{"id":4139,"date":"2014-12-03T13:00:05","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/?p=4139"},"modified":"2014-12-04T14:02:34","modified_gmt":"2014-12-04T14:02:34","slug":"winter-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/2014\/12\/winter-gift-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinchy Gift Guide: Top Local Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #222222;\">Everyone has that one friend who is anti Christmas. Maybe\u00a0anti isn&#8217;t the right word because who doesn&#8217;t like presents and eating food? No one that&#8217;s who, but being indifferent to Christmas is just as big a task as celebrating it with open arms. It&#8217;s everywhere. In every advert, in every twinkly light and in every &#8220;are you ready for the holidays?&#8221; you are asked when bumping into people on said festive street. Shopping for a grinch is a tough job so I have put together some of my favourite independent purchases that may make them sounds (cynically of course) grateful this Winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/7ac0fc37c3e3a6ca976627082fb3f021.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/7ac0fc37c3e3a6ca976627082fb3f021.jpg?resize=400%2C600\" alt=\"7ac0fc37c3e3a6ca976627082fb3f021\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First up, we have returning local lovely Karen Mabon and her mischievous clowns! C<span style=\"color: #141823;\">lowns get a bad rep &#8211; but they aren&#8217;t all evil! Some are oh so pretty and would look adorable worn over a shit and fluffy jumper. Karen&#8217;s limited edition <a href=\"http:\/\/www.karenmabon.com\/?product=clowning-around-enamel-necklace\" target=\"_blank\">Pierrot Clown necklaces<\/a> are available in Pistachio &amp; Ebony and not a Christmas bauble in sight! ( \u00a325 )<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doubleclownlowresnew-562x567.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4141\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/doubleclownlowresnew-562x567.jpg?resize=562%2C567\" alt=\"doubleclownlowresnew-562x567\" width=\"562\" height=\"567\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the art and fashion lover, you can pick up a little piece of Scottish Fashion History in these l<span style=\"color: #141823;\">imited edition, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wecraveit.com\/crave-shop\/?search=illustration\" target=\"_blank\">hand-signed illustration prints<\/a> by Jacob Birge and Saunt &amp; Sinner exlsuviely made for their collections for Crave magazine. ( Were \u00a345. Now \u00a320. ) For the slightly larger spend, check out the Crave Collections <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wecraveit.com\/crave-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\">SAMPLE SALE <\/a>for something to REALLY put a smile on your grinches face. That Obscure Couture gown though&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10620131_306804779527097_889578353382649444_o.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10620131_306804779527097_889578353382649444_o.jpg?resize=598%2C845\" alt=\"10620131_306804779527097_889578353382649444_o\" width=\"598\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10620131_306804779527097_889578353382649444_o.jpg?resize=598%2C845 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10620131_306804779527097_889578353382649444_o.jpg?w=679 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most of my coats have their very own novelty brooch which sets up camp on a lapel. Give the gift of great accessorising with this adorable\u00a0<span style=\"color: #5a5353;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.runawayfox.co.uk\/lady-grey-brooch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lady Grey brooch<\/a> from Runaway Fox and you&#8217;ll be the\u00a0talk of the tea party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSCF2770__86360.1405331326.1280.1280.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/DSCF2770__86360.1405331326.1280.1280.jpg?resize=598%2C448\" alt=\"DSCF2770__86360.1405331326.1280.1280\" width=\"598\" height=\"448\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For something a little more personal, why not go down the custom route? My Betty ring is probably one of my favourite possessions and I&#8217;m sure there is a private joke (or seven) which could be shared onto your BFF&#8217;s ring or necklace! The world is your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonniebling.co.uk\/collections\/custom-bonnie-bling\" target=\"_blank\">custom Bonnie Bling<\/a> oyster.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4146\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?resize=598%2C598 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?resize=290%2C290 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?resize=768%2C768 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?resize=903%2C903 903w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10464060_764642346913022_1420466006672870644_n.jpg?w=960 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For pretty much every secret santa from work to play there are these amazing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livinginlalaland.co.uk\/collections\/jewellery\/brooches\" target=\"_blank\">Fan Club pins<\/a> from Lala Land. I mean, just look at them! Priced at just \u00a35 why not get a few?! I&#8217;ll take Ron Swanson, Dolly, Twin Peaks and Tacos please&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ron_Swanson_Parks_and_Recreation_faux_fan_club_pin_brooch_badge_by_Your_Fan_Club_from_LA_LA_LAND_large.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Ron_Swanson_Parks_and_Recreation_faux_fan_club_pin_brooch_badge_by_Your_Fan_Club_from_LA_LA_LAND_large.jpg?resize=280%2C280\" alt=\"Ron_Swanson_Parks_and_Recreation_faux_fan_club_pin_brooch_badge_by_Your_Fan_Club_from_LA_LA_LAND_large\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keep the rain off in style with the new WATERPROOF <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chouchoucouture.com\/shop\/hollyhood-glasgow.html\" target=\"_blank\">Hollyhood Glasgow<\/a>. I am absolutely in love with the new collection from my beloved Chouchou, in my opinion her chic&#8217;est yet! Make your gift practical and help upgrade every outfit in one swoop!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg?resize=598%2C598\" alt=\"10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n\" width=\"598\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg?resize=598%2C598 598w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg?resize=290%2C290 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg?resize=768%2C768 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/10806460_10152820527276855_7536341661647783509_n.jpg?w=800 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My last Winter Gift Guide pick goes to one of my new Instagram finds, the adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/uk\/listing\/197191103\/mint-crop-top-with-donuts?ref=shop_home_active_1\" target=\"_blank\">Knickerocker<\/a>.\u00a0Her hand appliqu\u00e9d tops, knickers and mini dresses are too cute for words and will make any grinch smile before they knew it was even Christmas, plus, DOUGHNUTS!!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/il_570xN.630297675_em92.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4143\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/il_570xN.630297675_em92.jpg?resize=570%2C876\" alt=\"il_570xN.630297675_em92\" width=\"570\" height=\"876\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #222222;\">Show your ginchy just how much you really kind of don&#8217;t care, but actually do this Chrsitmas! Any of these would turn any festive frown upside down, just remember to go rogue &#8211; no festive wrapping paper required!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/forever-yours-betty.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/foreveryoursbetty.com\/devsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/forever-yours-betty.jpg?resize=140%2C88\" alt=\"forever yours betty\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has that one friend who is anti Christmas. Maybe\u00a0anti isn&#8217;t the right word because who doesn&#8217;t like presents and eating food? No one that&#8217;s who, but being indifferent to Christmas is just as big a task as celebrating it with open arms. It&#8217;s everywhere. 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