In Need of a Housewarming Gift Idea?

Housewarming presents have suddenly gotten easier with the discovery of Dear Friend by the very talented Rebekka Mann Seale(Cool name alert!)She creates custom portraits of homes with her beautiful line and watercolour illustrations.  I think these could just be the perfect house warming present for anyone looking for a personal touch.  She is booked solid until 2013 (bummer!) but you can check out Rebekka's lovely shop here.

3 Last Minute Valentine Gifts You Could Do Right Now

Oh jeepers, its Valentines Day today and so far.... nothing is planned for The Big A!  It's a bit different to my girl scout preparedness of the past few years but luckily I've got a few instant ideas on how to share the Valentines love.  First up, make a mix tape.  In the past I've done love song dedications daggy I know!) but you could just as easily do a mix of his favourite songs.  Next up, make the night special by bathing the house in candle light.  The Big A did this a few years ago when we had just moved to London and had no money.  It didn't matter, a simple gesture of candle light turned the Valentine vibe on!  Last up, how about making a heart shaped collage of the two of you?  Print and cut some photos (I'd be going straight to Facebook and Instagram) and then arrange in a heart.  Do you have any last minute Valentine suggestions?

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An Easy Peasy Christmas Gift

Okay so I don't normally post on Sundays, but I just couldn't resist showing you the results of this weekends baking.  I wanted to create an easy peasy Christmas gift so Pammy (aka my super star mum), my sister and I baked up a storm with the most delicious chocolate and oatmeal cookies.  We've wrapped everything up and made some labels to boot.  Voila!  Easy Peasy christmas presents.

Wrap Your Christmas Gifts Beautifully This Weekend

My darlings, the Christmas season is upon us.  It's about this time that I start thinking about what theme I'll be wrapping up all the goodies in.  So far I'm in a kraft paper and bunting idea but oversized letters of using fabric could be an idea too.  Oh the choices!  Which one do you like best?

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