddy in manhattan near ABC carpet and union square has GREAT gifts for foodies, especially women, with their new cute tableware lines from todd oldham and others.. but i’d take anything on that awesome list!! good job kids. the color of that watch is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Oh yes, I love that store! John and I used to go in there and browse when we were first dating. Memories.

      xo
      s

  7. Avatar for Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveKristen | Popcorn on the Stove says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I love all your gift suggestions (esp those nailpolish colors!). Coincidentally, I posted some gift suggestions for her, too!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Love the roundup! Lots of fun lady-things! The red bike is adorable!!

      xo
      s

  8. Avatar for ClaireClaire says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I’m asking for tickets to the opera! I want something we can do and experience together, and that is totally out of my comfort zone! Who doesn’t like an excuse to dress up and hear some fantastic music?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:20 am

      That sounds fun!

      xo
      s

  9. Avatar for Ashley PAshley P says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Some of us are crossing our fingers for another Kendra Scott giveaway next year!!! Please, please? :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Ooh we’d love to team up with her again!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for keegankeegan says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

      tip: kendra scott is on gilt.com ALL the time! its the greatest, i would probably never buy full priced but the gilt discount makes it so much more affordable!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Awesome tip!

      xo
      s

  10. Avatar for MegMeg says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Hoping to find your book under the tree! I also put a cardboard deer head on my list & everyone in my family thinks I’m crazy. Oh well, guess they don’t know true style ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Haha, I love cardboard animal heads! We have a rhino!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for BethBeth says

      December 13, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      I must be crazy too… sent my sister a link to Cardboard Safari asking for a cardboard moose or rhino for my new office and she thought I was so weird!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Hahaha, no way – all the cool kids have cardboard animals.

      xo
      s

  11. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I love that watch! Wonder it it’s too late to add it to my list?

    I’m asking for clothes this year! I haven’t bought anything for myself since college. Time to “grown up with a 8-5” my wardrobe!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for SamanthaSamantha says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I know this is way breaking the bank but it is SO worth it.
    You should look into an Alesya Bag. It’s technically a laptop bag but she thought of everything in the design, including “One shallow top pocket to avoid the ‘black hole’ syndrome. Perfect for anything you need to grab and go. Keys, parking stubs, etc.” Check out the bags: http://www.alesyabags.com/

    (Not a paid endorsement of any sort, I’m just obsessed with mine and thought “how perfect for a blogger like Sherry!”)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:22 am

      Ooh sounds fancy! Off to check it out!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Haley YHaley Y says

      December 13, 2012 at 2:56 pm

      Fellow fan here! I have a purple bag from the last round of colors, and really it is perfect. So stylish – it doesn’t look like a laptop bag but fits everything!

    • Avatar for AlesyaAlesya says

      December 14, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Hello Samantha and Haley – Wow! Thank you for your comments on the bag. I’m so excited you love the bag and passed your recommendation! What a nice gift to find this morning. ~A

  13. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:22 am

    All i want is for my car to be detailed and super-cleaned. The joys of having a toddler, hahaha.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:23 am

      Hahah! I don’t think our car has been really clean since before Clara was born :)

      xo
      s

  14. Avatar for StephSteph says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Those earrings. I can’t even. I’m obsessed.

    I am desperately trying to decide what to get my mom for Christmas. She knows that I’m tight on money so she will KILL me if I spend too much but I want to get/make her something.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Aw, I’d love to hear what you end up doing! Moms love homemade gifts so much. Even just a store bought picture frame with a picture of Clara and a tub of cookies = the key to my mom’s heart ;)

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for StephSteph says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:43 am

      I don’t have any kids or a husband/boyfriend and there’s only so many pictures of me she can have in the house. (Only child. There’s LOTS of pics! lol)

      I’m making my grandfather homemade ice cream in his favorite flavor. I am considering making my dad some kind of candy. But my mom is a tough one. We are very close and I usually get her really good gifts but this is the first time I’m doing it on a budget.

