Holiday Gift Guide (the techie)

When you first find out about the newest gadget, and you can't wait to tell your one friend who you consider to be the guru of technology

...but they already heard about it weeks ago. 

Well, chances are they already know about every item on this list, 

but at least I can tell you where to buy it for them. :)

Happy Shopping, ciao x

1. Fire TV stick $40 :: 2. Portable charger $80 :: 3. Ollo clip $80 :: 4. Bitlock $120

5. Screen towelettes $6 :: 6. PS4 $420 :: 7. Sky Roam $100 :: 8. Jawbone Jambox $110 

9. Pebble smartwatch $99 :: 10. Cord Taco 3 for $30 :: 11.Navdy $299 :: 12. headphones $80

Holiday Gift Guide (the adventurer)

You know that person in your life who is always out trying a new hobby and hanging with new friends or instagraming the latest food craze... well, this gift guide is for them. Make them believe that you spent all year finding the perfect gift for them, when all you had to do was check the blog.

Happy Shopping, ciao xx

Garmin multifunction watch $300 :: Foam roller $65 :: Burton Snowboard $700 

GoPro HERO 4 $500 :: Picnic Pack $90 :: Road Biking Book $10 :: California Beaches Book $15

Blackburn Bike Lights $60 :: Swiss Army Knife $50 :: Clubmaster sunglasses $150

Chrome Industries messenger bag $160 :: Vans $60 :: City Posters $22

wishlist II The Manly Man

1. // lantern chandelier $ varies on style
2. // beer making kit $50
3. // cocktail shaker $28
4. // globe bar $200
5. // go pro camera $400
6. // jacket $149
7. // GPS watch $400
8. // verticle turntable $60
9. // 14 in 1 hammer tool $13
10. // bike helmet $40
11. // star spangled spatula $48
12. // man cave book $10
13. // eat like a man book $22
14. // grilling salts $10
15. // zombie print 
16. // black watch $95
17. // raybans $120

wishlist II The Environmentalist

herb garden $40
recycled wood air plant frame $25
spoon notes $15
om yoga tank $28
sparitual nail set $23
glass water bottle $20
loofah $4
eco smart yoga mat $16
cardboard lamp  $prices range on design
newspaper shoes $75
reusable utensils $12
banana paper journal $7
origins gift set $25
duct tape wallet $22

wishlist II The Gadget Guy

1. // camera lens mug $16
2. // jawbone mini jam box $180

3. // Google Chromecast $35

4. // leather cord wrapper $40

5. // ninja sphere $ 200

6. // Looper voice recorder $48

7. // urbanears slussen $15

8. // iPhone 5s $200

9. // aframe art speakers $650
10. // sky wifi smartpen $122
11. // autographer camera $650
12. // lightning bolt power strip $20

wishlist II World Traveler

1. // chalkboard globe $100
2. // St Judes charity ornament $15
3. // eiffel tower bookends $30
4. // travel kit $19
5. // travel journal $19
6. // gentleman's grooming kit $49
7. // Jo Malone travel candle kit $100
8. // travel wallet $250
9. // dress shirt//pant travel bags $15 each
10. // Lumix GF5 $399
11. // pack this notepad $8
12. // the big travel book $30

wishlist II Mr. Metro

1. // whiskey stones $21
2. // shoe shine kit $13
3. // exposed clock $140
4. // Human's of New York book $18
5. // art cube $23
6. // briefcase $325
7. // beats by dr. dre headphones $250
8. // leather longwing shoes $90
9. // card holder $50
10. //denim skinny neck tie $38
11. // whiskey soap $12
12. //hooded jacket $54
13. // iPad air $499

Holiday Wish List :: Host & Hostess

With the Holidays here, I'm almost positive you will be invited {at least once } to a Holiday gathering. I never like to come empty handed to a party- either I bring a dish to share or a gift for the Host! Enter my holiday gift guide for the perfect Host or Hostess gift.  I'm sure you can find something to give, or even love yourself... plus almost every online store is offering free shipping now!!

Happy Shopping <3

1. Pure Black Coffee $30 :: 2. Popcorn Machine $48 :: 3. Wine Decanter $80 :: 4. Glass Cocktail Shaker $39 :: 5. Pineapple Jewel Box  $30 :: 6. Indoor Bocce Set $75 :: 7.Speakeasy Serving Tray  $69 :: 8. Marble Cheese Tray $40 :: 9. Apples to Apples Game $20 :: 10. Sees Candy $20 :: 11. Z Gallerie Candles  $20 each :: 12. Bulldog Bottle Stopper $16 :: 13. Cheese Gift Box $90

Holiday Wish List :: The D.I.Y. Gifter

Parties, new outfits, trips, Holiday events, buying gifts and having enough money leftover to pay the mortgage... phewww!! I'm on overload already, just thinking about it.

 I love showing someone I'm thinking of them during the Holidays, but gifts can get expensive. Insert my love of Do It Yourself gifts. It shows the reciever that you took the time to make the gift and we all know that a person's time is worth a LOT!

These are three projects that are easy and fun. Plus, the result is usable, festive and relatively inexpensive.

Happy Holidays

ciao xx

:: Infused Vodka ::

it's great in hot coco or for a festive cocktail!! cheers

Using a mini food processor, pulse 12 full size candy canes to a fine powder. [[about 30 seconds]]

Using a funnel, pour candy cane powder into 750 ml of vodka  [[I like Sky or Grey Goose]]

Screw the lid on and shake to mix. Let the Vodka sit and every 5-10 minutes give it a good shake.

