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Last minute gift ideas… Valentine’s Day is only 1 week away!

You can’t go wrong with chocolates, flowers, and a romantic dinner- those are a given. Hey, you score points for remembering the day! But what about those of you looking for new ideas, or trying to think outside the heart-shaped box? We’ve put together just a few gift options that might hit the mark. (Spoiler alert: “heart-shaped box” was a play on words… all of these options have heart shapes.)

Many of us- moms, dads, grandparents alike, have several little loves in our lives. A thoughtful keepsake (such as a decorative platter with sweet little thumbprints pictured above), could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. If you’re not afraid to get a little crafty, Simply Kierste Design has the step-by-step guide just for you!

Along the same lines of cherishing your loved ones, is this personalized bracelet found on UncommonGoods.com. How cute is that! Side note: This happen’s to be Rachel’s favorite (the newest member of the Sadie’s Nest team).

Most of you probably already know that Sadie has a love of Nordic Ware. (There are worse things in life…) So if you happen to be the Valentine of a baker, this might be your best option. And not that you have selfish intentions; however, this could be the gift that keeps on giving. Because, when your loved one bakes with it, they are highly likely to give you one of their homemade delectables. (Just a little something to keep in mind.) You can find this beautiful pan at William Sonoma.

If that special someone in your life has just moved into their first apartment, or bought a new home… a decorative piece might be the solution for you. A reusable gift, like this heart-shaped wreath from Target is only $19.99! And bonus; they will think about you every year when they put it on display!

Last but not least, are these vintage-themed and nostalgic-inspired pins found on Etsy.com. I love the age-old romanticism of someone carving their initials into the bark of a tree… And of course there is the classic tell-tale significance of someone being in a “steady” relationship once they’ve been “pinned”.

Whatever you decide to do, I’m sure it will be perfect- after all, it’s from you!

Loving Lately: Christmas Catalogs

I know, I know, I’m a little ahead of the game. Well, for me. I do know people that shop the sales after Christmas and stash gifts away for the following year. That’s not my style. I like to procrastinate- no shopping until after Black Friday (with emphasis on after, because I am not going out in that mess). But the kids are sick (again). And I’m sick (again). And these bright cheerful catalogs keep coming to the house. There is nothing like a Pottery Barn catalog to spark inspiration for the season. I’m getting the warm fuzzies thinking about the holidays; which is just what someone with an incessant cough and runny nose needs. That and some hot tea and a box of tissues.

Can you smell the pine tree in the air? Seriously. Look at that table runner, those reindeer plates and that serving board. The antler serving spoon- over the top. Just stop. I can’t take it any more.

Here is something else for the table…

This soapstone tray from uncommongoods.com is oven proof and retains heat for up to 45 minutes so you can keep food warm. It’s also can be refrigerated so you can keep food cold! Thats pretty cool right? If you haven’t checked them out, you should. Uncommon Goods has a ton of unique gifts- personal, for the kitchen and the home.

They are also responsible for this “Berry Buddy” stoneware strainer. It’s handmade in Pennsylvania. It’s pretty enough to leave out! You know what they say, you pick out gifts based on what you like. Guilty.

I also fell in love with this decanter from Crate & Barrel.

I don’t drink scotch or cognac. But they put this set in their catalog all shiny next to a Christmas tree with complimenting gold bulbs… And just like they intended, I started thinking about how pretty is was and what a lovely display it would make… I’m such a sucker.

I also received this awesome catalog from American Spoon full of artisan foods, handcrafted preserves and condiments made in Michigan. They show pictures of these perfect berries picked on an idyllic farm transported in iconic baskets and crates to the quintessential copper pots for small batches of what I imagine to be the ultimate preserves. But I’m like, you had me at the simple brown paper label with the nostalgic font.

I understand what it seems like, but it’s not all about the kitchen. The kids are always on my mind. I wish they liked getting clothes as gifts. Look at these ridiculously cute ensembles from Janie and Jack.

It just goes on and on. How am I supposed to get through Thanksgiving with all of this Christmas excitement? ?

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