Easy As Pie: Fall Favorites from Studiopatró

Easy As Pie Tea Towel Gift Set by Studiopatró

I’m continuously smitten with Studiopatró‘s beautiful linen gifts. Founder and designer Christina Weber has a knack for creating designs that are timeless and loved year round.

She recently collaborated with woodworker, Edwards Smith on a limited run of handcrafted wooden servers to complement Studiopatró’s tea towels and aprons for a collection of lovely gift sets.

Live Love Eat Tea Towel Set by Studiopatró

OakLeaf Tea Towel Set by Studiopatró

Aren’t these fall favorites particularly perfect for November gatherings?

Also, just this month Studiopatró introduced a line of aprons for kids, rounding out their collection of gorgeous gifts for cooks and bakers, tall or small.

We’re quite fond of Studiopatró’s Love Set too—they make charming gifts for weddings and anniversaries.

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How to Make Three Autumn Garlands for Gifts or At Home

DIY Acorn Garland by Rachel Denbow

I get excited when I see DIY ideas for garland because they can often be adapted for gift packaging.

In place of ribbon or twine, how fun to wrap a gift with one of these? They’re festive around the house, and on your gifts! Click through on the images to learn how each garland is made.
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Felt Fall Leaves Garland by Elsie Larson

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Get Your Fix! Give Crack Pops

Crack Caramel made in Small Batches

With cinnamon and nutmeg right on its heels, if there’s one flavor that springs to mind here in late-October it’s caramel. Sweet, chewy, delicious caramel.

Crack Caramel is handmade in small batches in Los Angeles. They use pure, simple ingredients to create smooth sugary perfection. And to double your pleasure, they’ve gone and made it cute too. By putting it on a stick. Crack Pops are caramel lollipops. Gotta have one! Or several…

Crack Pops Caramel Lollipops

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A Very Printable Halloween from K.becca

Halloween Printables & Beverage Lables from k.becca

K.becca is full of tricks to dress up your Halloween treats. A line of printables by Kristen Magee, she does the hard part—the designing—so you can do the fun part—the printing, the crafting, the gifting!

With everything from gift tags, to patterned papers, labels for ghostly libations and boxes for spooky sweets, head to k-becca and pick out your favorites.
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Halloween Treat Box Printables from k.becca

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Annie Larson’s Incredilbe Hats & Sweaters

Sticker Stripe Box Sweater by Annie Larson

It’s not very often that we talk clothing here on Wantist. As gifts go, wearables are incredibly subjective. Taste can be quite personal. The exceptions however, are the truly exceptional, and ALL Knitwear by Annie Larson is exactly that.

Apropos for this first week in October her hats and sweaters will keep you toasty warm and make your eyeballs sing. They’re Cosby Sweaters on overdrive; twenty-first century Huxtables.
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Pumpkins by Post! Hand-Picked Autumn from Terrain

Pumpkins by Post from Terrain

Are the leaves changing where you are? I’ve seen some yellows and oranges here in the Bay Area lately.

As we ease into fall, surely you know someone who delights in bringing the seasonal changes indoors too. Help them get their fix with these pumpkins by post from Terrain—one of our favorite shops for anything garden-inspired.

Velvet-Wrapped Pumpkins from Terrain

And because they made me smile, what do you think of these fuzzy velvet-wrapped pumpkins?

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Bundle Up! With Handmade Knits by Elde & Lucky 14

Plaid Fingerless Gloves by Elde

One of the many things I love about handmade marketplaces like Etsy and Cargoh is that they’re filled with talented knitters. My skills fall far on the novice end of the skill spectrum but that doesn’t keep me from admiring, getting inspired by, and wanting to get my hands on their warm, cozy creations, especially this time of year.

Two shops have captured my attention recently and have me wanting to bundle up and run outside to play in the leaves. Here are some favorites—mittens, cowls, scarves, yum! They’re from Seyda’s shop Elde, handmade in Turkey, and Lucky 14, handmade by Beatriz in Vancouver, Canada. Did I mention these make lovely gifts? Of course they do!

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Frilly Fingerless Gloves in Orange by Elde

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Apple & Cherry & Pumpkin – OH MY – It’s the Holidays, Let’s Make Pie!

Pies made with the Breville Personal Pie Maker

Ever hear the term “all the rage?” It’s often used to refer to current trending items or topics. Lucky for us, pies are “all the rage” every year. Fall is in full swing, and winter is creeping just around the corner and what better way to ward off those harsh cold nights than with pie? Particularly with the holidays in full swing, pies are more popular than ever this time of year and whether you’re a natural Martha Stewart in the kitchen or deathly afraid of baking, we’ve got you covered!

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17 Wonderful Ways to Say Thank You This Thanksgiving

The Unlucky Turkey by Mr. Boddington

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite occasions to send a card. It’s a special time of year when everyone’s feeling cozy, friendly, fat, and grateful.

To those you can’t be with this Thanksgiving and others you appreciate more than they know, say thank you, say gravy, or simply send your love with one of these turkey-stuffing, fun-loving, thanks-giving cards.

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Letterpress German Thank You Card by Concrete Lace

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Gobble, Gobble. 11 Essentials to Cook Up a Perfect Thanksgiving!

Willie Bird Fresh Pre-Brined Turkey

Willie Bird Fresh Pre-Brined Turkey from Williams Sonoma

Happy November everyone! Or Movember to some… Either way, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Held in the golden warmth of fall, the trees filled with deep red and orange, the cool crisp air bringing in the scents of autumn combined with warm turkey roasting in the oven… People gather, laugh and enjoy a day where the only expectation is to be thankful.

But, let’s be honest, Thanksgiving is also kind of about food. Massive, enormous quantities of delicious, comforting, coma-inducing food. It’s the holiday where the majority of people let go of their inhibitions (diets) for a day of sheer gluttony. Roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, biscuits, pumpkin pie – these are only a few of the traditional holiday meal dishes. We want to help make your Thanksgiving one to remember. Whether you’re in charge of the feast or want to treat the person who is, here are 11 essential pieces for making the holiday meal everyone will be talking about!

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Calphalon Nonstick Roaster with Lifters and Baster

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Snuggle Up with Bold Patterns & Rich Tradition

You’d be hard pressed to find someone with a blanket from Pendleton Woolen Mills who doesn’t cherish its luxurious soft wool, hand-touched quality, and while bundled up around the fire, perhaps even its rich history too.

Styles range from traditional plaids to some favorites of mine, the simply-lined National Parks Series. However the bulk of the collections are inspired by the ancient designs and legends of Native Americans.

A visual style not often on my radar, I was surprised at first with how much I was drawn to this recent Tribute Collection. This series pays homage to the four major mills in addition to Pendleton, that produced these dazzling blankets during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The bold colors and patterns were characteristic of the mills—like the hot pink color common to Racine blankets and the dramatic designs of Capps and Sons.

It’s wonderful to look at these and see how seamlessly such traditional designs could incorporate with the modern world’s love of color and pattern. These are a cuddle-up must-have, best loved shared. Do you have a favorite?

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