Fashion Friday: 8 beautiful baby gifts

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13729000/13729151_4276_625x625.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/13729000/13729151_4276_625x625.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 518px;" /></a>Friends, what would <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/baby%20week">Baby Week</a> be without a little shopping thrown into the mix? It's so much fun to shop for a newborn or a mom-to-be, isn't it? Here are 8 ideas for the perfect baby gift, whether it's a boy or a girl...<br /><br />*Classic <a href="http://www.superpavillion.com/rubber-duck/">rubber ducky</a>, $3.64.<br />*<a href="http://www.target.com/p/Circo-Baby-Animals-4-Pack-Flannel-Receiving-Blankets/-/A-13532650">Baby blanket</a>, $10.29.<br />*<a href="http://www.jr.com/gund/pe/GND_320115/">Plush teddy bear</a>, $14.99.<br />*<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlesaplingtoys?section_id=6830081">State/province teethers</a>, $12.<br />*A <a href="http://www.carters.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Carters-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=714442434889&cm_mmc=CI_Carters-_-Shopzilla-_-Carters%20%3E%20Baby%20Girl%20%3E%20valentines%20day-_-714442434889&srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=32-114463883-2">lion</a> onesie, $7.<br />*<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71631090/wooden-whale-push-toy-waldorf-eco">Wooden whale push toy</a>, $14.<br />*<a href="http://www.landofnod.com/baby-mobiles/kids-room-decor/sheep-mobile/f9914">Sleep mobile</a>, $130.<br />*...and of course, the classic book <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/all-books/toys-gifts/goodnight-moon-board-bookby-margaret-wise-brown/f4448">Goodnight, Moon</a>, $8.99.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What's your favorite baby gift, friends? xoxo</span><br /><br />P.S. Like my mad InDesign skills? I'm having so much fun playing around with the program! :)

Fashion Friday: 8 beautiful baby gifts

Friends, what would Baby Week be without a little shopping thrown into the mix? It's so much fun to shop for a newborn or a mom-to-be,...

