Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS, friends! 

If you are lucky enough to share the holidays with your loved ones, enjoy and appreciate every second. Even though I have to work today, I'm so very thankful for all my blessings and that I'll be able to spend Christmas with the love of my life, my fur baby and our friends later. 

Eat, drink, laugh, love and BE MERRY!

⁂ Secret Christmas GIVEAWAY 2014 ⁂ (CLOSED)

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED 

The winners are:
1. Deni Ifrim
2. Laura S.

The festive season is upon us, friends! Happy Holidays to you. I'm especially thankful for another incredible year. And as a thank you to YOU, my lovely loyal readers, I will be hosting another exciting giveaway here on Pretty.Random.Things.

What can you win? Well, it's a SECRET! Ooooh, the suspense... There will be two winners this time; one person will get an item from this list, and one person will get an item from this list. But you won't know what the item is until you win!

It's easy to enter, and this giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY. Please read the rules and how to enter this giveaway, and good luck to you all!

Rules and all that jazz:

- This giveaway is open internationally.
- Anyone can enter, but if you are under 18 please get your parents' permission as I'll have to ship the item to your house.
- There will be two winners. 
- This giveaway will end on December 21st, 2014.
- The winners will be notified on December 23rd, 2014.

How to enter:

Required to enter:

- Follow Pretty.Random.Things. on email (in the right column of this page, find "Follow by Email" and submit your email address)
- Like Pretty.Random.Things. on Facebook.
- Leave a comment on this post telling us what you would LOVE to win from either the What to get HER for Christmas list or the What to get HIM for Christmas list.

For extra entries:

- Follow my Twitter, Pinterest and Instragram accounts.
- Share this giveaway on social media.

Please sign in to Rafflecopter with your Facebook account or Email address to enter the giveaway. 

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If you have any questions, feel free to email me at liesl@pretty-random-things.com.

GOOD LUCK!

What to get HIM for Christmas 2014

You didn't think I would forget the guys, did you? Have no fear if you have no idea what to get the men in your life, I'm here to help. Of course, you don't have to get what I'm suggesting, it's only to give you a nudge in the right direction. The things I have listed here are mostly things that The Husband loves, and what I personally think would make great gifts for guys.

HERSCHEL SUPPLY Co. Retreat backpack $70

Find this back pack at EASTDANE

They have a huge selection of great back packs, and I especially like this one with the brown leather straps. These Retreat backpacks come in different colors, and if you think the straps are too much, they also have very simple, neutral backpacks.

PUBLIC SUPPLY notebook $12

Buy this notebook at EASTDANE

Come on, everyone loves a good notebook. These notebooks are understated (which I assume is what most men like in a notebook) and can be gifted to basically anyone that can write or scribble.

SCRATCH MAP travel map $20

Get the Scratch Map at UNCOMMONGOODS

I got this Scratch Map for The Husband and he absolutely loves it. The purpose of the map is to scratch off the countries that you have visited and it will expose a different color underneath. Get the map framed (read the instructions on their website on how to get it framed properly) and it will make a great gift for someone who loves to travel.

MARSHALL Stanmore speaker $400

Find this speaker on EASTDANE

Few guys would not like some new speakers, and I'm such a big fan of the classic look of this one. Connect your device through Bluetooth and play away. The Husband uses a Marshall amp for his guitar, so I know he would get a kick out of this one.

FITBIT Flex activity wristband $99.95

Get it on FitBit

Almost everyone in my family has a FitBit and can not stop raving about it. It's not only for the sports enthusiasts, but can be worn by anyone who wants to monitor their daily activity and sleep patterns. You can also compete with friends and family, which makes it quite fun.

VICTORINOX Swiss Army Knife $15 and up

This Swiss Army Knife is available on AMAZON

I know! Such a cliché. But, I do think that most men would love to own a high quality Swiss Army Knife. There are many to choose from and the prices start from only $15.

NORSE PROJECTS scarf $95

Get this scarf at EASTDANE

Keep your man warm and cozy by giving him a nice scarf. For men, I'd stick to neutrals especially gray, navy or black.

BEATS BY DR.DRE urBeats earphones $100

Find these earphones at BESTBUY

If he doesn't already own a nice pair of earphones, get him these from Beats. They come in a wide selection of colors, and I think the price is pretty good for the quality you get.

