It’s no secret that we love the holiday of love in this house!
We did some festive photos with our favorite family photog, Kim from Apple of Our Eye Photography.
Outfit deets:
Babe Shirt – Aspen & Company
Mama Shirt – Aspen & Company
Ladies Man Shirt – Retro Brand
Tutu – Oh Baby Brand
Hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Dollar spot DIY!
When I saw these chalkboard signs in the target dollar spot this week, I knew we needed to make something fun with them
Perfect for a vday craft that can be used all year.
Check out our “crafting” highlight on IG stories for how we created these. Also check out our Amazon “Crafting List” for links to the blush INSTAX camera, the photo clips and another version of the chalkboard hearts.
Hope you have fun creating your photo displays!
L-O-V-E baskets 💕
I was inspired by some of my favorite accounts to create a basket of vday themed goodies for each of my little loves this year💓
I did two types — a girly and more personalized version for Sloane where I went all out and included some really special Etsy shops and small businesses 🎀
The items in Miles basket are all from easy-to-find spots —Target and Home Goods. It follows a simple formula… candy, a stuffed animal, a themed book and a vessel to put it all in 💕
I will share all of the items in the baskets later on our Instagram along with some of the other baskets I was inspired by from special mamas and crafters in this space💓
If you are looking for a unique way to give a special memory, enter Instapaint. They make it really simple (and affordable) for you to work with a REAL artist to create a completely custom oil painting out of any photo. You choose your style, such as photo-realism, abstract expression or pop art, upload your photo on their site and an artist gets to work. The prices start at $99 and go up to $199, which is extremely affordable for a completely custom piece of art and a great price range for a wedding gift, engagement gift, Mother’s Day or Fathers Day gift.
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Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is here, but you have no boo…
Single and content? Here’s a competition for YOU.
Let’s face it, nobody in this world is there for you like your BFF. Here at TGI, we believe in spoiling your gals just as much as you would your significant other. We decided to team up with Bow & Drape for a fun GIVEAWAY that’ll be the perfect post-Galentine’s day gift to show your BFF just how much you love her. Their “You Had Me At Merlot” Sweatshirt can be yours with two simple steps…
Enter in TGI’s Sweepstakes to win the ultimate present for your favorite friend!
The competition rules are simple:
1.) Follow TheGiftInsider on Instagram
2.) Tag a BFF in the comments and write one word that describes her
We will announce the winner on Monday, February 29th.
Good Luck and Happy Gifting!
XOXO,
The TGI Team
The easiest way to go when gifting to the special man in your life, is to give something he needs, something practical.
For a way to pair practical with personal, try pairing a leather wallet with a personalized wallet insert. It’s thoughtful, yet something he’ll actually use.
– For the wallets, we have a 50% off code for this new line of leather Blackwood Wallets, they start at $55. Use code Blackwoodevent for 50% off that!
– For the wallet insert, we obviously headed straight to Etsy and found not just personalized, but can be personalized with a photo and your very own handwriting from Vintage Branding Co ($20).
And there you have a perfectly personalized + practical gift for him right around $50!
The post is in collaboration with Blackwood Wallets.
It can be tough to navigate the waters of what to give at different stages of a relationship. We’ve rounded up some ideas to give at different stages to help avoid any uncomfortable gifting exchanges.
1. First Starting to Date – Lovepop Pop Up Greetings ($8-$13)
You may have seen these beautiful handcrafted works of art on a recent shark tank! LovePops are not your typical greeting card, they are intricate 3D sculptures that lay flat and pop open to display incredibly designed teddy bears, flowers bouquets, tree scenes with a couple swinging underneath. It’s the perfect step above your average greeting card, perfect for when you are just starting out in a relationship.
2. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Him – GiftCrates ($25 – $145)
The solution for new relationship gifts is to think of their interests or hobbies and go from there. For him, choose a themed crate from GiftCrates from the bacon lover to a Chicago Bears fan and give him a whole crate full of snacks, gadgets and manly gear related to his favorite things. *note price in video is incorrect, bacon crate is $59.99
TGI Deal // GIFTINSIDER10 for 10% off.
3. Dating But Not Overly Serious For Her – Emoji Pillow ($15)
This emoji pillow is a cute and flirty take on giving your lady a teddy bear for Valentine’s Day. It’s a little cheeky, a little romantic and just spot on for a just starting on Valentine’s Day. Add some unique and equally cheeky Valentine’s Day sweets like these “Hey Sugar Lips” gummies or “bear hug” gummy bears all available at Papersource.
5. You’re committed! For Her – Real Flowers that Last Blooms by Heinau ($10 – $449)
These game changing flowers are the perfect way to step it up from the usual bouquets and show you wanna make this last. These arrangements from BloomsbeHeinau are real flowers last 6 months or longer. 100% fresh-cut blooms are cut at their peak & the water & sap in the plant cells is replaced by a moisturizer prolonging it’s beauty. 25+ colors of roses and hydrangeas w/ 50+ different arrangements. All natural, maintenance-free & requires absolutely no water.
6. You’ve Celebrated A Few Key Milestones – GetWickd Candles Made From Your Own Bottle
These custom candles made from your own saved bottles are the perfect gift as you are starting to celebrate some happy milestones together: 1st Valentine’s Day, 1 year, engagements, anniversaries. Get Wickd from NYC, repurposes your special occasion bottles of wine/champagne/alcohol & turns them into luxe eco-friendly engravable candles. Save & mail your bottle, email your message & they engrave & fill your bottle with a natural soy candle & you choose the scent. (Start at $59)
TGI DEAL // GIFTINSIDER15 for 15% OFF
7. You’re a Lifelong Pair – For Him: Customized Undone Watches
We love anything you can personalize, which is why we’re very into Undone Watches. There 1 million unique combinations of customization, you can build your entire watch online from the color of the case & bezel to the hour and minute hands.We love that you can also upload a favorite photo or personalize the back of the glass caseback with a special message. Love that you can make this watch as individual as you are. ~$430 &
8. When You’ve Been Together Forever – Heart Black Tie Decanter
This elegant Riedel decanter has a special and perfect for Valentine’s Day twist. The heart cut out shines through when used (especially with dark reds) which makes this it a beautiful, elegant and keep forever piece. Pair with your favorite bottle of red and it will be a perfectly romantic gift no matter how many years it’s been. $225
Check us out chatting on ABC Detroit on 2/6 about some of these picks.
Also, watch us chat w/ on Good Day Chicago about all these gifts. (with a little surprise appearance at the end from my new hubby!)
We’re big fans of giving candles as gifts, it’s a luxe treat everyone loves to have around the house, but people don’t always buy for themselves. The only thing we aren’t fans of is when those fancy, beautiful and fabulously scented candles run out. Enter, a great alternative, Firefly reusable oil candles.
We played around in the office for Valentine’s Day and love the chic look, especially with some Valentine’s Day flare.
Tips for Valentine’s Day:
– Surprise your sweetie with a room full of tea lights in the shape of a heart
– Fill their Hurricane Votive with conversation hearts, rose petals or their V-day treat of choice
Insider Deal: 20% Off Coupon Code on the site for the next few days
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, need a sweetie DIY Gift Idea to give your sweetie? Try a DIY Cuddle Kit for 2.
What you need:
– Basket
– Cozy Blanket
– Chocolate Shop Wine (30% Off on TGI)
– Romantic Comedy
– Cuddly stuffed animal
– Popcorn or movie night snacks
– A romantic playlist, video, or something sentimental
– Red bow
– Gift Tag
