Current Mood – Top 3

I almost forgot to post my top 3 favorite items from Anthropologie for December.  I have to admit that I’m not doing any shopping for myself this month because all of the presents I have yet to buy for the upcoming holidays.  I’ve been pretty good to myself all year long, so I’m okay with taking one month off from shopping for myself.  Are any of you giving up shopping for yourself this month? Have you checked out Anthro’s new arrivals yet? Here are my top 3 items from Anthropologie for the month of December if I was going to myself something this month. Do any of you have any favorites that you can’t live without this month?  What’s on your wish list?

Lace Peplum Blouse

Achroma Layered Blazer

 

Pleated Polka-Dotted Skirt

 

Holiday Gift Guide for the Hostess

How many of you have gone to someone’s house for a dinner or housewarming party with the traditional bottle of wine, candle or a small houseplant?  I know that I'm totally guilty of doing this myself.  Giving a host or hostess a gift is a great way to show a little token of gratitude.  I’ve always been taught that you shouldn’t go to someone’s house empty handed.  Now I don’t bring a gift every time I visit a friends’ home, but I definitely try to follow Emily Posts etiquette rule during special occasions. These days, there are so many options for a hostess gift beside the traditional bottle of wine or a candle. Here are my top 10 ways to show the hostess with the mostest that you appreciate their hospitality.  Do you normally give the hostess a little something extra during a visit to their home?  Let me know in the comments and let me know if you have any additional suggestions for this gift guide.

1. Nostalgia Electrics - Ice Shaver…$20.00

2. Stonewall Kitchen - Our Blueberry Breakfast Gift…$39.95

3. Jonathan Adler - Zebra Coasters…$48.00

4. Total Wine - Veuve Clicquot Brut NV…$42.97

5. Apartment 38 - Bamboo Cheeseboard…$38.00

6. Sagaform - Happy Days Punchbowl w/ Ladle…$49.95

7. MarieBelle - Cacaotelle Hot Cocoa Collection…$50.00

8. Bath and Body Works - Aromatherapy Medium Gift Box…$30.00

9. Fresh - Oval Soap Trio Gift Set…$45.00

10.  Anthropologie - Chalkboard Spice Jar…$10.00 - $12.00

xoxo Moody Girl