Bridesmaid Gifts.

I have never been good at finding gifts for people. I am totally at a loss as to what to get my five bridesmaids as gifts. As if trying to find them the perfect dresses [three of them being overseas] wasn't hard enough. But I want it to be perfect. I want them to feel incredible, and I want to spoil them for being so incredible!

I like that everyone is so unique, so why should you get them all exactly the same gift?

Here are some gift ideas for your beautiful, unique bridesmaids!

earrings, bracelet, tea service, fabric heart necklace, Sense and Sensibility [penguin classics edition], Customised Diary, Headphones.

These are a few of my favourite things.... Link Love!

Ah, another week begins!
I hope you didn't get up to anything too strenuous over your weekend!
I have been out at various social occasions four nights in a row and have done some serious eating. I'm about ready for a meal at home!

I thought it would be nice to share a few links today!
I have been surfing the interwebs on my two days off in a row! *gasp* And I have stumbled upon some wonderful goodies.

Here are some of my favorite items from my web-surfing;

1.
MOUSTACHE MUGS!


Perfect gift for the groomsmen, don't you think?
These mugs cracked me up the first time I saw them. They make me think of the nose coffee cups.
By This man.
avilable here, here, here.

2.
Nommy Fleurs

How's about a gorgeous real wedding? Check out this beauty from Grey Likes Weddings.
I love the mix of herbs and flowers for the arrangements. Such a relaxed, romantic feel, and no panic stations required for the DIY flowers. Yum!

3.
Victoria n' Bird!

Lovely little Etsy Shop.
Lovely little Blog.
I find myself squeeing with excitement every time I find a new NZ vendor who makes amaaaaaaaaazing goodies. Those smock dresses are too cute!
Ohhhhh Emmmm Geeeeee!
Perfect little dresses for a day-after-wedding picnic, don't you think?

4.
Foxes.

I stumbled upon Victoria n' Bird as above, and subsequently stumbled upon Foxes.
Foxes = a treasure trove of contemporary design and handmade goodies by New Zealand Crafty types.
Yummo!
Below are some of my picks via Foxes;

one, two, three, four

I hope these yums have helped you through your mondayitis!
H x

FRIDAY FEATURE

GIFTWARE : GIVING IT AND GETTING IT

I don't know about you but online shopping has become a lifesaver for me when it comes to gift giving. Not only will you find treasures that you may never find by traipsing around the shops, but you get to browse while snuggled on the sofa in your slippers and fluffy robe, skipping the salespeople and the crowds.

This weeks feature site is Endemic world, a New Zealand online design store. You can find anything from jewelry to home wares to clothing to art. Here are my picks for cool and quirky gift ideas for weddings, birthdays, or just to say " you make my day.., everyday". Aww

(Prices valid at time of post)

eco light shade $140 / giddy up cowkid shirt $69

bubbles & polka dots room fragrance $65 / can of inspiration $15

ashley and co. handwash $27 / catherine david post box$270

acrylic kiwi $159 / stag tea towel $25


lady jane table lamp $450 / parker bin $337

this one's for everybody!

Wedding planning Bride, Wedding Guests, Maid of Honour, Best Man, Groom, distant relatives....

This one is for all of you.

Clever Bastards does exactly what it says on the tin - Brings you a selection of Clever Bastards in New Zealand, from bands, to screen printers, to graphic designers, to upcyclers... the list is endless and limitless!

Clever Bastards is a fantastic resource for unique, special New Zealand gifts. So If you have been struggling to find the perfect gift for that perfect couple, can't make it to an overseas Wedding, or are looking for a thank you present for a wedding helper, look no further! [they even do gift vouchers!]

Candy Bowls; Zekiah Health

Made to order Heirloom Blankets; Ruth Sumner

Schoc Chef Chocolates; Schoc Chocolates

Recycled Clutch Bag; Glenda Keegan WAS Bags

Handprinted Cushions; Ingrid Anderson