GIFT IDEAS

  • GIFT IDEAS,  LIFE

    How I Put Together A Beginner Needlepoint Kit for $30*

    Hi, friends! As you know, I’ve been very into needlepointing over the last year. I have also been trying to recruit my friends into picking up needlepointing which brings you this blog post. I put together a beginner-friendly needlepoint kit for a friend on a budget (in the hopes to alleviate any pressure). Here’s how I did it! First things first, I decided to paint a canvas instead of purchasing a handpainted canvas since the labor is the biggest factor in relatively high cost of needlepoint canvases. I’ve been wanting to design and paint my own canvases so this part was actually quite fun for me. To take on one…

  • GIFT IDEAS,  LIFE

    Small Small Business Gift Guide

    Hi, friends! Ahead of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, I wanted to share a blog post about some gift ideas. Rather than a big comprehensive post like I’ve done previously, this one is more curated and features things I’ve either bought myself and/or received as gifts. Sometimes I find huge gift guides overwhelming and not helpful for my indecision so I hope you like this short and sweet post! Angèle. H Paris Dresses & Skirts I shared about Angèle. H Paris before on IG stories before–they were the company that originally produced the infamous Ellie dress for Hill House Home. They launched their direct-to-consumer line just last month in…

  • GIFT IDEAS,  LIFE

    Things I’m Gifting This Year – 2021

    Gift giving is my love language, and I have so much fun shopping for gifts! I wanted to share some gifts I am buying this year. I only do Christmas gifts for a handful people and I would like to think that these gifts are thoughtfully picked out. Here are some gifts I am giving this year: Breville The Handy Mix Scraper My older sister has been into baking more and asked for a hand mixer. After some research (aka googling and looking up a few “best hand mixer” lists), I decided on this Breville Hand Mixer! I found it for the best price on Bed Bath & Beyond. Candle Care…

  • GIFT IDEAS,  LIFE,  SHOP LOCAL,  TRIANGLE

    North Carolina Small Business Holiday Gift Guide – Updated 2021

    Hi, friends! I am so excited to finally share my holiday gift guide! Gift giving is my love language, and I kid you not when I say I have been working on this holiday gift guide since last year. When I launched my website at the end of 2019, I knew I wanted to write a gift guide featuring small/local businesses, and I have been adding and updating the list throughout 2020.