Weekly Etsy Finds: Ahoy, Sister! {Christmas Shopping List 2009}

My future sister-in-law, the fiance of a USNA mid, she has mastered the honorary nautical style.  I picked these whimsically nautical items as a metephore to welcome her aboard the Lee family ship!  Any sister-in-law, future sister-in-law, or brother's girlfriend gifts in need?  This theme is perfect if you don't know her style like I know Bethany's.  I think all girls have a bit of the coast in them.

1. Ahoy There Letterpress Print
by Letterpress
$10.00 {+shipping}


2. Romantic Ship's Wheel, Graphic Tote
by Baostudio
$16.00 {+shipping}

3. Ahoy Matey Vintage Navy White Striped Dress
by Fashion Victims
$25{+shipping}


4. Ahoy Nautical Cross Stitch Button Badge
by Small Stitch
$7.50 {+shipping outside of Australia}


5. Stockholm II Everyday Purse
by Ika Bags
$36  {+shipping}


6. My Favourite Love Ahoy Banner
by Tender Letters
$22 {Free Shipping!}




That's it for now, folks, happy etsy-ing!
Abbie.

ps more last minute shopping lists coming soon.

Stitch, Abbie, Stitch!

So, I am working on a cross stitch project.  I used to cross stitch when I was much younger, but now I am at it again.  I am starting simple {Coldplay X&Y album, anyone?} and going from there.  I'll show you the results when I am finished.  Meanwhile, have a wonderful rest of the holidays!  And Happy Weekend!

{I found this vintage photo of Bette Davis via Seattle Tim on flickr}

A Holiday Gift List of Inspiration: Late Elementary and Middle School Kids With Attitude

Not all of us have these people to give gifts to. Their age is tough. They deal with more politics {in the classroom}, their outer image, diversity, peer pressure, and learn more in an average school day than we do in a week. So, to help them stick it out just a few more years in the monotonous Harry Potter, Miley Cyrus, Cheetah Girls world, it would be great if they recieved gifts this Christmas that set them out from the crowd--in a good way.




Hope You Enjoy and more to come.

A Holiday Gift List of Inspiration: Brothers, Boyfriends, and Guy Pals

Here is a HOLIDAY GIFT LIST OF INSPIRATION I compiled of possible gifts for men of the younger age {20s-30s} for you. He's got to be a classy, quirky, tad bit of a nerd, but these gifts will sureley say, "Hey, you're a little off beat, but I like you and you deserve a gift that speaks to you."



Sidenote: I was going to have the picture be expandable, but my html skills are suffering at the moment.


There is more to come (girlfriends, fathers, mothers, the teen, etc.)
So, tell me what you think. Have I inspired you for last minute shopping (I haven't even done mine yet)? Give me feedback so it can help on future lists (hopefully to come tomorrow).


Cheers!

The Other Black Friday

Black Friday is really the infamous 1929 stock market crash. Am I right or am I right? I am not going shopping (4 AM at Kohls...no thanks). But here's a little Black Friday photo (sort of...ish).

{This is by Amanda Lim on flickr.}

ps: I reached 1000 hits today.