      I was going to get her an articipe print but I waited too long to order. So now she must wait til mother’s day. Unless I can figure out how to DIY one.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

      That’s so sweet! Love all of those ideas! And I bet you can DIY something awesome!

      xo
      s

  15. Avatar for Mary @ Ms RedoMary @ Ms Redo says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Just to be on the safe side, I’ve already done all my shopping … for myself :) I may let Mr. Redo wrap my items … if he’s nice. You’re rocking on your mood board, girlfriend! Hugs ~ Mary

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Haha, thanks Mary!

      xo
      s

  16. Avatar for CaseyCasey says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:28 am

    OOOh! Love that watch (and pretty much everything else on there).

    Reply
  17. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Well shoot, the leopard bracelet is already gone (doesn’t ship until Feb). I guess a girl (me) can wait for something so cute! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Aw man!

      xo
      s

  18. Avatar for JanaJana says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

    LOVE the green earrings! I’ve noticed yours in several of your posts, they are so pretty. Can I ask, how would you rate them on the ‘heavy’ scale? I don’t do we’ll with heavy earrings. Thank ya!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

      They’re not light but I wouldn’t call them super heavy. I usually just wear them for a certain event (not all day, but to dinner or a gathering with the family, etc) and they don’t hurt at all! But maybe 12 hours of them might be a little much, ya know?

      xo
      s

  19. Avatar for KimKim says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Aw I hope Santa gets you the jcrew bracelet. It’s awesome!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Love your list! Those things are so cute! My Christmas list this year consisted of a new coat, a new camera and flannel pjs haha.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Ooh that sounds awesome!

      xo
      s

  21. Avatar for Ade@fortheloveofpainting[email protected] says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I really need a winter coat…one from Patagonia to be exact! I love the watch too!

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  22. Avatar for ErikaErika says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Sherry – That is a fabulous list! I would love any of those items.
    I like your idea of cozy too :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Aw thanks Erika!

      xo
      s

  23. Avatar for BrendaBrenda says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Earrings are my favorite. I wear them practically every day to work, you don’t have to worry about sizing, they’re easy to pack if you travel for Christmas, and I love regular, inexpensive ones because you have a great excuse to buy new ones once they get a bit worn out.

    Reply
  24. Avatar for ErinErin says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Great finds! I’ve been eyeing that tassel key chain in your “we’re digging” panel for weeks now.

    How do you an John do gifts? Since we’re Jewish and don’t often have our act together by/for 8 days of Hanukkah, we end up being a bit lazy about buying gifts for one another. (My guy usually buys himself whatever extravagant tech toy he wants anyway)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:38 am

      I just ordered a few things for John last night, so I’m usually a last minute nelly. He always has mine done (he smiled a few weeks back and said “Santa’s done with momma”). As long as mine come by Dec 24th it’s all good though, since I wrap them and toss them under the tree just in time to be opened on the 25th. We usually have an under-$75 limit or so, just because we’re cheap. Hah!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for ErinErin says

      December 13, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Super impressed with John’s Santa skills.

      Any great gift ideas for moms (as in Clara’s grandmas)? I find it harder and harder to buy for mine as they get older, have pretty much everything they need, and want very little. I’ve been going the route of a day of pampering – massage, mani/pedi, etc., but I’m feeling pretty unoriginal this year.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      I don’t want to ruin any surprises for them since they read, but in past years we have gotten them pretty frames with Clara in them and a nice candle along with a gift card to their favorite dinner or a nice big and cozy throw blanket for the couch. Hmm, what else have we done? We’d given them other experiences, like tickets to a show/play they like or their favorite brunch place, etc. I also love picking up small but personal things for them, like a pretty ornament I know John’s mom will love or a tiny print of a dogwood tree that I know my mom will love. Maybe try etsy for a print or small ornament that might have meaning to them?

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for KerryKerry says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Just bought #6 — darn you, Sherry! :) The collection is on sale for $29. Ho, ho, ho!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:40 am

      The little ones sold out, so the $19 ones aren’t available anymore. Boo!

      xo
      s

  26. Avatar for keishakeisha says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I adore those little houses!

    Well, I know I’m getting the YHL book, so hurrah for that, but I’m also looking forward to maybe getting a replacement chain for my The Vintage Pearl charms! It’s been too long since I’ve worn them.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Aw that’s sweet! Hope you love the book and the chain!

      xo
      s

  27. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:55 am

    LOL!!! This mama appreciates the mood board. :-D

    I love number 5 – it is so pretty. Who am I kidding – I LOVE LOVE them all. As my sister would say….LOVESIES!!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Haha!

      xo
      s

  28. Avatar for Megan @ Rappsody in RoomsMegan @ Rappsody in Rooms says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I have never heard of that brand of nail polish but when you whisper the words “stays on forever” I’m a total much. Mostly because I’m so lazy and once nail polish gets on my fingernails, I get really lazy about taking it off, even when it’s all chipped up.

