Christmas is only 9 days away!!!
I am so excited but as it gets closer I keep remembering things I forgot. I am not too worried about it, I have some ideas up my sleeve and I thought that I would share a few things that you can still get in time for Christmas. Totally local, totally awesome, and things that I love! (and yes some of them are from my businesses, but what kind of businesswoman would I be if I didn’t love what I have to offer!) I hope you’re excited for Christmas.
I really believe that boudoir is an amazing thing for every woman to do! If you haven’t read about my first boudoir experience you should read it here. It is such an amazing experience. I have never had a woman upset it was purchased as a gift for her and as far as I know every woman has loved the experience! So definitely a win. We have mini sessions coming up again Jan 15th and they are an amazing price including professional hair, makeup, spray tan and beautiful & sexy photos by yours truly at the Alt Hotel!
I was recently introduced to this new local business. You can purchase pre-curated or custom made boxes with Canadian made products that are all fabulous! I was gifted a beautiful custom box for my birthday and got one to give away for Christmas. I opened them both up (I wanted to take pictures of them all pretty) but I could NOT get the bow tied back up. So top tip on this one…don’t open it up to sneak a peak! Trust that they have packaged it perfectly and included an information card for details on all of the products in the box. You’ll never make a bow as pretty as theirs, so just trust that it’s perfect inside
Have you been here? It’s an AMAZING spot and a weekend away is never a bad idea! Buy a gift certificate for a cozy winter escape, or a sweet summer adventure.
Speaking of Oceanstone… it’s where we are hosting our Awesome Life Retreat this year! We only have 20 seats and this is the first place we’re announcing them! Blog readers get first dibs! A weekend of growth, learning, relaxing and enjoying great food, scenery and amazing accommodations. The focus is on living your best life! You can use the code : earlybird to get $50 off booking. It’s a great gift, I promise!
A gift certificate tour.
I have actually been meaning to do this for someone, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. But I think it’s a pretty nifty idea! For this idea you buy gift certificates (big or small) at a few places that make your friend or loved one tour around and pick a little thing at places they love. I used to think gift certificates were a silly gift, but then, when I grew up, and cash would end up going to things like bills, and necessities…the gift certificate became a win! It meant that I could spoil myself with permission! And who doesn’t love that?? For me a perfect little downtown gift certificate tour would include Duly Noted (what a cute little shop with so many fun little stationery items! I feel spoiled every time I get to pick something out there!) or Kept Shop, I love all the little things. Not necessities but little cute things that you feel ok buying as a gift for yourself. Actually you could find gifts for lots of people at these cute local shops as well! It would have to include Layers Cupcakes (I am guessing you could buy a gift certificate for just one cupcake….but a half dozen is always a good bet!) and a flower shop (faves are Props or Halifax Flower Shop) and your recipient can pick up a couple blooms to make them feel special! Gift certificates can be super personal and let someone feel completely spoiled! Maybe a favorite restaurant, dessert spot or coffee shop. If they love candy or reading, enough for a book or a bag of candy at Sweet Janes! I can’t wait to do this for someone soon!
Use What You’ve Got!
The Beginner Photography Workshop. Bring whatever camera you have (Iphone, Point and Shoot or Digital SLR) and we will help you to learn to use it better. We’re spending two Tuesday evenings in January together in Bedford, learning, practicing and one on one time, less technical and more very practical lessons!
*This post was partially sponsored by Benett’s Boxes. As always opinions expressed are completely my own!