December 09, 2019
It's hard to believe that Christmas is just a few short weeks away! I wanted to share my top gift picks from my shop at varying price points.
$20 and Under
After the gift giving comes the thank you notes! I created stationery sets featuring high resolution images of my hand embroidery that are like no other note cards out there.
$30 and Under
Tiny hand embroidered pins - for your jacket lapel, your tote bag or backpack, or Christmas sweater. These are little wearable miniature pieces of art.
$75 and Under
Guest towels make the perfect hostess gift. Growing up in the South, it was not uncommon to go into someone's powder room and see towel bars full of beautiful hand towels. I decided to create my own this year - one of a kind designs on beautifully soft Italian linen.
$150 and Under
I have a wide variety of hand embroidered artwork in the shop and many pieces are currently on sale! Design motifs include bold florals, tiny cacti, and modern monochromatic designs.
$350 and Under
My one of a kind pillows take many months to create, from stitching the design to sourcing the trims to having the pillows professionally finished. They are truly home decor pieces to be treasured.
November 28, 2016
Looking to spruce up your embroidery stash? I've pulled together a rundown of my favorite hand embroidery products that may be something you'd like to find under the Christmas tree, too. Share this URL with those asking what's on your gift list and hope you end up happy!
My Favorite Fancy (and Very Sharp) Embroidery Scissors
Studio Carta Crane Scissors // Gingher Design Series Scissors
DMC Cotton Floss Packs - the more skeins, the merrier!
DMC Embroidery Home Decor Floss Pack // Popular Colors Floss Pack
A High Quality Floor Lamp - not the fanciest gift, but sometimes practical is best!
Lavish Home Sunlight Floor Lamp
Top Notch Hand Embroidery Books to Teach Yourself - never stop learning!
Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches // The Stitch Bible by Kate Haxell
Pouches to Hold Your Embroidery Tools - I have a serious pouch addiction. I can never have too many! Perfect for traveling with your embroidery.
Baggu Leather Stash Pouch (in Copper) // Loeffler Randall Pouch
Madewell Leather Pouch // Truffle Clarity Clutch
Want more of my hand embroidery tips? You can find them here.
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December 11, 2015
The majority of my works, both paper goods and hand-embroidered artwork, are inspired by gardens, those I've visited and those of my imagination. Here's a round-up of some favorite gifts for the gardener in your life!
1. Happy Cactus Designs hand-embroidered floral artwork
2. Diptyque Geranium Rosa candle
3. Modernica small white pot with stand
4. Rockins Flora printed scarf
5. Hunter boots
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December 10, 2015
I prefer baking to cooking, but I love perusing gifts for the kitchen. Here are my top picks for your top chef.
1. Amanda McAulay walnut cutting board
2. Happy Cactus Designs What's Cooking notepad
3. Normann Copenhagen craft rolling pen
4. Le Creuset Cast Iron Dutch Oven
7. Max & Moritz Beehive salt cellar
9. Hedley & Bennett Adele 2.0 apron
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December 04, 2015
Now that I'm living in Colorado, I'm even more excited to get a freshly cut Christmas tree this year. I have a handful of Christmas ornaments I've acquired over the years, but have been doing a lot of online browsing to add some new ornaments to my collection. Here are my favorites.
Clockwise from top left: North Polar Bear via Sundance, Bottle Brush Animals via West Elm, Little New York via Net a Porter, Llama via Leif, Miniature Bulb Set via Terrain, Peppermint Ornaments via Wisteria, Mittens via Leif, Rudolph via ABC Home, Ice Cream Cone via Sur la Table
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December 02, 2015
If my business name is any indication, I love love love cacti and succulents. I thought it would be fun to round up some unique and fun cactus-themed holiday gifts.
Gifts clockwise from top left: Cookie cutter via Sur La Table, Art print via Arminho, Wall hook via Land of Nod, iPhone case via Sonix, Notepad via Happy Cactus Designs, Succulent planter necklace via Plants Are Friends, Saguaro cactus cuff via Leif
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June 04, 2015
Father's Day is June 21! If you haven't picked up a card yet, shop our selection here. I've rounded up a few of my favorite gifts for dad below. Some might make it over to my personal birthday wishlist, too!
1. The stacked triangles frame from Leif is perfect for a family snapshot.
2. A sweet seersucker tie from Forage will have dad summer-ready.
3. Match Pewter rocks glasses are a classic.
4. No dad can go without a multi-purpose tool. This is a great one from Bear & Son Cutlery out of Alabama.
5. The perfect weekender bag from Kaufmann Mercantile that's equal parts fashionable and useful.