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  29. Avatar for Morgan RMorgan R says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:56 am

    No way, I literally just purchased the red & pink leather pouch to gift myself for Christmas! I was planning on storing my ipad inside.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:05 am

      No way- that’s so funny!

      xo
      s

  30. Avatar for Ethne @ Wom-MomEthne @ Wom-Mom says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I’m crocheting scarves (the infinity kind) for lady gifts for fam this Christmas. I wish I wore more dangling earrings like you, Sherry, but I have the teeny-tinyest earlobes ever, so I’m afraid they’ll rip my holes right out, or stretch them out all nasty like this professor I had in college. I’ll live through you. Ethne

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Haha, you can do it Ethne! Maybe someday for a special occasion you can go for it!

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for Theresa ATheresa A says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:03 am

    that watch has been on my wishlist forever! i sent it to my mom so hoping it will be under the tree, i’m a sucker for pretty much anything mint-aqua-teal…i love zoya polish too! great ideas. :)

    Reply
  32. Avatar for HemmaHemma says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Sorry , no time to read all the pots right now but sadly #6 is sold out!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Boo! Hope it comes back into stock!

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for AllisonAllison says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Speaking of gift-giving, I am looking for something you previously posted about and I can’t find it for the life of me! My parents are moving from my childhood home in the New Year (last Christmas there, *sniff), and I believe you once had a post about an artist that creates a house in miniature. They always use a black cat in a window as their signature? Did you post this or have I lost my mind this crazy Christmas season? Love your tree by the way! Very creative!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Oh yes, here’s that post for you: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/06/the-cat-house/

      xo
      s

  34. Avatar for Christina @ Homemade OceanChristina @ Homemade Ocean says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I LOVE THOSE EARRINGS!!!! AND THE LEAPORD…WE ARE JEWLERY TWINS :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Haha, twinsies.

      xo
      s

  35. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:14 am

    My husband and I are not exchanging gifts this year because we are having some professional landscapers move a bunch of trees and plantings around on our property (heavy machinery involved; too much to do ourselves). But, once it’s done, our deck will be 1000x more useable. Am I the only one who wants a sand and water table so my one-year-old can have a ball out there? I’ve seen some DIY versions…have you and John considered that as a project/gift for Clara? I’d love to see you all tackle something like that!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:16 am

      Wow that’s awesome! And Clara loves the sand & water table her grandparents have! Plays out there for hours! We’d love to DIY something like that someday- maybe in the spring/summer when it gets warmer?

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KatieLouKatieLou says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:29 am

      Does she play with the track at all? I was thinking of doing that for my little nephews for Christmas.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:37 am

      The track? Not sure what you mean? Do some sand and water tables have a track?

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KatieLouKatieLou says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:24 pm

      oops, I meant the train board that you made for her a while back.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:26 pm

      Oh yes, she plays with that all the time! She was getting frustrated with the tracks so we secured them but can free them up when she’s bigger and wants to make more configurations!

      xo
      s

  36. Avatar for MelodyMelody says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I made a few snow globes, but haven’t decided if I’m going to give them away yet. I don’t know who to give them to!

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  37. Avatar for Jamie BJamie B says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Ha! #1 was TOTALLY on my wishlist in that very color!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Great minds think alike!

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for Sharnese ConeySharnese Coney says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Cool, now where is the holiday gift ideas for men. Its not hard to buy gifts for kids and female relatives and friends, but have no idea what to get my boyfriend or male relatives. But I do know that I will baking my guys favorite cookies and putting them in mason jars with a ribbon on top. Anyways like I was saying… its so hard to get stuff for guys. I always get my dad a Home Depot or Lowes gift card. What would be a good gift idea for boyfriends, dads and male friends and relatives this year?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

      No worries! I mentioned in the first paragraph that John’s whipping up a dude-guide too, so stay tuned!

