IHOD Holiday Gift Guide 2011

Thank you all so much for your patience and support with the launch of the first ever IHOD Holiday Gift Guide Catalog! I am beyond thrilled to share with you this collection of some of my favorite finds across the web for this holiday season. I wanted to help promote the brick and mortar shops, the handmade community, and entrepreneurs who put so much heart and sould into what they do. I hope you will join me in supporting their work this year and opt for some of these personal and fun-tastic finds. There is nothing in here (including the sponsors!) that I myself would not love to give or receive, and I can't wait to do my Christmas shopping;) Also, EVERY SINGLE item in the catalog is at an affordable price!  Please don't hesitate to share with your family and friends. Your tweets, blog links, and facebook posts always are so much appreciated!

So while you are drinking that cup of joe and browsing through, be on the lookout for the sale code flags! There are some really cool deals offered by the sellers throughout the catalogue using IHOD codes! I can't wait to hear what you think! Let me know your favorite spread, what DIY you want to try, an item you couldn't resist, or even if you just liked the glitter and sequins;) Thank you all for viewing! Cheers!!

ANNOUNCING: Holiday 2011 Gift Guide Submissions!

(photo courtesy of the lovely Jefra Linn)

I have been chomping at the bit to announce this year's Gift Guide! Its going to be spectacular! With this being my favorite time of year, I am looking forward to rounding up some incredible finds to help with your gift giving experience. It will be an online magazine issue format viewable and downloadable on IHOD from mid-november through Christmas with additional promotion through facebook and twitter. Each featured item will have a clickable link attached from the issue that takes you directly to the shop online!

I have already started curating the categories, and will be taking submissions from your online shops. It will not be limited to handmade, but will certainly include some handmade and boutique items. I wish I could accept every submission but if it will not be accepted for the Gift Guide Issue, I will at least try to share with the IHOD FB page or weekly posts. I will also be accepting a few DIY gift ideas to feature!

I am looking for unique ideas, new shops on the block, fun and originality, and of course, high quality photos! Please help spread the word! This will be a great opportunity to share your business for the holidays!

TO SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS:

Email me with the subject title: Holiday Gift Guide Submission 

Include your shop site or a few photos, and what you category you would like to be considered for.

There are also advertising options available for shops and blogs at a super affordable price! (1/4, Half, and Full-page options available.) For stats and rates download the info here!

Thank you all for being such an a awesome crew of readers. I look forward to doing things like this for you because of it!! ♥