H&M Hat and Mittens (love this soft grey color) // H&M Knit Sweater (a perfect winter sweater) // Julep Little Lights Set (this set is way too adorable) // Aeropostale Bubble Dot Scarf (I have this scarf and can vouch for its coziness!) // Furbish Ace Bottle Opener (how fun is this bottle opener?) // Modcloth Write Me Notecard Set (because you can never have enough stationery) // Madewell Sunglasses Case (I’m loving this plaid case) // Nate Berkus for Target Decorative Box (a pretty box for storage) // Target Crossbody Handbag (this bag would be perfect for holiday festivities) // Pretty Polaroid Notes (write on these or use them as decoration) // H&M Glass Bottle (a pretty bottle for your bar) // Gold Stripe Mini Emergency Kit (a cute and practical gift)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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i love that h & m sweater. i haven’t been to an h & m in years (!!) but went this past weekend and i almost wanted to buy the entire store! :)
They do have a ton of cute, festive clothes right now!
I love that Julep set – such a great stocking stuffer!
The Style Scribe
Agreed- I’d love to find that set in my stocking! :)
I love the mini emergency kit. I actually plan on either making one or buying one for my bridesmaids for the wedding. Also adore the bottle opener. So cute!
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heather
fashionistanygirl.com
A mini emergency kit is such a cute gift idea for your bridesmaids. You’ve got DIY skills so I know if you made one it would be awesome! :)
Gosh I’d love to have that decorative box and bag for myself! And for under $25 each I may have to get at least one of them :)
Rowena @ rolala loves
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I know- when they’re this affordable it’s hard to resist!
I love the Julep box packaging, and how the nail colors are the colors of the lights (I’m a sucker for clever branding). Also, I’ve heart good things about that minimergency kit, and it seems quite handy in a pinch.
Brittney
http://anotherbeautifulthing.blogspot.com
I’m totally with you- the Julep packaging is so adorable. It’s probably my favorite thing in this list!
I want that plaid case!!
Me too! And it’s only $12.50!
LOVE your gift guide. Those Julep polishes are too cute!
Thank you Hallie! I love the Julep set too- it might be my little Christmas gift to myself :)
those rhintestones on the gloves and beanies are the perfect touch– I don’t think I’d ever want to wear them outside heheh I’ve also been looking for a polka dotted scarf for awhile–this one is so perfect. Hope you have a great weekend, Nnenna!
I love how glamorous the hat and mittens are. And that polka dot scarf is really thick and cozy- I think you’d like it!
Have a wonderful weekend Tana!
I love your gift guide. I would love to own everything on this list.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Thank you Tracy! :)