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~raise the bar...soap, that is~

November 15, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Now that we're all washing our hands a gazillion times a day, the next presents in my Under $25 Gift Guide are not only pretty; they're practical!Take the ho-hum out of hand-washing with a selection of stunning soaps from The Lavender Sachet*.  Launched in July 2020, "The Lavender Sachet creates beautifully designed soaps that can become statement pieces for the bathroom counter."  These make for the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift!Each soap is...

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~found: the perfect diy manicure~

November 12, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Omg, omg, I'm so excited to share this next Under $25 Holiday Gifts post!  This is definitely one of those "where has this product been all my life?" finds - and it's courtesy of Color Street*.For those of you who don't know, Color Street "offers a vast array of colors and nail art design" in the form of 100% nail polish strips.  The strips include "base, color and top in every strip with the bonus...

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~happy feet~

November 10, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Are you ready for another great Under $25 Holiday Gift find?  This one will certainly make your feet happy...Let me introduce you to Cicada* (SRP: $14), "a whimsical, organic cotton sock and lifestyle brand" that is donating $1 to social causes with each purchase.  Who knew socks and giving back could be so cool?If you're looking to make a statement with your tootsies, or simply want to support a small business that "has partnered with...

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~it's about thyme~

November 09, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 Now that I've got your attention!  This is the first in a series of Under $25 Holiday Gift posts that I have planned for the coming weeks.  So sit back, relax and get ready for some fun - and affordable! - holiday shopping.First up is Unprecedented Thyme*.  If you have a foodie on your gift list, this is definitely the gift (or stocking stuffer!) that keeps on giving.  (I mean, how cool is the "Beam me up,...

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~don't forget to vote~

November 03, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
 I voted!  Did you?Jeanine ...

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~o christmas tree~

November 02, 2020 / BY Okio B Designs
Break out your Scrabble tiles and Glue Dots for this easy DIY.  I used an old, wood bookend for mine.  It's a little time consuming, but it's a cute Christmas project you could do by yourself or with little ones.  I laid out my pieces first and then individually "glued" them to each spot.  I finished up with brown buttons for the "stem." And if you're wondering, here are the lyrics to O Christmas Tree:O Christmas tree,...

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