1. iPod Touch 5 - a great gift for the electronic lover. Features a double sided camera, great HD video and a lovely new shape; its sure to please everybody 

2. iPad Sleeve - just like the next option, these are cute and practical for keeping your device safe.

3. A fun IPOD or IPHONE case! There are so many great options available via different websites! 

4. PSY Gangnam Style USB Stick - great for saving all your documents and hilarious. This will definitely spark up some great conversations

5. KOBO E-Reader - great for the book lover

6. Pokemon Headphones - these are great because they make a statement, are a great piece for the music lover and awesome because everybody will be jealous.

7. Nike & iPod Sync - this will sync both your iPod and you're miles that you will be running. Keeps you motivated through your workouts, what more can you ask of it?

Today I'm sharing with you some fun gifts for the home decor lover!

You are sure to find something that fits your budget!

1. Red Flower Petal Top Candle in Blood Orange (www.beauty.com - 38$) 

"Intensely scented petals are pure and alive and free. Toss them into a hot bath with drops of oil and swim through flowers. Make offerings in small copper bowls or in big glass urns. Drop them into a drawer of sachets. Slip them into letters and words and into the quiet of temples called home. Or simply find a breeze and cast them in. Wait for their return. Listen. Everything that is memory matters. True indulgence is personal and takes a lifetime. Red flower italian blood orange candle with scented petals. Generously fragranced. Clean, slow and pure burn for 45 - 50 hours." 

2. Gingerbread Man Napkins (Set of 20 for 3,95$ @ Crate & Barrel)

These napkins are beyond adorable and are very inexpensive. Pair it with some cute napkin rings and you're set for your gift.

3. Oven Mitts in Cool Shapes (18$ @ modcloth)

These are super fun and will jazz  up any kitchen. Get a pair, or two different ones and the receiver will love this gift.

4. Jewelry Tree (20$ @ Pier1)

Every woman can use one of these lovely jewelry trees to hang her necklaces, her bracelets and stack her rings!

5. Candy Cane Bliss Antibacterial Soap (5$ @ Bath&Body Works)

These soaps are awesome for putting in your kitchen or bathroom and they all smell wonderful! Pick one or a few up and wrap them up and they will be a perfect gift.

6. Kate Spade "Say The Word" Crossword Dish (50$ @ Nordstrom)

This dish is funky and will add great potential to any room of the house.

7. Cute Mugs!

Not one in specific but either initial mugs, christmas mugs or any other mug is always a great gift because it will definitely be used one way or another! 

Purchasing a gift for a hostess often seems redundant. I decided to put together a list of great gifts for the hostess so it wouldn't be such a difficult task.

1. A bottle of wine

I don't think I can be any more obvious with this choice but its a classic. 

2. Bath&BodyWorks Gift Set

Their holiday gift sets include shower gel, hand soap, lotion and a candle in winter scents which everyone hostess will be happy to receive.

3. Macadamia Natural Oil Hair Care Set

This kit is wonderful and will leave every lady jealous of the hostesses silky smooth hair. These products work wonders.

4. Lottery Tickets

We will all admit we are keen of scratch tickets because they're fun and offer the possibility of money. Its not typical but its a great idea if you're stuck on what to get them. 

5. Christmas Lush Gift Set

This set, amongst others at Lush is great. Many products which will leave your hostess so refreshed and smitten.

6. French Baguette Candle from Bath & BodyWorks

This might be a strange concept for many of you but this candle from Bath & Body Works legitimately smells like fresh bread is being baked in the comfort of your own home. 

7. Chocolate

The way to my heart is through chocolate, thanks. Nothing else to say. 

hey guys!

today I've got for you a christmas gift guide for a mom-to-be!

obviously I'm no expert but these are gifts which i think would be perfect for every expecting mother!

1. Diaper Bag - pick up a lovely diaper bag that is useful and fashionable. Fill it up with some diapers, some wipes, cute pjs for both baby and mommy and you are good to go.

2. The Body Shop Vitamin E Body Butter & Moisture Serum. 

Vitamin E is great for the skin and it is definitely one of the greatest products to prevent stretch marks. Winner!

3. Canon PowerShot - this idea is great for someone who doesn't have a camera because they will truly want to capture the beautiful upcoming moments that will occur soon.

4. A cute photo album to store baby pictures is a key element to give for christmas.

5. Baby Bullet. This is the baby version of the magic bullet. This is perfect for making your own baby food. 

6. True Blue Foot Lotions and Gels. Add a pair of slippers and this will make every pregnant beyond happy seeing as they have to be on their feet all day with all that extra weight. 

