I’ve been feeling the pressure of the last-minute gift crunch the this week, just wanting to get our loved ones things they will LOVE and need or want, not things that will simply take up space in their lives. Sometimes I’m at a loss for ideas, sometimes I’ve got great ideas but they’d require doubling or tripling our gift budget, and sometimes (sometimes!) I come up with a good idea and it actually fits within our budget. I don’t have any gift guides to share this year, but as I work on checking off the last few folks, here are a few things on my own list! Maybe it will inspire a gift for someone you love :) Clockwise from top left: — My “fashion sneakers” are reaching the end of their life. I think these blush ones would be a welcome replacement! — We’re always looking for new recipes, and I’ve heard great things about this cookbook. — This vest would be a perfect layer for our mild North Carolina weather. — Over the last few years I’ve definitely embraced the idea that a bold lip color can transform a basic outfit. This one looks beautiful (I first saw it here), and as a bonus, all the ingredients are organic. — I’m thinking this style of PJs will be helpful for nighttime feedings in the months to come. My favorite pattern is actually Jetsetter, but the photo was more scandalous! :) — John and I are all about adventures, and it would be so fun to have this beautiful canvas to record our travels. Plus, the colors could not be more perfect for me – they’re basically the same as the EFM logo!! — I also love the colors of this happy little garland, and think it would be

As has become something of a tradition, a few gifts I wouldn’t mind receiving this year… A. A second magnolia print for our guest bedroom – it already has a frame waiting for it! ($30) B. Vintage modern bunting to hang over our bed ($48) C. New leopard flats to replace my sad, bedraggled pair ($60) D. The most beautiful canvas print ($350) E. One of these beautiful pillows for our sofa ($65) F. A pair of these striped hand towels for our powder room ($10) G. A vest for layering ($120) H. One more sugar/flour jar to match the others we received as wedding gifts ($10) I. A pair of these stools for our breakfast bar ($100 each) What’s on the top of your wish list this year? P.S. It’s fun to see how the things I’m wishing for have changed over the years! Here’s 2012 +