A Snippet & Ink Christmas, #10
I think I look forward to stockings more than anything else on Christmas day, and they are a big deal in my family. "Santa" puts our stockings by our beds, and when we wake up, we take them into my mom's room and open them up. This year we're trying a new tradition out: everyone gets to help Santa by contributing one or two things to the stockings. I won't tell you yet what my stuffers are, but here are some ideas, and they're all under $10!
1. This sea salt is one of my favorite things. I don't actually have a salt shaker in my apartment - just a dish of this. I use Kosher salt for cooking, and Maldon for sprinkling. Maldon Sea Salt, $5.
2. How cute is this little clip-on ornament? You get a set of four, so you could give that as a gift or just give one as a stocking stuffer (making it qualify for under $10). Nicol Sayre snowman, $23 for 4.
3. Now that I live in the Arctic tundra (okay, not really, but compared with California...), I have a new appreciation for socks. And whoever says they don't like Argyle is lying. Again, you can get 3 pair for a deal, so if you just give one pair per stocking, this also qualifies for under $10. J. Crew socks, $20 for 3.
4. I first tried this lip balm in the seventh grade when I went to Paris with a friend. It is so smooth, I love it. And now you can order it here!
Labello lip balm, $8.
5. These are fun for kids and adults, and I think I've received these in at least six different stockings in my life. Balsa wood glider, $1.50.
6. I think it's always good to have some colorful pens lying around. Or in the bottom of your purse. Le Pen, $1.50.
7. Kitchen matches in a funky box? Love it. Horse Head matches, $5.
8. I gave a few of these to my dear friend Elizabeth, but when they came in the mail I seriously considered keeping them for myself. Made entirely of reclaimed materials, they appeal not only to my aesthetic bu my eco-conscience as well. Remake notebooks and labels, from $5.
9. I've never used this because I can't bring myself to spend this much on toothpaste just because the packaging is pretty. But that's exactly why it makes a great stocking stuffer - it's the sort of thing someone wouldn't buy for herself. Marvis toothpaste, $8.
10. I love my crafty scissors. I have about a gazillion different kinds (Michael's had a special, okay?) and who doesn't want a scalloped or deckled edge on every piece of paper that comes through their hands? Fiskars paper edgers, $5.
11. This is a bonus idea. These little guys are pricey, but they are gorgeous. Anandamayi Arnold can make surprise balls that look like just about anything (I once received one that looked just like a peony, and my sister got one that was a paperwhite and bulb - incredible). I have no idea if you can order them, or if you actually have to go into Tail of the Yak to buy them, but if you're in the Bay Area at all, it's worth checking out. Actually, these would make great bridal shower favors, too. Crepe paper surprise "balls," from $20.
1. This sea salt is one of my favorite things. I don't actually have a salt shaker in my apartment - just a dish of this. I use Kosher salt for cooking, and Maldon for sprinkling. Maldon Sea Salt, $5.
2. How cute is this little clip-on ornament? You get a set of four, so you could give that as a gift or just give one as a stocking stuffer (making it qualify for under $10). Nicol Sayre snowman, $23 for 4.
3. Now that I live in the Arctic tundra (okay, not really, but compared with California...), I have a new appreciation for socks. And whoever says they don't like Argyle is lying. Again, you can get 3 pair for a deal, so if you just give one pair per stocking, this also qualifies for under $10. J. Crew socks, $20 for 3.
4. I first tried this lip balm in the seventh grade when I went to Paris with a friend. It is so smooth, I love it. And now you can order it here!
Labello lip balm, $8.
5. These are fun for kids and adults, and I think I've received these in at least six different stockings in my life. Balsa wood glider, $1.50.
6. I think it's always good to have some colorful pens lying around. Or in the bottom of your purse. Le Pen, $1.50.
7. Kitchen matches in a funky box? Love it. Horse Head matches, $5.
8. I gave a few of these to my dear friend Elizabeth, but when they came in the mail I seriously considered keeping them for myself. Made entirely of reclaimed materials, they appeal not only to my aesthetic bu my eco-conscience as well. Remake notebooks and labels, from $5.
9. I've never used this because I can't bring myself to spend this much on toothpaste just because the packaging is pretty. But that's exactly why it makes a great stocking stuffer - it's the sort of thing someone wouldn't buy for herself. Marvis toothpaste, $8.
10. I love my crafty scissors. I have about a gazillion different kinds (Michael's had a special, okay?) and who doesn't want a scalloped or deckled edge on every piece of paper that comes through their hands? Fiskars paper edgers, $5.
11. This is a bonus idea. These little guys are pricey, but they are gorgeous. Anandamayi Arnold can make surprise balls that look like just about anything (I once received one that looked just like a peony, and my sister got one that was a paperwhite and bulb - incredible). I have no idea if you can order them, or if you actually have to go into Tail of the Yak to buy them, but if you're in the Bay Area at all, it's worth checking out. Actually, these would make great bridal shower favors, too. Crepe paper surprise "balls," from $20.
posted by Kathryn at
12:43 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Kathryn:
I stumbled upon the cutest little salt cellars and "individual" salt spoons when I was out Christmas shopping last night. They are definitely frivolous and unecessary, but they would be a cute addition to the salt that you suggested:
http://www.poshchicago.com/product.asp?pfid=PSH00920&page=results.asp
They had some charming salt cellars in the store that don't seem to be online yet. They looked like vintage glass.
Happy Holidays,
-tina
Tina - how cute are those salt spoons! If you knew how much I spent on my brass pepper grinder, you might not consider them so frivolous...they may have to be my next purchase. Thanks for sharing them!
you have some great finds on your blog - thanks for sharing. :)
stockings are my absolute favorite part as well - although we do it the traditional mantel way which isn't nearly as cool.
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