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for LeeAnneLeeAnne says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Do you have any fun ideas for preschool/daycare teachers (DYI or bought)? What seems like a fair price range?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:43 am

      At our school they told us parents usually give one $5 item per teacher per kid (so if you have one kid with three teachers, giving them each $5 items like Starbucks cards or cookies works). Some parents go in on things together, like a gift card to their favorite restaurant (if ten people give $5 per teacher it’s a $50 gift card for each teacher for a nice meal out).

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for LeeAnneLeeAnne says

      December 13, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks!

  40. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Here are my lady-picks this year: http://dearyoungmother.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-shopping-for-new-mom_7.html

    I totally wish I would have included that cute hat!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Love them!

      xo
      s

  41. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Sherry – I don’t know if there’s a Charming Charlie in Richmond (or if you’ve heard of the store) but it’s pretty much my candy store. Jewelry (and clothing and accessories) organized by color and great prices.. pretty much the best thing ever!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Sounds like fun! I don’t think we have one here. Anyone heard of one in Richmond?

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KaraKara says

      December 13, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Oh my god, Charming Charlie is dangerous for me to go in! It’s all organized by COLOR!!! And there are many sparkly and shiny things. And sooooo affordable. Talk about being a kid in a candy store.

      For Richmond – it’s in Regency Square (1404 N. Parham Road, Suite 218, Richmond, VA 23229)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Kara! Never knew that!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KaraKara says

      December 13, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      Consider yourself warned.

  42. Avatar for EileenEileen says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I ordered the J. Crew bracelet – doesn’t ship until FEb (but it is just for me so it will be like a little mid-winter surprise gift!) and they are doing a promo 30% off and free shipping if you enter WISHLIST – I thought that was cute and fitting! Oh, I also bought a sweater, for me, while I was there…so much for shopping for anyone else!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:37 am

      Ooh thanks for sharing the discount code!

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for KaylieKaylie says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Love you guys! I have a girlfriend that’s a buyer for Anthro and she has that watch – super cute in person! If you ever want to make a no-fail wish list for John to shop for some oh-so-fab jewelry you can at stelladot.com/kaylie. We have tons of great bling under $50 and some really fun emerald earrings – Pantone’s color of the year for 2012! I’ll be in Richmond with my in-laws this year, hope to run into you!

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  44. Avatar for JessiJessi says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I have those Kendra Scott earrings in a pearly white and I’m obsessed with them! So cute. And they aren’t quite as heavy as the turquoise ones, (which I have too,) so they are more practical for all day wear. Great list!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

      Yay! That’s awesome!

      xo
      s

  45. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Great finds! Thanks for sharing. You probably already know, but if not, your book is the featured “the book of the day” on Book Page. I was so excited when I saw it in my inbox. http://bookpage.com/feature/there%27s-no-place-like-home?utm_campaign=BoD%3A%2012/12/13&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Young%20House%20Love

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  46. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:38 am

    They have a pretty frame like that at World Market that I snatched up a few months ago – it’s one of my favorites. And seriously – I love J. Crew and Anthropologie, and Banana Republic and the like, but unless the item I’m looking at is in their clearance section, it’s going to be a while before I get it, haha :)

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  47. Avatar for Maureen @ The Parkland ProjectMaureen @ The Parkland Project says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:38 am

    Just wondering as I’m going through and looking at the 1 out of 800 tabs at the bottom of the page… Is this your 2400th post?!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:40 am

      Must be! Haha! Holy cow that’s crazy.

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for Amanda BolanAmanda Bolan says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:41 am

    We are taking a hand made only approach to Christmas this year in what we are giving – excluding each other and our daughter- the rest of the family is getting home made gifts. For the gals we made hand scrub (from this recipe http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2009/03/all-natural-moisturizing-kitchen-hand-scrub.html) and tea cup candles (from this tutorial http://www.littlehouseliving.com/tea-cup-candles.html) for in the range of $5 per person!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      December 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

      They sound really sweet!

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for TriciaTricia says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:42 am

    THAT WATCH! I so want it.

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  50. Avatar for CassondraCassondra says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Loving the watch and the cozy little houses :). I’ve been trying to accumulate more Christmas/Winter decorations so those would work perfectly. Maybe next year!

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