Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts

Friday, May 20, 2011

I love these dolls. They are made of cotton by artists in Peru. Cute, soft and mush-able, they have become favorites in our home.

Bug and Baby Bug

BlaBla makes a variety of dolls and other adorable items but these are my favorite. I keep checking the site in hopes they will produce a Giant Buzz the Bee but so far, no.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

The "Oregon For The Holidays" List 2010

FASHION

Ellington Handbag's Bella Hobo bag makes a great travel bag and can be worn cross-body or as a shoulder bag. Follow on Twitter @ms_elli

Souchi, Warm & cozy for winter, Add leggings boots & cashmere turban for a complete look. Follow on Twitter @suzisouchi

Langlitz, for custom-made motorcycle jackets and more.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Wine, Oregon produces some of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world along with other varietals. There's something for everyone.

Oregon's Choice Tuna & other products: Line caught & BPA-free

Beer, Oregon has a myriad of breweries to choose from. Pick up a few 6-packs from breweries around the state for that beer-lovin' friend this holiday season.

Harry & David, gourmet fruit, chocolate and more. Featured on Oprah's Favorite Things 2010. Follow on Twitter @HarryandDavid

MISC

Oregon Chainsaw, because you never know when you'll need one.

Square Root Industries, artist Todd Loewy, can craft you a beautiful table that's not just functional but art.





Check back, because I'll be adding to the list regularly!





Buy Oregon for the Holidays!


Oregon albacore has a lower content of mercury than other tuna and you can get it in BPA-free cans at Oregon's Choice.

Gourmet tuna and other products from Oregon's Choice make great gifts and BPA-free means they are also smart choices for your home. In addition, unlike many of the large companies, they catch their tuna using a hook and line, which means, Oregon's Choice tuna really is dolphin free.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

If I can't eat bread, I'll shop online...



Here's some cute things from le Train Bleu

Botanical Gardens Bumble Bee ring on sale! I just wish it came in another color since I'm not fond of yellow...

Ilse Jacobsen Buckle Boots. I'm so loving boots lately that I can hardly wait until Fall. I'm particularly fond of these because they are flat -- always a bonus when you're near 40 and chasing after a three-year-old. I still love high heels but after years and years of thinking I'd never go back to wearing flats, I'm starting to feel the value (aka lack of pain) of wearing a more practical shoe.

Sunday, January 10, 2010


Check out this cute pillow from @BranchandBirdie. Perfect to add splash of fun to bedroom or family room.

For a list of Oregon gift ideas and products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post

Thursday, December 24, 2009

mmmm, cashmere...



For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Tuesday, December 22, 2009




Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II commissioned a hat by Pinkham Millinery.
You can too!

For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Monday, December 21, 2009


Entertaining? Need gift for a coffee lover? Vodka lover? Hazelnut lover? Here's your all-in-one: Bendistillery Cofia Hazelnut Espresso Vodka

For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Saturday, December 19, 2009



mmmm, check out Coffee Butter Scrub by Lilypad Bathworks. Nice way to perk up in the morning!

For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Friday, December 18, 2009



For the gourmet in your life: Traeger Grills (they even have a pig grill!)

For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post

Thursday, December 17, 2009


The holidays and beyond, every woman needs a wrap dress. This one organic and designed in Oregon, Garnish Apparel

For a list of Oregon gift ideas & products see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

For your pet

A glow in the dark leash from Bebop USA for your pet! Perfect for those late night walks...

For a list of Oregon gift ideas see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

How can you go wrong with a Leatherman Mult-tool?
Because you never know when you'll need a tool.

For a list of Oregon gift ideas see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post

Monday, December 14, 2009

Everything from French Toast to fancy mac & cheese, you'll find the recipes that make you feel warm & snug inside in Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again by Lisa Schroeder of Mother's Bistro.

Inside you'll find "love notes" and other great tips to apply to the recipes inside and those you already make. It's a wonderful gift and don't forget to pick a copy up for yourself!

For a list of Oregon gift ideas see Buy Local, Buy Oregon post

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Buy Local, Buy Oregon

Oregon products make great gifts. I'll be adding more ideas daily. Please add your own suggestions in the comment section!

Candles & Body Products:
- mmmm, check out this Coffee Butter Scrub by Lilypad Bathworks. Nice way to perk up in the morning!
- Smell good this holiday! Candles, perfumes, body butters and more! Pacifica
- Treasures from the Oregon Coast for the holidays Newport Bay Candle Candles to light your way.
- More candles! From #NOLA to PDX, Orleans Candle Co
- More organic personal care products made in Oregon, Wild Carrot Herbals
- Organic personal care products for mama & baby, Earth Mama Angel Baby

For Parents:
- Chic Papoose, keep your bean close and snuggly while ur on the go!
- Comfy and organic baby wraps made in Oregon Baby Bundlers
- Organic personal care products for mama & baby Earth Mama Angel Baby

For Kids:
- Healthy, soft & custom shoes for baby? You can get 'em right here: Soft Star Shoes
- Fun, non-toxic modeling dough made in Oregon - Mary's Softdough
- What's local at Bella Stella? Pullipants,Wood Toy Shop, @littlelark, Ivy Studio, @branchandbirdie, Kool Kid Legs,Turtle Turtle, @Picaflorkids ...
- Great LOCAL gifts for kids! http://bit.ly/5DMsDm

