Remember yesterday when I said I’d have a gift guide for you? Well never fear, that day has come. Unsolicited gift guides are a longstanding blogger rite of passage. Due to the nature of our fun year, I’ve decided to share gift guides in six different categories, highlighting some of my favorite small businesses that are doing amazing things. It’s very hard to navigate the holiday shopping noise so I hope I can introduce you to some fun shopping ideas, not only during our generic winter holiday season but all year-round.

My Holiday Shopping Must-Haves

My go-to candle provider is Kismet + Charisma all year-round. It has been so difficult to find a soy candle company locally that provides scents that appeal to me. My friend and co-producer Charisma has done just that. I am not just saying this to be nice, these are actually really good candles. They just as long as my favorite bigger box candle company which is a big deal for me, as someone who has candles going all of the time. She will be sharing her winter/holiday collection very soon but I wanted you to bookmark the shop and come back to check this out.

Unfortunately, this is a Central Florida-local thing, but my dear friend Kim of Chaos Bagels makes the very best bagels I’ve had in this state. I am not a bagel-snob by any means but I have had bad bagels here. If you have friends in the Central Florida area, do them a favor and order these bagels for the holidays. I gifted my husband bagels for his birthday which is how wonderful they are. Also, who better to trust with your bagel providing than a mom of three boys?

Quarantine Holiday Gift Guide

2020 gave us a unique perspective on living indoors for prolonged lengths of time. Now that we’re heading into cooler weather that is typically a tricky time for many people health-wise, we are extra-vigilant on keeping our outdoor time to a minimum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some fun things to keep you occupied while you make the best of your physical distance winter season.

1. Snack + Go Organic Cotton Tote by Project Pop | 2. Blue Dottie Adult Face Mask by Sarah Hearts | 3. Save The Post Office card by Creative Future Studio

4. The Sampler Kit by Haus | 5. In Therapy and Thriving Greeting Card by Curated Dry Goods | 6. Postal Service Crew Neck Tee From Natalie Reales Designs

Art Enthusiast Holiday Gift Guide

Fellow art nerds, assemble! Some of my favorite items to express how much you love the visual arts. If none of the things vibe with you, I recommend donating to your local theaters and community art groups as they are all looking for support while keeping their artists safe.

1. Postcards do Bem by LOJA by Barbara Astrini| 2. Thank You Stamps by Dana Tanamachi | 3. Basquiat Corkcicle Canteens

4. This Joy I Have The World Didn’t Give It by Christa David | 5. “Stop Stealing Tote” by Jasmine Mans

Entrepreneur Holiday Gift Guide

Your entrepreneur friends always need a gift, no matter what they say. We are running around and we’re thriving in making it up as we go along. Supporting small businesses while uplifting your friends who own small businesses is a win-win anyway. 10/10 would recommend.

1. Emma Design Squarespace Kit by JDS Creative Studio| 2. Classic Polka Dot Customizable Planner – Undated / Open Dated by June Paper Market | 3. Grinding All My Life Pin by Adé Hogue

4. Explore: Journey from Fear to Happiness by David Yarde | 5. In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney| 6. DSA Magic Girl Keycaps Round 2 by Mintlodica

Plant Lovers Holiday Gift Guide

If you follow me along on my very rare Instagram sharing journey, you probably know that I, too, have fallen into the trap of millennials with plants. What better way to raise your serotonin levels, than with plants that spark joy? If you’re not sure where to start, never fear, I’ve got some gems below.

1. Jungle Dreams Notebooks by Castlefield Design| 2. Ficus Elastica Burgundy Rubber Plant by Botany | 3. Wild at Home Book by Hilton Carter

4. Buried In Plants Where I Belong Tote Bag by Jungalow | 5. Macrame Plant Hanger No. 1 by Eco Vibe| 6. Tall Painted Clay Planter by The Jungalow

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

If you don’t interact with kids, it’s not the easiest to just jump in and buy a gift for one. There are various things to consider and so many places to buy gifts. Here are some fun things I’ve found that aren’t your typical pickup in your local superstore.

1. Constellation Kids Tee by Jessica Hische| 2. The ABCs of HBCUs (Board Book) by HBCU Prep School | 3. Who Will You Be? by Andrea Pippins

4. Double-Sided Pre-Writer Shape and Squiggle Board by Schoene and Son | 5. Black Lives Matter – Love ASL Print from Nicole Marie Paperie 6. Little Likes Kids – Fun Outside 48 Piece Floor Puzzle

Home Holiday Gift Guide

If you’re looking to try some fun things at home or buy for friends who may be living in a new space, here is the gift guide for you. It’s been a good time to try some new products from companies you may not ever have had the opportunity to support to help make your living space a home.