I hardly doubt I am the only one who constantly runs in to the same trouble every year... WHAT TO GET YOUR MOTHER FOR CHRISTMAS? Now it all depends on your moms style but here are 9 wonderful ideas for mothers out there.     

1. Steve Madden Bimabima Bag. 

This bag retails for 40$ apparently which sort of makes me want to buy it for myself but it is a beautiful piece which has just enough edge for a stylish mom. 

2. Dyptique Roses Scented Candle. 

This is the priciest candle I have ever seen but I have heard the most amazing things about them. Its christmas, why not splurge on the one you love?

3. Teardrop Colourful Necklace from Forever 21.

 If you are on a budget, this is a great gift. Under 10$ and looks super stylish. Chunky necklaces are on trend and so will be your mom. 

4. Seaport Pearl Studs by Kate Spade.

 These are just under 50$ and totally worth the money. These will look amazing on your mothers ears and she will have a timeless pearl stud to last her through the years.

5. Zara Faux Leather and Knit Combination Gloves.

 These gloves are under 30$, super stylish and will keep you warm through out the winter. What more can you ask for?

6. Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Gentle Hydrating Night Cream (42$ at www.beauty.com) 

A great night cream is an essential for every mother out there. We all want to stay looking fresh as we age and Elizabeth Arden does skin care proud.

7. From the North Pole Lush Holiday Set (50$) 

Probably the best 50$ you can spend on homemade beauty products. This kit contains many different beautiful items to try out. 

8. Clinique High Impact Lip Colour (15-20$) 

These lipsticks are awesome. They last long, the pigmentation is great and they will definitely be great for your mom. It comes in many different colours which will allow you to find the perfect hue for the woman who raised you.

9. Letterpress Recipe Card Binder Kit (44$ on Etsy)

 This is great if you want to personalize your gift. You can add in your own family recipes in this beautiful recipe book.

If you are looking to buy a gift for someone who loves beauty products, you are in great luck. One of the great things about the holiday season is that all the beauty brands come out with lovely holiday kits that make shopping a whole lot easier. I'm going to share with you 6 different kits that will be perfect for any beauty lover. 

1. STILA All is Bright Lip Glaze Set, 33$. (Sephora)
 Contains 8 different lip glazes which for 33$, you can't beat the price. The description given of these products is the following:
Warm and brighten up your lips this holiday season with Stila’s bestselling lip glaze set in eight stunning, glossy shades with delicious flavors and scents. With just a few clicks of the pen, your lips will go from demure to dazzling with this legendary, high-shine gloss that started a cult following.
The colours included in this set are  Jack Frost, Jingle, Holly, Jolly, Joy, Splendor, Black Cherry, Sugar Plum.

2. BENEFIT Upgrade To Gorgeous, 40$ (Sephora)
Benefit is one of my top 3 makeup brands. This kit includes a mini fragrance, a high beam (highlighter), a porefressional, a blush in sugar bomb and a they're real mascara. This set is great for either someone starting out or someone who breathes, eats and lives beauty. 

3. TARTE Fantastic Foursome 12h Amazonian Clay Blush Set, 35$ (www.tartecosmetics.com)
This contains 4 great blushes, two of which are pink toned, a nude toned blush as well as a blush I would use as bronzer. These are great products which have great pigmentation and the quality is impeccable.

4. Urban Decay Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Eye-Pencil Set, 42$ (Sephora)
This kit is great if the beauty lover wears eyeliner. THe kit comes with 6 different eyeliners ranging from your more neutral black, brown colours to metallics such as copper and silver and then broadens up to colourful such as eggplant and teal. This is great. These eyeliners do not smudge and they wear all day long. Great deal seeing as one eyeliner sells for around 20$. 

5. Sugar Addiction Mini Lip Collection, 58$ (Sephora) 
These pout-perfectors are enriched with nourishing sugar, hydrating oils, and antiaging vitamins. Each universally flattering shade allows for buildable coverage to create a sheer or rich hue.
What comes in the kit? One sugar lip treatment and four tinted lip balms. 
Great great kit. This stuff works miracles. 

6. Pixi Early Bird Kit, 34$ (www.pixibeauty.com)
This palette consists of eyeshadows, highlighters, blushes and bronzers which will essentially give you a whole look without mascara. Throw in this palette and a mascara in your purse and you will never look bad. This kit is great for every single beauty lover out there.

monday tea time

Obsessing Over: Christmas gifts. How tired I am. Sleep.

Working On: An essay. Relaxing. 

Thinking About:  I wish I would feel better. I really want cinnamon buns. I wish I didn't have so much homework to do.

Anticipating: Christmas. School being over.

Listening To: Watching a Fall/Winter Shoe Haul & Keeping up with the Kardashians.

Drinking: Water.

Wishing For: A Speedy Recovery and less homework.