This is one of my favorite times of the year. Making or finding the perfect gift for each of my loved ones – it's a joy! My most recent trip to Anthropologie proved inspirational for the coming gift giving season. Between the books, scents, dresses – everything so artistic and aesthetically pleasing – I nearly had inspiration overload! So, on to the creative process of my own gift making. I always look forward to it. I had the chance to try on a few of my favorite dresses….I drool over each page of the magazine when it arrives, but this was even better! The craftsmanship (all the way down to the labels, lady – yes, are we packaging suckers or what!?) alone was amazing, not to mention the beauty of each fabric choice, cuff, hem….I always feel like a giddy little girl when something touches my skin that is well crafted. The urge to spend something I didn't have has never been as great! haha. I can contain myself, thankfully. Please browse through my lovely finds for the holiday season – perhaps it will inspire you to camp out on the creative side in choosing unique and lovely gifts for each and every person you love. Or, if you're like me….some of the inspiration simply changes something you've begun creating yourself!

Happy pre-Thankful day to you all! Ciao! Anna

1. Bonjour Monsieur necklace by The Lola Collection
2. Middleburgh Zip bag by Valhalla Brooklyn
3. Bird's Eye Journal at Anthropologie
4. Wave by Suzy Lee
5. Elding Slip Dress by Left of Center at Anthropologie (I had a chance to try this on – GORGEOUS!!!)
6. Spat Attack at Irregular Choice
7. Cross back jumper by Liza Rietz
8. Button up at Irregular Choice
9. English Lace mini dress by Claire La Faye
10. Fruit Moon Dress by Floreat at Anthropologie (another I had to try on – so ecclectic and artsy!)
11. Altostratus Dress at Anthropologie
12. Too Risky at Irregular Choice
13. Jellyfish Glass necklace by Photo Glass Works