Cath Kidston

Yet, another great catalog found its way to my mailbox.  It was a charming cover with a lady holding a tray of Christmas napkins wearing a Merry Christmas apron; of course, I had to take the invitation and open the catalog! 

What I found inside was a charming and warm catalog filled with a variety of floral and dotted accessories, bags and personal items.  Cath Kidston has a wonderful selection of gifts for everyone on your list.

After I looked through the catalog, admiring all Cath Kidston had to offer, I took a few minutes to read the introduction.  What I found is . . . Cath Kidston is one of Britian's best-loved designers.  The business began in 1993 in a small shop in Holland Park, West London.  It all started with market finds and vintage fabric - then it grew into designing her own prints and designs; offering a variety of goods from handbags to nightwear to kitchen items to sewing boxes.

Once you behold the items Cath Kidston offers, I think you'll see why I was so smitten with the lovely llittle catalog that resided in my mailbox.

If you know me well, you know I have an absolute love for Polka Dots - they are one of my favorites!  Cath Kidston offers I-Phone cases and Laptop cases in out-of-the-ordinary Polka Dots!  It is so girly - I love it!

Cath Kidston also offers great items for the kitchen  . . . from tumblers (polka dots, of course) to mugs as well as a child size apron!  And when you are all done, some fun rubber gloves to make clean up seem like it isn't so bad!

If only I could sew (I'm lucky to be able to sew my own button back on!) - I'd have to have the House Sewing Box - it just makes you want to learn to be creative and whip up your own one-of-a-kind original!

And last but not least, a few personal Christmas favorites of mine!  Every year, our family tradition is to place a Christmas cracker at each place setting.  We "pop" our crackers at the start of our Christmas meal!  Alec loved them, so we started the tradition when he was very young and have made it part of our Christmas tradition every year!

In honour of our toy poodle Coco, everyone needs a poodle ornament on their tree!

I hope you find you enjoy searching through all Cath Kidston has to offer - the site has a huge variety of great finds!  Take some time and explore the world of Cath Kidston - I think you'll be glad you did!

All images courtesy www.cathkidston.com

RSH Catalog

RSH Catalog offers an eclectic collection of designer pieces that range from children's items to furniture and everything in between!

RSH Catalog offers so many unique items that are not found many other places!  I love their children's items!  They have sweet baby gifts . . . and one of my favorites, their moses basket.  When I created my baby registry, I decided not to register for a moses basket because it was so expensive.  Then as my pregnant months passed, I decided I truly wanted one, so my parents surprised me with Alec's welcome home gift of a moses basket!  It was one of the best baby gifts I received; he slept it in all the time!  It was his little space that travelled with us - whether we were at home, at my parents or at a friend's house - he had his own little place!  We loved it so much, we passed it to our friend to use for her daughters - I think she got as much use and love from that basket as we did! 

Alec also had a cow similar to this lamb - another favorite of his.  When he had "tummy time" or as he got older he would snuggle with his lamb on the sofa or floor.  In fact, eight years later, we still have "Milkshake The Cow" who hangs on Alec's headboard!

RSH also offers unique gifts for kids - from the marshmallow shooters, to the Poodle Hopper Ball - something as unique as the children in your life!

It is not easy to find a unique gift for the adult who has everything, but RSH offers a few items that just may foot the bill!  We have this solitaire game, it is a fun challenge when you need a non-electronic brain teaser!  The fun part, it is only played by one player so you have the challenge to beat your personal best!

Or for the grown-kid in your life, an "Executive Marshmallow Shooter" . . .

RSH also offers many items for the women in your life including many different types of totes.  You know, we women, we always have lots of stuff to carry!  Whether for our kids or our husbands, somehow, we end up the one toting it all!

And last but, least, for your home, RSH offers many unique items . . . a few personal favorites of mine!

I think you'll find RSH offers many unique items you won't find everywhere and it just may be the exact thing you are looking for!

 All images courtesy www.rshcatalog.com

Bluewick

To celebrate my 40th birthday a few years ago, Matt and I travelled to New York City.  Being that it was my birthday, I chose where we stayed, where we ate and what sites we took in.  I wanted to stay at The W Hotel to have the complete New York experience . . .

