Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guide: Tasty

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Hi Friends! Today I'm thrilled to introduce the Creature Comforts Holiday Gift Guides for 2012! Hooray!

There will be a new gift guide posted every weekday for the next 2 weeks. That's 10 gift guides! Be sure to check back every day for a new one. I've been scouring the web for the past few months to find the best giftable finds out there. Many of the items selected are from artisans and independent businesses (something I've always been passionate about). It feels great to give a wonderful gift...and even better when you know that purchasing that gift means something to someone on the other end of your computer screen.

So get ready to bookmark and pin your favorites, and by all means please help spread the word about the guides. Your support means the world to me! Coming up tomorrow: Fabulous Gifts for the Host! xo Ez

1. Jeni's Picks Artisanal Ice Cream Collection ($90) | 2. Cinnamon-Infused Maple Syrup ($22) | 3. Eggnog Pancake & Waffle Mix ($15) | 4. Macaron Holiday Gift Box / pick your own flavors ($35) | 5. Hot Cocoa Cookie Mix ($4) | 6. Gingerbread Cookie Mix with Mini Cookie Cutter ($4) | 7. CC Made Caramel Corn Gift Set ($50) | 8. Hazelnut Whisky Sandwich Cookies ($10)

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9. The Savory Gift Box $40 | 10. The Ultimate Grilling Rub Collection ($28) - Williams-Sonoma | 11. Teas from Around the World Gift Set ($75) - Dean & Deluca | 12. Alcohol Themed Gift Box ($50) - By Brooklyn | 13. Popcorn of the Month Club / 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions available ($68-$270) | 14. 12-Jar Combo Pack  / choose your own combination ($120) - McClure's Pickles 

Site for Sore Eyes: Crate Paper - It's a Wrap Series

Hi friends! Sorry for my solo post yesterday. I spent a traumatic day at the dentist on Monday (you might have been following along with me on Instagram already) and was too wobbly yesterday to get up for more than a few minutes at a time. Anyhow, today I'm back and excited to share my latest Site for Sore Eyes find with you all. If you're a fellow gift wrapping fanatic like I am, you're going to want to immediately bookmark the It's a Wrap series on Crate Paper Blog.

I love all the clever ways the Crate Paper Girls have turned ordinary gifts into mini works of art. The "too pretty to unwrap" expression most definitely applies here! Pop on over and see more for yourself. You just might spot a few ideas that will inspire you for the upcoming holidays! Also be sure to check out the Crate Paper shop for some beautiful papers and other goodies too! Enjoy! xo Ez

One Good Thing: Linen Tea Towels by Kate Bingham Burt for Poketo

Right before my trip last week the team at Poketo sent me one of their wonderful new Linen Tea Towels designed by Kate Bingham Burt to try out. I wasn't expecting it in my mailbox, so it was such a treat when I opened the mystery package I received and found such a pleasant surprise inside. In their shop they have three different designs to choose from in multiple colors. I have the adorable Sweets version in pink and have fallen in love with their other varieties too. You can see more right here.

And isn't this packaging idea just brilliant?! Now that's a great hostess gift if I ever saw one!

All images from Poketo. Full disclosure: I received a free tea towel from Poketo, but was not compensated for this post or asked to write about their products. All opinions are my own.

Gift Idea: Customizable Journals from Minted

I thought it would be fun to write up a quick little post about the unique customizable journals available at Minted, but what I didn't anticipate was just how many of them I would fall in love with. I must have had 30+ tabs opened while selecting my favorites to share (most of them are available in several different color options too). Choices, choices! Hop on over and see all the designs for yourself...but don't blame me if you fall down the "rabbit hole" of awesome paper goodness too! xo Ez

Here are a few of my favorites...great gifts for moms, dads, teachers, grads, kids, and more!

Wildflowers | Chalkboard Memories | Chalkboard Dreams | Blank Slate | Letter of Intent | No. 1 Journal

24 Father's Day Gift Giving Ideas

Father's Day is quickly approaching (June 17th), and this year I vowed to not stir myself into a frenzy by leaving my gift finding until the last minute. I don't know about you, but I find shopping for guys to be super tough! Because of this, the following list of 24 gift ideas took me a while to scout out. I think it will be worth it though...because my hope is that even beyond the upcoming holiday it will come in handy for any man-friendly gift giving needs that you and I might have. Fingers crossed! xo Ez

1. 11x16 Deer Head Triangles Art Print - Stola Design ($19.99) | 2. Braun Square Digital Watch with Leather Band - Horne ($215)| 3. Polyhedron Brass Paper Weights - Muhs Home ($78 each) | 4. Wool Felt & Leather iPad Sleeve - Mujjo ($66) | 5. Tie Clip in Black - Jack Spade ($48) | 6. Bottle Opener Key - Makr ($11) | 7. Everyday Trays, Set of 3 - Horne ($125) | 8. Brass-Plated Letter Opener - The Curiosity Shoppe ($20)

9. Pilsner Glasses, Set of 4 (monogrammable) - West Elm ($20) | 10. Licorice Stripe Necktie - Forage ($78) | 11. 4-Piece Race Coasters Series - Camp Paper & Goods ($10) | 12. Black Anchor - Jayson Home & Garden ($8.50) | 13. Russian Criminal Tattoos Encyclopedia, Volume 1 - Amazon ($) | 14. Bar Bottle Opener - FluffyCo ($34) 

15. Leather Strap Cutting Boards - Jayson Home & Garden (starting at $60) | 16. Schmidt Brothers® Prep Knife Set - West Elm ($34.95) | 17. Smoked Bacon Sea Salt Trio - Cocodot ($12) | 18. Organic Canvas Apron - Small Batch Production ($68) | 19. McClures Spicy Pickles - Terrain ($14) | 20. Grilling Tools - Dean & Deluca (starting at $26 each) 

21. My Moon, My Man T-Shirt - Blackbird Tees ($25) | 22. Ursa Major Shave Cream - Terrain ($26) | 23. Crosshatch Leather Bill Holder - Jack Spade ($95) | 24. Mopha Tool Roll - Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction ($44)