every year, my mom and I would pick out Godiva chocolate bars for my teachers, the mailman, our yard man and anyone else who we felt deserved a small “we’ve thought of you this Christmas” gift.  wouldn’t these fancy chocolate bars from Mast Brothers be a perfect twist on tradition?  the packaging is so festive.

{from old faithful shop}

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:  Regina, you are amazing.  this little squirrel is the cutest thing I’ve seen all week!  too bad she’s reserved – I’d snap her up in a heartbeat.

{from every eskimo}

the folks at Madewell are killing it with their gift guide.  I love the Chic Tomboy look!

{oh man… it’s time to start posting holiday stuff!!}

isn’t this flask the cutest ever?  I think it’d be a pretty cool non-traditional bridesmaids gift, if you ask me.

{from leighmade}

…from Terrain.

I’ve got a crazy love for Dachshund.  every time I see one, my heart flutters.  they are so cute with their little legs!  I adore this little brooch among all the lovely new things from the Steven Alan spring collection.

I realize I haven’t posted too much holiday or gifty related things this year.  with all the other amazing gift guides out there, I figured I’d just post a few things here and there when I saw them.  and honestly, I’ve been so busy printing and designing things for holiday gifts that I just haven’t had extra time.

anyway, here’s a little list of things that made it to my wish list this year that I think would make great gifts for any of you like minded ladies out there.  I’ve  got my fingers crossed extra hard for a few of them.

clockwise from top left:  laboratory flower vase – $14, forest for the trees bag – $175,  world vegetarian cookbook – $26.95, glass whale vase – $30, ultra knit weekend pants – $31.50, dory down parka – $97.13, fianna shrug cardigan – £165.00, alder dress – $280.

I don’t really drink much hot chocolate, but how clever are these hotchocspoons?  I know a few people on my list that would totally enjoy finding these in their stocking.

{via simplesong, from chocolate company}