For Your Pet:
- Locally made items for the pet in your life: Bebop pet products and more great local ideas for your pet

Fashion:
- 141Eyewear every purchase buys someone less fortunate a pair of glasses.
- Emily Sunnell's designs scream femininity and what I love the most is that she can take items you once loved and reconstruct them into something fresh and new.
- Kate Towers, utterly feminine fashion
- mmmm, cashmere... Souchi
- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II commissioned a hat by Pinkham Millinery. You can too!
- Paperdoll Fashion's parcel cloak brings sunshine to a cold, grey day
- The holidays and beyond, every woman needs a wrap dress. This one organic and designed in Oregon, Garnish Apparel
- What's on the #buylocal #buyOregon list today? Check out the Pagoda skirt at Donna and Toots Too cute!
- For the men in your life, how about a swank gift from DEFYANCE?
- Loving this skirt. Made in Oregon and organic from @MakoolLovesYou
- Cold but can't wear mittens or gloves for work? The perfect solution, made in Oregon by FrostyPetals
- For the fashionista in your life, a unique silk purse (check out the Tonya) from Ginger Abernathy
- Love to Tell Dress-o-Matic my deepest desires! Dress of the Month Club @DressOfTheMonth
- Hand made womans clothing by a PDX designer, Piper Ewan @piperewan
- When the weather outside is frightful... u need a good pair of Danner boots!
- Multnomah Leather, custom-made clogs
- How about a pair of lovely, custom made shoes? ExIT Shoes
- Queen Bee Creations makes their stylish bags, panniers, and diaper bags in PDX
- Amai Unmei clothing, coats & accessories
- How cute is this dress? You can find it at Sofada
- Warm & fuzzy doesn't have to be dumpy & frumpy. Check out these feminine hats from Precious Knit by Laura Irwin

Jewelry:
- How cute is this necklace? #WANT So perfect for PDX!
- Lori Presthus Art, Jewelry/artistry
- Amy Wilson's jewelry
- Lockets & cuffs Locket2You
- Beautiful, hand-carved, wood buttons, pins & hair accessories by South4th

To Eat:
- Blossom Vinegars to add fun, fresh flavor to your food & recipes.
- Tuna from Oregon is lower in mercury than tuna caught elsewhere. Oregon's Choice Gourmet Albacore: Another reason to #buyOregon
- Bob's Red Mill products for healthy goodness.
- Did u know Oregon has famous prunes?
- Tony's Smokehouse in Oregon City has great smoked salmon--a wonderful hostess gift!
- mmmm, Brigittine Monks fudge. Makes a great hostess gift or surprise for friends
- Our Lady of GuadalupeTrappist Abbey Famous Fruitcake & honey! Makes for a great hostess gift!
- Puddin' River Toffee -- best hazelnut toffee ever.
- Cupcake Jones Cupcakes!

To Drink:
- Organic & sustainable vodka: Elemental Vodka
- Entertaining? Need gift for a coffee lover? Vodka lover? Hazelnut lover? Here's your all-in-one: Bendistillery Cofia Hazelnut Espresso Vodka
- Oregon is all over the wine world but how about some Portland made vodka? New Deal Distillery
- It's 5 o'clock somewhere! For your favorite out of state beer lover, Oregon IPA makes a great gift, Bridgeport, (just one of many)
- Wine from Southern Oregon, family-owned & operated, Girardet Winery
- Family-owned & operated wine from McMinnville, Westrey

For the Home:
- Lovely handcrafted furniture made in Portland - Made Studio
- Mini sockmonkeys by hoffeeandanuffin
- Check out this cute pillow from @BranchandBirdie Perfect to add splash of fun to bedroom or family room
- Pendleton still makes all its famous Native American style blankets in Oregon
- @cheflisapdx's fabulous cookbook, Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Againfeaturing yummy recipes from @MothersBistro, buy it @Powells!
- Birdhouses by S&K Creations

Art:
- Fab art from Ryan Berkley. It'll make you happy!
- Photo art from @jandroid

Outdoor / Athletic Goods:
- ShedRain umbrellas
- When someone tells you to go fly a kite, make sure it’s one made in Oregon! Guildworks
- PDX-made tools from Leatherman
- A wall tent or other canvas goods for the trail?
http://beckelcanvas.com/
- A locally made bicycle by Vanilla Bicycles
- Bike clothing made in Oregon from J&G
- A custom made cargo bike from Metrofiets?
- Terracycle makes all their recumbent bikes in Portland
- Co-motion bicycles are made in Eugene

Misc:
- For the music lover on your holiday list, you can't go wrong with a little Pink Martini
- For the gourmet in your life: Traeger Grills (they even have a pig grill!)
- Cool gift ideas featuring PDX Bridges.
- Looking for a Guitar or mandolin made in OR? Breedlove Music - except their Atlas, Passport, and Retro lines
- Here's a made in Oregon gift for people who have NEARLY everything: Columbia Helicopter

More Ideas: