LOC Stocking Stuffers 2014!

Not sure what to fill stockings with this year? Here are some of my favorite finds that are practical, fun and pretty...

1. If you have someone that is wanting to redo a dresser or cabinets, a stocking a fun place to put the knobs they've been dreaming about, but can't afford. Zara Home - Knobs

2. Diane Von Furstenburg is one of my fashion icons and I really hope someone puts The Woman I Wanted to be in my stocking this year! She has led quite the life and is truly an inspiration.

3. Everyone loves a fun wine stopper and I look how pretty these Safari Bottle Stoppers from C Wonder are!

4.|5. Surprise, surprise, I have Rifle Paper Co. options in here. Their pocket notebooks and floral coasters are gorgeous pops of color for any stocking.

6. Gloves that are texting friendly are the best! When they are as cute as these Kate Spade Bow Gloves, they are perfect for a stocking!

7. Marc Jacobs is a favorite designer of mine and when I saw these Kiss Pop Lip Color Sticks, I decided this would be my stocking lip choice for the year.

8. I know it's a personal plug, but I really do think the Love of Character Hair Ties would make a great item to throw in a stocking! You can do the fun Christmas edition or one of the other great packs. Details below.

9. I love the Kate Spade Planners and this year I'm craving this small green one! I need to get my schedule more organized and I love that she has smaller sizes that are more purse friendly this year.

Don't forget that a lot of these websites are having sales - check out  my post from yesterday to see the list.

Also, it's Small Business Saturday, so make sure you are getting out and supporting the small businesses in your area this season - here are a few of my favorites that come to mind:

The Plaid Giraffe

Social Manor

Dandurand Drugs

Watermark Books & Cafe

The Pink Saloon
The Little House - Kansas City
Bloom - Lawrence

I also love any support you have for my small (ok, tiny!) business. If you are interested in any hair ties for stockings, here are my current selections:

E-mail me at fortheloveofcharacter@gmail.com or Facebook message me!

I am also going to work on fun Little Boxes of Christmas Character today and will post about them next week!

Lots of Love,

Love Me Some Kate Spade

Today my mom and I went to Von Maur to look around at their Kate Spade accessories and were thrilled to find such fun pieces. Kate Spade is now making your parties and office spaces full of character! The items are classic, colorful and quirky all at the same time. Her little phrases on the pieces add a touch of humor and make a statement. Here are some of my favorites:

How fun are those treat bags! I want to have a party just to use those. I have also given the acrylic straws as a birthday gift because they are so fun and colorful. She has great items to set up quite the party! I'm thinking I might need to have a Kate Spade party soon...

Today, my mom had to purchase the stapler - it was so pretty for her desk! She already has an acrylic tape dispenser (which looks really cute with washi tape) and the acrylic ghost chair I got for her. For my birthday, she got me the adorable binder clips. I use them at work to make me smile (makes PowerPoints look more cheerful!) and I also use some at home as chip clips. The nesting boxes, my Aunt Mary got me and I used them on my guestroom shelves. Mine are the black, white and pink patterned boxes. I also have a 2014 planner that I have loved. I like that they have a smaller option for 2015 and I'm obsessed with that green!

All of the items in the photos were found at Lifeguard Press. Locally, we have purchased these items at Dandurand Drugs and Von Maur, plus The Plaid Giraffe has other fun home pieces and dishes. These items also make great gifts. They are perfect because they make people smile and can be things they don't want to buy for themselves. I also think the "Tickled Pink" cards would be great for baby girl thank yous or notes. I'm thinking I want a Kate Spade filled stocking this year!

PS: Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Lots of Love,