yup, i’m still thinking about gift wrapping ideas! (in case you missed it, it’s been on my mind alot: 1 and 2). today i’m sharing some of my favorite diy gift wrapping ideas from a blog i simply adore called nice package. it’s written by the amazing ez pudewa from creature comforts and marichelle burdman from lifeflix, so you know it’s gotta be good. i hope you enjoy!

diy wax paper pom pom flowers

twistie tie pom pom gift wrap toppers

how to cut a paper snowflake

diy tab sticker festive garland trim

draw your own gift bows

diy paper candy gift topper

how are you wrapping your gifts this year?

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turkey photo by carl christensen

 
the first my mom said when i told her i was going to be a vegetarian was, ‘what are you going to eat at thanksgiving?!’ well that was some 6 years ago and we’ve come a long way! though turkey is a tradition each year, it seems that more and more vegetarians and vegans alike are coming to the table to have a turkeyless thanksgiving. no matter where you are on the scale: from being interested in having a veggie side – to expecting a vegetarian guest – to being a vegan yourself, below is something for everyone!

i wanted to share with you a few vegetarian/vegan recipes and articles relating to thanksgiving, and invite you to share your recipes and thought as well!

1. vegetable wellington (i made this last week, and it is now my most favorite recipe!)
2. apple sage ‘sausage’ chestnut stuffing
3. candied lime sweet potatoes
4. soy braised carrots
5. coconut butternut squash soup
6. seitan piccata

other yummy and delightful resources:

- find a local, sustainable turkey - still want a turkey? find out how you can find a healthy and sustainable one here!
- a thanksgiving feast, no turkey’s allowed – an article by the ny times
- ny times vegetarian thanksgiving (tons of recipes!)
- vegan & vegetarian thanksgiving dinner recipes – a great source for recipes and menu ideas
- celebrate a vegan holiday – awesome recipes (like sage & pumpkin seed encrusted seitan with roasted garlic-pumpkin sauce!)
- vegetarian thanksgiving recipes – you guessed it, more amazing recipes!

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i’m already getting all jittery over christmas time, and i’m so excited to start gift shopping and getting ready for the holidays. each year i try to do something different with my wrapping paper. you know, something that’s signature. something that doesn’t even need to have a ‘from: bonnie’ sticker on it, ’cause they just know it’s from me! one year it was newspaper (embellished, of course!), another year i attached big glittery letters that represented the recipients first name. i haven’t quite decided on what i’ll do this year yet, but i’m either going to buy some beautiful handmade paper or do something diy style (see some ideas at the bottom of this post!). what about you?

wrapping paper from love, mae.

eco friendly wrapping paper from arboreal.

wrapping paper from smock shop.

ring-a-ding | chairs | daisies | chandeliers

chevron flame | winterberry birds | chevron | elderberry

snow forest | snowy pines | winter wind | birch luxury

gift wrap from the nimbus factory.

gift wrap from forma.

faux bois | birdhouse | peace, joy, love | candy canes

paper scraps + celery | paper bag gift wrap | holiday greenery | hand drawn gift wrap
and for all you do it yourselfers, here are a few more ideas! also don’t miss creature comforts super duper free printable holiday gift tag round up, it’s amazing!

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well it’s clear that i love a simple holiday decoration (remember this simple pine cone garland?) and this twisted felt garland by the purl bee is no exception. it’s not only simple, but colorful, festive and chic as well! with easy to follow step by step instructions, you’ll be twisting your way to a prettier holiday in minutes.

with very little sewing (or none if you prefer) you can make garlands, bracelets or even necklaces for a fun stocking stuffer. head on over to the purl bee for more pictures and diy directions!

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yup, it’s that time of the year again- time to send out invitations, christmas cards and thank you’s! you might remember how much i love this company, as paperless post makes sending cards easier, cheaper and greener. whether you’re hosting a traditional dinner with family or a friendsgiving get-together, their custom, personalized invitations and announcements have the same thought and care as previous generations. best of all, you can start the holidays being environmentally-conscious!

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i love the simple style of these strung pine cones by bebehblog (discovered via birch + bird). our place is small, so i will no doubt be looking for simple solutions to holiday decor this year (side note- i still can’t believe that i’m even thinking about the holidays already!). this looks like one of the first projects i’ll be doing, especially since we have several pine trees by our house!

do you have any holiday projects planned?

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the holiday’s are just around the corner and whether we’re ready for them or not, it’s time to get our etsy shop’s in tip top shape!! seem a little daunting? don’t fret- here to help is etsy’s very own holiday boot camp!

etsy’s holiday boot camp just started and along with weekly tips, supporting blog posts, newsletters and forum threads, this year’s boot camp also includes free workshops, online labs, a focused advent calendar and tips from expert small biz owners. ready to get started?

all you need to do is sign up for etsy’s success newsletter, and you’ll soon start to receive all of your instructions week by week for this year’s holiday boot camp. with more materials than ever to help get your shop prepped for the holidays, you’re sure to have the best selling season ever!

print these milestone stickers on label paper and stick them onto your calendar!

as you follow the plan, you’ll receive budget worksheets, the chance to share your goals with other etsy members, print helpful to-do lists and even plan your holiday product offerings on paper. with tips and advice on everything from photos to product pricing, they’ve got your shop covered from head to toe.

after you sign up for etsy’s success newsletter, weekly boot camp instructions and materials will be sent out every thursday (that’s today!). here are the first two weeks just in case you missed them!

boot camp instructions – week 1
boot camp instructions – week 2

and psssst.. once you receive today’s boot camp instructions, you might recognize someone in etsy’s guide to photos! wink wink..

sign up for etsy’s success newsletter to start receiving weekly instructions and free downloads to help get your etsy shop in gear for the holidays. just in case you missed them, you can view week 1 and week 2 here.

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can you believe fall is just around the corner? whether we’re ready or not, it’s already time to start thinking about the holidays (wahh!). to get a head start, consider getting prepared early. purchase three months of any ad size, and get december FREE. that’s right, the busiest, most important and (traditionally) most pricey month for advertising- FOR FREE!

download the full press package with advertising info here then e-mail me or comment here if you’re interested or having any questions.
 

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