UGG AUSTRALIA Ascot slippers $109.95

Buy these slippers at NORDSTROM

I think these slippers are such a great gift for guys. They are so cozy and warm for the colder months. No more smelly old slippers or socks with holes in them around the house! 

THE ART OF SHAVING Fusion Chrome Power Shave $175

Find this shaving kit at NORDSTROM

A nice shaving kit is always a winner as a Christmas gift. So you might as well up your game and get him a proper set like this one.

I hope you got some good ideas from this post! Also check out my What to get HER for Christmas ideas, too. 

Happy holidays, everyone!

**ENTER my Secret Christmas GIVEAWAY HERE **

What to get HER for Christmas 2014

Here we are, only a little more than a month away from Christmas! Seriously, where did this year go!? This week I've really been getting into the Christmas spirit as I was pinning away some Christmas decor ideas on Pinterest. That also reminded me that I haven't even handed out my Christmas wish list to The Husband and my family yet... Just kidding, I don't do that... not every year... 

At first I thought, "nah, I don't need anything", but let's be real, it's nice to get something nice for Christmas. I decided to make a list anyway of things that would be awesome to get *winking feverishly in The Husband's direction* and I also added some items that I personally own and would definitely recommend as gift for a special female in your life.

FRENDS Layla Headphones $150

Get these at Net-A-Porter

I'm not a huge fan of the headphones you get when purchasing an Apple product like the iPhone or iPod, and I'm totally in the market for some new headphones. Of course I'm lusting after these because, you know, they are rose gold.

RIFLE PAPER CO. 2015 Travel The World Calendar $26

Buy it at Rifle Paper Co.

I'm obsessed with this beautiful calendar, and I might just get it for myself for Christmas. (You can check out the full calendar on their website). I think most people would appreciate this as a gift.

OLYMPUS PEN e-PL7 camera $599

Find this camera here.

Dear Santa, I've been SO good this year... Pretty please!?

DIPTYQUE Do Son Eau de Parfum $140

Get this perfume at Nordstrom

Perfume is one of those go-to Christmas prezzies for women, and for good reason. Who doesn't like some smell-good from Santa? There are many I could recommend, but this is one I own and would buy in a heartbeat for someone else. 

DANIEL WELLINGTON Classic Sheffield watch $199

Buy this watch at Daniel Wellington

This watch is a timeless classic and I wear mine almost every day. It's light-weight, simple and classy. I know most ladies would be thrilled to receive it.

ACNE STUDIOS Canada scarf $175

Get it at NET-A-PORTER

This is my favorite scarf; so soft and big and perfect for winter! Of course, you don't need to spend this much, just make sure you get one that's soft and made of high quality materials.

HUNTER rain boots $135

Get them at Shopbop

Damn, I love these boots! I have a tall and a short pair, and wear them all the time during the cold and rainy months. They come in so many colors, and if you are buying it for someone else, I'd recommend staying with the neutrals just to be safe.

CLARISONIC Mia cleansing system $99

Find it at NORDSTROM

I can't say enough good things about these cleansing systems. It really is worth the price tag and the hype. I use mine every day with a gentle face wash, and it makes my skin so clean and smooth. There are many different ones to choose from, with different functions and speeds and gimmicks, but I've been using the classic Mia for a long time and it's really all you need to have a squeaky clean face.

JO MALONE candle $80

Buy this candle at NORDSTROM

Christmas time and candles go hand in hand as far as I'm concerned, and you really can't go wrong with a beautifully scented candle from Jo Malone. Yes, they are quite pricey, but they last for a really long time and their scent payoff is way better than a lot of other candles. Plus, the packaging is just gorgeous!

LUSH The Olive Branch shower gel $9.95

Get this shower gel at LUSH

Whenever I smell this shower gel, I always think of Christmas time. The Husband and I love this shower gel for this time of the year, and I promise you that you wouldn't think twice about getting it if you were to sniff it in the store.

That's it, folks. I recommend getting one very special item instead of buying lots of little random things. (Of course, you don't have to buy anything from this list, it's just for fun and to give those of you who need help some ideas.) Also, it doesn't hurt to ask your loved ones if there is anything specific that they really really want for Christmas; it will make your Christmas shopping a whole lot easier and everyone will be happy.

Also, check out What to get HIM for Christmas 2014.

***ENTER my Secret Christmas GIVEAWAY HERE***

I wish all of you a very merry holiday season!