Lisa's Gift Guide: 2016

Winter Scene Skirt: Unique Vintage (Reg) (Plus)

Evolution Vintage Jewelry

I can't even believe it is that time again. Time to deck the halls, cherish your moments with family and friends and celebrate the year behind you. It is a busy time for everyone so each year I like to offer my suggestions for gift giving to make shopping a little easier.

I do the majority of my shopping online and locally via small businesses. Here are my 2016 picks:

BOOKS:

To Inspire:

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For the writer in your life:

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Your Inner Stylist:

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Children's Books:

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For the unique woman in your life:

EVOLUTION VINTAGE has a wide range of one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and Vintage Clothing for every occasion (Shop this silver cocktail ring & SJP Collection "Carrie" Pumps -available in several colors and heel heights - White Satin )

Sparkle Splurge! Tina Craig X Nouvelle Heritage Ring

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PINK SUGAR CRYSTALS - This is a hand made iPhone case with my monogram but you can custom order ANY design and color combinations. She also has a wide range of pre-designed sparkly gifts! 

SJP Collection Shoes! There is literally something for EVERYONE in this collection. It is my personal favorite footwear brand as it is so diverse, modern and classic at the same time. Made in ITALY and a real investment shoe! Shop this BLUE TARTT SHOE

House Of Kat Swank - Chokers, Headdresses, Capelets, headbands and more! All Hand made and comprised primarily of vintage materials. (Styled here with Evolution Rewind Ring)

Memories:

Got old photo negatives lying around? Scan them into your phone! 

This one is also on my Santa list! 

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The "Polaroid" returns in this colorful Fiji Instax mini camera and accessories. Available in several colors. BUY

Sound of the Season: 

We all know and love the traditional classics. 

I always like to select something new each season. This year I chose Rita!

Rita Wilson - The Christmas Sessions

Inspiration:

Inspiring words each day of the year from Dr. Wayne Dyer!

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ART:

Ashley Longshore does the most amazing, unique and one-of-a-kind pop art jeweled paintings available in all sizes!

Ashley Longshore Art 

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Rhonna Dra

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Love, Gratitude and Abundance

Obviously it is the thought that counts this and all days. If you are on a budget a hand made item, letter, or piece of art/holiday ornament is more special than any gift you can purchase. Stay tuned for future DIY Holiday Gift Ideas and Step-By-Step guides!

Time is ticking ...... We are just over a month away!

TINOGONA: Dr. Tererai Trent

Making a commitment to myself and deciding to push through personal boundaries can yield the most profound and unexpected gifts. This weekend I spent in Ojai, California at The Empowered Authors Academy hosted by the dynamic, authentic, publishing powerhouse of Enliven Books Zhena Muzyka. I will chronicle my thoughts and feelings about this weekend in an upcoming post.

I wanted to share one of the MANY amazing humans I had the pleasure of sharing a room with over the last 2 days, the beautiful Dr. Tererai Trent.

Dr. Trent's story is nothing short of incredible! She evolved from living as an abused child bride (age 11)  in a small village in Zimbabwe, under poverty conditions that we spoiled westerners could not even fathom, to dreaming what seemed to everyone else an impossible dream of hope and education. She wanted a life with access to education, plenty to eat and peace. Her mother and grandmother supported the belief that she held the power to change her life and realize all of her dreams.

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She wrote a brilliantly illustrated children's book called "The Girl Who buried her dreams in a can" that tells her story to the girls she is now empowered to uplift. I acquired the book yesterday for my 8 year old daughter and I am so excited to be able to share it with her.

Not only did Dr. Trent realize her dream of acquiring an education (a bachelors degree, two master's degrees, a PhD and 4 honorary degrees) she has inspired thousands of women and girls to reach for their dreams, never letting the bleakest of situation, towering odds or geographical restrtictions stop them from dreaming and living the lives they want.

Dr. Trent is Oprah's ALL TIME favorite guest and received a gratitude gift from lady O herself to the tune of 1.5 million dollars to build schools in Zimbabwe, thousands are now being given access to education because of Dr. Trent's sacrifices, vision, dedication and hard work!

She is currently writing her memoir soon to be published by Enliven Books! I cannot WAIT to get my hands on what I know will be a national and global BEST SELLER.

WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE to you Dr. Trent for inspiring me to not only make all the dreams I have held silent into a reality by sharing my unique voice but showing me through both your word and deed TINOGONA - It is achievable! When we unite our voices as women, empower and inspire one another there is truly nothing that we cannot accomplish.

Make a donation to Dr. Trent's Foundation