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Say it with a sock!

February 23, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: gift idea, gift ideas, gifting, gifts, gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for the fashionista, gifts for the traveler 1 Comment

If you’re like most people, gift giving can be a difficult thing! But, I’m here to tell you today, it doesn’t have to be! There is a new monthly subscription that is perfect for just about anyone! Whether it be the fashion lover, parent, foodie, wine enthusiast, teacher, you name it… Say It with a Sock was started by a Los Angeles couple who wanted to keep the spark in relationships with this sweet little gift each month. You can choose a single subscription, or a subscription for both of you monthly. Each pair of socks come with a love note, how fun is that? I had the pleasure of receiving an adorable, quality pair of socks from Say It with a Sock. I was seriously thrilled when I saw my socks, they resembled my little Lola girl! And I will honestly say, these are quality, I’ve washed mine and they didn’t ball up like most do!

So, if you’re looking for something fun and different to give that special someone in your life, why not give this a try? It’s the gift that keeps giving!

This is a product review. All opinions are my own.

Fab Pins of the Week!

February 13, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: date night in, fab pins of the week, gift ideas, love, Pinterest, Valentines day Leave a Comment

Hello lovely and welcome! I’m thrilled it’s Friday, but even better, the fact that’s it’s Valentine’s Day weekend!! I will spend the day with my little ones and my hubby and I will have a romantic date night in! I cannot wait! What are your special plans for the day?

This week I’m inspired by all things Valentines! If you haven’t snagged the perfect gift for that special someone, maybe something here will catch your eye!

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Valentine’s Day Must-Haves!

January 26, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: gift ideas, gifts for her, inspiration, Kate Spade, Valentines day 13 Comments

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! It’s never too early to get some fabulous gift ideas for the ones you love… Especially to any of you men that may be reading this (wink!). Giving a gift for Valentine’s doesn’t have to be costly, big or over-the-top.. but if you decide to go that route, some of these gifts will be perfect for you to give! I have also included some adorable, more affordable options as well!

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// Bangles // Pencils

I first became ~~obsessed~~ familiar with Kate Spade nearly 18 years ago and I have continued to absolutely love it ever since! You can never go wrong with this classic, timeless collection! Whether you’re opting for a handbag, watch or perfume you’re sure to win her over! These are three things I have and use everyday! And if you give a little more conservatively, there is not a thing wrong with that by the way, I have chosen some things to let her know you care! A girl can never have too many lip glosses and this beautiful MAC shade transitions beautifully from Winter into Spring! I’m loving the bangles phase right now! Stacking and mix-matching special pieces make it fun! And then I just had to share these pencils, aren’t they great?

I know whatever gift you choose for the one you love, will be special because it’s coming from you!

Have a lovely Valentine’s Day!

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{ Guest Post: Father’s Day Gift Suggestions! }

June 5, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: Father's Day, Father's Day gifts, gift ideas, gifts, Guest post 2 Comments

Hi everyone. I am Eva Stephen. I am going to share some shopping tips and gift ideas for the upcoming Father’s Day. I feel the price of the gift is not that much important but the love and gratitude you have for him is all that matters. Please also share your ideas and any interesting experiences in the comment box. 🙂

What to shop for Father’s Day

Though most of us agree that the loved ones should be loved every day of the year, it is still nice to shower them with gifts on that one symbolic day when everyone recognizes their special role in the world. So, with Father’s Day just around the corner, there is no time to spare. Whoever has not yet chosen a present for their father or father of their children might find a few good ideas in this text.

Like father, like gift

Buying gifts can be an act of mere spending, or a manifestation of true skill. If you don’t want to have your money wasted on a useless gift, you’d better do some heavy thinking and maybe even some detective work. You want to find out what the father of the family likes, wants and would love to have at this very moment.

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Buying the man in your family furniture is certainly an original gift. He may be imagining himself falling deep down into a recliner chair, with a pipe sticking out of his mouth, watching out the window and contemplating life.