1. Rose Body Scrub from Luna Nueva Apothecary| 2. You Are Your Best Thing by rayo and honey | 3. Rise & GRND – Coffee Blend, Medium Roast by Blk & Bold

4. Matcha Set by Junbi Matcha| 5. 2021 Sun Wall Calendar by Under the Sunlight 6. Playful Marks (Golden) Tea Towel by Ritual Morning Studio

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Unsure of what to get your friends from the Studio 404 Paper shop? Don’t fret! There are plenty of options for yourself, your favorite people, or even something fun to add to the office gift exchange. Shop the official Studio 404 Paper Holiday Gift Guide below and stay tuned for the gift guides this week that will be showcasing other amazing small businesses for you to support!

Best Sellers

Gifts for Co-workers & Professional Colleagues

Gifts for Teachers

Appropriate Gifts for 2020

Gifts for Coffee Drinkers

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TGIF! This week has been full of ups and downs for me but I’m still here and posting! In case you’ve missed any of the amazing 12 Days of Christmas posts, check the tag and get caught up.

Today’s freebie is brought to you by the very talented Kory Woodard. I’ve been reading Kory’s blog for the past two years almost and have really come to enjoy her as a designer and blogger. She’s extremely talented and is working towards building her business helping brands.

Connect with Kory: Portfolio | Blog | Dribbble | Google+ |  Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

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Hello friends! I’m so excited to share another freebie during this 12 Days of Christmas. Today’s gift is a lovely hand lettered wallpaper by the amazing Kelsey of Pinegate Road. I’m so excited to have Kelsey’s work on the blog as she is such an inspiration to me. It’s never too late to get your desktop and devices holiday ready so be sure to download.

Download: 2560×1440 | 1920×1200 | 1680×1050 | 1440×900 | 1280×800 | iPad – Horizontal | iPad – Vertical | iPhone

Connect with Kelsey: Blog / Studio | Shop | Instagram | Bloglovin | Dribbble | Pinterest | Facebook | Twitter

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I’m so sorry for not getting this up yesterday! I’ve got a lot going on over here so please forgive me over the next few days if posts are late. 🙂 I’m so excited to be a part of this giveaway. The Blog Action Planner is my favorite item to share with blog clients to help them get their blog in shape! This giveaway will be going until the end of the year so be sure to enter to win.

The 2015 Blog Action Planner is the ultimate planner for bloggers, entrepreneurs, small business owners… basically anyone that wants to start a blog. It’s more than your average blogging planner as it provides you with a monthly blueprint that will help you navigate easier in the blogosphere in 2015. This planner provides everything you’d need to manage your blog—from post planning to keeping track of sponsors to measuring your social media analytics. You won’t find no frills here, less is definitely more when it comes to the minimalist layout & clean design.

The 2015 Blog Action Planner is a printable PDF file that includes:

• 2015 Year At A Glance
• 2015 Editorial Calendar
• Monthly Calendar (Jan 2015 – Dec 2015)
• Weekly To Do List
• Daily Post Promotion Checklist (Jan 2015 – Dec 2015)
• Monthly Blog Sponsors
• Financial Report (Jan 2015 – Dec 2015)
• Monthly Income Report
• Monthly Expense Report
• Login Information
• Blog Metrics
• Social Media Analytics
• Post Content Planner
• Blog Series Planner
• Blog Conference Notes
• Affiliate Information
• Giveaway Tracker
• Blog Maintenance
• Contacts
• Notes
• Writing Prompts (Jan 2015 – Dec 2015)

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Welcome to day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas! I’m so excited to share more holiday themed posts with you for the next eight days. Today’s post is from a 12 Days of Christmas veteran, Melissa of Blush & Jelly. Melissa owns Jelly Design Studio, a WordPress & Blogger template shop. She also creates beautiful custom websites for bloggers and I’m quite biased because she’s basically my neighbor. I really love the holiday Facebook headers Melissa created for you guys and I hope you love them as much as I do. Just right-click to save them onto your desktops!

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Happy Saturday! Though this is late, I’m very excited to share my holiday gift guide for 2014. I’m really not in a gift receiving mood, being 37 weeks pregnant, but I know some amazing people who enjoy the black and white life as much as I do.

1. Poketo Black & White Notebooks | 2. Of Matter Black Arrowhead Earrings | 3. Tees in the Trap Boss Marry Boss Tee | 4. My Dear Fellow Co Casa Print | 5. Waggo Spotted Dinner Plate | 6. I Love Sundays Hand Decorated Purse 

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Hello! It’s time for another year of 12 Days of Christmas. For the next twelve days, I’ll be delivering holiday-themed content, not only from myself but some of my favorite bloggers as well. If you haven’t been reading this blog all month for the obvious lack of updates, just be sure to tune in for the next twelve days.

Last year, I gave away the original version of the Make Beautiful Things print and this year, I’m giving away a holiday edition. These were recently included in the swag bag’s of yesterday’s Meet and Make hosted by my lovely friend, Sarah of Sarah Hearts. I’m so excited to share these with you and can’t wait to give one away to a lucky winner!

 
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