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love: christmas holidays + pretty eco-friendly packaging

yes, yes, i know...
i have been in so MIA over the past few days/weeks...

i spent the holidays:
making eco-friendly paper ornaments, sewing paper garlands, and stringing popcorn for our tree,
wrapping gifts in beautiful, simple packaging also using eco-friendly, recycled, and
brown kraft paper,
cooking a big meal for Christmas eve dinner
(i got most of the recipes from Jamie Oliver, and the meal turned out awesome!),
shopping and getting thoughtful gifts for my loved ones,
becoming a tea addict (thanks to all the wonderful teas at David's tea),
seeing friends (from near and far) and spending time with family over holiday get-togethers...
and most importantly, reflecting on all the wonderful events
and the great people that have made my 2009 a year to be grateful for.

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i made my girlfriends little holiday loots
using handmade twine, recycled polka dot tissue, brown paper bags, brown paper tags...
they contained:
packets of hot cocoa (from second cup!), chocolates, & stila lipgloss!








this gift was for my friend Jess,
I was her Secret Santa!

this year, we had a theme...
aside from the main gift, we thought it would be cool to give
the person something that reminds us of them.
it turned out to be a really fun time as this was amongst us girlfriends from highschool!
my girlfriend Tanya who was my Secret Santa got me an Ariel tee -
i sang and played a lot of music in high school (and yes, i was in band...) and i loooove mermaids!



anyway, i hope you had a beautiful and warm holidays...
all the best in 2010!

xo,
kay

holiday gift guide: for your mom who has a green thumb and loves sewing, pretty cardigans, & you!

decorative tea bag selection from fortnum and mason
cath kidston's sew
gardening rubber clogs from cath kidston
framed vintage botanical prints
gardener's hand cream from crabtree & evelyn
lilac cardigan from jcrew
coin purse from longchamp

twig+willow shop

i am setting up shop at etsy
(i know, i know... finally!)
for the holidays...
here is a sneak peek:

holiday gift guide: for the 20-something preppy rockstar brother

mustache ornament from UO
sabatino blazer from opening ceremony
fred perry sneakers
american apparel 3 pack jersey scarf
eric clapton: the autobiography
guitar & amp pillowcase set from UO

holiday gift guide: for the wonderful geeky banker boyfriend

manly mitts from steven alan
brightly patterned dress socks from GANT
men's alberta hoodie from the ROOTS canada collection
transformers vintage tee
kiehl's ultimate men's after-shave balm
a subscription to the economist