Shop Small // Give Big: Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday countdown has officially begun and before we know it, we'll be reflecting on the past twelve months and making resolutions for the New Year ahead. Between the shopping, decorating, celebrating, and making, the last month of the year always seems to fly by, but the things we all truly crave don't come wrapped in boxes and bows: new adventures, time spent pursuing old passions, gatherings with loved ones, moments of rest and rejuvenation. What if we simply saw everything we bought this season, and beyond, as tools for creating more of what we really want? This year, we want to encourage you to think outside-the-box when it comes to holiday gift-giving. Instead of focusing on more stuff, imagine the mood, and memories, each item will inspire...

But, we know it can be overwhelming, so we've rounded up a few of our most popular gift ideas for the artists and adventurers on your list this year:

1. Vintage Embroidered Camera Strap - $34

2. 14K Gold Infinity Arrow Necklace - $52

3. Medium Pink Hope Basket - $48

4. One-of-a-Kind Tassel Scarf- $62.50

5. Coconut Hibiscus Bath Soak - $18

6. One-of-a-Kind Mala Bead Necklace - $128

7. Everyday Envelope Clutch - $78

8. Tretchikoff Zip Pouch- $12.50

9. Handcrafted Soap - $6.50

10. Upcycled Patchwork Yoga Bag - $78

11. Sari Song Bell Garland- $24

12. Magical Mandala Wood Block - $44

PLUS, get FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders 11.26-11.28 at midnight with code SHOPSMALL at checkout, and we'll include a handmade ornament with each purchase *while supplies last*, so you can worry less about waiting in lines, and instead look forward to the postcards and posts you will inspire.

When you shop small, you give BIG, by supporting the kind of world you want to live in. Thank you!

Enjoy the process!

Pear & Thyme Diamond Fizz

2015 is coming to a close and what a year it has been! Sure, I would love to do a long cliche recap on all of the highs and lows and memories that are packed tighter than a sleeve of thin mints (mmm, thin mints...) into the past twelve months. But truly, I am just ready to celebrate tonight, and ring in a new year, a fresh start, and many more moments ahead... and I want you to, too! Whether you plan to dance the night away, bang pots and pans in the street at midnight, or go to bed at a reasonable hour- mostly so you can watch the first broadcast of the 127th Rose Parade like yours truly, I want to say thanks for being a part of our little shop's story this year, to wish you a very Happy New Year filled with peace, love, and joy. Oh! But a few bubbles never hurt, so to ring out the old, and in the new, here is a pretty twist on a classic cocktail, topped with chilled bubbly, fresh thyme, and pear! A definite crowd pleaser, for parties of any size. 

Ingredients (makes one)

2 oz. gin

Juice from 1/2 lemon

1 tsp sugar, plus more to rim

Fresh thyme sprigs, pear slices

Chilled Champagne or Prosseco

To Make:

Rim glass with sugar. In a shaker, combine lemon juice and sugar 'til dissolved. Add ice, gin, 1 thyme sprig, and 1 pear slice, shake well. Strain into glass (no ice), top with bubbly!

Happy New Year!

Hailey

Rosemary Satsuma Holiday Martini

Although we just got home from New Orleans- the land of famous cocktails- yesterday, we are serving up a drink that we were introduced to at a holiday "cocktail exchange" party a few weeks ago. This martini-style cocktail is simple and festive without being overly sweet. Super-juicy fresh satsuma oranges and sprigs of rosemary make this drink smell as pretty as it looks, an easy crowd pleaser at your holiday party this season. Enjoy!

Ingredients (makes one)

Juice from 1 satsuma orange

1 tsp honey

3 oz. citrus flavored vodka

Squeeze of lemon

Rosemary sprig

To Make:

In a shaker, combine honey, orange, vodka, and lemon juice 'til honey is dissolved. Add ice and rosemary sprig, shake to chill thoroughly. Pour into chilled glass, serve with a rosemary garnish.

Be merry & bright!

Hailey