Hasta La Ideas

Wrecking your brain what to get someone, sieving through tons of blog posts on gift guides for guys, girls, kids, moms….. Suddenly, a beacon of hope…

This year, instead of getting someone the perfect gift (we know, its tough) get them a subscription! The gift that keeps on giving (till the subscription ends, but by then it'd probably be time for the next gift, then it'd be a no brainer what to get).

Here are four companies that provide subscription gifts. It's pure genius, i like it and i think my headache about what to get just cleared up. Magic.

1 – Let's start with Not-another-bill … it promises to introduce the recipient of their gifts to great artists, designers and brands.

All you have to do is tell them who they have to send the gifts to, and what kinda gifts that person would like to receive. That's it! … would like to see our number 2, 3 and 4 too… click here 

Number 2 on our list is –  designer box – with 3 options of time to choose from, 3, 6 or 12 months, you get a home decor item for each month that you are subscribed. The collectible piece comes in a darling wooden box that is numbered. Helps you keep track of the number of items you have received but also just looks great as a decorative piece or for storage in your home. Love products with a second life!   

For number 3 we turn to the world of cards … born out of the love of writing and receiving letters, a Nicely Noted subscription is the perfect gift for a pen pal or stationery junkie.

With a subscription, your recipient will receive a curated collection of letterpress cards and stamps every month. I already have some people in mind whom i know would have a tiny fit of joy when they receieve this each month. *hint: mom*

Or choose a subscription from Hello!Lucky

And last but not least – 4- is For the Makers … while they sell materials as well as kits to create DIY projects, For the Makers also has a suscription package. For a low rate of $29 per month, you can get your super crafty, hands on, always-doing-some-kinda-project friend all the materials to make four DIY projects. They come in monthly collections and have tutorials, tips and techniques from expert designers to boot. Even if your friend isn't that crafty, this will take her over to the craft side. 

Which subscription would you like to receive?

My sons came home today from school with self-made presents for Sunday … Mothers Day that is … the excitement on their faces and happiness to surprise me made me feel very special as a mom.

But I am still a 'daughter' too and feel very lucky to have my mom with me here in Singapore at the moment … so in honor of my mom and my love for her I made these tags for her presents… something self-made too 🙂 

If you haven't had time yet to make something and want to use these tags too, please feel absolutely free by downloading the template  …. and print the files. 

Wish you a very lovely weekend and hope to see you back on Monday. ~irene xoxo

{1. Kisses good night pillow by ColetteBream; 2. Brass himmeli air plant holder by AMradio; 3. Parfume hangers by mikodesign; 4. Twister cushion by roddyandginger; 5. Moth paper lamp Moth by nellianna.}

Hello everyone, hope you're having a great Monday so far. Bloesem was invited to be a part of the Etsy Gift Guide. Here's Irene's pick for for the bedroom.

The bedroom should make you feel fresh in the morning and relaxing at
night. Choose a soft-colored light for reading books and some cute
perfumed hangers to make it extra cozy.~Irene

{1. Linen cushion covers by HelloMilky; 2. Zip pouch in coral by SlideSideways; 3. Whales canvas poster by ARMINHO; 4. Cardboard cuckoo clock by seequin; 5. Twiggy hooks by StudioLiscious.}

Last week Bloesem was invited by Etsy to do a Gift Guide for some Christmas shopping inspiration. Thank you Etsy we had a lot of fun putting them together. If you missed their post, you can still find it in thier blog here. Not to worry we will be updating them too here on Bloesem.

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make the most out of your entrance; guests will feel more comfortable walking into a home that welcomes them. Little details here and there make all the difference, like twiggy hooks by the door to hang jackets and coats.~Irene