There Are Bloggers Under My Tree!

I love to shop...no really I LOVE to shop! Usually by this time of the year, my presents are all purchased. Well, not this year becasue I have deciced to go a different route for many of the gifts. I am actually making many items or looking for little treasures here and there.

I have enough plastic and things that go beep (did I mention that the Nintendo DS that I swore to my hubby was a good idea, that was/is, admittedly, my worst idea EVER!...Well, almost ever!). OK, there will be some Legos and probably a Barbie but for the most part, I on am on a mission to be creative and supportive of local artists and merchants....and let me tell you I have found some of the best things from my Blog Friends!...and I just HAVE to share them with you!

First up, I decided to buy myself a present (it still counts as Christmas shopping even if it is for me!). Since I am on my quest for domestic bliss, I have a huge appreciation and newfound love of aprons. My bloggy bud Kelli makes the cutest aprons, check out her etsy shop! I snatched a Christmas inspired apron up and it it super-cute (sorry no photos of me modeling...you are spared!)! But here is one of her creations...

Too cute, eh?

This is my Christmas apron!

(Thanks Kelli for sending a photo!)

Now, when the Queen speaks you cannot say no, right! Lee makes these fantastic soaps and I figured they were the perfect gift. So, with a few clicks, they are mine...soon to be someone else's! Cute, eh? You can get them totally personalized! Go check out Lah Dee Dah Soaps...it is not too late to order!

As much as I love to shop, I am not good at shopping for other people. But one of the people I do OK for is my ex-step-mother-in-law. From Iris, I found this amazing necklace. She makes really beautiful jewelry and you should go check out her esty shop too!

This trio of leaves is on my wish list...the other is the gift!

So this is off on a tangent, but can you believe what a small world this is...I only know Iris through the blog world and Iris knows the people who used to live in my house! She has been to my house...before it was mine...I am still trippin' out on that one! OK, go check her out!

I am not done with my shopping yet!
Anything, anyone I missed????
Is there another blogger I should check out?
Tell me quick!