Here are a few great gifts for the artist in your life--I can attest that these gifts will be a hit as I may or may not have given some of them to a certain artist BFF of mine (cough, ABQ, cough).

Featuring the sketches of prominent designers, via Amazon

Personalized pencils via Lillian Vernon (A favorite of mine from Elementary School)

Moleskin sketchbook via Moleskin

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Thanks to McKay over at Oatmeal Lace, I was recently introduced to Deep South Magazine via Twitter, which is full of lovely, useful musings on life in the South.  This past week they published their gift guides and there are several great gifts for all kinds of people on your list.  Here's a sneak peek at their four gift guides--but click over to find some southern gifting inspiration!





Happy Shopping!

Earlier this week, LAS' sister LKS asked me to help her find a special engagement gift for one of her best friends.  Always up for a gift-ing challenge (little known fact about EHK: Must have THE best gift at any shower or party I attend...I know.  A little psycho.), I immediately got to work scouring the internet for the latest and greatest.  Since I accumulated a nice little collection I though it would be a great post for those of you looking for engagement or wedding gifts.



1. Ring Dish from Say Your Piece via Etsy.  A whopping $10!! Hello budget friendly.  And there is the option to personalize...an option I would indulge in of course, but its cute without too and at $10 can't. be. beat.

 
2. I've featured a sign similar to this before, that I gave to BFF Ashley Brooke at one of her showers.  This one is from Nestlings via Etsy and I just love how special it is and what a great reminder that marriages create new familes :)


3. While I personally don't think you should wear/use things with your new monogram prior to the wedding, I think a robe like this with Future Mrs. Smith on the breast pocket would be a cute gift for certain brides.

4. Another gift I've personally given to a special engaged couple.  This image does not do the frame justice.  Marye Kelley Decoupage creates the most beautiful decoupage frames, coasters, wastebaskets, etc.  We sell their items in the boutique I work at and they are gorgeous!  They are completely customizable so while I love the Happily Ever After, there is also "From This Day Forward" and you could even put the couple's names, last name or married monogram.  And there are TONS of patterns to choose from!

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