Maybe he likes nice suits in general, but would die for a certain rock concert ticket right now. That is why you should spend a few days being very attentive to what he says and pays attention to. Observe carefully and with little luck, you’ll know exactly what you should buy him.

How about furniture for the domestic type?

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Or, he may have seen an outrageous TV set at his friend’s house and cannot stop thinking about it. Maybe he’s one of those artsy types who enjoys nothing more than a nicely ornamented wooden piece of furniture, a unique lamp or a massive, respectable looking mahogany desk for his study. Better visiting Shop 4 Furniture and see what they have to offer to a father who likes furniture as a gift.

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Let’s think of gifts for an adventurous type.

If father/husband is more of an outdoors type of person, or someone who likes entertaining an idea that he’s always living on the edge, there is a variety of products for that tough guy. A ticket to the most dangerous roller coaster, a mean Swiss knife, a shirt with special printed letters ordered just for him that say: “Don’t mess with me if you don’t want your head messed up” – like one you can find at 8 ball. Such a gift also works if father likes fun stuff.

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Naturally, budget is also to be considered.

Of course, listing gift ideas is not a problem, but you should narrow down your choices according to your budget. If you can’t afford buying extravagant gifts, or if your father didn’t let you go out the previous night so you are a little angry with him and don’t think he deserves a very expensive gift, there are many interesting and more frugal gift options: a leather wallet, a fun tie, the latest album by his favourite band, a rare movie he’s been looking for a long time, etc.

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Make him a gift and he’ll never forget it.

There’s something about handmade gifts that makes people appreciate the thought behind gift-giving even more. Some very cute and doable handmade gift ideas are shared at Tip Junkie, you can pick any of the idea for your dad. So, go ahead, make your father/husband a treasure box full of things he likes – book of jokes, Sudoku, a photo of him and mum he thought was lost, a mix CD of his favorite music, his favourite chocolate (but only one piece so he wouldn’t get fat).

The most difficult part is recognizing that one perfect gift, so without much ado, start your top priority mission now!

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{ DIY Mothers Day Gift Guide }

May 2, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, DIY crafts, DIY gifts, gift ideas, gifts, Mother's Day, Mothers Day cards, Mothers Day gifts, perfect gift guide, Treat

Make Mothers Day special for those special Moms in your life! Yesterday I shared Kids crafts for Mothers Day, and today I’m sharing 16 perfect, DIY crafts! Whether it be for a picture lover, cook/baker, hostess or gardener, I’ve got a little something for everyone!

Great gifts don’t have to be expensive or hard to make! Keep it budget friendly by re-purposing things you already have, checking out the dollar store for supplies or a local thrift store. With a little bit of effort and time, you can have one-of-a-kind pieces that will be enjoyed for many years! So lets get to it..

Barnyard trio frame

DIY Terrarium kit

Chalkboard garden stakes

DIY tote

Stenciled picture frames

Roped coffee cans.
Could be used for storage or as a vase!

DIY Chalkboard mug

DIY Chalkboard serving platter

DIY Ruffle hand towel

Wood burned spoons

DIY lemon sugar scrub

DIY coasters

Washi tape frame

Sharpie embellished dishes

Personalized art

DIY Clip frames

Embellish any one of these fantastic gifts with the perfect card! Head over and check out the website Treat for the latest designs and easily personalized Mothers Day cards!

Here’s a few of my favorites:

For Personalized Mothers Day cards: Treat.com

Well, what are you waiting for.. Get to creating!!

Get Creative for Father’s Day!

June 8, 2012 by Fotini Filed Under: east coast creative blog, Father's Day, free printables, gift ideas, kids photoshoot, paper coterie Leave a Comment

This year, I wanted to do something really cute with the kids to give their Daddy for Fathers Day! I came across these adorable free printables on East Coast Creative Blog, from Paper Coterie.

Just print, cut out and create your own little photoshoot with the kids! Add the pictures you take to anything! Mugs, shirts, or just frame it!

http://www.papercoterie.com/blog/masters-of-disguise/