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776198490274194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8S2tYCxJvr5VtahNToprU5MVtKVwWaYq5wEg4iI2Gq0qEQYSQLiVqPveQLNorISIddhDvCbO1HgVaG9OIQeY70kyqzPJAkDh1QbhNTbSL7J2rIYpJSVj31ZbclYU1Ppo-lYkqzj2DX90/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://shop.nubegreen.com/Wardrobe/index.php?product=FFC-CLO-DME&shop=1&c=82.90">comfy T-shirt</a> for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776196398905682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KA-_VWtuE_5AaN0BdLtlrSWxrBhaRtL9emb9vfqpkuEmBuh0bBBiC4o9h1F46c_atPOvdyWm20Jt0WK9Xw_0dQ4o26KXNBq3gBF52yOxJVQNe9AMdmzQ_hNvP_jueN1p7VqYDQokKig/s400/aa5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>Set of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89527353/blue-ceramic-mugs-made-in-ussr?ref=tre-2095081104-7">blue ceramic mugs</a> for his required morning jolt of java, $15.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776188335169570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmsi1EPpKV-AL9-Q4vt8-fEuPUoC06vDU7OiCM8alxQYiEegJBoSKEdkTJS0n3FyqnYhoSgyWF5wuJgN32deE7xFyGcDyK7ODrG929tsau_GsNuPSBXCfpvkJH000g77O567gvXdSI/s400/aa6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" /></a>Homemade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85083278/homemade-milk-white-and-dark-chocolate?ref=tre-2095081104-1">milk, white and dark chocolate truffles</a> for a romantic evening, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706777054565741266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkjxk7FssGu4S9US_pQkaFlHwAf_Yd3wbqikpLuuCYgeOrxu0m648urlQrCbjLCBL9EIxCQ92PupJtlTVuvBhCTtz7vq-KWz0tEDqK9Qj3QZLyh_SsSOPGSelLevVhZwu70CIEamkgWY/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com/knpeset.html">know-it-all pencil</a> set to let him know that even though his high self-confidence gets on your nerves, you find his brain incredibly sexy, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706791958714206850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzEIRxgpE8HAMPawjW7hJ49tpKOBWQ2-GfjKUrrnSfCXMXWkMNzZpfw5yQ6H5-5tFh7dLTdRURrAYaeuvwQqJef99cTSb1v5l2yseN34qHgeUblCGeB3wC1fkgirDU0shQIh9fSY2UaM/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" /></a>A <a href="http://fantasticfortunecookies.com/?p=76">giant, gourmet fortune cookie</a> hand-dipped in chocolate -- with your own personal fortune inside (prices vary).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s1600/aa7.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776187615296018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmZHRi__AiFlHE1NefZzQlJCwPxQOZqcSKEMjaTUZlvGIZMk4z-IRlNUzZPj0GZsoU3VQvyxql2n-_6LBCLVOkRq-zBtcKv0D2ZITTq1v7FZRw5CIRXvcJBMILZ6cUlHNxel-TGPOTC4/s400/aa7.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" /></a><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=773850&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fmens-underwear.jsp">Heart-printed boxers</a>, so he can remember how much you love him all year long, $8.99.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6841604227_e4676fa1c1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 311px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1006000/47415.html">You're The Greatest</a> pocket square to bring out his <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-friday-pocket-squares.html">dapper side</a>, $10.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6841618823_c29033b1a2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 474px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.20x200.com/artworks/4047-dylan-fareed-we-are-so-good-together">print</a> that sums up your relationship perfectly, $60.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706776200762215698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HPsIcvz3TbZ8CZ9Rk-0DoCwgyXvvOrLAZj3l69V2PP1f1hiMjyydRtw92TfODIrrpZAFQj8swXftbwH32ZBrwkf96q0_bVkeYS9OAHdm2MMMB1Y-ywLxO4RYG9qYXA2SiqtqvS64XPM/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/valentine-gifts/heart-waffle-maker-1/">heart waffle maker</a> for those lazy Saturday mornings of breakfast in bed, $38 (and <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/pancake-plates-set-of-2">pancake plates</a> to go with it).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706798257277573874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t-0QHi1JKGrdEx7LwARFtOjoBbi40ts6hCq155nHPDXonC02KeFcjt8bFjTVhfC3RFflJWlHFhRM4IipVKNtmqy4VawEkXuVbhLPOXs00IC5-g3VoRHf3Qf2U6fRis0PM6rsN4BOIlc/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/desktop-zen-garden">desktop Zen garden</a> to keep him calm during those stressful days at work, $50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s1600/01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799607516001810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzQTRb8t3OQCNaT_BQqCG8n_Pmah9QrdYDKBc7e7XLrtqe5q_42FkquKpB0ge7QgFryrqDiIEXh3YYmbp1e9nBuvp3YJSAuM-eQG6bHQOfc1wtB-VtFwTDSydBkz3PWhvf0l0QZbDe4A/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s1600/02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600722943618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaU7MT0-bwZDYLTpWh7XGg0w36g-2ako4sqC_u_mXWeTZZa6R3NgwvpbyGTO4eEYyQxeHXaEoBu_3Z9584KmpuHhoxPwnaRF8aUeK0qebwHc0L18KzK1JWAqO4cp1sLduPFUeLYZQhOQ/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s1600/03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706799600112112930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbO5BjQY5BFBsJJwKiCWn0SMAHyptPzf_W9ALn4WxzOeueR4o8kK2gYrRNahU6sqQqKt7H3OVnJQbtldsuljHUvtrKkfWA-JYLttMl872w-RAvDtPXg5ndQ4TLQTwRcEY3H4i8uRcyy4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>Plus, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89266182/funny-valentine-card-anniversary-card-i">three</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82200870/periodic-table-greeting-card">funny</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64980988/i-love-you-more-than-bacon-valentine">cards</a> to make him smile because, well, seeing him smile is all you really want for Valentine's Day, ($4, $5 and $3, respectively).<br /><br />P.S. Two more <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">gift</a> <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">guides</a> for men...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Him

A comfy T-shirt for those weekend hikes and bike rides in the woods., $30. Set of blue ceramic mugs for his required morning jolt of java,...

