Christmas Ideas... On A Shoestring

Christmas! Ah sweet Christmas. I love this time of year. I love to love Christmas. Which is why I dressed our home for Christmas before December, because it always feels like BOOM! It's over like that. The more I can stretch out of it, the better as far as I am concerned. Which also applies to stretching the clams. Christmas can be costly, but friends, it shouldn't have to be. It shouldn't be! In my opinion the simplest gifts are usually the best. Everything here is under $15 - beat that Santa!

If you've not met Craig Smith's The Wonky Donkey - the time is nigh. This fabulous book comes with a CD. I dare you not to sing along. Over and over - it's lots of fun, perfect for a long car trip that seems to go hand-in-hand with Christmas time. Fishpond $14.97

In my book you can't go wrong with a book. Tyrannosaurus Drip from Readings is a WINNER! $14.99

I'm not saying you should encourage someone to do more housework, but this Dutch style hand brush is a beautiful object, let alone, I'm sure, a real workhouse on the floors. Heaven In Earth $15

Big or small, ain't no one who doesn't love a snowdome. Hmm, Tiny might like this, her photo can be in the snow year 'round! Notemaker $14.95

Definitely one of my favourite gifts to give - gifts to suit any budget - to help someone who's really in need. Give a chicken or help start a new business - Oxfam $$$whatever you want it to be

These postcards would be beautiful framed or on an inspiration board. Flossy-P $8

Is there anything more promising than a brand new blank notebook? YES! These gorgeous notebooks from Meet Me At Mikes $7 Give a friend an ear-full...of beautiful jewellery. Scrumptious Productions Flower earrings from Georgie Love $14 Chock this full of home baked delights, or some delectable Turkish delight. Big loving this Jumbo cup from Lark Handmade $8.95

Want more?

- Cute Earthtribe Bird Whistle from State of Green $9

- Pretty votives from Country Road

- BYO Cup from Hookturn - 8 oz for $10 (check out the limited edition RED!)

Need some ideas for someone? Hit me up!