Gift Guide - $25 or Less

Today I'm linking up with Sarah and Danielle who are both celebrating their birthday this week. I'm all about presents and must say that for the most part, I get more out of giving then receiving. It's so much fun coming up with the perfect gift and gift wrapping is one of my all time favorite things. Pretty paper, colorful ribbons, perfect bows = amazing (I get a little out of control around the holidays). Anyway, great gift giving does not have to break the bank. Here are a few special gifts - all $25 or less!

1. Makeup - Birchbox  puts together a collection of hand-picked deluxe cosmetic samples delivered to your door ($10 a month)

2. A Cookbook - Gwyneth Paltrow's My Father's Daughter ($23) or Pizza Calzone & Focaccia Cookbook ($20)

3. A Book for the Coffee Table - Coco Chanel ($27), Secrets of Stylists ($25), The Cities Book ($25)

4. Stella & Dot Earrings - ($24 a pair)

5. A Vase - Crate and Barrel Ziggy White Vase ($15), West Elm Hive Vase ($24), CB2 

Metallic Vase ($9) - for some added love, gift with fresh flowers!

6. A Candle - Anthropologie Capri Blue Candle ($25) 

7. A Bottle of Wine - Swanson Vineyards ($25 a bottle)