We’re just over 2 weeks away until it’s Christmas and, if you’re like me, you’re scrambling to get gifts and finish your shopping.  I’ve got you covered with lots of great ideas today AND if you’re still saying you don’t know what you want for Christmas when asked by your loved ones, maybe this will give you some ideas and you can forward the post on. This is the ultimate holiday gift guide!

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I hope that helps and gives you some great ideas! Happy Shopping!

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It’s here, it’s here! Our favorite shopping event of the year (next to Black Friday) is FINALLY here! I look forward to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale all year long and if you do too, or even if you don’t, you’re in the right place because I’m always on top of the sale.  I’ll be on Instagram each day (follow along on my stories) to let you know restock alerts on my favorite things and hottest items.  Things will sell out and then be re-stocked so make sure to set your alerts for when I post and I’ll keep you updated because I check constantly during the entire sale. I’ve got your back ladies.

WHEN DOES THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2019 START?

The sale starts for Nordstrom card holders (it’s called “Early Access”) on Friday the 12th. If you haven’t signed up for a card you still can so you can get early access to the sale before it opens to the public on July 19th and runs through August 4th. Sign up for a card here. Also if you haven’t checked out the catalog yet, take a peek here to see some of the pieces styled.

So let’s get right to it, shall we?!! These are my top picks in home, fashion, accessories, beauty, shoes and more.

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Here are a few of the things from above that I tried on and loved!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Confession…I started this gift guide post a month ago but I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to get it completed and posted.  Well, now Christmas is just 2 weeks away so I better get it out to you.  I think all of these items can still be ordered to arrive by Christmas, so that’s a relief.  Most stores are offering free and quick shipping so there’s no need to worry.  Here you go ladies (and men that are reading this because their ladies sent them a bold hint…ha!), this is the ultimate gift guide for the stylish homemaker!  There’s something that I bet every girl will find in this post that they can’t live without, whether it be fashion or something for the home.

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Here are the shopping links for my pajamas, slippers, throw blanket, and gift boxes above.  Click HERE for more on my living room tree, pictured.

First…An easy way to shop all my gift ideas and posts – Like To Know It

Do you follow me on the Like To Know It?  They have an app or you can shop on your desktop site, either way.  It’s like having hundreds of personal shoppers (or as many as you want to follow) at your fingertips and we, influencers, link all our favorite things and do the hunting for you. 

Here’s a super quick explanation below of how and why to use the Like To Know It App and website if you prefer to use that.

 

Honestly, that’s how I do most of my shopping!  It’s FABULOUS!!
Below is a quick tutorial on how to shop on your phone with the app.

 

Isn’t that brilliant?!  I promise you’ll love me for it.  Make sure to follow me on Instagram and on LikeToKnowIt.  You can download the app for free in your app store and it’s simple to create an account and start shopping.

The Ultimate Gift Guides

First, I’ve gathered some of my favorite gift ideas and put them here in front of my tree to share with you.  

While I love a nice handbag, I really LOVE a nice crossbody purse as well.  When I’m out Christmas shopping and don’t have a shopping cart to put my purse in, like at the mall, carrying a handbag is just too heavy and makes shopping exhausting.  But a small and lovely crossbody is the perfect solution to allow me to shop for hours without back and shoulder and neck pain.  These 3 shown here are under $30 and I’ll link them below.  I’ll also link a few high-end pieces that I have and love as well.

These ornament candles have been so popular this holiday season.  They are a great gift idea and you can keep them around all winter long.

 

 

Do you have a gift exchange where the gift has to be handmade?  Make a pretty gingerbread house that can be displayed in their kitchen.  The pretty cake stand alone also makes a great gift.

Cute mugs are always a darling idea.  Everyone seems to love my mug with the fur collar and it keeps your hands off the hot mug.

Slippers are my favorite shoes….at home at least.  I wear them all year long.  In the summer, I wear open-toed slippers, or house shoes, because it’s just more comfortable on the hard floor.  These are so affordable and I get so many compliments.

Pretty treats are always a huge plus.

Candle accessories are always a good idea.  I love this brass wick trimmer above.

Also, this flameless lighter (charged by a USB cord) has been one of YOUR favorite things I’ve shared this season on my LikeToKnowIt feed.  I’ve enjoyed all your feedback!

I forgot to add these pieces to my first photo BUT…
I use these gorgeous pink milk glass pieces to serve treats and drinks to guests, like my one-hour orange rolls (soooo good) and they would make the perfect gift, as would the tray!