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706460948561036434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCrirEHzws2gq95DPq4zjIJ6dMWdNSh5NLG7I__IsJbLHky-LFAE72urxaxBeyfGaJUnnGdYCWl5OpcIpge-lenvkhTxIW1I_OHE4R2QSAMkB73KI0bBZOkW2NMsw2ITR_cA_oNb63p4/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/letter-in-a-bottle">letter in a bottle</a>, so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. (<em>Note: You could also pen a sweet note to your crush!</em>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s1600/02.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706427664307165618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9p_p5aArJy_LUOB9kjvzIiO0h00fZbF8LK79N7onMxaQBDLGb49wT_2ne1VNpq_3RBBy-QNY7YL9N_Dtb-LIuhOpHY6C4_bzCahKznElgOHQQhunJFKuvYCuIE7oOlw7BtgcLPgT4rg/s400/02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>A personalized <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40298521/sterling-silver-fortune-cookie-necklace">sterling silver fortune cookie necklace</a> (<em>the cookie is folded out of thin sterling silver, with the hand-stamped message hidden at the clasp</em>), $76.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706428539131736482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CtU1Al6JT5-Dm2Atn7m6UK_A7UUjNw8ejBgITnDrtIh0PVuK0xaWgB79OoDjyef003kzlU7lXvf0DozdYmf5yMD3qkXKqkjzPVcw_EbsVtO-rLfc24dg3KOABvoSmZ6mu8SXzd8MGqI/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A collection of <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/shakespeares-love-sonnets">Shakespeare's Love Sonnets</a> because, well, let's face it, he was the original Casanova and the ultimate romantic, $18.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706462711945313634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-9EhUhvNd89ksvdZbJPNwM7m19D3gzHCe5iJf4sI7jLoeHdbZSSMQ4sBFQmoTzxSiK1B-pfcdXnlpceWyLfDL9aDX1AoAep5JVigMSvoKBRB0ZFWAnko1OhDmtjfMFzZedPhEUR6xxQ0/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-magnolia-candle">magnolia-scented candle</a> to bring spring a little early, $30 (and a <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/valentines-day-well-considered-gifts/linneas-lights-rose-candle">rose scent</a>...).<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6836556289_d81cecffe6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 480px;" /></a>Ban.do's <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/ban.do-heart-tote/prod/452?rc=51">heart tote</a>, so she can carry Valentine's Day love with her all year, $20.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453500316556706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ApSnvSFcX-_t8EeI87M_eKhz8sZBmWtmvIatGNEp4KjcavDQHrjE1xeAyeXLyYf2iPRfUdWvbEsyD8we0YHrcSA_vwbafPzWZIG-le2ahIHUT6vfNnVUKXASFGAWqBVbUG-m0Uaa_wA/s400/aa.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90739101/valentines-day-card-funny-valentine-card?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_query=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">funny card</a> to make her smile and for when you two decide to rename Valentine's Day as Single Ladies Banding Together Day, $3 (more funny cards <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=funny+valentine%27s+day+card&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">here</a>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453501358164562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXkbfvYep8_B3uHzrg0-KTprTShhyMovdzdPHcDY6_dvlpDj-iFSbU_jdwD0UFdqXC-gEhcdUQ4SffOWhzjDTMedC3V1giRR17gd1OfBATxw-U-JstDTYjRBC0x8-RhuFDAyavPk3z-E/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/perfect-endings-valentine-cupcake/?pkey=cvalentine-gifts">Nine cupcakes</a> topped with icing hearts (<em>and with the promise of not judging her if they're gone by the end of the day...</em>), $59.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s1600/03.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706453497480296146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtmhpXDQZffrmHkYQPz6usdOLu8HcCdDPL3hn8qNX0PBnYfhjmi9Z8kJZgvPtoIfkif50eZ9YtEx3W_ZTLeS-hD13nu-ASSkm41fncpaxMjy-4-D7SD40fD6p5Rl4RDc4Yeh75vjqsTc/s400/03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://tattly.com/products/enamorado">temporary tattoo</a> to show her tough side, $5.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s1600/01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706454307633543538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-kvUDv-CvUCQmLV3DCDQ_Rn6rrAP0VrtuqgCSXHGvhMWrX10YMQHlp8nIuhxDg9ix6s6PTI_sK9yKXmyuYBT8GoT69TL2Qi_WVcu6R64Hu_O7r8bCwKAOEWhNp5C6tUqq7o6c99eAbg/s400/01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a>An <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60053211/custom-individual-portrait">individual</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/24038430/custom-11x17-couples-portrait-drawing">couples self portrait</a> to hang in the living room and admire for years, $80 for individual and $160 for couples.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6836691233_819635e1d4_z.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 593px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.fandango.com/">Fandango date</a> to see <a href="http://www.thevow-movie.com/">The Vow</a> because you know Rachel McAdams is secretly her girl crush, $25.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6836883157_02aa85d68b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 467px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6836892373_1a4230868b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 442px;" /></a>The classic staple, with a twist: A <a href="http://products.proflowers.com/flowers/Love-is-in-the-Air-Plant-30063460?ref=organicgglgeneric_&prid=pfseogg&viewpos=57&trackingpgroup=vdf">hanging plant</a> ($29.99) or a <a href="http://www.teleflora.com/flowers/bouquet/arrive-in-style-372893p.asp">bouquet of white lillies and mums</a>, $44.95.<br /><br /><strong>What about you, friends? What tops your Valentine's Day list? xoxo</strong><br /><br />P.S. Look for a <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/search/label/gift%20guide">gift guide</a> for him tomorrow! :)

