mas·cu·line –adjective
1. pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
2. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength and boldness.
{Palmer & Sons Leather Cuff CAD$60}
{Hand Graft U Macbook Sleeve EUR 79.00}
{btw} all of these items can be shipped worldwide
{more from the blogosphere}
+ A Cup of Jo has her gift guides up, including some for men!
+ Also, check out this fantastic gift guide from Design*Sponge. Everything is under $25!
Remember how exciting pop-up books made reading as a kid? The story would completely come to life. The fact that you could touch and play, instead of just listen and look, was so much better. Don’t you still freak out when you see a great pop-up book? {If you say no, I swear I’ll slap you silly, because I know if I dangled a pop-up book in front of you, you couldn’t help but squeal in delight. Even a grown man would get nostalgic and misty eyed. It’s a fact.}
Below are several videos of some great pop-up books. {If you are viewing this in e-mail, you must visit the site to see the videos.}
Also, the Little Prince is available as a pop-up book! I bought this one for Munchkin a few days ago. It’s beautiful. Expect pictures on the blog soon!
Apparently, Peter-Pan is also available as a pop-up. I have yet to see this one in person, but I’d like to! Munchkin had a Peter Pan obsession for awhile, so perhaps I’ll get it for him, too.
This one is obviously for me, since I don’t have a daughter. I’ve seen this one many times. My best friend and I drooled over it. There were so many little bits to explore. Absolutely gorgeous.
Do you have a favorite pop-up book? I’d love to know!
en·ter·tain·er –noun
a person who entertains; host: She was one of the capital’s great entertainers.
{The Cocktail: 200 Fabulous Drinks $11.96}
{dress rental from Rent the Runway $75}
{Handmade Backless Ruffle Gold Lace Dress by Holly Stalder $175}
glam·or·ous –adjective
1. full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, esp. in a mysterious or magical way.
2. full of excitement, adventure, and unusual activity: the glamorous job of a foreign correspondent.
{luggage tag & passport cover $16.95}
{Clara Kasavina Clutch $1,660}
*as seen on Coco & Kelley
top photo by tom munro
These are definitely on my holiday wishlist. I bet you’ve seen these crowns before! I know I’ve seen them make the rounds on weheartit and blogs. Now you know where you can get one.
{Click on the image to see item in shop}
Congratulations to Sarah, the proud new owner of this little guy. Enjoy!
{btw} Didn’t win this one? We’re giving away 3 sets from Book City Jackets over here.
Bookworm that I am, I’ve been waiting for this one. Three lucky {Bits of Beauty} readers will each win a set of book covers from Book City Jackets! If you win, you can pick any set you want.
Want to win one?
Leave a comment telling us “What would be the name of your biography?”
Contest ends at midnight EST on December 20, 2009. Jeremy will pick his three favorite answers, and we will announce the winners in a post early next week. Bon Chance!
Cant wait to get your hands on a set? You can order them here. As a holiday special, you get free shipping if you buy at least two sets and $5 off any order of $50 or more. Use code BCJ2009.
Could we have a more perfect guest for a mid-December EBL than Alice of Painted White? Her style and her pictures are wonderfully soft and suitable for winter. If you don’t know Alice, she has a lovely shop filled with all sorts of beautiful things for your enjoyment. Of course, she also has a blog. Visit both when you are done reading her lovely list.
Love…
Love ignites the soul and can add beauty in even the simplest of ways. Once when I was away on a trip, my husband had packed away several tiny hand written notes and tucked them in the pockets of my suitcase and clothing. Each day I found a new one. I still remember how thrilled I was and how my heart would melt each time I found a bit of folded up paper…
Faith…
My faith in God is what gets me through each day – and especially the darkest of times. Faith is what brings the light shining through and reminds me that there is so much beauty to behold here…if we only stop to notice…
Family…
We would be lost without family – those that know us best and accept and love us just as we are. My life would not be near as beautiful if I didn’t have my family to share it with…
Generosity…
I believe life is about sharing what you have. Not hoarding it away. I love, love, love to give gifts – especially those that are personal or handmade. I love to wrap them up creatively too…just taking a little extra time to show how much you care. And , I am always overwhelmed and blessed by gifts received – a handmade card is surely enough to bring tears to my eyes…
Remnants of the Past
Anything with a history, a past, a story to tell – these things can be found all throughout my home and life. From my vintage sofa to a scrap of paper found in an old book – they are all reminders of the past and give my life beauty and character…
A Neutral Palette
Surrounding myself with a simple palette helps me to notice the textures and details of everyday things. It also creates a peaceful and soothing environment when done right. I love a room filled with whites, creams, beiges and grays with perhaps a bit of darker browns and blacks thrown in…
The ability to Create
Without it, I would be lost. The ability to create has richly blessed my life. I love tapping into different avenues of creativity from painting, to collage art, to sewing, to jewelry making. Whenever I am creating my soul feels fulfilled and satisfied…as if it knows I am doing what I should and following my deepest passions…
{Lace pullover from Anthro}
Just a few things from my personal wishlist…
Photos: Laetitia Casta by Cedric Buchet
