It's 2 weeks into December and I've done no gift shopping and barely have the tree up. Things are looking dire, so this weekend better be productive! I'm helping plan my daughter's 3rd grade classroom winter party, so I've been spending a healthy amount of time researching holiday party ideas and have stumbled upon some great sites (& possible fantastic gift ideas!). I'm thinking that's serious multitasking, and here's some of the best of what I've found ....

Ok, yes if you insist, I'll have another helping of your boozy eggnog....
Art, especially original works, makes for a wonderfully unique gift. Suitable for men and women of all ages! Design Sponge lists 19 giftable works of art. My favorite is this Elizabeth Grubaugh print because it reminds me of something that would have fit in perfectly at my grandparent's Miami home (circa 1960) - and that always brings back happy memories of spending childhood Christmases in Florida with family
Do you have the energy and motivation to get crafty with your holiday decor? I think these pom pom garlands are in my future, but if you're feeling the pull to go to the next level like say creating whimsical tablescapes or painting your own gift bags, check out this post on poppytalk.
This weekend around Portland there's a ton of holiday markets big and small. Local blogger Honey Kennedy always has her finger on the pulse of what is happening, check out this exhaustive list of events - there's something for everyone! My favorites are the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale and The Makery Winter Market, two events with hundreds of talented crafters showing their wares - it's hard to not end up getting an early gift for yourself!
Keeping yourself grounded during the holiday season is the antidote to the anxiety of stress or too much boozy eggnog, so take some time to relax and take these tips to heart.