gift guide: that guy

Friends, I am freaking out. I was up from 3:00-5:00am this morning just freaking out about my 30th birthday. Up until now, I haven't cared that much, but somehow all of these suppressed fears reared their ugly heads in the middle of the night (What am I doing with my life? I'm not making enough money for my age! Did I really live in my 20's!?). The fact is, this is my last day being 29. This is my last day in my 20's. I know last week I said I'd be immature forever, but suddenly I feel this need to wake up tomorrow and be a full blown adult. Which means today I feel like I am wasting my time if I'm not living life to the fullest. Like tomorrow suddenly I won't be able to move or have fun. There's no real conclusion to this outburst, I just hope the feeling subsides as the day goes on, because I have an awesome day planned today! Something I always feel good about, however, is shopping. So I'm pretty amped about today's gift guide, which is for that Mister Man in your life - friend, boyfriend, husband, Dad, brother, etc...hopefully there is something on here for him.

// a fancy drankin cup for the night cap lover // a rugged wallet (Raven has this!) // a snuggly scarf for the fancy guy // the warmest socks ever for the outdoorsman // glasses for the beer drinker // fancy soap for the guy with sensitive skin // gloves for the sartorialist // an everyday bracelet // fitbit for the fitness lover // shaving set for the smooth guy // coffee maker and mug for the artiste // manicure set for the well groomed guy //

More gift guides to come this week, and hopefully I'll have grown up by then!

xoxo,

make a wish

I am 30 in 7 days. One week left of my twenties...that is a daunting thought. Age is just a number though, right? Like Peter Pan before me, I refuse to grow up. Though my wrinkles get deeper and my belly softer, I vow to remain as immature as possible for as long as possible. Which is why today's post is about my birthday list. Today I bring you my 30 going on 13 wish list:

// impractical yet perfect snuggly coat // cozy sweater // my name in lights // plaid denim // gold jewels // sparkly sneaks // plaid sweater (one can never have too much plaid) // travel mug // a sensible bag // a wintery candle // rock studs // navy moto jacket // kitty cat flats //

If you're here for a little maturity, first of all, you're in the wrong place. However, last year's post on turning 29 is one of my favorites I've ever written, so check it out.

And Happy AHS / Key and Peele Wednesday!

xoxo,

top image by Julia Bushe.