DAMN is right about the candle description. I can’t stop reading all of the perfume descriptions, and hoo boy – is it getting hot in here?!
And I totally got those incense papers as stocking stuffers for my MIL and SIL. Pinching myself for not getting a package for myself. I’m pairing them with some weirdo match books.
Colin got MOTHERLAND… and loves it. Have you heard of Small Press Distribution (also a non-profit)? He subscribes it’s always interesting to see what they send – MOTHERLAND… was included in one of the mailings. http://www.spdbooks.org/.
And I just reserved PERSIANA and NOTES… from the library. Thanks for the recommendation!
I’m still curious about your thoughts on Prune :) Lovely list – especially the mortar and pestle – which is exactly what I’ve been looking for – so thanks! xx
Elizabeth- Thanks, that means a lot coming from you.
Marlena- They are SO GOOD at writing those descriptions, it kills me. And I can honestly say that the scents always live up to the fantasy for me. Thanks for the SPD link, I am excited to check them out.
Olga- I am trying to remain positive. ; )
Thank you for the mortar & pestle recommendation! Don’t have one as all the ones I see just aren’t right somehow but this looks great and I trust your opinion. :)
Just got the Eula Bliss book too and am looking forward to reading it! Also love the papier d’armenie incense papers. That mortar and pestle is beautiful!
There are a lot of holiday gift guides circulating right now but I can honestly say that I loved everything on this diverse list! I’ve got an enormous Mexican mortar and pestle that is such a work out to use so I will add the one you recommend to my xmas list. Happy holidays!
Aloha Tim,
Love your gift list. I just ordered 3 People to Kill sketch books. I think they are hilarious! I can’t wait to give a couple away as gifts, and of course keep one for myself. I’ll be sure to leave it on the coffee table where I can glance over every now and then and have a good laugh! Kiyo
I’ve zeroed in on the Milton Brook mortar & pestle too, Tim, but SIZE. What SIZE did you buy??? Size matters :o)! With baited breath I wait. ps LOVE the sad rainbow/droopy zebra plate/black raspberry bowls/50 Shades Of Grey Spoon!!!
The spice blend of La Boite looks interesting enough to try, but I’ve not come across this brand at this side of the Atlantic. On the other hand, in France they have Olivier Roellinger. Only to stock up on Roellinger spices is worth a visit to France.
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Elizabeth says:
December 5th, 2014 at 10:51 am
Great list. It’s the rare gift guide that makes you feel a little smarter having read it.
Marlena says:
December 5th, 2014 at 10:55 am
DAMN is right about the candle description. I can’t stop reading all of the perfume descriptions, and hoo boy – is it getting hot in here?!
And I totally got those incense papers as stocking stuffers for my MIL and SIL. Pinching myself for not getting a package for myself. I’m pairing them with some weirdo match books.
Colin got MOTHERLAND… and loves it. Have you heard of Small Press Distribution (also a non-profit)? He subscribes it’s always interesting to see what they send – MOTHERLAND… was included in one of the mailings. http://www.spdbooks.org/.
And I just reserved PERSIANA and NOTES… from the library. Thanks for the recommendation!
olga says:
December 5th, 2014 at 11:41 am
I’m still curious about your thoughts on Prune :) Lovely list – especially the mortar and pestle – which is exactly what I’ve been looking for – so thanks! xx
Tim says:
December 5th, 2014 at 11:45 am
Elizabeth- Thanks, that means a lot coming from you.
Marlena- They are SO GOOD at writing those descriptions, it kills me. And I can honestly say that the scents always live up to the fantasy for me. Thanks for the SPD link, I am excited to check them out.
Olga- I am trying to remain positive. ; )
Johanna Lowe says:
December 5th, 2014 at 11:50 am
I’m with Elizabeth on this one. Excellent, simply put, thoughtfully created and for a list it’s actually interesting to read! Thanks Tim.
Luisa says:
December 5th, 2014 at 1:06 pm
OMG THOSE BLACK BOWLS, SO GOOD. Sorry for the caps lock, but geez. A stellar gift guide, as usual! xoxo!
Tim says:
December 5th, 2014 at 1:50 pm
Johanna and Luisa- XO!
Stephanie says:
December 5th, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Exquisite list! I cannot resist les papiers d’armenie eau-de-grand-meres-francaises!
Rockin Arugula says:
December 5th, 2014 at 3:32 pm
Thank you for the mortar & pestle recommendation! Don’t have one as all the ones I see just aren’t right somehow but this looks great and I trust your opinion. :)
Gilda says:
December 5th, 2014 at 6:31 pm
Just got the Eula Bliss book too and am looking forward to reading it! Also love the papier d’armenie incense papers. That mortar and pestle is beautiful!
Leah says:
December 6th, 2014 at 11:39 am
After watching two seasons of Hannibal, that notebook seems especially and wickedly fun.
Schneiderluvsdoof says:
December 6th, 2014 at 2:11 pm
Love this list and want everything on it. Good scouting, Santa!
Jordan says:
December 7th, 2014 at 11:51 am
Was eagerly anticipating this list! Looks great. Also, I was able to find some Iowa Pine soap before it disappeared this year. ;)
Tim says:
December 7th, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Thanks, Jordan! I also stocked up on the pine soap, it’s so good.
Gabrielle says:
December 7th, 2014 at 6:31 pm
There are a lot of holiday gift guides circulating right now but I can honestly say that I loved everything on this diverse list! I’ve got an enormous Mexican mortar and pestle that is such a work out to use so I will add the one you recommend to my xmas list. Happy holidays!
Kiyo says:
December 9th, 2014 at 12:12 am
Aloha Tim,
Love your gift list. I just ordered 3 People to Kill sketch books. I think they are hilarious! I can’t wait to give a couple away as gifts, and of course keep one for myself. I’ll be sure to leave it on the coffee table where I can glance over every now and then and have a good laugh! Kiyo
cR says:
December 13th, 2014 at 4:11 pm
I’ve zeroed in on the Milton Brook mortar & pestle too, Tim, but SIZE. What SIZE did you buy??? Size matters :o)! With baited breath I wait. ps LOVE the sad rainbow/droopy zebra plate/black raspberry bowls/50 Shades Of Grey Spoon!!!
Tim says:
December 13th, 2014 at 7:05 pm
cR- Hmmmm. Mine is a size “2”. That is what it says on the bottom. Not sure what that translates to but hopefully you can figure it out from that?
Anne says:
January 2nd, 2015 at 9:34 am
The spice blend of La Boite looks interesting enough to try, but I’ve not come across this brand at this side of the Atlantic. On the other hand, in France they have Olivier Roellinger. Only to stock up on Roellinger spices is worth a visit to France.