 

More slippers!  But these are special because I like to wear them with my favorite robe.

I first shared these ideas in my Loveliest Looks of Christmas Tour, sponsored by Pottery Barn, earlier this season and you all looooved them!  I know many women put them on their wish lists so I’m crossing my fingers for all of you!  In fact, just gift them to yourself!!

This glittering glass tray is so gorgeous and it would be perfect for your bathroom or to put candles on or jewelry.

A small monthly perfume membership to Scentbird is such a cool idea!  For $14.95 a month and free shipping, you get to select from their collection of 450+ designer and niche fragrances and line up your monthly queue. Get a generous supply of fragrance (0.27oz/ 8ml) in a travel-friendly spray (see white tube above in pic). Free refillable case with your first order.  You can cancel ANY time. I  love it!!  I have wanted to try soooo many fragrance but I’m not wanting pay $100 a bottle.  If I love it, I order another month of it.  You can cancel at ANY time!  Click HERE to see more and get a free month of perfume with my link!  I’ve been subscribing for over a year and I love it!

Stackable bracelets are a brilliant and thoughtful gift.

Unique ornaments are things I love getting at Christmas as well

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Candles, candles, and more candles…always a good gift idea.

How about giving the gift of the PUREST and SAFEST beauty products that exist?  BeautyCounter is my new favorite cosmetic line (foundation and lipstick shown above – the skincare is amazing).  With all the health problems I’ve been trying to solve lately (my regular readers know this) I’m now clean-eating, I gave up Diet Coke (still sad about that!!!!!), and switched to the most FABULOUS skin care and beauty line I’ve ever used.  Coming from former make-up artist who has literally tried EVERYTHING, that is saying a LOT.  No joke, my skin has never looked and felt so good.  I’m 40 so I’m only going to use the best from here on out. You’ll hear me talk much more about this in the new year!

Variety of gifts in pink

I couldn’t resist linking a TON of fabulous gift ideas (home, fashion, beauty) for the girl who loves pink!  Like me!  But if they don’t like pink, no worries because most items you click on will probably offer one or more other color options.

 

 

Gift ideas for the stylish homemaker who keeps a clean home

A clean house is a happy house!  That’s my mantre.  However, just as I like pink items to bake and cook, I like pink items to clean my home.  I looove NORWEX so much that I signed up as a rep and now they are producing many items (some of my faves above) in Rose Quartz & Champagne.  Hallelujah!  They are so pretty.  Anyway….I’m done with chemicals and all I’ve learned about them causing lung cancer etc.  My housekeeper won’t even use chemicals to clean.  She was using “natural/safe cleaners” but we found they weren’t that natural or safe after all.  Norwex microfiber is the only company with a patent on their self-cleaning sterling silver microfiber threads. Shop all their products HERE.  I was like a kid on Christmas morning when all my “pink cleaning things” arrived a few months ago (they’re prettier in person).  I’m obsessed!

Gift ideas for the Tween or Teen Girl

Ok, so I’m going to through these ideas in here too because they are so fun!  Maybe you’re shopping for a tween or teen girl?  I certainly am and these are all Brooklyn-approved (my almost-13 yr old) so I’m sure they’re good picks.

 

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Pottery Barn Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018 Sale Items
25-50% off the store!

 

Nordstrom Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018 Sale

Up to 60% off Women

Up to 60% off Home

Up t 60% off Beauty

Target Black Friday 2018 Sale

 

Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018 Sale

All Items HERE!

Walmart Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2018 Sale – All deals HERE 

Electronics 

Video games and media

Home Items

Toys

Christmas

 

Old Navy Black Friday 2018 Sale

50% OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE

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The Holidays are coming!  Can you believe how quickly this year has flown by?  Ok, I know I say that every year but it truly feels like yesterday that we were in our Dallas home and decorating for Christmas and wrapping presents. What a year it’s been!  Now, we are here in Vancouver Washington and in our new home that we built and I revealed our Living Room yesterday.  We’re in the middle of setting up Christmas so stay tuned for my tours starting next week.  But between now and then, it’s time for some Christmas shopping and I have the perfect holiday gift guide for the every day girl.  These are things I have and love and suggest AND there are things that I put on my wish list as well.  Grab a cup of hot cocoa and lots of marshmallows and lets shop!

I’ve broken them down into categories for you, to make things easier.

