In all seriousness, I’m completely flattered to be here. Summer emailed me sometime last week and was all, “Lacey, I’d like to declare my love for you to the (blog)world by having you post on my blog one day next week.” & I’m all, “Ohmyfreakinggoodness, really? Of course, lady! You’re my number one, duh.” And then we cyber hugged(ever notice how by putting the word ‘cyber’ in front of basically any verb, it seems dirty?)… it was touching. A tear jerker, if you will.
Sooooo here I am, people!
I’ve been trying to think of a really grand topic for a week now & decided nothing says “Summer” like a little shopping post, right? & Do you know the only thing better than a plain ol’ shopping post? An ETSY shopping post, of course! Gotta support handmade, my lovies!
Since Fall is in full effect, I think now is a good time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. I know, I know… some of you like to wait until December. To you, I say… what in the world are you waiting for? Don’t let it sneak up on you! Do you know what is more exciting than waking up at 4am on Black Friday, slapping on layers of cold weather gear, dealing with crowds and leaving the mall feeling like you just got slapped upside the head? Waking up at 9am on Black Friday, walking your happy butt to the couch and plopping down in front of the TV to watch It’s a Wonderful Life and a bevy of other Christmas movies that TBS can’t wait to air while gorging yourself on leftover pie.(Don’t judge me…you know that sounds awesome!) & How will you be able to do that, you ask? START NOW, duh. Then after you wake up out of your pie coma, you can dig through your bag, closet, attic… what have you, of Christmas gifts and rejoice in the fact that you have very little left to buy! Know why else it’s fab? You don’t feel completely broke come Christmas!
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, my friends!
Hop in the proverbial Station Wagon with me & LET’S SHOP!
HER
1. BooJiBoo It’ll make ’em wanna cook. Sandwiches totally count for those non-cooks out there(ahem, Summer… I’m lookin’ out for you lady!)
2. JStephens13 Super Sweet wristlet 🙂 I love this wood grain pattern!
3. Chirp Studio Silhouettes are all over now & I think these are perfect for anyone! Neutral colors… can’t go wrong!
4. My Lavaliere Love, Love, Love!
HIM
1. Tiny Tokens Designs Personalized Cuff links
2. Tina Knowlton How amazing is this little BBQ table?
It’s got a price that’s just as amazing, if you ask me!
3. Signature Shirts You know what I’m talkin’ bout girls!
4. Flying Bird Botanicals A little shaving product to keep your favorite Mister smooth!
LITTLE LADIES
1. Bit of Whimsy Prims The sweetest little dollies for your favorite doll face 🙂
2. Lover Dovers Clothing The cutest little dress up outfits you’ve ever seen reside in this shop!
3. McClean2612 Felt Yummies for the perfect tea party!
4. Elsie Cake The coolest coloring book you’ll ever find. You’ll want to keep it for yourself!
LITTLE MEN
1. Toy Breaker Clip on tie! 🙂 For the studs out there!
2. Happy Family All the cool kids are wearing robots these days.
3. Homemade Heroes Perfect for playtime! Tie it on and set them free!
4. Little Bit Funky Nap time, anyone? YES, PLEASE.
TEENS
1. Toy Breaker Skinny ties for cool boys
2. HerroHachi Personalized tees…oh. so. cute! I like this love hangover one, but she’ll make you one to say whatever you want!
3. Rogue Empire IPhone pouch/wallet made with a tie!
4. Freckled Nest Photo booth Album for your photo strips!
CO-WORKERS
2. PaperPaper Perfect Perfect. You can get a set of 6 of these postcards & frame them! Perfect for everyone’s desks!
3. The Cozy Corset Cuff Cuteness can hug their coffee all day long!
4. Bliss Candies Nobody has to know you didn’t make it… we won’t tell.
There you have it, folks! Hope this gets you motivated to pick up a few things next time you’re out shopping, or next time you’re sitting on your bum in front of the computer bored 😉 Loved hanging with you guys today! xoxo
WAIT! WAIT! Before I head out…
You want to know what my favorite Le Musings Post is?
Glad you asked… I’ve been dyin’ to tell ya’!
It’s THIS ONE
I love the way Summer loves. So inspiring 🙂
© 2009 “Le Musings of Lacey”
(Ha! See what I did there? Clever, I know.)
Thanks for letting me babysit, Summer! ♥ you, my friend!
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
Eek! I don’t know what happened here, but the post is incomplete! SAD. Summer, if you can hear me(haha) if you want to link me back to your account, I can fix it. I don’t know why it did that?
Oooh, lovely things! Tempted to buy a few right now. Dang it, Lacey!
Maaaaan, I totally need and want to start christmas shopping already but don’t have the motivation!
I do love browsing Etsy though…its a start right?
I start shopping for Christmas around back-to-school time. That way I ensure my kiddos get a great Christmas and we aren’t foreclosing on our home.
There are so many great things here, thanks for sharing!
L A C E Y!!!! lady i freaking heart you…seriously like i am obsessed…the more i read the more i like…the more i like the more i want to make a lacey suit and wear it around…er.wait…creepy?!?
i am NOT kidding you when i say i am starting my cmas shopping here and now with most of these and maybe a little somethin’somethin’ for this gal herself…santa’s gotta get hers too ya know!!!
love ya lady!
Great guest post, Lacey! And timely, I was just saying to the boyfriend that I think I’m going to start Christmas shopping now (he looked at me like I was an alien for the record), but I hate the last-minute stress (bought his present 2 days before last year!) of finding the perfect gift… and the credit card bill that follows!
Thx for helping get my toosh in gear!
~ Jen
what great ideas for gifts. Fabulous!
L-U-V your post!
I’m definitely one of those last minute Christmas shoppers but you’ve convinced me to start early this year 😉 and what better place to start than ETSY!!!
Lovely post with lovely handcrafted items:) I am having a Boojiboo Apron giveaway right now as a part of my Blog For A Cure Blog Party at http://www.whoknewreviews.blogspot.com.
Please check it out!
New follower here!
Great post Lacey! Thanks for all the cool Etsy leads…I just don’t get there ever, so it’s nice to know there is some great stuff to go look at!
Awww I love how you included things for EVERYONE! Too cute!!
I love this post! Much like you, I don’t like the crowds and rushing around to shop. I actually start my shopping in January for the next Christmas. Lol. I have about 70 percent of the gifts bought already.
And wow, you cook in that? I was thinking something else, but I love it!!!
This was a great post Lacey. I think you did a great job baby sitting.
Love it! Just put the cozy corset cuff in my favorites. Gonna be the proud owner of that soon!
okay i can’t even think about christmas right now…i get stressed but this list just my ease all that. thanks for the ideas lacey!
You speak my shopping language. I love to shop ahead so I can relax the day after Thanksgiving. Of course, I have to work, but we won’t go there right now…