35 Stocking Stuffers for the Hostess

We are going out of town for Christmas this year. So, to keep things simple we have decided to just do stockings. No big presents. If it doesn't fit in a stocking its out.

I actually really love this idea. Its a challenge, and its fun. I am being creative with what I stuff into our little stockings. And its a great reminder to focus on the real meaning of Christmas and not on the amount or size of the gifts.

I did a post yesterday about homemade stocking stuffers, stocking stuffers for everyone, for him, for her, for the kids and the babies. Check them out!

So, without farther ado, here is my running list of great stocking stuffers for the most gracious hostesses on your list! 

1. candles
2. napkin rings
3. napkins
4. wine glass charms
5. corkscrew 
6. coasters
7. measuring cups and spoons
8. spiral vegetable cutter
9. bottle opener
10. wine bottle stopper
11. coffee mug
12. whiskey rocks/reusable ice cubes
13. fancy fridge magnets
14. small picture frames
15. jelly spoons
16. cheese knife
17. throw pillow cover (no pillow, obviously)
18. tea towels
19. dryer balls
20. tea infuser
21. salt and pepper shakers
22. pie/cake server
23. cookie stamp
24. edible spray paint
25. whisk
26. pastry cutter
27. cookie dough or ice cream scoop
28. rolling pin
29. silicone rolling pin rings
30. silicone muffin liners
31. tongs
32. microplane grater
33. citrus zester
34. citrus juicer
35. pastry brush

Here are the items that are featured in this post:

Coltellerie Berti handmade knive
shophorne.com

Suck Uk kitchen gadgets tool
$16 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Meri Meri kitchen gadgets tool
surlatable.com

Kate Spade candles candleholder
katespade.com

UO Coffee
urbanoutfitters.com

Fred M Cup Measuring Matroyshkas, Set of 6 Dry Measuring Cups
amazon.com

Awesome Gifts for Little Ones - A Gift Guide

This post was supposed to go out last night, but yesterday was so crazy in my house that it (along with the dishes left in my sink) didn't happen. So to make up for it, and to keep on track with posting 25 Christmas posts, I will be posting two posts today. Look out for some awesome Christmas ideas!

Finding the perfect gift for almost anyone can be a challenge. Especially when we are stressed out and going in a million different directions. Decorating, baking, partying, hosting, planing, and shopping? Whew, i'm exhausted just thinking about it all. Who has tie to go out to get gifts? Not I, thats for sure. So, I decided to put together a little gift guide. I already posted a gift guide for the Craftster in your life and I'm hoping to get a few more up by the end of the holiday.

This gift guide is specifically for that special little person in your life. The little boy or girl between 0 and 5 years old. Most of these gifts can be found on Etsy, some are from Amazon. For the most part you can order these online and sit back and wait for the package to arrive at your door. So easy! Just like shopping should be.

Girls

1. Fairy Tale Rag Doll Girl, by rileyconstruction, $55.00, etsy.com
2. Little Red Riding Hood, by aprillscott, $45.00, sizes newborn to 4t, etsy.com
3. Personalized Fairy Garden, by ellasbows, $18.00, etsy.com

Boys

1. Pepe the Pirate T-Shirt, by bcchildrenswear, $34.00, sizes 3 months to 4t, etsy.com
2. Customized/Personalized Kids Superhero Cape, by superflykids, $19.99, etsy.com
3. I am Here - your neighborhood custom map play mat, by boardstiff, $75.50, etsy.com


