The Shoe Box: Holiday Shopping Countdown Begins
When the alarm on my blackberry went off to remind me of my standing hair appointment, I was nearly blown as I stared at the November calendar. Sure, I keep up with the actual calendar days – how can you be a working grown up and not – but I didn’t realize just how quickly the holiday season is approaching. I figure I have about two more weeks – 13 days but who’s counting – to completely immerse myself in self-absorbed shopping.
The holidays seem to always stress people out for one reason or another. Between finding inexpensive, nice gifts for colleagues, a just in case gift for the person who unexpectedly shows up for dinner and trying to find something for the neighbor who put your trash curbside while you were out of town, you can get lost in a sea of corny, cheesy and completely inappropriate gifts.
My mom is the type of woman who stockpiles small gifts and greeting cards for “just in case” moments, so I think I got that trait from her. I visited one of my all-time favorite sites, SupermarketHQ and pretty much was on the verge of loosing my mind. Let’s just say, if you’re into all sorts things from journals to stationary to pretty much everything, visit the site at your own risk. It’s an online “supermarket”, hence the name, that allows you to purchase items straight from the designers…and at very reasonable prices. I found a boat load of “just in case” gifts (and things for myself) that would be perfect for any occasion.
yokomono studio Polopolo Small Tissue Box Cover $30.00 / SupermarketHQ
B&W Lattice Booklet 4pk $14.00 / SupermarketHQ
apmDesign Card No.1 (20 pack) $35.00 / SupermarketHQ
Sub-Studio Catalog Cards (Variety pack, set of six) $18.00 / SupermarketHQ
So, what types of “just in case” gifts do you normally buy? What are your go-to places to find them. Leave comments and let us know.
