Gift Guide For Her 2016

{From the top-left: Pottery Barn owl ceramic votives, Marks & Spencer owl print pajama set, Magpie tea cups and saucers,  I Ended Up Here owl tea towel, Owl Metal Tray Jo-Ann, Barn owl vase by Made Using Love}

{Bits & Pieces tea for one owl teapot and cup, Natalie Lete cutting board 'Hou Hou' image via, Pier1 owl hamper, Imm Living painted paws owl ceramic canister, Milkway henna ethnic owl iPhone case, Owl Tattoo Tights by Stern Tights}

Here's the next gift guide of the season. In this post I have included a few of the gift ideas that any owl lover will love to receive this Christmas. You are sure to find something for your hostess, friend, mom or a colleague.

Other gift guides:

Luxe gift guide

Gift guide for kids

11 Free Christmas Printables with 2015 Calendar

Printable Christmas Gift Tags

Forest Friends Template

Animal Banner

Christmas Activity Placemat

Rustic Woodland Holiday Gift Tags

Printable Gingerbread House

“Happy ‘Owl’-idays” postcards

Christmas Woods Card

Christmas Gift Tags

Christmas Owls Printable

Free 2015 Calendar

With Christmas only a few days away, I decided to do a post with a compilation of some of festive and cheerful printables that can be downloaded for free! The printables include gift tags, wall art, cards, holiday banner, gingerbread house and more! Oh, and there is free 2015 calendar that you can customize and download from here. It'll make a great stocking stuffer and a present for your family and friends. 

Here're some of the links for the weekend:

- Gift guide for hostess, gift guide for her and gift guide for kids.

- Easy and beautiful DIY gift ideas.

- Wreath decorations that'll inspire you to get creative.

- For lovely gift wrapping products go here.

- Christmas eve and day planner that you can download and print, here.

Gift Guide 2014 For Hostess

With the holiday invitations piling up here's a gift guide for the gracious party hostess. Whether it's a get-together with the close friends, family or co-workers, it's a good idea to have a few hostess gifts on hand ready. Here're some of the gorgeous as well thoughtful gifts that will make any hostess feel appreciated.

1. Patch NYC Owl Eau De Cologne
2. Papaya Art owl cosmetic pouch
3. Ninox modern ceramic owl decorative jars
4. Animal wreath napkin set Coral and Tusk
5. Brass owl dish Jonathan Adler
6. Owl filled candle - Marks & Spencer
7. Giesswein women's Grein slipper
8. Lacy owls cup and saucer - 222 Fifth

You can also find Gift Guide for Kids, Gift Guide for Her and if you need any help wrapping them up.

Luxe Gift Guide 2015

The guide of the best luxury products for someone special this holiday season. The things on this guide are hand picked by me keeping their uniqueness and usability in mind. After all, you would like the gift to be enjoyed instead of just sitting in a corner collecting dust.

1. Patch NYC King Duvet Cover and Shams with Owl and Fox Motifs

2. Flying owl cushion Carola Van Dyke at Amara

3. Dwell Studio Owl Bowls Small and Large

4. Olin Owl Cashmere Scarf Nocturnal Journey - Terracotta New York

5. Owl Bookends By Tadahiro Baba

6. Owl Cheese Stand Made From Acacia Wood - Bliss Home & Design

7. 2010 àMaurice Cellars Estate Red Blend "Night Owl" Red Blend

8. Italian Animal Canisters by Futuro d'Arte

9. Circular Cufflink with Center Owl - Salvatore Ferragamo

10. Mr. Owl Touch Lamp Designed by Luke Hobbs at Uncommon Goods

You can find Gift Guide for Kids, here and Gift Guide for her, here.

Gift Guide 2010: For Kids

Where did the year go? After Halloween and Thanksgiving it's suddenly time to think about Christmas gifts. I hope you enjoyed our last week's Holiday Gift Guide. Today, I complied this special gift guide for wee people in your life because buying gifts for kids can sometimes be tricky (it's for me when I go looking for a present for my niece.) I hope you find something you love to give to that precious little one in your life from this guide I prepared with cool ideas and adorable gifts across the web. Enjoy!

1. Kidsonroof birds totem, Smallable
2. Vintage animal alphabet poster, Marla Sea
3. Knitted owl hat and booties set, The Miniature Knit Shop
4. Owl wooden teether, Little Sapling Toys
5. Owl Tabletop Set, Pottery Barn

1. Lunch box, The Jungle Store
2. Sleepy owl embroidered rattle, Baby's Got Style
3. 3D wooden puzzle, Blocks And 3D Puzzels
4. Little Red Owl Organic Blanket, Otter Blotters
5. Owl lamp by J. Hunt at Amazon
6. Dwell Studio wooden owls jigsaw, Baby's Got Style

1. My little night owl snuggle sack and cap, My Sweet Muffin
2. The Owl and the Pussycat by Jan Brett available at Amazon
3. Acacia wood kids owl stool, Classic Hostess
4. Nordic pine owl clock, State Of Green

Gift Guide 2015: For Her

Today I am sharing my second Holiday gift guide for the special ladies in your life. These are awesome ideas perfect for your friend, co-worker, sister, or for yourself. (Here's the link to the gift guide for kids, in case you missed it before.)

