Love is in the Air: Gift Guide
Valentine's Day is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate. It's at the start of a new year, spring is in view, and everything about the holiday is pink and about LOVE. This year we are planning to put on a Galenetine's Day Brunch for some of our special gal friends to share our appreciation and love for them! We have picked out some gifts we think are almost as awesome as your Valentine or Galentine this year. What are you planning for this Valentine's Day? Let us know in the comments!
xxx Ivy & Eve
"Love You A Bunch" Rosé Roses gummies by Sugarfine- For your friend that is just too sweet for words!
BootyBag Monthly Subscription- For everyone! Who doesn't need more undies?!
Scotia Heeled Booties by Just Fab- For your fasionista babe.
Brunch Minimergency Bag from Pinch- For the foodie in your life! (comes complete with a pants button extender!)
Arrow Pendant from Tiffanys- A hint for all the BFs out there! Wink wink!!!
The Everything Pouch by Packed Party- For your party pal who loves confetti and dancing all night.
Jungle Cat Valentine Cards from Paper Source- Our go-to Valentines for this year. How cute are the sayings?!
Give Thanks Giveaway
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, we like to take time to reflect on all that has come to pass during the year and to think of all we are thankful for. On the top of our lists are always the people who have had major impacts on our lives such as our parents, best friends, and others we interact with and rely on from day to day.
We decided to host a giveaway for all of our followers (who we are most thankful for) and someone they are truly thankful for. The prizes in this giveaway includes our favorite fall items:
Comfy Blanket Scarf
Vegan Leather Tassel
Tazo Pumpkin Spice Tea
Big Red Mug
Favorite Fall Nail Polish
To enter just subscribe to our email list here and tag the girl-friend or family member you are most thankful for on our official giveaway posts on Facebook or Instagram. This giveaway is a perfect way to show your appreciation for someone special since we will be sending each of them this little autumn care package!
Giveaway ends Monday, November 14th at 11:59pm PST!
xxx Ivy & Eve
DIY Floral Box Arrangement
When Eve was searching for the perfect gift for Ivy's recent birthday, she came across a pretty marble and wood box. She wanted to find a cute way of presenting it to Ivy and remembered how Ivy loves Olive & Cocoa's boxed flower arrangements. Eve decided to DIY one for Ivy! It turns out, you only need a few materials (most of which you probably already own) and it is much more affordable doing it yourself than ordering one. For our DIY, we used a wrapped shoe box, however, feel free to use any type of container. We are planning to give these as graduation presents with small gifts, such as jewelry, nestled on top! This gift also goes great with glittered bottles of bubbly (DIY here). That way, not only is the gift great, but the box is a gift in itself!
Materials:
1 large bouquet of flowers (roses, peonies, tulips, there are so many options!)
1 bunch of floral greens (we cut ours from our yard)
1 block of floral foam (you can buy it here)
1 box with lid (we used a shoe box for this DIY)
wrapping paper
tape
1 trash bag
scissors
Directions:
- Cut wrapping paper and wrap the outside of the shoebox lid and bottom. Secure with tape.
- Measure and cut the floral foam to fit snugly inside shoebox. Cut the block to about 1/2 the height of the box you are using.
- Soak foam in water, add flower food powder to water for longevity. Soak foam for 5-10 minutes, until heavy and fully saturated.
- While waiting for foam to saturate, line the inside of shoebox with a cut up trash bag and tape. Make sure the lining is secured because the box will fall apart if it gets wet!
- Place saturated foam back inside lined shoebox.
- Measure the flowers to the height you want them to stick out of the box. (we measured them tall because we did not want to use the lid, if you want the lid to fit cut shorter)
- Arrange flowers and greens as desired.
- Enjoy!
