FUN, Girl Who Would be King

Feel-good Friday: the little things

Here’s a few fun gifty ideas for the person who has everything, is hard to buy for and/or appreciates something unique…and none of these items will set you back a whole paycheck.

A tile for a person who loves the beach - how about me? — A tile for a person who loves the beach

For the Gourmand in him/her - Gourmet salts. This is Toasted Onion & — For the Connoisseur in him/her – Gourmet salts. This is from Laguna Salt Company but you can buy exotic salts in many specialty stores now. You can cook together. Steak and Risotto immediately come to mind here.

A delightful body lotion? Hmmm..... — A delightful body lotion? Hmmm…..

Again; someone who loves the beach and likes to clean up afterwards — Again; someone who loves the beach and likes to clean up afterwards. Run a bath?

And what woman wouldn't love to get her clutches on a lipstick clutch bag - this is from Nordstrom (couldn't help myself) — And what woman wouldn’t love to get her clutch on a lipstick clutch bag? – this is from Nordstrom (couldn’t help myself) – it had to be included. MAJOR HINT HERE (just kidding). Seriously, I’m kidding!

Body Lotion & Soap from Los Olivos General Store

Finish with something HOT? — Finish with something HOT!!

Photos: d. king

A few romantic quotes:

There’s a long life ahead of you and it’s going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other – Yoko Ono

Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey – Lord Byron

“If my Valentine you won’t be,
I’ll hang myself on your Christmas tree.” – Ernest Hemingway, 88 Poems

Have a loving weekend folks!

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you I could walk in my garden forever….awwww!

Re-fresh Friday: fun, friends, flasks…

On my list of likes:

Handmade cards for all occasions:

House of jewels - 953 Nicola St, Vancouver. — House of jewels – 953 Nicola St, West End, Vancouver.

Fun makeup cases, coin purses and sunglass holders:

Wink and Willo Clothing and Gift - 2070 West 4th Ave. in Kits, Vancouver. — Wink and Willo Clothing and Gift – 2070 West 4th Ave. in Kits, Vancouver.

Flasks for almost any occasion. — Flasks for almost any occasion.

Just to let you know, I’ll be posting a bit more sporadically until the end of this month. Have a great weekend!

Style – holiday gift ideas from outdoors to glitter gals

20 Awesome Gift Ideas to Satisfy Your Every Need

From the workout fanatic to the gadget-obsessed, here are some that caught my eye:

Tech Dog Lover:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Olive Silicone iPhone Cover, $50; net-a-porter.com — Marc by Marc Jacobs Olive Silicone iPhone Cover, $50; net-a-porter.com

Quirky yet Practical:

Comme Des Garçons Super Fluor Leather Card Holder, $94; net-a-porter.com — Comme Des Garçons Super Fluorescent Leather Card Holder, $94; net-a-porter.com

For the Cool Girl:

A 'Cool ring' by Lanvin, $875; farfetch.com — A ‘Cool ring‘ by Lanvin, $875; farfetch.com

For the Globetrotter:

Le Pliage Patch Exotic Handbag, $660; longchamp.com

Manifesto Hair Boot, $468; allsaints.com — Manifesto Hair Boot, $468; allsaints.com

First Class Natural Skincare – all – inclusive flight package http://www.GetSpoiledNow.com — First Class Natural Skincare – an all inclusive flight package http://www.GetSpoiledNow.com

Racy & Lacy – sexy lingerie

– http://www.IntrigueImports.com — blush lingerie – http://www.IntrigueImports.com

For the Foodie:

Welcome Companions Toast Shoulder Bag, $560; welcomecompanions.com — Welcome Companions Toast Shoulder Bag, $560; welcomecompanions.com

Trina Turk Mirage Ice Bucket, $58; trinaturk.com — Trina Turk Mirage Ice Bucket, $58; trinaturk.com

Calypso Mini Serving Board Set, $115; calypsostbarth.com — Calypso Mini Serving Board Set, $115; calypsostbarth.com

For the Beauty Obsessed:

eyes that sparkle plenty: These Glamorous pigments s will give you the look you always wanted! They are made of 100% natural Mica. The unique blends of micro-pulverized minerals and pigments apply easily, blend incredibly well, and have an amazing staying power. These shimmers are so pure that they will not irritate even the most sensitive eyes. http://www.IntrigueImports.com — Mica Beauty – eyes that sparkle plenty: made of 100% natural Mica. These shimmers (100 in total) are so pure that they will not irritate even the most sensitive eyes. http://www.IntrigueImports.com

An exotic Oil & Essence for your face http://www.IntrigueImports.com — An exotic Oil & Essence for your face http://www.GetSpoiledNow.com

For the Outdoorsy:

Signature L.L. Bean Boot, Wool Houndstooth 10", $159; llbean.com/llbeansignature — Signature L.L. Bean Boot, Wool Houndstooth 10″, $159; llbean.com/llbeansignature

Porselli For Woolrich Ballet Flat, $303; woolrich.eu — Porselli For Woolrich Ballet Flat, $303; woolrich.eu

Maslin & Co Zebra Hide Beach Towel, $250; maslinandcol.com

Sparkly Obsessed:

Faberge Emerald, Ruby and Tsavorite Ring, $38,104; faberge.com — Faberge Emerald, Ruby and Tsavorite Ring, $38,104; faberge.com

Alexander McQueen Embroidered Velvet Pumps, $995; net-a-porter.com — Alexander McQueen Embroidered Velvet Pumps, $995; net-a-porter.com

SPORTY:

Adidas by Stella McCartney Ararauna Dance Leopard-Print Sneakers, $130; net-a-porter.com — Adidas by Stella McCartney Dance Leopard-Print Sneakers, $130; net-a-porter.com

Dragon APX Snow Goggles, $220; rei.com — Dragon APX Snow Goggles, $220; rei.com

a pant that flatters, Maragarita Active Wear - flatteringly made for movement http://IntrigueImports.com — Margarita Active Wear – flatteringly made for movement http://IntrigueImports.com

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