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: 11 Gifts For Her

A letter in a bottle , so that you can always keep in touch, no matter how busy your lives get, $16. ( Note: You could also pen a sweet note...

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Paris versus New York

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6792637807_5f15bc951b_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6792637807_5f15bc951b_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 561px;" /></a>Parisian graphic designer <a href="http://parisvsnyc.blogspot.com/">Vahram Muratyan</a>'s online series comparing his two favorite cities, Paris and New York, has long made the blog rounds. Well today, he releases <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paris-versus-New-York-Cities/dp/0143120255/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327968878&sr=1-1">Paris versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities</a>, featuring 105 of his creative illustrations, including never-before-seen ones! I love Muratyan's knack for making everyone's beloved cities come alive on the page in such clever ways, with illustrations covering pop culture, food, even iconic landmarks. Here are a few of my favorites...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VrLzeOsVqarPmI8aXGHxaKxnM0scDePo0yp0322h9jQG5rn4ABufy3Ikb25RBlJQ5lUD9bkfDyJh0RGFwWefuIXbfrEeYyRQRVXnM1xQiOfqfXjQwrGP2KmAqwm6VCGzlBeSV6PQmSA/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587762399710418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5VrLzeOsVqarPmI8aXGHxaKxnM0scDePo0yp0322h9jQG5rn4ABufy3Ikb25RBlJQ5lUD9bkfDyJh0RGFwWefuIXbfrEeYyRQRVXnM1xQiOfqfXjQwrGP2KmAqwm6VCGzlBeSV6PQmSA/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEGkEUeAx1iqfpRY4RD5ezgsE93GD4C4xXOfrRI8g3_bEzk8-FlvsS2iuIQOqhPLNcQJNBB7zrp7Hn7luM33AAepZvA_9rU-_qRAK0rvfcu5In7uqIY66CTyCeyDor28km7EH5GPj1C4/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587603161185010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEGkEUeAx1iqfpRY4RD5ezgsE93GD4C4xXOfrRI8g3_bEzk8-FlvsS2iuIQOqhPLNcQJNBB7zrp7Hn7luM33AAepZvA_9rU-_qRAK0rvfcu5In7uqIY66CTyCeyDor28km7EH5GPj1C4/s400/aa3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlnzsDWPSJwrSz8rcBiWboOCgSYT1IqipPmhPXDeXOqrXjsha7RAqrRJZvtaPdqg1D-comKNwH3X9XXdLASEk-KpdCTCjNsjZtBgFDQihGAqBZj8850lNBRxGueJ2DbPjFf1mYdwVGsg/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587600215620338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlnzsDWPSJwrSz8rcBiWboOCgSYT1IqipPmhPXDeXOqrXjsha7RAqrRJZvtaPdqg1D-comKNwH3X9