Pretty pretty soap

My front porch smelled like rosemary mint today as I opened the door to see my package from 4th Ave Soap Co. I bought these soaps for teacher gifts and they are truly beautiful and smell divine. Check out all of her bath and body products in her Etsy shop. If you’re looking for holiday gifts be sure to order before December 5.

These would also make wonderful hostess gifts (see yesterday’s post).

Russian Nesting Dolls

I’ve been seeing Russian nesting dolls, or matryoshka, everywhere! Go to Etsy and you’ll find jewelry, handbags, tees, stationery, hair clips, fabric, and of course, wooden nesting dolls. I am getting on this bandwagon as I love the sweet faces and bright colors of the dolls. I bought some fabric to make jumpers for the girls and I am working on an embroidery design for pillowcases. For more on the history, check here. Here are a few picks from Etsy that I particularly like. Click on the photo to view the Etsy shop.

matryoshka dolls patchwork cushion cover - tuttifruiti (optional insert)
matryoshka wrapping paper