On a lovely autumn afternoon, we entered the W Hotel . . . we were greeted by the most amazing smell that filled the entire lobby.  I couldn't get the smell out of my head! I went to the lobby restroom - there they were lined up on the vanity like glowing soldiers!  This was the most amazing scent I have ever encountered.  I was hooked, now all I had to do was find out how to purchase them.

We visited the W Shop in the hotel, there they were - three of the most amazingly scented candles I have ever found!  I was still hooked on the scent that greeted me at the door . . . I purchased a couple and brought them home.  Every time I lit one, I was taken back to my first visit to NYC and the fabulous smell that greeted me at the W Hotel door.

Once I burned both candles I brought home, I became a W Hotel candle junky - I had to have more!  I then started ordering them from the W Store online until one day the impossible happened - they no longer carried my world favorite candles.  What was a girl to do?  Check the bottom of the last candle for a clue . . . and there it was the name of the company that makes these heavenly candles.  Behold . . .

I know a picture does not do a candle justice - it is like trying to explain perfume by showing you the bottle!  

All of Bluewick's candles are natural soy wax with organic wicks and hand poured at the time of order to maximize their wonderful scents.  The containers and packaging are from recycled materials and are made to be recycled upon use - I love how earth friendly they are . . . besides being truly amazing!

 I love these candles so much, I contacted Bluewick to be a representative in the Naples area.  If you are in the Naples area, please contact me if you are interested in hosting a party.  Otherwise, if you'd like a solo experience, contact me and I'll set up an appointment with you.

Don't forget to visit the Bluewick site, you can even create your very own wishlist!

www.Bluewick.com

All images courtesy www.bluewick.com

Zulily

Yesterday I came across a great site I had to share with you!  Especially those of you with young children; unfortunately, Alec is getting older so I cannot take advantage of many of the things on this site - but for those of you that can, I think you need to visit . . .



Membership to zulily is free - once you join, they offer huge discounts on name brand children's apparel, accessories and toys.  There are even accessories for moms!

Zulily offers daily events and specials - once you sign up, you are eligible to receive great offers of 40%, 50%, 60% or more off!

A few examples of the items they offer . . .

Paulina Quintana at up to 50% off!

Good Lad at up to 50% off . . . so cute for the Holidays!

One of Alec's favorites - Life is good - at 40% off!

 The accessories are great!  Check out the i'coo Targo Stroller and Pram for 35% off - regularly $600.00 for $389.99!

The girly accessories are sooo cute!

I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea! 

What are you waiting for - you'd better get signed up - think of all of the great deals you are missing!

All images courtesy www.zulily.com

Viva Terra

If you are in search of a gift for yourself or someone else with ecological sensitivities, then Viva Terra is the site for you!

Viva Terra offers an environmentally conscious product line ranging from furniture to jewelry.  Their products are not only unique but they are green and earth friendly - does it get any better than that?

From the hand carved acacia olive boats, to the recycled sea glass plates - every host will enjoy a gift knowing it is earth friendly!

The Celebration triangle shape plates are so unique in shape.  Viva Terra's site says it all, "Celebration's saturated, rich hues evoke a sunset, while their uncommon shapes suggest glass rubbed smooth by ebbing tides."

Talk about a visual - does it get any more relaxing than that?

Viva Terra also offers herb wreaths that not only look beautiful on your door, the herbs will also be perfect in your favorite dish!  Just clip them off at will - adding a wonderful flavor to whatever you are making!

The Olive Bay Wreath

Organic Culinary Herb Wreath

I also love, love, love the chalk boards!  From the slate cheese board . . .

To the Vintage Chalk Board . . .  The Vintage Chalk Board is recycled from old schoolrooms and affixed with a recycled wood chalk holder ledge.  Is there any better way to leave a loving note to your family?  There is just something about a hand written note on a chalk board that I absolutely love!

Viva Terra also offers several unique pieces for your upcoming holiday decorating - from the rustic brass replica Buddhist Monastery temple bell to the silver Milk Bone ornament for your favorite four-footed friend, Viva Terra can help make your home holiday ready in a green way!

Viva Terra also offers a gift registry, visit their gift registry site at:  http://hosting.giftregistryworks.com/grworks/grws  to check it out!

All images courtesy www.vivaterra.com