Let the candy disolve, and the Vodka turn red- takes about 30 minutes.

:: Biscotti ::

Baking can be intimidating, but baking biscotti... that's not! Its a cookie thats meant to be hard!!

2 cups wheat flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 stick of unsalted butter, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped, 2/3 cup dried cranberries, 12 oz chocolate 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grab 2 bowls- One for the flour/baking powder- One for the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt. With an electric mixer, blend the "wet bowl" and add the eggs in one at a time. Then add the "dry bowl" slowly to the wet. Add the cranberries and pistachios

Form the dough into a foot long, 3-inch wide, 1-2 in tall shape and bake for 40 mins. Cool for 30 mins.
Cut inch wide slices, then flip them on their side and bake again for 15 mins [[lightly golden] cool&
decorate with melted chocolate and Holiday sprinkles.

:: Bottle Toppers ::

check out my previous post here.

Get as many corks as you need [either from your own bottles or Michaels] Either buy decorative cabinet knobs from here or here OR get fun toys and trinkets like I did in my post. Use a heavy glue to adhere the objects to the cork and let them dry.. DONE!!

Holiday Wish List :: The Jetsetter

Do you listen for hours on end about their last holiday, do you feel like you're experiencing their trips through the decor in their house... if this in your friend than this gift guide is for them. Send your friends off right for their next vacation, or give them a gift to enchance their travels while they are at home. From packing necessities to great home goods to reminisce about the latest trip- you've got them covered.

Happy Shopping!!

1. Holly Go Lightly Sleep Mask $15 2. The Cities Book $ 25 3.Eiffel Tower Bookends $30

4. Havaianas Slim Flip Flops $26 5. Camera Jewelry Box $33 6. Around the World Leather Watch $40

7. Plot your Course Passport Cover $25 8. Kate Spade Laptop Case $50 9. One Hundred Book $10 10.Universal Travel Adapter $15 11. When Pigs Fly Ring Holder $10 12. Dirty Bikini Bag $18

13. Evian Face Spray $14 14. Paris in April Print $90 15. Benefit Ooh La La Lift $22

Holiday Wish List :: Mr. Gadget

Does your guy get excited every time the new issue of Consumer Reports gets released? Does he know about the newest Apple product before Macrumors.com publishes anything? Instead of wishing for World Peace does he hope for a bigger size external hard drive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or even thought about answering yes, then this shopping guide is probably for you. This list of gadgets will make any guy swoon.

enjoy xx

1. Lytro Light Field Camera $399 :: 2. Bamboo Capture $99 :: Glasses Pillows $32 ::

Kindle Fire $499 :: Waterproof Notebook $11.50 :: Zboard $649 :: Vestal Calculator Watch $40 ::

Tesla Model X $45K+ :: Circuit Board iPhone Case $39 :: Toothpaste Tube Wringer $22  

Holiday Wish List ::: Mr Outdoors

The Holidays are tough enough, use my shopping guide to cut down on the stress...

Todays issue is for the "Sporty Guy" in your life.

Effortlesslii's shopping tips- Pick, click, buy, choose the free gift wrapping and you're done!!

[[ hey, that's how guys do it, right?!]]

1] Mens Reebok CrossFit Nano 2.0 $120 2]  Ugg Australia Byron Slipper $140

3] Lululemon Wet Coast Jacket $248 4] The North Face 'Boulder Peruvian' Beanie $35

5] Nike Sport Watch w/ GPS $169 6] Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Refueling Set $58 7] Malin and Goetz eucalyptus deodorant. $18 8] Vans I Phone Cover $28  9] Nike Fuel Band $149

10] Moonbeam Tapestry

Holiday Wish List :: Mr. Cool Guy

Probably every guy thinks that he should be in this category. My guy would definetly fall into this category (yes hunny- I think you're cool) but I'm not biased or anything. This prices range a lot in this collection- as to accomidate for the different "relationship levels" a.k.a. boyfriend, homeboy, cute neighbor down the street... whatever. Oh and bonus is that Mr Cool Guy doesn't dig wrapping paper, so throw your gift in a paper bag and you're golden.

Happy Shopping

1. Analog Recruit Button Down $58 :: 2. Brixton Cap $34 :: 3. Game $15 :: 4. Overnight Bag $350 :: 5. DA-E750 Samsung Speaker  $600 :: 6. Nixon Automatic Watch $1200 :: 7. Blue Coral Bookend $100 :: 8. The Walking Dead Comics  9. Stanley Classic Flask $28 ::



Holiday Wish List :: The Girly Girl

You know that one girl... who doesn't go out without make-up on, has to have someone else kill spiders for her and who can tell you the top trends for three years from now. Well, if you have a friend like that than this gift guide is for you. It has all the sparkly, cute and chic items on her Holiday list, maybe even a few for you!!

Happy Shopping

ciao xo

1. Kate Spade Ipad Case $85  2. J.Crew Everly Jeweled Pumps $350 3. Sparkle Track Jacket $ 59

4. Pretty Pansy Vase $18 5. Ban.do Cosmic Collar $75 6. Jennifer Fisher Skinny Bone Cuff $190

7. Kaitlin Fold-over Clutch $150 8. Chevron Frame $28 9. Lipstick Queen Kit $48 10. Dior Book $14

11. MAC Makeup Kit $46.50 12. Pyramid Icon earrings $28 13. Ciata Caviar Mini Nail Bar $29

14. Cuddle with Lavender Satchel $8 15. Marc Jacobs Fragrance set $38