12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 - The Baker

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 9, where it's all about gifts for the person on your list who loves to tinker around with the oven and the people who love sampling the end results!

Be sure to check out InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas
past picks...

Click here to view Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view Day 4 - Girlie Girl

Click here to view Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Click here to view 12 Day 7 - Helpless Romantic
Click here to view Day 8 - Mompreneur

Each month I look forward to receiving my Chiasso catalog. It's filled with interesting and unique gadgets, gifts and decorating ideas for the "modern" home. These little teacups are just about the cutest things I've spotted this season.

Teacup Cupcakes Set of 4
Chiasso
$22.00

My friend and local Atlanta ceramic artist Jeanette Zeis, of Vessels and Wares, hands down makes some of the most lovely glazed goodies with her talented hands. Her mini cupcake stands and cake plates are simply put...SWEET!

Ruffle Cake Stand
Vessels and Wares
$56.00

Many crafty peeps already know about the original Cricut Paper Cutting Machine, but have you heard of the Cricut Cake Decorating Machine? With this handy gadget you can make fondant shapes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies {just like the pros} in no time! Imagine the creative possibilities!

Cricut Cake Decorating Machine
Scrapbookpal.com
$329.99

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12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 - The Mompreneur

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 8, where it's all about gifts for the Mompreneur, a title near and dear to my ♥.

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christ mas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Helpless Romantic

Ever since I first learned about momAgenda on Daily Candy Kid's last year, it seems like everywhere I click, busy moms I know are all singing the phrases of this little black (or leopard, or fuchsia, or faux crocodile) agenda book. I went paperless 8 years ago when I started using a Palm Pilot, fast forward to today and I'm an avid Blackberry user. Now that I'm running InkSpot Workshop and my household full time, I'm starting to think this is the missing piece to my organizational puzzle:) I just picked up a Desktop Planner in fuchsia and was able to save 25%! and get FREE shipping! (you can too, click link below) Stay tuned as I plan to blog about my transition back to paper with momAgenda Wish me luck!

Mom Agenda Desktop Planner
25% Off all momAgenda Desktops at momAgenda.com!
Original Price $43.00

One of my favorite sites to shop for fun desktop and office inspiration is See Jane Work. I recently discovered the Jonathan Adler Collection and did a cartwheel! All accessories come in several bright and modern patterns and there are sooooo many goodies to choose from! Here are some of my favorites

Jonathan Adler Collection
See Jane Work
all pieces sold separately

1. Magnetic Board $18
2. Highlighters $10
3. Desktop Dock Organizer $25
4. Note Cubes $13
5. File Folders $10

Total $76.00

Becoming and staying organized is typical for all mompreneurs. Another great site to help you with all your organizational goals is Organize.com Here you can find everything you need, including office furniture. You can never have enough storage cubes or shelving, right? Plus they're having a Holiday Special! SAVE 7% OFF orders over $35 at Organize.com. Promo Code: XMAS7OFF35

Office Cube Shelving Unit
Organize.com
$211.49

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Helpless Romantic

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 7, where it's all about gifts for the Helpless Romantic!
That's me for sure

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christ mas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Several years ago my good friend gave me a Black Orchid, Timothy Jay candle as a gift. Ever since I first lit it and smelled the essences of gardenia, tuberose and wild orange, I was a goner! In fact it's the ONLY candle you will find in my house! This is the most unique smelling candle you will ever own, scout's honor. I keep one lit in the guest while entertaining and it always becomes the topic of discussion. Even when it's not lit the entire house fills with Black Orchid.

Black Orchid Candle
Timothy Jay Candles
$34.00

While visiting Belgium a few years ago, I discovered the {almost heavenly} shop of Santa Maria Novella. Heavenly is a word you may use to describe this line literally because their bath, body and home fragrances were originally was made by monks in Florence, Italy and in today's world they still make all of their recipes exactly the same as they did hundreds of years ago. This is a very rich line made with pure extracts, flowers, oils and plants. Back then you could not get the products in the states, so I loaded up. Now they are available online and in person from Lafco New York. The bath oils are decadent and worth every penny!!

Santa Maria Novella Fragranced Bath Oil
Lafco New York
$78.00

If you haven't yet discovered the unique, layering fragrances from British perfumer Jo Malone, then you're really missing out. There is only one perfume I wear and it's Jo Malone's French Lime Blossom. I have tried layering it with some of their other scents, but I'm sort of a purist and just like French Lime Blossom all by itself. It was inspired by a "stroll along the Champs Élysées, French Lime Blossom is a romantic, full-bodied floral. The scent of sweet lime blossoms with a twist of bergamot and tarragon is evocative of the first day of spring" according to Jo herself.

French Lime Blossom Cologne
100 ml
Jo Malone
$100.00

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 6, where it's all about gifts for the lover of all things CHOCOLATE!

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere

I just adore this fun kit! Not only do you get to select the flavors of chocolate that fill this Survival Box from zChocolat.com it comes with a super handy compass, whistle, flash light combo!

Chocolate Survival Pack
zChocolat.com
$46.40

These little sandwiches really do not need an introduction.... they are brownie cookies, filled with cookie dough.... need I say more? :)

Brownie Cookie Dough Sandwiches
24 Pack
Smiling Spatula Bakeshop
$56.00

You haven't had Hot Chocolate until you have Mexican/Mayan Hot Chocolate, from the birthplace of chocolate! This set is perfect for the complete chocolate enthusiast and they will enjoy using the decorative Molinillo for frothing and serving it up in these adorable mugs. Perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon with friends this winter!

Mayan Hot Chocolate Set
(pieces sold separately)
Uncommon Goods
Hot Cocoa - $15.00
Server - $42
Molinillo - $15
Set of 4 Cowgirl Mugs - $44.00
Total Set $116.00

Christmas Lights Play Date Party

You can just imagine how excited I was when the dynamic duo behind The Savvy Mom's Guide (Amy & Bri) asked me to send them some goodies from InkSpot Workshop's Christmas Lights collection. They were gearing up for a very Merry & Bright play date. As a designer, you always want to see your creations brought to life, or to "light" in this case:) Not to mention after reading both of their bios on their blog, I instantly felt connected with them. We all come from a corporate past and now get to do what we L♥VE for a living.

Amy and Bri put together these most uniquely adorable "Play Dates" and really set the bar high for us "other" moms (who are slackers and barely get the kids popcorn while having a play date) Actually these little parties are super inspiring and they bring us so many creative ideas and resources. I don't know about you, but I am super excited to see what The Savvy Mom's Guide has on deck for 2011!

Here are some high lights from Amy and Bri's
Merry and Bright Party
Click here to read the FULL and SAVVY post!

all party photographs from Ella B

What a handsome little guy!
The party activity was making these cute
Christmas Lights Candy Necklaces
all party resources are listed here

Dough A Deer mini dough nuts and mini toes
so sweet together!

Aww! just had to throw these in too!

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