ShopSmall ~ Handmade Goodness

Here I am back at it!!!! Who would have thought? 

Well, it's true that I often disappear, but I'm always back. I still like to go back and look at my old posts, pictures and recipes, where a tiny slice of time stopped. 

Christmas time is already here, lights are everywhere, trees and ornaments are twinkling in the homes, people are already shopping for gifts... and this is exactly what I want to speak about. You all know that I own a little online shop of handmade goodies and I know many other shops that I would like to promote here. This Christmas it would be very nice if you could #ShopSmall . What does this mean? It's simply a way to encourage and appreciate people who use their hands to create beautiful things. I was inspired by Fundera, a small business loans marketplace, to show my support. You can read more about the importance about small businesses HERE .

But let me show you some of the cutest gifts you could make this Christmas!

Vintage Doll Pencil Pouch

Silk Wrap Bracelet

Camper Stickers

Hands Full Heart Full Tote

Bracelet for the Baker

Hand-embroidered Inspirational Hoop

You can follow all these amazing makers also on Instagram, which is what I do and get a lot of inspiration from them. Just click on their names and it will take you to their IG profiles:

SilentPoetryArts

pebbleandore

eight28designs

athomewithnatalie

raisinguprubies

labellemadeleine

Well, I hope you can show some love during this Christmas Season and buy at leeeeeast one {or two} handmade presents from your list of gifts to give. You are going to make someone's day. 

Love as always. Enjoy the Season!

xoxo,

My Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Yesss... Mother's Day is very near... I'm probably a little late with my list of gift ideas, you probably already have picked something for your Mom. I had fun to look around the web {basically just Etsy.com} and pick different original items that I would love to receive for Mother's day! My children are still young and I'm expecting to receive a beautiful drawing full of hearts {I'll be happy with that!}.. but it's just fun to look around and maybe give you some original ideas..

..like this vintage pattern from the 60's.. if your Mom can sew...

Vintage Sewing Pattern

..or does she like cheese?? She could make her own with this fantastic kit!!!!

Cheese Kit

..if she likes to be pretty and stylish doing chores around the house, this is the apron she needs!!!

Half-Apron

...I wouldlove this cutting board in my kitchen! so original and adorable...

Carved Wooden Board

..and last but not least... home-made organic soap! this one is made in Italy, my beautiful country.

Handmade Soap

I hope you enjoyed my finds.... I wish you all a beautiful preparation to Mother's Day... in the end, the important thing is to show them your Love, even with just a hug.

xoxo,

Christmas Break

Yes!! Today is the last day of school for my children! I have to say that they love going to school, their teachers are great, we are very blessed. I remember when I was their age I used to whine many times in the morning and ask my parents if I could stay home, that never happened with my children so far. It means they are happy.

Yesterday we went to their "Christmas Sing-along".. super cute! Especially my youngest daughter, with her 1st grade little friends.. she had an excited look on her face that was just priceless.

I'm glad to be able to spend some time with them though... even if they drive crazy after 2 minutes!! haha :)

I want to show you the presents I made for their sweet teachers... they are so sweet that I couldn't not give them some very sweet treats.. and of course... a mug-cozy each!!

And this is how I wrapped them.. {thank you Dollar Store!! you are the best!!} :)

Well, I hope they like them. It's just a little thank-you from me for all they do. ;)

I wish you all a peaceful and beautiful Christmas Break!!!!

xoxo,