XXdLASEk-KpdCTCjNsjZtBgFDQihGAqBZj8850lNBRxGueJ2DbPjFf1mYdwVGsg/s400/aa4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwJgncS4fgzq8DuKA0J2OanBoVzlE2olLeF3ctESrhgtYF__lAlmB26mP3zquqN0alrOrPUbYtsG2zX2y_XUwuutmRBYQsyWScStsyzGo6VOoXIAIcasSmqe9kDdqANnZ0ZISOjtSHnk/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587599387231858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwJgncS4fgzq8DuKA0J2OanBoVzlE2olLeF3ctESrhgtYF__lAlmB26mP3zquqN0alrOrPUbYtsG2zX2y_XUwuutmRBYQsyWScStsyzGo6VOoXIAIcasSmqe9kDdqANnZ0ZISOjtSHnk/s400/aa5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgs8ejtKLrrjCqsM9m8bTiKrvLhun8SYESHNvrX8BsW2WEiwzt_08mhyphenhyphenEu7qgadhYFiuxVzbOM2xwkmXna67Gy19hjVbTOmmQC7Bnxbce5i579MqMduMTb6RPgIic7P03estwINsoE3xg/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587596733057570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgs8ejtKLrrjCqsM9m8bTiKrvLhun8SYESHNvrX8BsW2WEiwzt_08mhyphenhyphenEu7qgadhYFiuxVzbOM2xwkmXna67Gy19hjVbTOmmQC7Bnxbce5i579MqMduMTb6RPgIic7P03estwINsoE3xg/s400/aa6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8zQ6pfMvevAHHzEVLtGnwg9p35j3iTA5G0GsbB5JU7CAVMsF3Nij6CZURq4olh0BG7NZjitzsidGzLrWcFFB6GsIpNBVYGf-15Qg9bFIr3n8XIufabW7Annnb3CxyOSA-PTIqBhBjLM/s1600/aa7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703587598339659378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8zQ6pfMvevAHHzEVLtGnwg9p35j3iTA5G0GsbB5JU7CAVMsF3Nij6CZURq4olh0BG7NZjitzsidGzLrWcFFB6GsIpNBVYGf-15Qg9bFIr3n8XIufabW7Annnb3CxyOSA-PTIqBhBjLM/s400/aa7.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-BDAsHEuaRENYpIr4dfSY6WCUUkt0QVs2JL3hRlbaYFUeBOAqrQr_kJhZcgirKyXr1I4YaDBFLr-Tqv3fQjaXV6hvfysySHJEQ8RWZeKGNmmw2VRP2sQ28TEZkJ54YGJ1blBAGLLqM0/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703584831080466994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-BDAsHEuaRENYpIr4dfSY6WCUUkt0QVs2JL3hRlbaYFUeBOAqrQr_kJhZcgirKyXr1I4YaDBFLr-Tqv3fQjaXV6hvfysySHJEQ8RWZeKGNmmw2VRP2sQ28TEZkJ54YGJ1blBAGLLqM0/s400/aa2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>He describes his work as "a friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of Paris wandering through New York. Details, clichés, contradictions: This way, please." <br /><br /><strong>How awesome is that? Anyone feel like taking a little trip? Have you been to the City of Lights or the Big Apple, friends? Which one do you prefer, or is it impossible to choose? xoxo</strong>

Paris versus New York

Parisian graphic designer Vahram Muratyan 's online series comparing his two favorite cities, Paris and New York, has long made the blo...

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Fashion Friday: Pocket squares

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6771683381_5258cdf279_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6771683381_5258cdf279_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 601px;" /></a>Let's turn the tables and talk about men's fashion today, shall we, friends? Remember when I mentioned how <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2008/12/hot-men-trend-wedding-rings.html">a wedding ring on a man is incredibly sexy</a>? Well, the same goes for <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/Shop/Accessories/Pocket_Squares">pocket squares</a>.<br /><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6771688001_345cc731e8_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6771688001_345cc731e8_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6771688143_9407d4a1fd_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6771688143_9407d4a1fd_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6771688523_dee8f473c7_o.jpg"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6771688523_dee8f473c7_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6771688373_bf377e65dc_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6771688373_bf377e65dc_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 418px;" /></a>They're so small, yet I'm pretty certain that you can tell a lot about a man by his pocket square of choice. Plus, they add a dash of dapper charm and an old-world gentlemen flair, don't you think, friends? I love the romantic feel too! xoxo<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">So, where do you fall in the Great Pocket Square Debate? Is it a do or a don't?</span><br /><br />P.S. I'm also a huge fan of pocket protectors. They're beyond sexy, but more about that in another post. :)<br /><br />[Top photo by <a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/shannon-w-hill-sartorialist-new-york/">The Sartorialist</a>, via <a href="http://alovelybeing.com/journal/category/fashion">A Lovely Being</a>]

Fashion Friday: Pocket squares

Let's turn the tables and talk about men's fashion today, shall we, friends? Remember when I mentioned how a wedding ring on a man ...

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Talk nerdy to me

<div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6731032723_2141bae9cb_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6731032723_2141bae9cb_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6731032771_b0f5223621_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6731032771_b0f5223621_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6731032823_e3f470b51d_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6731032823_e3f470b51d_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6731032891_301db28dc3_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6731032891_301db28dc3_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6731032857_0381e14a35_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6731032857_0381e14a35_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 0px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 509px;" /></a>Ahhh, this is perfect for Valentine's Day: Boston-based illustrator Nicole Martinez brings together the head and the heart with her series of nerdy dirty prints, available <a href="http://society6.com/NerdyDirty">here</a> and in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyDirty">etsy shop</a>. Aren't they genius? My inner geek is smiling this morning! xoxo<br /><br />P.S. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/nerd-boyfriend.html">Nerd Boyfriend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/06/etsy-love-geeky-buttons.html">geeky buttons</a> and <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these grammar t-shirts</a>?<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/art/sweet-as-pi/">Honestly WTF</a>]

Talk nerdy to me

Ahhh, this is perfect for Valentine's Day: Boston-based illustrator Nicole Martinez brings together the head and the heart with her...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s1600/aa3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116022258738146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLCaVu5-tqjVwEm12XgV7wtwSwLZFo_igHPkSZ0pomWeJKrsKsIsxGo6qmyNCrxRUQ0vJ8bVaOhZMR0WRJap1MYpvG8LkI3I5ttL8xcOCOx72kADxihyphenhyphen_aHoBgmmFDGdumYpBN8-LhSe8/s400/aa3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A little <a href="http://www.beso.com/2650354268/detail">glitter nail polish</a> to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s1600/aa4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114177074197666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Gx9ON3OjJKwUf6j8QFc2XECyv7Odlpwr_DJMWW-3GbdaOiLUFteeHd51GlgGad6Xm9o36-espiemwofEbTJ1asUABDtQTjodMILpCn8kJkDTYDA2Yw_z4_7EDUrrUfIsDFecN-2a2OJQ/s400/aa4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A <a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/513207.html">Rose pocket mirror</a> to add an extra dash of whimsy to the holidays, $7.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s1600/aa5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114174012321746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DExaBkiN3Mmuqmw7zgOxrMv2rdEWWDA37Q_ZMOkrXqlpEbiB8n4u3CKbOjRSMsTa6O8lLxNlz8BKI4_i_Xp5JDunoph_c0meT5GBT3_4ZCK7Qtqk7I7oUU1yDQCeP8VY90FEXEXjEWsy/s400/aa5.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 271px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.spoonsisters.com/product/1011108/70106.html">Doxie pen</a>, $4.95.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116693305796898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLV4HRc-qv1KPNFT8EqK47nV0LHWQxL_TwX6f64gJ5U41i-EehJSSG2J-xcBGyOxLBQggwgrFczdMoqLQyJZn0jbbRdKoNnQWgq5siElaf0eSzHxi4SpFo6l2NqodaAkZz6yT4m_6Ya3V7/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/record-coasters">Record coasters</a> to brighten up the living room, $18.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s1600/aa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021088392450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uUSBTw3Jz0jJwXz8wjkmiE3hOMF9IsxQ0jfmAzLwbiGRnhCzek9QbqU0CLZxVbmRRO_I-tgmKsBF_t-rjRJZmlzKEP-UNBSRYpqQMJDf8a7rQSh_5BTe0w0xkLX0SKc-GWMWOI6raG-T/s400/aa.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87410308/wishes-for-you-custom-pencil-set-favors?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wish For You</a> custom pencil set to give loved ones personal wishes for the New Year, $11.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s1600/aa7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114162845765714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizB5jOnX2EVjr5wduolyrgl_phZ5RfxfTxysqgndYBppWlNwcPppC5tH6fm3haZtRzm8zzIK34SePZBOl5XvjHqh0e8KN38HtTKCdyYk_kq9FN_BXBHicce8Y4Tu16Qj4EuiRq7OVIFfgU/s400/aa7.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/word-teasers">Word teasers</a> for word nerds, $15. Remember <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/for-grammar-nerds.html">these</a>?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s1600/aa2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683116021232238066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L_5hvPub6jE7Lsgkv4abrdwfHuCqKG6MIgO2p73qaBrRzcJkyrFBd9_3l8FzrdpDhg-xxU7vmZ0AqsIkLUU_BofEXaFDUSZz63rvWoUqd9w_tPNxBLi2sbfUQvzaXXXM2SUMTgtEdA4K/s400/aa2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73110716/wicked-witch-bookmark-etsy-original?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=stocking+stuffers&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Wicked Witch bookmark</a> for the book lover, $10.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s1600/aa6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114166557150242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwMJSU60PzM0s6OVBvXgAHNxJuet5vlONXmhvCpr7VisSX_MTWLFC-1bNApdLG_-3lfTe7VamSvRTLTjfhfjbmsOpsYHV13HkDn5kFG2lQhyphenhyphen784aUJel4Dzbcltl3S4b2m0TcChJe_Ixb/s400/aa6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85185349/handmade-mini-journal-sketchbook">Mini journals</a> for the artist, $6.50.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s1600/aa9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683114157343884834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSgaJ9IwXoqCHPVCbBh0bp92Q-PL6jam11htgqV2bOnlhR3nAKcSJz_kI5jDXuM6n5n91b7kz_CA68Lhxat1p3gbZN4j06aqXneAoQelZYgKVGNqEMuSA8UXI_HlH4YRt1BzVPfbHCiNb/s400/aa9.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/wildflower-seed-bombs-set-of-2">Wildflower seeds</a> to plant for the spring, $14.<br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6467777397_92aa7e53df_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 220px; margin: 0px auto; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Girl-Scout-cookies-flavored <a href="http://www.colorandflavorshop.com/product.php?productid=511490&cat=0&page=1">lip balm</a> because, well, they're <em>Girl Scout cookies</em>, $9.95. More Girl Scout love <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/09/girl-scout-cookies.html">here</a>.<br /><br />P.S. You can also read more gift guides here: <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-1-your.html">Mom</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-2-your.html">Dad</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-3-your.html">Sister</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-4-your.html">Best Friend</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-5-your.html">Little Cousin</a>, <a href="http://melissabxoxo.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-gift-guide-2011-part-6-your.html">Guy Friend</a>.

Holiday Gift Guide 2011 Part #7: Sweet little stocking stuffers.

A little glitter nail polish to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble, $18. A Rose pocket mirror to add an extra dash of whimsy to the ho...

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