House of Hydrangeas

There has been something I've been wanting to do ever since the day Jon and I got married.  I'm sure it's a silly thing to most, but for me, it meant home. I'm happy to announce that I finally ordered a custom address stamp for our new home!  Yes, I said it.  We bought our first home a few weeks ago, and for the first time in over 2.5 years, we won't be moving any time soon! Our new home is right around the corner (literally less than half a mile) from the house we were renting.  We knew we loved the neighborhood, but weren't planning on buying anything until next year.  However, when I saw this one on the Trulia listings that I so often stalk, I couldn't resist checking it out.  Jon ended up being just as smitten, so we threw caution our plans to the wind and decided to make it ours.  We were blessed to have a fairly smooth closing process and made it into the new house just days before Jon was set to leave again.  Talk about perfect timin...

Now it's time to gather some gifts for the working woman.  All of these gifts are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.  And best of all, they'll make work so much more bearable! HoH Gift Guide (Part 3) - For the Businesswoman 1. Leopard iPhone 4 Case by Kate Spade-$40.00.  Every business woman needs to protect their phone.  Why not do it in designer style?  2. Engravable Business Card Holder by Pottery Barn-$12.00.  This silver case is perfect for storing your business cards and the engravable front adds a personal touch.    3. Leather Tablet or Laptop Case by CB2-$29.95/$39.95.  Protect your tablet with this fashionable leather case.  It even has a spot to easily access your business cards. 4. Valise Journal by Anthropologie-$24.00.  Get rid of the post-its and pick up this beautiful leather journal to write down your ideas and to do lists. 5. Personalized Stationery by Pinwheel Press-$20.00 for 16. ...

Yesterday's gift guide centered on items for the home.  Today, we'll be focusing on items for the fashionable females out there. I'm sure we all have a least one person on our list that fits that description, right?  This list was the hardest for me to make because there are so many wonderful gifts out there.  BUT I've narrowed it down to my absolute favorites that are budget-friendly and also one size fits all! HoH Gift Guide (Part 2) - For the Fashionista  1. Originals Python Watch by Timex-$60.00.  This timeless watch will add a little vintage flare to any outfit.  2. Woven Fringed Infinity Scarf by David & Young-$22.00.  Scarves are the perfect winter accessory and this teal color is right on trend.  3. Bangle Bracelets by Robert Rose-$36.00.  Add a little dazzle to any outfit by stacking these bangles.  You can even mix and match with other bracelets. 4. Sequin Wallet by Zara-$59.50.  This sequin clutch speaks f...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  And that means so is the gift giving.  Personally, I'm all about the small, thoughtful gifts rather than the cliche, over-the-top ones.  I'm not a big fan of red roses, stuffed animals or chocolates.  I'd much rather have something along these lines...all of which are under $25 dollars.  Boys, pay attention!  And girls, send your boys this link ;)  1.   Pinwheel Press  personalized note cards- $16 for 8 Being the stationery lover that I am, it might be a shock to you that I have none with my new (10 months)  married name.  So these would make a perfect gift!  Especially since they come in this chevron pattern that I love.  Pinwheel Press has a ton of really cute designs with multiple colors from which to choose.  You'll have a hard time just picking one!   2.   Anthropologie's  Ikat Bowls- $8   Another favorite pattern of mine is ikat.  I could have it on...