The Shopping Sherpa: Bundled Beauty

Clockwise from top: { A Cold Day for a Drive Limited Edition Print from Elizabeth Bauman }  { Vintage 40′s Oxford Heels from Ginger Root Vintage }  { Bubble Beret in Charcoal Grey from softspoken }  { Upcycled Fur Cowl from zaama }

We’ve been blessed with a few new readers as of late (hello, new readers!), and I realized that they may not know the Shopping Sherpa yet! It’s been a while since he’s come to visit, so I figured this the perfect time to reintroduce him.

So who is this Shopping Sherpa? Well, he’s mysterious and a little hard to nail down. I think he’s really a little part of all of us, like a little shopping conscience.

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The Shopping Sherpa: 12 Best Calendars for 2012

It’s here, it’s here! What you ask? New calendar time (otherwise known as a brand new year)! I don’t care if you’ve got a fancy pants phone or computer that you use to determine the days of the week—you just can’t beat the simplicity of the calendar. Plus, calendars can be pretty awesome looking. However, with so many calendar options, and only a limited time to find the right one, I’ve taken the liberty of hunting down the 12 best of the best wall calendars for you. And by “best”, I really just mean “my favorite”. Let the countdown begin!

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The Shopping Sherpa: Socks!

{ The Weather was Nice, We Slept in the Grass by Danna Ray }

Every year you can count on getting at least one pair of socks for Christmas, and every year you are probably pretty happy that you have a new pair of socks. After all, socks are important, and you’re pretty lucky to have a brand new pair. But did you know that you don’t have to wear white Hanes socks all the time? There is a better way. A whole world of exciting sockwear, and we’re here to share it with you. The Shopping Sherpa presents: SOCKS…for your feet!

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The Shopping Sherpa: Screw it

{ Vintage Christmas Photo }

This Christmas, one out of every four Americans will give the gift of booze. Ok, I made that statistic up. But you can’t deny that people love giving and receiving alcohol for the holidays! You also can’t deny that it’s hard to enjoy a fine wine without a way to open it… So this year, we’ve put together a gift guide of fine corkscrews that you might consider giving with that fine bottle of fermented grape juice. See what we’ve rounded up below!

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The Shopping Sherpa: Ornaments!

{ Antique Ornaments by Kate Bingaman Burt }

It’s that time of year again, folks. We’re hanging our Christmas decorations and gathering gifts for loved ones. Bloggers around the glitzed-up globe are presenting their annual gift guides, and we are no exception. This year we’ve rounded up some unique suggestions for common holiday presents! First up: the ever-present holiday ornament! Take a looksee…

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The Shopping Sherpa: Fangs and Bone and Furry Beasts

Clockwise from top left:  { Classic Nutfangs from Pigeon Toe }  { Mini Horn Bowls from Deep Dark Africa }  { Grey Dogs Fabric from Saraleeparker }  { Layered Metal and Gemstone Necklace from The Vamoose }

Happy trick-or-treating, you little heathens! Don’t get into too much trouble…

The Shopping Sherpa: Sharp

Clockwise from top left: { No. 442 Citrine Beaded Bracelet from Dinosaur Toes }  { Triangle Wall Shelf in Deep Teal from Junglai }  { Linen Oblong Pouch from Bookhou at Home }  { BEAM Silk Desert Prism Scarf from Callen Thompson }

The Shopping Sherpa: Universal Cool

Clockwise from top left:  { Decca Lace Earrings from Tree & Kimball }  { The Constellation Clutch from Scout & Catalogue }  { Jet Black Leather Coat from JULYS }  { Barred Spiral Galaxy Print from Deep Space Photography }

The Shopping Sherpa: Indigo Cove

Clockwise from top left: { Vintage Ceramic Bear from Penorus }  { Once I Was Afraid of Heights from Living Feral }  { Listening Wind Necklace from Yellow Grey }  { Hand Dyed Indigo Pillow from Enhabiten }

The Shopping Sherpa: Down to Earth

Clockwise from top left:  { Brown Linen Apron from Small Batch Production }  { Vintage Jute & Leather Bag from Santoki Vintage }  { Blue Arrow Notebook from Redstar Ink }  { Tapestry Moth from Mister Finch }