I tend to write a lot about affordable products and gift ideas, simply because my family lives on a tight budget. However there are those occasions when you want to give someone a special gift that is more luxurious and refined. For special occasions, like a 50th wedding anniversary or a fantastic job promotion I tend to “splurge” and purchase a gift a bit more elegant then you can get from the local department store. After all, you only celebrate momentous occasions like a 50th wedding anniversary once in a life time.
When I am looking for elegant gifts I like to look at boutique style stores. I feel like they offer more unique products then the ones you find mass produced at high end stores at the mall. Not only that I feel like you get better customer service from the smaller, boutique stores.
Small by Nature is one of those delightful boutique shops that not only offers unique home decor and gift ideas, each product found in the shop has been personally hand selected by the shop’s owner, Diana Berchan. Judging by the beautiful products found on her website you can tell that Diana puts a lot of thought into each piece she selects.
Currently Small by Nature has a Holiday Palette section set up to make finding the perfect holiday gift that much easier.
I am in love with the holiday theme dinnerware. They are so beautiful! I would love to set my holiday table with colorful dishes. I really like the Winter blue plates with the white reindeer on them. They are so pretty!
I am a HUGE fan of fragrances so I was immediately drawn to the fragrances. Small by Nature offers a potpourri type product called Snow Botanical. It looks like someone had scooped up snow, pine cones and pin needles into an elegant glass vase. This would make a beautiful centerpiece on a holiday table. To make it even more lovely the Snow Botanical is scented with peppermint and a cool cucumber scent. I bet that smells amazing!
I have a candle from Small by Nature. Its the Willow candle which is part of the True by Joseph Thomas collection. This beautiful candle has a “unisex” scent so it can be enjoyed by both men and women. Its fragrance is a combination of Thai lemongrass, Dalmatian sage & mossy fern. It smells AMAZING!
I was equally impressed by the candle’s packaging. Normally candles are sold in cardboard boxes. This particular candle arrives in a lush SUEDE box. The box can be re-purposed to house pens, trinkets, make up or jewelry.
The candle its self comes in a tall, brown frosted glass. It is made with parrafin wax and has an approximate burn time of 70 hours, so it will last the entire holiday season if I burn it a few nights a week for a couple of hours at a time.
I love this candle! Not only for the great packaging and scent but also because it looks really nice displayed on our bookcase. It stands out from the other candles that I have from the grocery store. There is just no comparing the two.
Currently my daughter is usually the box the candle came in to house all her hair clips and bands for her hair. I’m glad that I was able to re-purpose that beautiful box.
Men are usually very hard to buy for (in my opinion). Small by Nature has a whole section dedicated to gifts for men. The little Gnome sculpture cracks me up. I would love to get that for my hubby for his desk at work.
Many men enjoy sports. Small by Nature offers some really nice sports related gift ideas too. The lamp made from baseballs and a glove is really nice. That would be ideal for a “man cave”.
One of my ultimate favorite products offered at Small by Nature is the BEAUTIFUL sand art pictures. They hang on the wall and have a special piece that allows you to rotate them. The image is never the same. As the sand falls through tiny holes in the picture it creates a totally different landscape. I can see myself getting lost in this for hours!
If you are looking for a unique and luxurious gift for that someone special in your life, or for a very special occasion, you will certainly want to check out the beautiful home decor and gift found at Small by Nature, www.SmallbyNature.com. You can also check out the Small by Nature blog at http://www.smallbynature.com/blog/. She even has a newsletter you can sign up for which is found at the bottom right side of the home page.
Small by Nature gives 5% of its monthly sales to local non-profit animal charities and shelters each month. As a pet lover and “Mom” to five adopted pets I truly appreciate her kindness in making these monthly donations.
Diana Berchan would like to award a lucky reader with a $50 gift certificate to her store, Smally by Nature. Thank you Diana!
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This giveaway is open to US residents and will end on November 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and needs to reply within 3 days with a name and mailing address (no PO Box) or a new winner will be chosen.
Other great holiday giveaways are found on the right side bar under “Win It”.
Kimberly
*I received a free sample product in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own. Small by Nature will be supplying the prize.
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I love the frog frame!! Perfect for my daughter!!
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Another item I LOVE is the Vintage Door Plate Pendant Light A hanging light creates a theatrical effect.
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I LOVE the Numbers Platter! It’s sooo cool!
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I love the bumble bee toy box. I like that there are no dangerous sharp edges and that it looks like a piece of art. 🙂
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I like the Pomegranate Candlesticks.
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The Froggie frame would be perfect for my Sister.
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The Root Compartment Platter would be great for holiday entertaining.
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I love the Hoxie Bros Pillow, thanks!
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Very high quality. The Grecian Peony Pillow is a favorite of mine; I’m in love with the colors!
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I’m not entering. I couldn’t find anything under $50. Expensive stuff.
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I would love to have the beautiful Pasta Italiana Serving Bowl!
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I like the Balancing Horse Pillow.
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I would love to get the Funky Fairy Tooth Pillow for my daughter
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I really like the Skull pillows.
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