Make this gift! DIY House Shaped Coasters

Oh coasters. They’re such a fun little gift to add your own personal touch too.

And aren’t these sweet house coasters by Marloes such a perfect housewarming gift? I love that they look great on your coffee table and are so simple to make. I also love that you can do so quite inexpensively with these trivets from Ikea.

DIY House Coasters & Trivet by Speculaas

You can even puzzle a group of them back together for your hot pots if you like.

Visit Marloes’ site Speculaas for all the how-to details.

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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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Buy It or DIY It: Dipped Gifts!

Dipped Wooden Utensils by House of Earnest

Lately dipping and dying isn’t confined to Easter eggs and Grateful Dead t-shirts. Nope, this trend is everywhere and I’m completely digging the dipping.

From fashion, to furniture, hair dos and kitchenware, a dipped pop of color plays up the original texture of each piece the paint touches—glass seems clearer, ceramics softer, metals more shiny, and woodgrain more beautiful.

As a DIY gift, adding your own dipped embellishment is a fun and relatively simple way to add a personal touch to your present. (Wink, nudge. Mom would love these!) I’ve rounded up some favorite tutorials to get you inspired and walk you through the steps to do it yourself.

If you’re not so inclined, leave the dipping to the pros. Included are some really wonderful options for you to buy and gift too. Enjoy!

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Pretty Painted Centerpieces by Project Wedding

Colorblocked Cutting Boards by Lostine & Dipped Wood Knife Block

Painted Wooden Spoons by Little Bit Funky

Painted Havtorn Vases by IKEA Life At Home

Have & Make Dipped Wooden Utensils by House of Earnest

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MIO Earth Day Giveaway!

MIO Earth Day Giveaway

Happy Friday! We’re heading into Earth Day weekend with an awesome giveaway from MIO! You remember our spotlight on these great guys earlier this week. This is your chance to win one of our favorites from their collection. It’s clever, comes in really great colors, and is perfect for springtime!

Win A Pop-Up Basket from MIO

The Prize:

One lucky winner will receive a MIO Pop-Up Basket for your bike or your home—your choice!

The Pop-Up Basket ships flat and is pulled into shape once you receive it. Stretch it a little and use it as a modern decorative container. Stretch it all the way and use it as a recycling bin, umbrella stand, or bin for toys or logs. Yes, it’s that strong!

Or, get on your bikes and ride! There’s a version for your bike too. Attach to the front or the back to carry purses, backpacks, shopping bags, your friends! (Okay, probably not your friends.)

THREE ways to enter:

1. Check out the Pop-Up Basket and the Pop-Up Bike Basket on MIO’s site. Then leave a comment letting us know what you would store in yours and which color you like most.

2. Head to MIO and Wantist on Facebook and give us some “likes”. Then leave a comment on this post letting us know you like us!

3. Let your followers in on the giveaway. Tweet this link http://wnt.st/lpfz with the hashtag #MIOEarthDay and you’re all set.

Do all three to increase your chances! Giveaway runs April 20th through April 26th. The winner will be announced Friday, April 27th.

Good luck!

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10 “No Bull” Gifts for Taurus on their Birthday!

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Texas Longhorns – Fine Art Photo from Deirdre T

Happy birthday, Taurus, or Taureans, to be exact. Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac, is symbolized by the bull, a symbol of strength, tenacity, virility, and power—all traits used to describe those born April 21 through May 21. But aside from their stubborn nature, Taureans have much more to them than just outward appearances.

They are patient, reliable, warm-hearted and enjoy the good things in life, whether earthly, financial, sensual or cultural. With such varied interests, spoiling your favorite Taurus on their birthday should really be quite simple. Here are 10 no-bull gifts to celebrate the special bull in your life!

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MIO Sustainable Design + Beautiful Gifts

MIO Philadelphia Store Front

With Earth Day this Sunday, I’d like to bring your attention to our wonderful sponsor, MIO! MIO is a design company and the vision of the Salm brothers—Isaac, the numbers guy, and Jaime, the design guy.

MIO creates beautiful, affordable gifts and home interior products, with an emphasis on making sustainability covetable through design.

They call it Green Desire, and it’s their guiding principle. It’s based on the idea that we should crave sustainable products out of genuine desire rather than fear, guilt or altruism. (Yes!) They’re matching our desires with what’s good for the planet, and they do an incredible job of it. Just have a look at these favorites from MIO’s collection—colorful, smart, and quite desirable.

1. Organixe Pencil Holder, 2. Square Cap Straw Hat, 3. Rider Cap Straw Hat, 4. Oval Tack Frame, 5. Beehive Softbowl, 6. Wobowl Softbowl, 7. Pop-Up Basket

Isaac and Jaime work closely with creative designers, manufacturers, engineers and business folks worldwide from their studio and storefront in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, they run CultureLab, a design consultancy within MIO that assists companies such as Target, FedEx, and Anthropologie with incorporating sustainable solutions into their business practices.

Wantist and MIO Giveaway coming soon...

I’m super excited to let you in on something really special. We’ve teamed up with MIO for an Earth Day Giveaway! More details coming later this week.

Stay tuned!

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Springtime at Terrain

Terrain at Styer’s

Every season, Terrain sets the tone with a gorgeous assortment of gifts that celebrate the outdoors. With Easter and Mother’s Day right around the corner, this nursery, cafe, and al fresco wonderland located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, doesn’t disappoint. I’m so glad their online shop is just as lovely.

From fresh blossoms to delicate cordials, hand-woven mossy Easter baskets and scents from the garden, have a look at these spring favorites from Terrain!