I think I discovered my favorite thing about living in Bogota.
They don’t have American Thanksgiving here, which is my favorite holiday and one I’m hosting. But oh, Colombia, you have more than made up for it.
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE ALREADY UP!
Yep, you read that right.
It’s an amazing country.
Which leads me to your 2019 Holiday Gift Guide. This will include affiliate links.
First of all, and most important to order in advance, are holiday cards. While I still offer cards through Minted, you can now order cards though your SmugMug gallery! It’s so easy!
Last year’s holiday card from my family. Props to my friend Cerissa for the family photos!
OK, are your cards ordered? SmugMug is easier but Minted will address them for you. Decisions are hard.
We’re starting with your tween and teen type kids. What do they need? Too old for toys? Gift cards too boring?
How about a fun instant camera?
What about a calendar that will stick to their locker? Put a photo of them with their bestie. Pinhole Press has great stuff. They also offer this puzzle! Great for in front of a warm fire (Arlington) or on a rainy day (Bogota.)
From Pinhole Press.
For the little ones, this set of books, also from Pinhole Press, appears on my guide every year. I can’t help it. This is a super fun room addition to display their artwork and photos of them.
My kids also love Alex art projects. They’re simple and even though my 8 year old has somewhat outgrown them, she will still work on them with her sister. Any art supplies are good for free play and promoting creativity!
For the home, may I recommend a print? Specifically, one of my prints! Framing a print from a favorite place to visit or a place you’ve lived is a great gift for your family or yourself.
A few of my prints you can purchase.
Need to shop for a portrait lover? I recommend the Humans of New York books.
I also need to mention a few shops I adore. If you’ve admired a shirt my children are wearing or a coffee cup or wineglass in my home, it probably came from one of the following shops!
Capitol Maker is run by one of my very best friends.
Wire and Honey is super fun.
Happy shopping! Happy holidays!