Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Are You Christmas Shopping?

So be honest, have you already started Christmas shopping? I have friends that shop all year for various reasons. I have to admit I will shop early but usually not until the leaves have started to turn. I am far to fickle to shop now because I would totally change my mind and end up buying two sets of gifts for everyone. Although I do have to say that having months to find the perfect gift would be fun and perhaps have me reaching for fewer gift cards come Christmas Eve.

If I was to start shopping these are some of my favorite items...

Iomoi Personalized Pillows.

Iomoi trays.

A stack of Penguin Classics for the reader.

Personalized Plates from LA Plates.
Kate Spade Studs.

Iomoi Canvas Bags

Kate Spade Bangle.

Iomoi Paper Weights.
For the girl that has everything, this gorgeous letter opener from Sugar Paper.

Thomaspaul journals from See Jane Work

Vases from all modern.


Frame Tape. How cute is this. I am not daring enough.


Jack and Lulu Stationery. Also, I am thinking about this color next time I redo my blog. Any thoughts?

Sugar Paper Market List. I seriously want this.

What about you? When will you start shopping?

15 comments:

Princess of Power said...

With the arrival of many babies in one year, my family (siblings, parents) decided it was more economical to draw names and shop for one person this holiday. We did this about a month or so ago so we could start shopping for that person right away. Or in some people's cases, on Christmas Eve I am sure. Ha. It gives some time to concentrate on that perfect gift for someone.

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

I would love anything Iomoi and all the penguin books, even though I might have them all by then as it's my latest obsession :)

Ashley said...

I love that tray! and the books!!! I seriously need to start putting a list together, but I'm with you, I also end up changing my mind!!!

Stephanie said...

Ha! I just did a post about this. I try to shop early, makes it so much easier!

emily @ emily posts said...

Oh I love that frame tape! How fun!!!

Rachel S Henry said...

I love all the pics! I'm on the "look out" all year for perfect gifts but I don't start hard core shopping until at least October. If I find something early, I'll buy and hide but it has to really be the PERFECT gift!

California Wife said...

I won't start my shopping until October at the earliest, but I just love all of your picks! Those canvas bags and shopping lists are definitely going on my "want" list!

The Good Report said...

I'm with you....I like to shop early, but not until the leaves change. Because I too will have changed my mind by then and will have multiple presents for each.

Candy (Mama Lion) said...

omg how neat. love the grass vase and the frame tape!

Kiki said...

These picks are amazing - I just told a girlfriend that we have to go shopping in a a month or so for fall goodies!!

XOXO
Kiki

Emily @ Finding My Aloha said...

I havent started shopping though I always feel like I should! I hate Christmas shopping. Now dont get me wrong I love any excuse to shop and gift people but I cannot stand the pushing and shoving that comes around Christmas. I always tell myself to shop early but I am like you that I woudl change my mind and see something "even more perfect" right before Christmas.

kelly said...

LOVE the color for the blog...let's do it!!

emily said...

Such great finds! Thanks for the awesome ideas!

rikshaw design said...

this weekend we have a big handmade fair in sf going to load up for the holidays!!i am inspired by your post!

MyLittleHappyPlace said...

Love that sea foam color - I say go for it!