T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE

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Merry Christmas eve from me to you!  I hope you are enjoying time with family or friends.  We have a few family traditions around here that include drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows of course, light sightings,t tracking santa on his journey to our house and watching a Christmas themed movie (this year Aiden picked Home Alone and I have a sweet spot for his belly laugh).

I am so blessed this holiday season and, you readers are a huge part of everything that I am grateful for this year.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

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T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE

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Merry Christmas eve from me to you!  I hope you are enjoying time with family or friends.  We have a few family traditions around here that include drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows of course, light sightings,t tracking santa on his journey to our house and watching a Christmas themed movie (this year Aiden picked Home Alone and I have a sweet spot for his belly laugh).

I am so blessed this holiday season and, you readers are a huge part of everything that I am grateful for this year.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 

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A TASTE OF KANSAS CITY

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I always seem struggle on what to get my Dad for Christmas… well, until this year.  I found this awesome set of Barbecue sauce and seasoning from all of the best barbecue restaurants in Kansas City.  Rally House on the Plaza has the perfect Kansas City gifts and this Deluxe Gift Box was just under $35.  While my family was visiting this summer, my Dad tried the “Famous Four” around town. His favorite was Jack Stack, so when I saw this Bbq Set I knew it was the perfect gift.  

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GIFT TAGS

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In the spirit of the holidays, I decided to get a little crafty this year and create some custom gift tags.  As I was shopping on the Plaza last week, I decided to pop into Paper Source, which is one of my guilty pleasures that is on the Country Club Plaza.  If you have never been in before, they not only have the most beautiful paper and stationary you have ever seen, but they have these cute “kitschy” gifts for all occasions. These little note pads from Rifel Paper or this funny coal chewing gum would make the perfect stocking stuffers.   

Paper source has the cutest Holiday wrapping paper like this one, but I decided to go with a simple design this year and use this.  It was only $5 dollars a roll, and I bought this red and white baker’s twine that was under $10.  I have yet to finish wrapping all of my gifts, but I found a little greenery from my backyard and tied it up with the gift tags I made. You can download the PDF above and print them for free.  

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THE PERFECT LAST MINUTE GIFTS

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Still looking for the perfect last minute gifts? Last week, I went shopping at the Country Club Plaza in search for the perfect last minute gifts. The Plaza has just about every store you need to find the perfect gift for Christmas.  This week I will be posting a gift each day that I found on my shopping trip thanks to the gals from the Plaza.  

The gift I found from today was from Halls, a local unique store and the best store to find the perfect “splurge” worthy gift.  This would be great gift for your mom, best girlfriend, or even for yourself.  Since I am a girl on a budget, this Bond No.9 Mini Bon Bon Box for $140 was a great gift that I could split up and give to a couple of my favorite girls in my life.  Since the small bottle of the scent typically costs $190, this was a steal for 9 different scents! You might want to hurry on this gift set, not only because was a great deal but they only had about 10 left at Halls! 

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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE JET SETTER

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Do you have someone in your life that is constantly jetting off to a new city or even country multiple times a year?  With Patrick and I being apart, some of these gifts are a must for the long airplane rides ( and when I say long, I mean only 2 hours hah).  

Urban Ears / Tory Burch Tote / Warby Parker Glasses / Passport Cover / iPad Mini / Cashmere Scarf / 36 Hours- European Edition / Joie Flats / Graphic Image Luggage Tag 

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GIFT GUIDE: STOCKING STUFFERS

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In our family stockings are kind of a big deal. Since none of us really like candy or chocolate, “Santa” has to get really creative in order to fill the stockings every year.  Here are a few fun gifts that I think any girl would love to recieve: 

Madewell Bow Necklace / Coach Tassle Key Ring / Kate Spade iPhone Case / Tory Burch Jewelry Case / Essie’s Holiday Collection / J Crew Camp Socks / Diptyque Candle Set / Coal Chewing Gum (for the naughty ones) / L’Occitane Lotion / Leather Gloves / Sleep Shorts 

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GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE HOSTESS

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Have a friend, aunt or uncle, cousin who love to host a party during the holidays? Always hate walking in empty handed or with a standard bottle of wine?  Well, here are a few unique gifts that any hostess would love.  From the wine lover, to the cook, there is a gift for every hostess on this list.  

Made With Love Cheese Board / Diptyque Holiday Candle Set / ri bourbon / festive Old Fashion Glasses/ Tartan Cocktail Napkins / C Wonder Herringbone Throw / Ina Garten- How Easy Is That? / Table Topic Games / West Elm Gold Flatware / William and Sonoma Gingersnaps / Wine Lovers Package 

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HIM

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Still struggling on what to get for your dad, boyfriend, or brother? Here are a few gift ideas for the guy in your life.  My personal favorite is the Baldwin Camo Pants. Baldwin was started here in KC and recently celebs like Jay Z were spotted in these trendy pants.  For the techy guy, he would love this iPhone cord from Restoration Hardware or maybe the leather iPhone case from J Crew. Do you have any standard go-to presents like a wallet or watch that you get your guy every year? 

Uniform Wares Watch / Chambray Pocket Square / Nike Free Running Shoes  / Ralph Lauren “Polo Blue” / Burberry Cuff Links / Baldwin KC Cap and Camo Pants / IVY LEAGUE / Conde Nast Traveler Photographs / Leather iPhone Case / Jack Spade Parka / Leather Shuttle Breifcase / Collective Cable 

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HER

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Today marks the first day of A Dash of Details Holiday Gift Guide.  Today is all about the ladies: whether it be your mom, girlfriend, or sister. There are a few fabulous gifts, even some under $20 that I am sure any girl would love to receive.  My favorite may be these Noir Jewelry Nightfall Crystal Drop Earrings from Shopbop (the best part is they are only $100!) If those are a little too much for your favorite someone, try this Mini-Bow ring from Madewell for only $15.  Books are always my go to when it comes to my best girlfriends, especially ones that look great on a coffee table. My mom loves lipstick, so this Kate Spade lip crayon set may be the perfect collection of reds and pinks.  

Lulu Frost Bracelet / J Crew Makeup Bag / Tory Burch Wallet / C Wonder Monogram Jewelry Box / Madewell Bow Ring / Grace- A Memoir / New York Time 36 Hours / Kate Spade Lip Crayon Set / J Crew Cashmere Snood / C Wonder Heart Loafers / Cosabella Bralette / Nior Crystal Drop Earrings 

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