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Holiday Gift Guide – For The Kitchen & Home

Holiday Gift Guide – Apparel & Accessories

Holiday Gift Guide – Shoes

Holiday Gift Guide – Beauty & Fragrance

Holiday Gift Guide – Other Gifts

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Happy Shopping, whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else.  And Happiest Holidays!

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It’s that time of year!  Yes, one of my favorite {shopping} days ever!
It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 and it begins TODAY with Early Access exclusively for Nordstrom Cardholders. Grab something to drink, grab your laptop, and let’s shop!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 – Early Access

This is when I splurge save on booties, sweaters, scarves, beauty must-haves, home accents and more!  If you’re a Nordstrom Cardholder, you get this early access privilege.  If not, no worries!  The sale is open to the public on July 21 – August 6.  To apply for a Nordstrom Card, click HERE and start enjoying all the benefits like rewards notes and early access shopping.

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It’s here, it’s here!  The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, or the #NSale, is open today to the public!  I have been able to get Early Access with my Nordstrom Card and have been shopping away this last week!  I’m sharing my favorites with you today.  So get comfy and grab a drink and shop from the comfort of your own home!  I’ve broken my picks into categories for your convenience.  >>>Just keep clicking on the arrows to go back and forth.<<<

Wasn’t that fun?!  I hope you found lots of goodies!  The best part for me was sitting in my pajamas, drinking a Diet Coke, all snuggled on my chaise lounge and not having to fight any crowds!

xoxo, Summer

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Summer is my favorite time of the year!  Not because of the name (wink wink) but because I love summer activities!  I love the outdoor parties and barbecues, swimming and beach days, sleeping in and staying up late, and most definitely the accessories!  I’ve given a lot of thought to this since our Newport Beach trip and then our Hawaii trip after.  I feel like an expert in this so I’m sharing all of my favorite summer accessories and essentials with you today.  And lucky you!  I’m giving you all the direct shopping links so grab a drink and snuggle up with your computer for some FUN online shopping! {{squeal!}}

Ok, first things first….Everyone needs a fabulous watch!  It’s one of the first things I notice when I look at a women’s accessories.  I want to share with you my new FAVORITE watch that I’ve been wearing for 2 months. I’m in LOVE!  Daniel Wellington has designed a fabulous line of watches for women and men.  I’m so glad they reached out to me because I have been wanting a watch like the ones they carry.  When I saw their line, I liked it so much more than the ones I’d been eyeing.  Their price point is also better than the others I had in mind.  I chose the Classy St Mawes 34mm in Rose Gold and I adore those little rhinestones on the face.

Rose gold gives that extra glamorous touch of femininity and uniqueness.  It’s so versatile that you can wear it with accessories in rose gold or just regular gold.  Although, I love to mix metals so silver is a great option as well.
You can’t go wrong with this watch.  The beautiful leather band gives it that sophisticated, polished look and I love the sleek style of the watch face and also comes in a smaller 26mm size as well.  It’s timeless!  You can dress it up…

…or dress it down.   It’s a timeless, versatile piece. Almost every cashier that has helped me with my purchases in the last 2 months has complimented my watch and wanted to get one for themselves.  And, of course, my girlfriends all want one too!  Get 15% off your order by using the code “SUMMER15” at DanielWellington.com until July 15th!

This is Amber and me at Lanikai Beach on Oahu, Hawaii last month.

Some years I am NOT in shape and I absolutely dread getting in a swimsuit. And other years I’m feeling pretty good about my health/fitness routine and don’t mind it at all. But whether we love or loathe how we look in those swimsuits, these darling pieces are too cute to resist!  My absolute favorite is this one HERE!  The Asos Leaf Print Swimsuit went in my shopping cart in about one second after finding it online.  I love how my {baby} sister chose the 2-piece version HERE and even mixed it with one of her hot pink swim tops.  We are 10 years apart but love a lot of the same things.  So fun that we could be “twinning” but not identical.  Did I mention they also make a matching sundress?  I die!

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I also love this new hot pink fringe swimsuit and, of course, a cute beach trucker hat to go with it!

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Don’t forget flip-flops and sandals!

Eye protection is vital on a hot, sunny day!  These heart-shaped sunglasses have been a hit in my online shoppe for 2 summers in a row now.  Wait till you see the price!  Every time I wear them, women ask where I get them.  Such a fun summer accessory, right?!

Here are a few more sunnies I also obsess over:

How fabulous is this Neon Statement Necklace?!  It’s from my online shoppe and I love the way it looks against my tan skin.  My friend and customer, Kim, sent me a picture of her wearing it one day and said, “Oh my gosh!  I love this necklace so so much!” She’s darling!


