Guift Guide - Tasty Treats Under $25

Food, glorious food! That is what today's Christmas Gift Guide is about and all these gifts are under $25 which makes them taste extra nice.

1. Tea Kit with DIY Teabags and Recipes by Cook Outside The Box

2. Spicy Maple Macadamia Nuts by Mara's Maples

3. Caramel Apple Preserve by Fogl's Kitchen

4. Mini Spice Kit by Purpose Design

1. Baked Goods Gift Box by Whimsy & Spice

2. Brownie Bites by Kay's Simply Homemade

3. One Gallon of Caramel Popcorn by Heavenly Sweets

4. Gourmet Hot Cocoa Mix by Teton Cocoa Company

I won't be posting a gift guide tomorrow because I am getting ready for the Modish Market on Saturday, so if you are in Melbourne make sure you head out to Malvern Town Hall between 10am and 4pm for some markety, handmade goodness.

Have a beautiful day,

Gift Guide - It's Personal

Sorry I missed the gift guide yesterday, I have been busy preparing for this weeks Modish Market at Malvern Town Hall so time got away from me (again!).

Today's gift guide is all about personalised gifts and I think you will agree that something personal AND handmade is just the greatist gift you can get, it shows that it really is the thought that counts and that the giver put a lot of thought into it by getting something made just for you.

For the little ones:

1. Christmas Decoration by Cut N Glue
2. Decorative Cushion by Tiges & Weince
3. Nursery Art by Graphic Spaces
4. Brag Book by Flymama

For adults:

1. Tile Coasters by Delightful Daisy
2. Acrylic Necklace by Sugar & Vice
3. Personalised Notecards by ME! (CityKitten Designs)
4. Shaving Bag by Queen Bee 55

Tomorrow join me for some edible treats.

Have a beautiful day,

Christmas Gift Guide - For Your Best Friend

Don't forget your Furry Friend this Christmas, and if yours are anything like mine they have great taste when it comes to handmade goodies. Harry and Winston have been hard at work selecting some goodies from Etsy that they think their kitteh and doggy friends would love to find under the tree on December 25.

For Kittehs:
1. Suitcase Pet Bed by K Grant Designs
2. Ergonomic Cat Feeder by Woodin' You
3. Catgrass/Nip Holder by Firecat Pottery
4. Catnip Fortune Cookies by Jake and Micah

For Doggies:
1. Mini Woof Rug by Ma Barker
2. Moe Collar by Murphy & Gert
3. Big Chicken Dog Toy by Wags & Wiggles
4. XXL Tough Dog Bed by Bow Wow Beds

I'll be back tomorrow with some more gift ideas.

Have a beautiful day,

Christmas Gift Guide - Madeit.com.au

6 weeks until Christmas! 6 weeks!!!! I am sure the years are just going quicker and quicker.
Anyway this year I am doing my Christmas shopping "handmade" so I have been searching online and decided to put together a week of gift guides just for fun.

The first is full of Aussie talent from the wonderful Madeit.com.au. Remember that just because we're in Australia doesn't mean we only ship there. Most of the sellers are happy to ship anywhere in the world and if they don't have a price for shipping to your location just email them and they will let you know the rate.

1. Babushka Toy from Mulberry Road
2. Hairpins from Citrus Pop
3. Soap from Bayside Rose
4. Fancy Dog Leash from Allana C

5. Lavender Scented Bird from Edward & Lilly
6. Jewellery Tree from Bird Of Play
7. Coin Purse from Lillie Kusine
8. Notebook from Nothing Sketchy

Have a beautiful day!

Where does the time go?

Sorry I have not posted in so long, so much time has lapsed and I didn't even realise because I have had a secret squirrel custom project that I have been working on.

Here is a fabulous Etsy find that includes time and squirrels, one clock of many amazing creations from the mega talented Maiko at Deycolab:

Modern Animal Clock Squirrel

Anyway onto important business - I wanted to announce the winner of my shadowbox competition. (I am so late - sorry!)

The lucky winner is: Comment #33 - NATALIE who left this comment:

I love your http://www.etsy.com/listing/52795926/pretty-floral-postcard-style-blank. Very pretty!

Congratulations Natalie you have won a set of 10 personalised note cards - please contact me at: hello@citykitten-designs.com to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who entered, I really appreciate it.

Have a beautiful day,