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The Nice List Thoughtful Giving Guide

December 1, 2018

It’s here! The Nice List Thoughtful Giving Guide! I am so excited to show you what I have been working on for the last few months. There are gift suggestions for every budget including an entire list of gifts under $15! And for all you Mid Modern fans — there is a list just of Mid Modern gifts, too!

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The Nice List Thoughtful Giving Guide

Budget-friendly gift suggestions for everyone on your list! Lists include:
My Favorite Gifts | Gifts Under $15 | Gifts for Mid Modern Lovers | Gifts for Children | Books to Give | Wines to Give

And a giving guide is nothing without books. I have pulled together seasonal book recommendations for children and adults alike.

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Christmas Books for All Ages

Christmas books for children and families including several lists: Christmas Books for Children, Religious Christmas Books for Children, Scandinavian Christmas Books, and Italian Christmas Traditions.

Happy shopping! And happy December!
Ciao!
Angela

The Nice List 2019

Last call! I have just a few copies of The Nice List left! Grab yours before they disappear for a whole year!

In Holidays Tags Christmas, The Nice List, giving
← Wine! Wine! Wine!Thanksgiving Books and our Book Baskets →

One Room Challenge

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Week Six | May 9 | The Big Reveal
May 8, 2019
Week Six | May 9 | The Big Reveal
May 8, 2019
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Week Five | May 2 | Be Our Guest!
May 1, 2019
Week Five | May 2 | Be Our Guest!
May 1, 2019
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Week Four | April 25 | Bedding & Vintage Linens
Apr 24, 2019
Week Four | April 25 | Bedding & Vintage Linens
Apr 24, 2019
Apr 24, 2019
Week Three | April 18 | Lighting & Windows
Apr 17, 2019
Week Three | April 18 | Lighting & Windows
Apr 17, 2019
Apr 17, 2019
Week Two | April 11 | Repurposing Old Furniture
Apr 10, 2019
Week Two | April 11 | Repurposing Old Furniture
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 10, 2019
Week One | April 4 | The Before Tour
Apr 3, 2019
Week One | April 4 | The Before Tour
Apr 3, 2019
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Our Inspiration: Joseph Feher's Map of the Hawaiian Islands
Apr 3, 2019
Our Inspiration: Joseph Feher's Map of the Hawaiian Islands
Apr 3, 2019
Apr 3, 2019

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Project Pages

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DIY Window Valances

Check out this modern take on a window valance with easy DIY instructions. These are simple, upholstered valances which can be used with curtains, blinds, roller shades, or alone.

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DIY Mid Century Headboard

Our $10 headboard solution! See how we created an Atomic Ranch-style headboard for two twin beds using closet doors.

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Duvets & Duvet Covers

I’ve worked hard to cultivate a sense of hygge and coziness in each of our bedrooms. A big part of that coziness? Sleeping Scandinavian-style with individual duvets and duvet covers instead of top sheets and blankets. Take a peek into our bedrooms and check out what it means to sleep better and cozier.

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Three Easy DIY Accent Pillows

Repurpose vintage pillowcases into throw pillows with these simple how-to instructions which don’t require a sewing machine. Also includes instructions for a simple, folded-end pillowcase for a more tailored look.

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Framing Vintage Linens & Clothes

Step-by-step DIY instructions for framing vintage and sentimental linens including christening gowns, baby dresses, baby bonnets, and vintage handkerchiefs.

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How to Create a Welcoming Guest Room

Bring the best of Southern Hospitality to your guest room making a space that is comfortable, welcoming, and gracious without spending a fortune.

 

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So, guess what! The Sistine Chapel is in Denver! Well, not the actual chapel, but an exhibit of huge photographs of the chapel -- reproduced to feel as if you are in the Sistine Chapel and UP CLOSE -- far closer than you can be in real life! The exhibit is called Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and I have been asked to give a series of talks about Michelangelo's masterpiece! ⁠ .⁠ In case you are new here, one of my books is about Michelangelo -- part-biography and part-travel-to-Rome book. And here's the thing: the story behind the Sistine Chapel is fascinating! Michelangelo didn't think of himself as a painter. The Pope didn't care. Drama ensued. Oh, and no one really thought it could be done... and then all of Rome was astonished.⁠ .⁠ Anyway, I'm giving four talks about Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel in the exhibit. Two talks will be geared toward children and their families (July 20 & Aug 10) and two will be walk and talks for those with longer attention spans (July 23 & Aug 13). Both will be opportunities to see the exhibit without the normal crowds, too! ⁠ .⁠ So all you Colorado peeps: I would love to see you face-to-face! Come check out Michelangelo's amazing frescoes up-close! For tickets and more information, the link is in my profile! ⁠ .⁠ @chapelsistine @ohheystanley⁠ #sistineatstanley⁠
What does Darth Vader and his crew do in their downtime? Play pool, evidently.
Home again. If you have been watching my stories, you know we have been in Hawaii for the last two week. After a delayed flight, a missed connection, and two nights of very little sleep, we are home. We had a wonderful trip, and I will share more as I edit my photographs. 🌺 On this trip we spent the first half on the North Shore of O’ahu — quiet and peaceful, lots of snorkeling and family time. Then we moved to Honolulu where my husband had work obligations. Sadly, Bambino came down with the flu, so he and I were confined to our room at the @princewaikiki for all but the last day. However, the lovely housekeeping staff at the hotel took very good care of us, and I am so thankful! ❤️ 🌺 Did you know that I have a whole section about Hawaiian travel on my travel website? I do! And I will be updating it with new restaurant recommendations, new snorkeling spots, and other travel advice from this trip. Pop over to PiningforRome.com to check it out! 🐚 Now back to doing laundry... sigh. Aloha! 🌴 🌺 PS: those flowers are plumeria — my favorite flowers ever! They smell like heaven!
I miss our Sunday Farmer's Market in LA! It was a great after-church stop on the way home. Happy Sunday! ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #workingmama⁠ #rootandrise⁠ #countrychic⁠ #homeprojects⁠ #creativewomen⁠ #thecottagejournal⁠ #writersoninstagram⁠ #boulderlife⁠ #thenewbohemians⁠ #makingoldnew⁠ #vintagedecorating⁠ #showandtellvintagefinds⁠ #writersoninstagram⁠ #wfhmomstyle⁠ #storageideas⁠ #stayorganized⁠ #lesswaste⁠ #slowliving_⁠ #fleamarketstyle⁠ #howivintage⁠ #denverblogger⁠ #renovationreality⁠ #slayathomemom⁠ #midcenturyliving⁠ #wfhmom⁠ #coloradoproud⁠ #plantpeople⁠ #midmod⁠ #simplethingsmadebeautiful⁠ #calledtocreate⁠
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