Category: good stuff

i heart these

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I was surfing the internet last night, looking for Kichler lighting for my kitchen when a few things caught my eyes.  Some of the things I found online make really great Christmas gifts.  Have you started gift shopping yet?  Below are the few things that I really heart.

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Porcelain plates which look like paper plates from annettjanowiak.com.

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Table made of pallets via norsk stil.  I would love to have this in my house.

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Colourful table cloth via design shimmer

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A very cute baby swing

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Vintage postcard posies via etsy.com

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Paper garland made from vintage paper via etsy.com

Magazine Envelopes

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How about sending snail mail in style?  Check out these bright and colourful envelopes which are made from scrap papers like magazines. With this kit from KarmaKiss.com, you will find 2 envelope templates, a greeting card template, stickers and mailing labels.    You can use any type of scrap paper like magazine pages, comic books, sheet music, maps or perhaps pages from old books and turn them into mailable masterpieces.

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Storage Baskets I Heart

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I love having baskets around my home. Whether they are made from seagrass, bamboo, canvas or cotton fabrics, I love them all.   Things are so much neater around the house when you have baskets to store them.  I like to keep my magazines, snacks, bread,  spices and toiletries such as combs, face wash, shampoos and more in the baskets.  Therefore you would find many baskets in my living area, kitchen and bathrooms.  Here are a few lovely ones I found recently.

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Fishing baskets from baileyshomeandgarden.com

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Canvas Bordeaux Basket from Ballard Designs

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Charcoal Checker Basket from Hable Construction

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Brown Rectangular Totes from Storables

Birdcage Card Holder

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This birdcage is a cool item to display your favourite family photos.   It is antique-inspired and constructed with metal.  This whimsical display stand is great for those who want to add a rustic appeal to their home.   I like its rustic bronze finish.  It can also be used to display reminders, notes or even shopping coupons.  Get one now to enhance your home or workplace.

Cute Stocking Stuffers

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I found some really cute Wee Folk Gnomes and Fairies Magnets while surfing the internet for stocking stuffers.  If you are looking for some stocking stuffers ideas, you may want to swing by KarmaKiss.net and check them out.   This assortment of magnetic gnome and fairy collectibles are really adorable.  Each magnet comes with a mini fairy and gnome fact sheet.  They can even your kitchen into a happy place.   Hey, you can even stick some on the poc carts to brighten up the work place.

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Cute Safety Covers

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It is important that your home is safe and secure for your children.  A small prevention measure goes a long way.   Children love sticking their fingers into the holes of the electrical socket.  This can cause electrocution.  Therefore one of the best ways to prevent that is to use safety covers on them. Here are some really cute animal plug safety covers for your home.   A set of 8 includes 2 each of cat, dog, elephant and sheep.  These adorable animal plug safety covers are available at catchingfireflies.com

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Prudent Advice Lessons For My Baby Daughter

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I am really excited about this book – Prudent Advice – Lessons For My Baby Daughter by Jaime Morrison Curtis.  This book contains 500 mini lessons meant to educate and entertain.  It is an absolutely beautiful, insightful and heart-warming book.  I feel so inspired after going through some pages.  If you are looking for a unique gift this Christmas or baby shower, do check out Prudent Advice.

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Space Solving Solution

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If you love entertaining at home but are short on space, well no worries.  There is a simple option available.  Just get an extendable dining table. It gives you the opportunity to place a large dining table in a small apartment or a room.    An extendable dining table can fit into a small room which takes only a minimum of space when it is needed for a small gathering.  When you have a bigger crowd,  it can be extended to seat all the guests.  Tables like this is great to conserve and maximize space in the home.

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Recycled Acessories

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I found some really cool recycled accessories while surfing the net.  Thought I’ll share them with you here.

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This super-soft and simple scarf is made from unused, reclaimed cotton T-shirt scraps that are collected from apparel factories.  Wear one and it will make you feel like you are cuddling up in your favourite tee at home.

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These messenger-style tote are made from real boat sails.  Each bag has an authenticity tag which unfurls the life of the sail, the type of craft it guided, the type of sail it was and the sea it sailed upon.

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This versatile accessory can be used as a necklace, headband, bracelet to a anklet.  It is made from leftover t-shirt scraps collected from apparel factories.  Each necklace includes 20 strings.

Cute Sticky Notes

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I am a sticky note person.  I love using sticky notes at work and at home.  I guess it’s an age thing.  I am at a stage where I tend to forget easily.  Hence, sticky notes save my day.  I have them all over my desk to remind me of some deadlines and in my kitchen to remind me of my groceries.   So, when I saw these cute sticky notes from UrbanOutfitters.com, I know I need to get some.   A set of this 5 ultra-cute mini sticky notes come together in a notepad and each one has a playful themed graphic.   With these cute sticky notes, you can keep yourself reminded of your appointments, chores,  or return a telephone call in style.

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