Hostess gifts are some of my favorite to shop for (and give). Something about pretty home trinkets and useful little splurges definitely brings a smile to everyone involved! It's so important to bring a token of thanks during the Christmas season. So much goes into orchestrating a holiday soiree that your hostess deserves to be celebrated!

1. Mark & Graham Apron
2. The Holiday Workshop Magnolia Wreath
3. The Little Market Hand Printed Wrapping Paper
4. A Privileged Life
5. The Little Market Rose Gold Candle
6. Anthropologie Natural Cleaner Box Set
7. Terrain Hand Wash
8. Sur La Table Pomegranate Ornament
9. Sur La Table Artichoke Ornament
10. Sur La Table Copper Stock Pot Ornament
11. Vintage Cocktails
12. Anthropologie Wishbone Bottle Opener
13. Rifle Paper Co. Homegrown Garden Set
14. Heirloom Handmade Scissors

Friends... where would we be without them? Life is so much more fun with a few BFFs and the holidays are the perfect time to show yours how much you care! Finding the perfect present for a friend (and then watching her tear open the paper) is one of the best parts of Christmas. Of course, knowing what your girlfriends like is the way to go but who can resist a few shiny baubles, a cheeky tee and something inspiring to get you through?

1. Lulu Frost for J.Crew Shoe Clips
2. Bears Eat Berries "Hello" Cards
3. Maya Brenner Alphabet Studs
4. Hugo Guinness for J.Crew "Nobody's Perfect" "Me Me Me" & "Blah Blah" tee
5. Loeffler Randall Rider Bag
6. Tibi Paint Spatter Skirt
7. Kate Spade Bow Push Pins
8. Rifle Paper Co Vintage Telephone Notepad
9. Biscuit Home Gold Tassel Keychain
10. The Everygirl "Keep Not Settling" Print
11. J.Crew Venus Flytrap Necklace

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Today is my twenty-third birthday! I'll be spending the day snuggling little bit, browsing a few shops and heading out for dinner with Mr. Jackson. Here's to hoping that this year is just as fabulous as 22, with infinitely more possibilities!