Here’s some other fun pieces that caught my eye:

As we get older, we care more and more about protecting our face from the sun. I love these adorable sunhats and have them all! A different hat for a different suit.

Don’t head off to the beach without a beach bag, insulated cooler and my new favorite thing ever….my Yeti 30oz Rambler! My ice keeps cold all day and I just keep adding water for an ice cold drink.

Every day in Hawaii, I would shower and then use this Strivectin UV Protective Spray and run out the door. Not only did it protect my hair from the sun, but it have my hair that perfect beachy hair look and texture. I’ll never go a summer without it, after discovering it, and their fabulous new line of shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair. I’m so glad they came out with hair products as good as their skincare! I highly recommend getting them all!

This might be a good time to tell you about the deodorant I fell in-love with years ago. I know what you’re thinking…but this deodorant is just as good as perfume. I kid you NOT! When people walk by me at the gym, they will ask me what I’m wearing and yes…it is this Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant!  Warning...you will be wanting to smell your own armpits, it's THAT good LOL! I even know of a love story that came from a guy liking the way this girl smelled and asked her what it was (this deodorant) and anyway...they're now married. You're welcome! ;-) Of course, don't forget my favorite sunscreen by The Honest Co. Get a great bronzed tan with my all-time favorite Maui Babe as well as the Maui Babe After Browning Lotion Tan Enhancer & Healer.


Time to change out your phone case!  How cute are these?!!! And I’ve linked a portable phone charger as well. There may not be an outlet where you are at.

There are some essentials at the beach and pool you just need. A cute beach towel, a blanket, speakers for music, a wagon if you have to hike in from your car, and an umbrella is always a good idea when you need a little break from the scorching sun! Look at this pink striped umbrella!!! I just ordered it for our beachhouse trip coming up.

Is it your turn to throw a pool party? Don’t forget to buy some fun pool floats and don’t forget some adorable poolside items to entertain with!

I don’t wear a full face of makeup every day during the summer and I don’t always wear makeup when I go to the beach or pool. But if I’m talking essentials or if there are a few things I must wear at a pool party, it would be my Shiseido UV Foundation, IT Makeup Concealer, NYX Micro Brow Pencil with Waterproof Gel (amaaaazing!) so that I have eyebrows, and my all-time favorite Illegal Lengths Waterproof Mascara. You could do some or all of these. I always like a pink cheek by using MAC “Whole Lotta Love” blush and my new favorite summer lipstick….”Chatterbox” by MAC.

I hope this was helpful!  Sometimes you don’t realize what you’re missing until someone tells you or puts it right in front of you!  Right?!  My summer accessories and essentials are some of my favorite things mostly because someone else has introduced me to them at one point.  Now, don’t forget to post these to your facebook and share your favorites and definitely don’t forget to pin them on Pinterest!  Share the love!

Let me leave you with some other fun one-piece swimsuits I found!  I had plenty of tankinis so it was fun to find some one-pieces this summer.  They’re back in a big way!  Happy Summer!

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned to love, it’s a chic jumpsuit.  Not everyone can pull it off and not everyone has the body type to wear it.  But how gorgeous does my model (a.k.a. Amber, my sister) look in this tailored black jumpsuit from Target? She found it on clearance recently for $7 and paired it with this gorgeous ivory blazer from H&M.  Amber knows how to find a deal…she also scored these gorgeous leopard pumps at J.Crew Factory for only $42.

While back at home in California last week, I helped style my sister for an event she was attending.  This is what she wore and all we needed to decide on was the jewelry.  

We loved the Tortoise Shell Statement Necklace paired with the Gold Leopard Buckle Bracelet  and rhinestone bracelet!  It looked perfect with her outfit.

However, if you like to be a little less matchy-matchy, you can always go another direction.  We also tried this other gorgeous Emerald & Taupe Statement Necklace and Rhinestone Pavé Link Bracelet.  Both options are stunning!

All jewelry can be purchased at Très Chic Boutique’s online store.  These pieces featured are close, if not identical to designs by J.Crew but cost only a fraction of the price.  Follow TCB on Instagram, Facebook and also join the email list so that you hear about their fabulous sales on already low prices!

Now open your closets and see what separates you can pair together to give you a new look.  Or sell/trade what pieces you have so that you can go and invest in some new classic pieces for spring!

xoxo, Summer

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