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The Shopping Sherpa: Holiday Gift Guide for the Queen Bee

Gifts from $11 to $40:

{ Always Stay Strong Print from Ashley G }  { Bee Skep Necklace from Mama’s Little Babies }  { Orla in Red Apron from Skinny Laminx }  { Antique Rolling Pin from kizzyrayan123 }

Did you think the Shopping Sherpa was finished with his Holiday Gift Guides? Think again, suckas! He’s back with some doozies for that sass-tastic, strong-minded mama we all know and love. She’ll take care of you whether you need it or not. She’ll train your dog, make you biscuits, and stand up to bullies for you. She knows what’s best, and you better listen, cuz she’s only gonna tell you once. (Plus, she’s pretty funny, so that’s another reason.)

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The Shopping Sherpa: Holiday Gift Guide for the Tough Nut to Crack

Gifts from $11 to $40:

{ a r r o w Necklace from A Little Dot }  { Vanilla & Chocolate Natural Perfume from Roxana Illuminated Perfume }  { Dottie Pins from Allyson Mellberg }  { Paper Collage Tile 6 from Essimar }

She’s classy. She’s secretive. She’s part Swedish. How do you pick a gift for the girl that has impeccable (and often indiscernible) tastes? Her silken blond hair is pulled effortlessly back. Her sleek J. Crew cardie is somehow slouchy and clean-cut at the same time. She seems to know the answers to all the pop culture questions in Trivial Pursuit, and you just can’t keep up with her obscure, but clearly cool, references. The solution? Keep it simple. Add just a touch of flair to a classic color palette. You wouldn’t want to offend her refined sensibilities.

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The Shopping Sherpa: Holiday Gift Guide for the Conscientious Crafter

Gifts from $11 to $40:

{ Darling Young Girl Moleskine Journal from Mary’s Granddaughter }  { Custom Wood Handle Address Stamp from Note Trunk }  { The Finger Puppet Pal from The Small Object }  { Creative Mini Art Feeling from Art Mind }

Today’s gifty guide is inspired by the thoughtful, creative type. She’s delighted by tiny cute things and inspired by nature. She’s always there to take care of you when you’re sick, bringing fresh gingersnap cookies, fancy fair trade tea, and a delicately crafted card.

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The Shopping Sherpa: Holiday Gift Guide for the Badass with a Heart of Gold

Gifts from $11 to $40:

{ Rabbit Portraits Print Set from The Black Apple }  { Goldfish Tights from Gal Stern }  { Icicles Metallic Leather Necklace from Super Duper Things }  { Gold Cloud Mobile from The Butter Flying }

It’s that time of year again, folks. Time to pull out your bathing suit and beach towels for a weekend in the sun. What?! I’m just seeing if you’re paying attention… It’s actually time for holiday shopping ( if you’re a rabid consumer like me) and you know what that means (if you haven’t already deduced from the title): the Shopping Sherpa’s Holiday Gift Guides are back (and better than ever)!

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Giveaway: Candleholders from She Sits By The Seashore

NOTE: This giveaway has ended. Please check for more recent giveaways here!

Well kiddos, Westervin is one year older, and we’re all one week closer to Christmas. We thought this the perfect time to offer another one of our famed (I exaggerate) giveaways! And thanks to the generosity of two long-time readers, Mandy and her son BJ, we can offer you a chance to win the cutesy set of vintage brass deer candleholders (say that thee times fast) that you see before you! Read our interview with Mandy and BJ below, then leave a comment to enter the giveaway.

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Shopping Sherpa

The Shopping Sherpa: Muted Little Symbols

Clockwise from top left: { there are lots of nice people to meet print from laurageorge }  { The Nostalgic Mini Pouch from Aylla }  { Blossom FABRIC BUNNY Cards from Ampris Loves }  { house small towel from Pata Pri }

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The Shopping Sherpa: Ecru & Little Creatures Too

I imagine these items would befit a slightly-eccentric, hippie-esque cat lady. You know who I’m talking about; there’s one in every neighborhood. She proudly displays custom portraits of her pets and wears the same eyeglasses she’s worn since age 30. Her hair is unkempt, with a few fake flowers stuck here and there, and in her spare time, she makes tiny stuffed animals out of old sweaters and little buttons she finds on the ground. And these cat ladies, their names always begin with “Crazy”. As in “Crazy Kathy, who lives down by the laundry mat”. Oddly enough, this is the future I envision for myself. I’m not afraid.

Clockwise from top left: { Vintage Cat Eye Frames from Vintage 50s Eyewear }  { Nature Girl Halo from Mignonne }  { Double Pet Portrait from Sarah McNeil }  { A Very Young Calf from Every Eskimo }

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The Shopping Sherpa: Cool to the Touch

The Shopping Sherpa: Cool to the Touch

Three interesting notes regarding a couple of the items in this here Shopping Sherpa collection.

1) The Awesome-with-a-capital-A glass ring (top left) was handmade by one Arlie Trowbridge, who emailed to introduce me to her shop, Urban Revisions. But I beat Arlie to the punch! I found Urban Revisions a few weeks ago, and have been “favoriting” her unique shredded tees and organic glass rings like a madwoman. Thanks for reading Westerin, Arlie, and double thanks for emailing!!!

2) You may recognize the repurposed lace earrings (bottom right) as being from Tree & Kimball, a regular here on our bloggedy-blog. You probably don’t know, however, that Lisa, my special pen-pal and the evil genius behind T&K, has recently shared some lucky news. Tree & Kimball will now be carried in Anthropologie! I kinda feel like I know a famous person (even though we’ve never actually met in person, and I guess that professional success and recognition aren’t quite the same as being “famous”… at least not in the “Us Weekly” sense). Congratulations, dear!!!

3) Every item here is sooo cooooooool. Gimme! I want it all.

{ “Nature in the City” Glass Ring by Urban Revisions }  { Vintage Southwest Jacket from Clever Nettle }

{ Floresta Mug No. 6 by Sometimes She Does }  { Bullet Hole Necklace by Odette New York }

{ “Love Token” Tea Towel by Caitlin Hinshelwood }  { “Limor” Lace Earrings by Tree & Kimball }

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The Shopping Sherpa: Honey for Him & Her

Clockwise from top left: { Sand Bow Belt from Darlingtonia Moccasin Co. }  { Oh Honey Bow Tie from Cyberoptix Tie Lab }  { Bocote Wood & Badger Hair Shaving Set from PC Woodcraft and Pens }  { Arrow Floating Statement Ring from Brilliance Found }

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The Shopping Sherpa: Fitzy’s Puttin’ on the Ritz

handmade cat crafts from Etsy

I can’t deny it. I’m that girl. The girl that buys unnecessary accessories for her cat, takes a gazzilion and one pictures of said cat, and forces her co-workers to watch countless videos of same cat doing ordinary cat things that only she finds sickeningly cute. (We’re not going to inflict such photos and videos on you. Not just yet, anyway. Be on the lookout for endless Flickr albums of our dear Fitzgerald…) And you know what? I’m not ashamed. I’m a proud cat mamma! I’m even thinking about celebrating ol’ Fitzy’s birthday (we’ll have to make up a birthdate for him), and I’ve picked out a few kitty gifts for him!

Pet Party Hat from xmoonbloom; Handpainted Porcelain Food Dish from Jeanette Risco

Sally Cat’s Catnip Mouse from ReFabulous; Mug Shot Greeting Card from katefunk

Dover Cat from Marjji; Modern Pet Bed in Ecru Celery from Like Kittysville