The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....The 1st Day...

On the first day of Xmas my true love gave to me......

.......a GIGANTIC pair of books - The Almost Everything Book and Zoo-Ology, by Joelle Jolivet. These two books are amazing - perfect for kids and adults. Beautiful illustrations throughout. The size of each book is about 12 x 20 and presents beautifully! Each book sells for $22.95.

Here is a bit from the publisher:

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A skyscraper? An igloo? A Bengal tiger? A high-speed train? A horse and cart? Encyclopedic and stylish, Almost Everything & Zoo-ology is full of things both familiar and unexpected, arranged in simple categories -- buildings, transportation, costumes, plants, animals, and much more. The wealth of detail and oversize design is matched by bold, dramatic block print art, in a book that will capture and hold the attention of all who pick it up!

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Join us at the shop today until 3 pm - we'd love to help you finish off your shopping list, perhaps with a pair of these great books!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....The 2nd day...

On the 2nd day of Xmas my true love (truly!) gave to me.....

......a Barack and Michelle Obama Paper Doll & Cut Out Book, of course! Just what I wanted! Actually, they are SUPER cool and would make a great gift at only $9.95!! This is the gift that keeps on giving - both educational and fun......and it lasts and lasts...... I am FOR SURE going to take one home for Frenchy!

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Here is a quote from the publisher:

"The historic journey of Barack and Michelle Obama to the White House is memorialized in this fun yet fashionable paper doll book featuring the Obamas. For the millions who can't get enough of this remarkable first family, here's a book containing perforated press-out dolls of Barack and Michelle and over 30 mix-and-match coordinated outfits and accessories featuring the Obamas:

--on vacation in Hawaii
--golfing at Camp David
--on election night
--at the extraordinary inauguration and Inaugural Ball
--traveling the world on foreign affairs trip
--rolling up their sleeves for a day of service plus much more!

Highlighting Barack’s uniquely professional, yet down-to-earth wardrobe that reflects his popular persona and Michelle's outstanding taste in fashion, this book is a must for anyone wanting that special "yes we can" kind of day, every day.

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This is our 3rd order of them....so I am glad they made it in before Xmas ! YIPPEE!

We hope to see you in the shop before the big day - we would love to help you finish off your shopping list! As always, the espresso is on us! (Boy, have we been going through the espresso!)

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....The 3rd day...

On the 3rd day of Xmas my true love (or whomever loves you) gave to me......

......a stunning jeweled ladybug ring box. We also have goldfish, octopus' and peacocks! All so lovely - and such a lovely gift! I would love one myself, the goldfish if you please!

Time is running out and you still have a few people on your list - so please come by and pick up a few trinkets! As always, the espresso is on us!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....The 4th day...

On the 4th day of Xmas, my true love (or whomever...) gave to me.....

.......a wonderfully subtly fragrant KOBO candle - in their Portuguese Olive Blossom scent. Lovely! It is my favorite candle scent - it is not too much or too flowery. The packaging is beautiful - already wrapped - and each candle comes with a extinguishing cap and its own package of matching matches. Matchey matchey - that's funny!

Anyhoo.......this would be the perfect scent for your holiday get together, or better yet, pick one up as a hostess (with the mostess) or thank you gift! ....oooooohhhhh - or pick up two - one for yourself, while you are at it!

to help you with your last minute shopping efforts, Digs will be open Mon & Tues (we are normally closed those days) from 11 - 7. We would love to help you find just the right gift! As always, the espresso is on us!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....the 5th day...

On the 5th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me......

..........an orange retro motel chair, of course! Look at that color? What fun! Don't you just wish for a pair of these to brighten your front porch or to sit nicely at your breakfast table?

We have them in black with white arms and orange with white arms, but they come in tons of other colors and there is even a double seater/bench. The best part, is they are only $100 each! YIPPEE!!!!!

Pop into the shop and take a peek...or have a seat! As always, the espresso is on us!

Sorry........I don't have an image of the black or orange...the red will have to do...you get the idea!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....the 6th day...

On the 6th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me…..

……..a beautiful and colorful lacquer tray to contain all my stuff!

Who doesn’t need a tray? Trays are good! They can make a cluttered surface organized by giving you intentional place to place things; like keys and mail and so on. AHHHH…...form AND function! Delightful!

We are featuring a lovely collection of trays in incredible colors; chartreuse, mango, persimmon and aqua. The perfect size too at just 18 inches square. In case you need more containment, we also carry the matching boxes!

Please join us at the shop this weekend and allow us to assist you in choosing the perfect gift for that special someone or two…. Wouldn’t it be nice to cross a few names off that list you have been carrying around????

We hope to see you soon and remember; the espresso is always on us!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....The 7th Day...

On the 7th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me......

.........an amazing hand knit sock monkey! This is not just your average sock money - it's a sock monkey with a conscious. These knitted treasures are made using the simplest of techniques and the most basic ingredients: wool fibers, rich dyestuff and bare hands by a fair trade cooperative, offers economic freedom, empowerment and opportunities to hundreds of Nepali women.

Few things in today's marketplace are truly handmade so finding these was a real treat!...and don't these just crack you up? So damn cute!

The monkeys come in two sizes - 20" and 40" and they come in 3 color combinations. The 40" monkey is like a toddler, really - so huge! But how cool is that! They range in price from $56.

Come in down here and take a peek - you know you want one......

HILARIOUS!

The 12 days of Xmas Daily Gift Guide.....the 9th day...

On the 9th day of Xmas, my true love gave to me......

.....a few lovely decorative pillows by the KoKo Company......

"The Koko Company began 8 years ago with the simple idea of bringing more of the world into our homes, to encourage the needs of people as they experience and enjoy the influence of other cultures. It is a concept that stems from an awareness of how we live today, and how we cultivate our senses using fabrics and designs from anywhere in the world. Koko is a celebration of natural fibers--linen, cotton, raw silk fibers that breathe and give off an calm, pensive luster. The sturdy weave of the fabrics are lightened by the fluidity of hand appliqué, lace closures, cross stitch embroidery and novelty buttons."

The pillows are priced from $40......


bed sized pillow sham with cheerful goldfish.....

lovely cotton pillow with hand embroidered bird - down filled....

..more hand embroidery.....

So pop on down to Digs and pick up a pair of pillows to liven your space! We would love to see you, and always, the espresso is on us!