whimsical wednesday {stocking stuffers?}

If you were to watch my family open stockings on Christmas morning, you might assume that my parents don't understand what the term "stocking stuffer" means.

While most people consider appropriate stocking stuffers to be candy and other low-commitment items, they don't allow themselves to be restricted by such boundaries.

Sure, they typically opts for smaller gifts, but the items are normally things that most people would consider a full gift.  Jewelry, gift cards, makeup, under garments - you name it, and I guarantee I've seen it in my stocking (or often next to my stocking, because not everything fits inside the little sack).  They really know how to take the stocking to the next level.

So, this Wednesday, I'm dreaming of Biber-style stocking stuffers, or as others may call them, small Christmas gifts...
  1. Jingle Bell Headband, Kate Spade, $75
  2. Sunday White Wild Rose, EmersonMade, $58
  3. Murfee Scar- Pirates Bootyniere, Lilly Pullitzer, $118
  4. Yellow Adhesive Note Set, Crane & Co., $25
  5. Swarovski crystal round earrings, Net-a-Porter, click for the price - if you dare
  6. Whirly Twirly clutch, Anthropologie, $28
  7. Monogrammed roadies, Social Primer, $85
  8. Pearl snowball necklace, J.Crew, $98
  9. Marc by Marc Jacobs Gold plated logo watch, Net-a-Porter, $225
And, in case you're a traditionalist, a few true stocking stuffers...
  1. Glitter clip frame purse, Top Shop, $12
  2. Horizontally Striped Knee-High Socks, Forever 21, $3.80
  3. Polka Dot Coasters, Kate Spade, $20
  4. Sunshine Clips, Old Soul, New Heart, $25
  5. Silk Flower Shoe Clips, Ban.do, $25
  6. Latte Bowls, Anthropologie, $30
  7. Illume Monogrammed Votives, Anthropologie, $10
  8. Vintage Scarf, Nordstorm, $29
  9. Satin Bow Headband, Forever 21, $4.80

wallpaper 2.0

I tried to ignore it, but there is no getting around the fact that wallpaper has made a total comeback.  It's not just for the elderly and outdated anymore.

And although, most of the time I still prefer the clean simplicity of a nice coat of paint - like Mimosa or Ganache from the Martha Stewart Living line for The Home Depot (you're welcome, Jim) - the options at DwellStudio are tempting.

And, equally as tempting as the designs, is the ease of the project.

You pick your design and the amount you want, as well as the size of the design you want (do you want jumbo elephants, or tiny elephants?), then click to order.  Before you know it, the walls will be dancing with lovely patterns.

If you decide the paper is too much, it's easily removed and doesn't damage your walls.  That way, if you do realize you're really more of a bucket of paint kind of person, you won't regret your decision to African safari theme your basement.