Gift Guide for the Guys

If I’m being honest, I wasn’t going to write this. I asked two different men what were some of their favorite things in their home. You know, things they use everyday or things they wouldn’t want to live without. The first answer from both was beer. The second from one of them was Crocs. Oh boy… At least their standards aren’t too high. #silverlining

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My Wish List Gift Guide

Everyone has a Christmas Wish List, right? I sure do. I pretty much have a year-round wish list, but now that it’s Christmas and people are asking what I’d like to receive, I’m making a comprehensive list. And chances are that if I want something on this list, you might too. Let’s see if that’s the case.

My Wish List

  1. Light Grey Duvet Cover– I’ve finally nailed down a design plan for our master bedroom and it includes this bedding. I sent my mom a link for it, so we’ll see what kind of good word she’s got with Santa! 🙂
  2. Disco Ball– If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I love my disco ball ornaments and when the sun hits them. The light patterns that dance across the room are down right magical. Imagine if this one was positioned in just the right path of light. Instant fun and a little bit of glam, too.
  3. SJP Collection Shoes– Again, if you follow me on Instagram, then you know my affinity for SJP Collection. Her shoes are insanely beautiful and incredibly well-made. This style is called Doe. They were released recently in a sassy red leather called Poison, and I might prefer the red. I’d probably get more wear from this Black Mesh, but wouldn’t the red add a punch of fun? You can get the red ones by calling the Seaport District NYC store and having them shipped to you. I wear a 39.5 if Santa is feeling extra generous. Definitely do that black, though, Santa. We both know my wardrobe is primarily black clothes. Let’s keep with the trend. 🙂
  4. Herbivore Jade Facial Roller– I’ve been reading and hearing lots of good things about jade facial rollers. The coolness of the stone is supposed to be great for de-puffing and de-stressing your skin. This particular one was number one on Allure Magazine’s list of jade rollers. I’m always on the lookout for great and natural skin care, so this seems like a fun addition.
  5. Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel– Speaking of great skincare, this product is something I’ve been wanting to try out for a while. I heard it should have been named “The Game Changer”, and well, I’d really like to see how game changing it is for my skin. Several clients of mine love it and other consultants say it’s made all the difference in their skin. I’m sure I’ll be getting my hands on this one soon. I’ll report back!
  6. Slippers– Every few years I put a new pair of slippers on my Christmas list. This year happens to be one of those years since I’ve worn out my last pair. They were from L.L. Bean and were fabulous. This year I went a different route and chose a pair from Walmart that I fell in love with. These aren’t the exact ones, but they’re mighty close. I can’t find the exact ones online, but they are in the Greenville Walmart right now!
  7. Silk Pillowcase– Have you heard about the greatness that is a silk pillowcase? I hear they help with frizz and are what your delicate skin needs. This set at Target is only $14 and comes with a beautiful French hair pin. Yes, please! Who sleeps on a silk pillowcase already? Does it really make a difference?
  8. Oversize Wall Clock– When trying to channel my inner Jojo, I can’t think of a better way to do it than to add a giant wall clock to my home. I found this one at At Home this year and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I should have just bought it, but it seemed indulgent. Hopefully I’m on the Nice List this year.
  9. Leopard Curtains– Elizabeth, don’t you already have leopard curtains in your living room? Yes. Don’t you think you’d be overdoing it adding another set of leopard curtains? Heck no! This would be a lighter leopard and would hang in the master bedroom. Rooms are supposed to flow, right? This fabric from Schumacher, one of my favorite places to find fabric and wallpaper and also one of the best Instagram feeds in home decor, is perfection and exactly what I’ve envisioned for that space. I don’t even know how much they cost, but I don’t care. I want them.
  10. Homebody by Joanna Gaines– This book is already on one of my gift guides, but I want it for myself, too. I mentioned before that I try to channel my inner Jojo, so why not get the ideas straight from the source? It’s bound to be super informative and incredibly pretty.
  11. Wine Glasses– Over our eight years of marriage, I’ve broken countless wine glasses. We were gifted some really beautiful ones from Karen Rainey’s as wedding presents, but those are the ones I broke. I think I’m down to three. It’s time for some new ones, and this style is exactly what I’m looking for.
  12. Peds No Show Socks– These socks were also on another gift guide. I have the kind with the silicone pad at the heel, but these are so perfect for mules and backless booties, which I have plenty of. I can’t wait to give these a try.

