And Whiskers On Kittens

After a holiday break, ‘My Favourite Things’ picks up where we left off. Today I have five feline-friendly gift ideas to make any cat lover absolutely purr with delight.

Flash Post: Famed Fashion

Have a wannabe style icon on your shopping list? Consider these four pretty design books that call out the most influential and eye-catching shoes, bags, dresses, and hats of all time.

Stocking Stuffers For Her

Ten lovely stocking stuffers for every lady on your list are on the CGG today + a earn bonus entry into the ‘Good Tidings We Bring’ contest!

Yo Bros

CONTEST ALERT! There was a whisper of outcry around my household after last week’s ‘gifts for best friends’ post. Namely, that it was clearly skewed toward the lady friends. So I appeased the (singular) masses and created a post of gift ideas guys would actually be willing to buy for their bros, all under $50 a pop! Plus win a Strombo Bobblehead!

Flash Post: Take A Read On The Wild Side

CONTEST ALERT! Want to bring the magical world of moving pictures to life, a la Harry Potter? Look no further than this whimsical, wonderful book that brings to life safari animals alongside fact-filled write-ups. Plus win a copy for yourself!

Flash Post: Yearn To Burn

If you’re not familiar with the legendary tumblr of ‘Suri Cruise’, let me show you the way kids! This hilarious send-up of celebrity culture is completely snark-filled and an awesome addition to your library of ironic hipster book titles.

On Pointe

Get on pointe with your gift-giving with these five ballet-inspired picks, perfect for any prima ballerina – real or imagined.

I See London…

No underpants in here, despite the title of the post. I just thought that for those of you that have fallen hard for London during the Olympics might be keen on checking out these six Britannica-inspired picks.

Father’s Day Fridays

Father’s Day is but a month away! That probably means it’s time to dig into some groovy guy-friendly ideas, including the five highlighted on today’s Father’s Day Friday post.

Flash Post: Page Turner

Admittedly, not the shortest of flash posts. After some south of the border scouting I present you two options for the very same item – both beautiful, both appropriate for a number of gift-giving occasions. Enjoy!

Mama’s Day Mondays – MIL Edition 2012

If you’re scouring the shelves for ideas for your Mother-In-Law, look no further. I’ve got five pretty, perfect ideas that’ll suit any lady that raised the man of your dreams.

Star Power

If someone in your gift-giving circle is looking for a taste of the lime light, take a peek at these four picks and see if one of them will quell their celebrity cravings.

Flash Post: Yesterday’s News

Who says day-old newspapers are useless? Austin Kleon seems to have found a perfectly good use for them with his part-art, part-mocking take on the New York Times content.

Help! I Need A…Valentine’s Gift (Guys 2012 Edition)

We meet again, Valentine’s Day. This time, I’ve got four gift ideas for guys, based on relationship levels and well, general coolness. Enjoy!

A Novel Idea

Are you ready? It’s NaNoWriMo. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well whether you do or not, read on for an awesome gift idea for this most festive occasion.