Whether they're a fine artist, designer, crafter, or they love gardening or knitting, the creative people in your life present a really great opportunity for gift giving. Give them something to help them along their unique creative journey; a tool to encourage their creative skills or something beautiful to get them inspired!

With Christmas fast approaching it's time to start shopping for gifts! I've put together my ultimate gift guide for all the homebodies in your life - although let's be honest, this time of year, we're all embracing our inner homebody a little bit more than usual. These gifts are perfect for those who love spending time at home embracing all things cozy!

Cheese boards are the perfect appetizer to serve at gatherings - you can assemble one ahead of time and it requires no cooking or extra work upon serving, which means more time for you to prepare the main dish and socialize with your guests. But how do you make your cheeseboard look amazing? Here are a few simple steps to transform your board into a beautiful visual statement.

It’s that time of year again! Time for family gatherings and holiday parties. I love bringing a gift for the hostess because a little bit of thoughtfulness goes a long way in making them feel appreciated. It’s a lot of work to put on a holiday gathering, so here are some unique ways to say thanks to the hostess in your life.

I spent Valentine’s Day flying home from New York after a week long styling gig with Country Living. Upon arrival, I was coming down the escalator, and just like a scene from a movie, my husband was there to greet me with a huge bouquet of roses and a heart shaped balloon. The only problem was…I didn’t even notice him. Can you believe it?! I completely missed my sappy romantic movie moment and he had to follow me to baggage claim in order to “surprise” me! Life is like that sometimes, we're rushing through our day and miss seeing the beauty right before our eyes. Thank goodness, there’s also that age old saying - better late than never.

About six months ago I decided to take pottery lessons. I was in desperate need of a creative outlet that would not only physically prevent me from working, but one that would also occupy my mind so I wouldn’t think about it either. You see, I have a tendency to work - a lot. For the most part it’s incredible. I’ve been self employed for the majority of my adult life and absolutely love what I do. But what I’ve realized over the last few years (yeah, slow learner) is that I must set aside time to nurture my creativity. Like, actually write it in my calendar. After trying several creative outlets I finally stumbled upon the one that is perfect for me - making pottery.