Holiday Gift Guide

It's been far to long since I've written a blog post for myself! I always tell my clients that once they commit to a schedule of doing blog posts, they need to stick with it, but sometimes it doesn't always work out that way!

I thought it would be great to start with a Holiday Gift Guide to get back into the swing of things! So many of my friends and colleges have amazing businesses and what better way to give you a taste of a few of them in one fell swoop, so here goes:

My friends at Hemlock Films are at it again with another wonderful series called Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race. The documentary follows a team of two women air racers during the 2014 Air Race Classic, to mirror the story of the original Air Race of 1929 (also known as the Powder Puff Derby).  Hemlock Films worked with Squadron Posters to put together an amazing poster or canvas print (which ever you prefer)!

I personally cannot wait until the documentary comes out! The women behind the first women's cross country air race made history and I so hope the new documentary (and the poster) inspires women and young girls to achieve their dreams!

The next gift is really a gift of natural beauty. I recently met with a lovely woman named Amy Hejny who is a rep for a company called Beauty Counter. I'm sort of a sucker for trying any kind of new makeup, but this one is different- it really is all natural. They have a whole list of chemicals they do not use called "The Never List", which shares all of the things they never use in their products.

The idea behind the products is to offer luxurious beauty products without the harsh chemicals that can make us all sick! What's even better is that they actually work.

While the products are bit more expensive then your local drug store brand, they make you feel beautiful inside and out. The make up is put in recycled packaging (which you would never know by how cute it looks) and makes you feel like you are in an old Hollywood movie.

Don't just take my word for it, call Amy to set up a time to try the products for yourself or for someone you love before the Holidays. They would make great stocking stuffers!  Click here for more information

Pretty little yellow flower:)

Now that we have exceptional artwork for your wall, amazing products to help you look and feel your
best...let's round it out with ....flowers! That's right, I said FLOWERS.

I went through a phase where I didn't much care for flowers.  I always blamed it on my allergies or being a waste of money.

One of my new clients owns Lindskoog Florist in Minneapolis, MN and I went on a shop visit.  When I first walked in, the way they displayed the flowers really caught my attention and I was immediately taken with a pretty little yellow flower...still can't remember what it is called! The ladies put together a great little vase with my yellow flower, which I prominently displayed once I got home. I liked it so much, I've let the flowers dry to be a semi-permanent display piece and reminder of a cheerful day!


I couldn't remember the last time something so small made me smile so good! Who wouldn't want that this holiday season.  While Lindskoog Florist is local to the Twin Cities, they can deliver outside of Minnesota through Teleflora (which is so worth it). They creativity of each person who works there is truly a gift and they will create a heartfelt sentiment for you!

I suppose three gifts is a good starting point for now. I hope you have enjoyed my holiday gift guide and remember, when you can, shop and support local businesses!