I decided to leave off the clothes. There are so many fashion bloggers out there to turn to to find the best deals and most stylish clothes. But I have had so much fun putting this list together. I tend to have pretty expensive taste as you can tell by the shoes, but I managed to find some great bargains this year. Are any of these items on your list? Do you already have any of these? Specifically the silk pillow case or jade roller? I’d love to know in the comments.

Thank you for hanging out with me all week and checking out all the gift guides. I’ve got one more I added at the list minute for the boys so come back tomorrow for the last gift guide of the year. I hope that you’ve gotten ideas for the people on your list or even for yourself. I’m looking forward to putting them to good use as I finish up my Christmas shopping.

There’s plenty more fun coming this month to Living a Norman Life! Be sure to click the arrow in the top right of your screen and subscribe so you won’t miss any of the posts.

And if you’ve missed any of them, here’s a list of the gift guides from this week:

  1. Favorite Things
  2. Cozy Gifts
  3. Homebody
  4. Stocking Stuffers
  5. Local Gifts
  6. Hostess Gifts
  7. Teacher Gifts

Have a great weekend, friends!

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Hostess Gift Guide

Today is actually a 3-in-1 gift guide!

A lot of times we have to go to a Christmas dinner party, but we also have fun gift exchange parties or game-themed parties that we can take the kiddos to, and then there’s the kind of guest that has to stay overnight. I decided to put together three mini gift guides for each kind of guest to give to their host/hostess. You’re getting all three of them in this one post! Continue reading “Hostess Gift Guide”

Currently Loving November 2018

At the beginning of the week I mentioned on Instagram that I have been in a bit of a creative rut. I guess life and work got busy, and I didn’t have any energy left over for much blog fun. I think I needed the week off for Thanksgiving to get my wheels turning. Thankfully, I’m feeling creative now and have several things planned for the blog this coming month. But we’ll start off with a regular type of post today. Let me tell you about my favorite things from the month of November.  Continue reading “Currently Loving November 2018”

Seven on a Saturday- The Seven Must-Have Beautycounter Holiday Sets

Happy Saturday, friends! And Happy End of Beautycounter Week!

I have been so excited sharing all of the fun holiday sets that Beautycounter released this year. I’m thrilled for those of you that have purchased already. Whether they’re for yourself or gifts for others, you and your gift recipients will not be disappointed.

I admit that I may have overwhelmed you a bit with all of the sets that I introduced you to, so I’ve put together the seven sets that you absolutely need.  Continue reading “Seven on a Saturday- The Seven Must-Have Beautycounter Holiday Sets”

Beautycounter Holiday Family Sets

You guys have been so great to stick around for Beautycounter week! It’s been awesome to break down each category of their fabulous holiday sets and hopefully inspire you to give safer beauty a try. Let’s see, we’ve seen Makeup Sets, Skincare Sets, and Bath and Body Sets. Now, let’s check out the last three sets that are for the whole family. Continue reading “Beautycounter Holiday Family Sets”

Beautycounter Holiday Gift Sets for Bath and Body

Beautycounter is really killing it with the holiday gift sets. I’ve shared makeup sets and skincare sets with you so far. And today I’ve got five sets for the bath and body. These sets are perhaps the best ones for breaking up and giving to teachers, coworkers, bosses, and girlfriends. All of these sets are great prices and full of safer ingredients. Scroll down for the Beautycounter Bath and Body Holiday Sets. Continue reading “Beautycounter Holiday Gift Sets for Bath and Body”

Beautycounter Holiday Skincare Sets

Happy November everyone! I’m currently watching a Hallmark Christmas movie, and all I can think about is Christmas presents. Luckily, Beautycounter has made it easy for those of us wanting to try out some new products. Last month I shared the makeup sets that Beautycounter put out for this holiday season. Today I want to share the skincare sets with you. If you’ve been thinking about trying out Beautycounter, now is the time to do it! Continue reading “Beautycounter Holiday Skincare Sets”

Beautycounter Holiday Makeup Collections

I worked at Wisteria Cottage this past weekend, and so many women were coming in to buy Christmas presents. And all I could think was, isn’t it a little early? But, y’all, it’s so not. It’s that time of year. Time to start making your lists and checking them twice.  Continue reading “Beautycounter Holiday Makeup Collections”

Currently Loving- September 2018

Remember when I was so glad that August was over? I straight up welcomed September with open arms, and it did not disappoint. So many fun things happened this past month. Here are a few of my faves: Continue reading “Currently Loving- September 2018”