Babies

1. Jellyfish Baby Rattle Plushie, by HandmadeMonster, $15.00, etsy.com

2. Long Sleeve Fawn Onesie (in green or custom colors), by CausticThreads, $19.00, sizes 0-24 months, etsy.com

3. Eco-Friendly Wooden Hedgehog Push Waldorf Toy, by imaginationkids, $15.00, etsy.com

Everyone

1. Wooden Carnival Toy Set, by ArmadillaDreams, $80.00, etsy.com

2. Picnic Blanket in Rainbow Retro Bunting, by SewnNatural, $125.00, etsy.com

3. Christmas Monster Finger Puppets, by chasingmystar, $10.50, etsy.com

4. Kids Fantistic Little Fox Coat, by littlegoodall, $160.00, sizes 12 months to 6, etsy.com 

Books

1. A Christmas Carol: A BabyLit Colors Primer [board book], by Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver, check Amazon for prices
2. Touch the Art: Pop Warhol's Top, by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo, check Amazon for prices
3. New York City Coloring Book, by WondowsOfAgate, $5.00, etsy.com

A Craftster's Wish List

With Christmas fast approaching, I can't help thinking about what I am writing in my letter to Santa. Its will look something like this:

Dear Santa,
I have been really good this year. Yes, there have been times when I lost my temper with my husband and with my baby. There were times when I may have pretended not to smell that stinky diaper so that my husband would think he was the first to smell it and therefore have to change it. There may have been times when I make cookies under the guise of giving them to the maintenance men (and I did!) and then eaten half the batch. There may have been times when I watched Sister Wives instead of doing the dishes or yoga.

But Santa, I know you are a kind and forgiving gentleman who always looks for the best in people. And I know you see the best in me. So, without farther ado let me get to my list for this year.

I would like (in no particular order):

An Akro-Mils Hardware and Craft Cabinet. This would be perfect for helping me to organize all my little nicks and nacks in my craft and sewing studio. 

A Bobbinsaver Bobbin Organizer (in pink or purple, but I'm not picky). This would be a really great thing for me to have so that my bobbins dont get unraveled or roll away. 

A self-healing cutting mat, like this one. Its an Alvin Professional Cutting Mat. I would like a large size such as an 42"x30" or bigger. I know I had one in college and left it in the trunk for too long and now its all warped and broken. Please bring me a new one so I can use my rotary cutter and exacto knife again.

Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens.  This book just look AWESOME. Nuf said.

Some really awesome fabric. Can't be too specific, but one can never have too much fabric. Fat quarters would be great! Check out Hawthorne Threads,  Etsy, Spoonflower, and my Pinterest board Fabric I Need.

About a dozen Dritz Quilting Folding Seam Rippers. These are my all time favorite seam rippers and I am always misplacing mine. They fold up so you are never worried about sticking yourself, they are skinny and sharp so they work very well. They are really hard to find in the stores and I could use a bunch of back ups.

A Gutermann In-Home Sew-All 100-Color Thread Assortment. I mean, every girls dream, right?

Thank you, Santa, for reading my letter. I really hope you are staying warm in the North Pole and that Mrs. Claus is making you lots of hot chocolate. Please make sure to rest up so that you can be ready to go on Christmas Eve.  I will leave out cookies and carrots.

Much love,
Corey

PS, Please give my love to the elves, especially Buddy.

25 Days of Christmas - Evelyn and Anna Style!

Welcome to my 25 Days of Christmas blogging extravaganza!

Starting today (December 1st) and every day until Christmas I will be posting something wonderfully Christmas. Stay tuned for recipes, tutorials, decorating tips, and general inspiration for a wonderful and magical holiday season!

I love, love, LOVE the days leading up to Christmas. I can'g get enough of the preparations  the family time, the cookies, the music and cheesy movies (thank you ABC Family!), the hot chocolate, the kids with glowing faces, and pretty much everything that has to do with the holiday.

I love making gifts for my friends and family, so I will be posting plenty of great gift ideas and tutorials for how to make your friends and family some awesome homemade gifts. This is the only time I don't want my friends and family to read my blog, but I am hoping my F&F (friends and family, yeah, I'm clever) don't get a whiff of what I am making them before the 25th.

Dear F&F, 

If you read my blog and find out what you are getting, just act surprised on Christmas morning. Thanks!

Love,

Corey

Here's to a great Christmas (and other winter holidays) season! I hope you check back here for some great inspiration! Have some great projects going on? I want to know what you are creating!


XOXO,
Coco