1. Owl Scarf by A Wild Life
2. Owl Long Tray by Cutler's
3. Magpie, The Modern Home Vern and Edie Owl Vase
4. iittala Taika Blue Throw Pillow
5. Owl Jewelry Stand by World Market
6. Nathalie Lete, Blank Notebook
7. Limited Edition Facial Care Gift Collection Owl by Green People
8. John Lewis Snoozy Owl Beanie and Gloves
9. 14K Gold Great Horned Owl Necklace, King Ice
10. Owl of Me String Lights, ModCloth
11. Gold Leaf Owl Lamp by J Hunt and Company
12. Owl Nesting Measuring Cups by Anthropologie
13. Winterwood Animal Cocktail Shaker by Anthropologie

Guest Post by Papernstitch: An Owl Inspired Gift Guide

Let's welcome Brittni on My Owl Barn as the very first guest blogger. Brittni is an owner of Paperstitch online exhibition site that helps independent artists and designers promotes handmade products. She has prepared the "Give a Hoot About Handmade: An Owl Inspired Gift Guide from Papernstitch" for all us owl-lovers by picking few of her favorite products from her site.

I'll let her take it from here...

Hey there. It’s Brittni from papernstitch, the curated exhibition site for amazing art and handmade goods. Today, I am sharing my top ten owl-inspired treasures, exclusively on My Owl Barn, that will send you into handmade hoot heaven…

1. Patina Owl and Branch Necklace: Bring out your boho side with this charming, antique owl necklace from Belle Hibou.

2. Lace Owl Cufflinks: Add some flair to those boring cuffs with a pair of Beauty Spot cufflinks that ooze with whimsy.

3. Goldie the Owl Organic T-Shirt: Get wise with this golden organic owl tee from artist An Li Liu.

4. Mammam Collection Owl Tote Bag: Throw in your favorite magazine and a beach towel, and you are ready to catch those summer rays with this clever tote bag from Bold Ideas.

5. Pondering Owl Print: Bring some character to humdrum walls with an owl linocut print from Retro Modern.

6. Little Creatures Bookmark Set: Curl up with a book and a few (creature) friends with this illustrated bookmark set from Tucker Reece.

7. Salvaged Silky Oak Owl Brooch: Add a bit of hand drawn flair with this timber brooch made of recycled wood by Jetta’s Nest.

8. Owl Softie: Cozy up with this Haley by Hand chevron owl. Or pass it along to your daughter as a thoughtful gift she’ll love for years.

9. Hand Embroidered Barn Owl Clip: Keep frizzy summer hair at bay with this hand stitched hair clip from Ordinary Mommy.

10. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Tee: And finally, get cute and comfortable with this quirky, hand lettered owl tee, from Dressing on the Side, that poses the question, “Guess who’s coming for dinner?”.

The gift guide has something owl-some for everyone. Those owl cuff links and wooden owl brooch will make great Father's day gifts which is right around the corner. 

Gift Guide 2009: For Her

After last week's gift guide for kids, I decided to do a holiday gift guide for all the special ladies on your list. Surprise your mom, daughter, wife or a friend with a special something. These gifts will surely sweep her off her feet. Hope you'll like them!!

1. Bookmark

2. Trinket Box

3. Folksy Owl Journal

4. Owl Mittens

5. Candle Snuffer

6. Coin Purse

7. What a Hoot Owl Purse

Gift Ideas For Harry Potter/Hedwig the Owl Fans on Etsy

There are oceans of gift choices inspired by our beloved Harry Potter and Hedwig the owl. But for today's post I went through Etsy to compile a collection of few of my favorite ones which will be loved by any Harry Potter fan whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. 

Owl post enamel - Kelly McMahon
Truck full of miniatures - Pam LeRose
Bookmark cross stitch pattern - Sasha Chaytsina
Slytherin pattern socks - Noelle Lucia
Hedwig the owl zipper pouch - The Purple Hedgehog
Metal woodland friend mug - Cask & Quill
Blank Hedwig notebook - Cherilyn Colbert

Other gift guides so far: Gift Guide #1 and Gift Guide #2 

Gift Guide of DIY Kits and Patterns

I hope you are having a good week so far. I dedicated the last few posts to gift guides to make your holiday shopping easier and stress free. Today's gift guide is perfect for those who like to make something by hand and need a little inspiration. I have selected 12 fabulous kits and patterns from owl macrame and wall hanging to owl cushion to felt owl that will make a wonderful gift for anyone who enjoy crafting. So take a little time and go through the links below to find the perfect gift for your friend who can't keep her needle down.

From the top:

Felt owl digital instructions TCM Felt
Wall hanging mosaic owl kit by Love Mosaic Home Decor
Horned owl embroidery kit by Kiriki Press
Owl macrame pattern by Reform Fibers
Night owls embroidery kit by Studio MME
Cardboard frame owl embroidery kit by Sozo
Plush owl doll pdf pattern by Jenny Blair
Owl cushion pdf pattern by Sleake Knits
Owl plush toy pdf template by Wanderlust Woolves
Diy owl painting art kit by Mayhem Here
Owl felt diy kit by Cynthia Treen
Geometric cross stitch owl pdf pattern by Velvet Pony

Fun Gift Guide For The Little Ones

Screen printed owl pillow by Ersh Ware

My Woodland Wish by Kate Endle

Owl and canvas teepee by Jackie Smith

Woodland banner scroll by Ellis & Ivy

Quilted backpack with appliqued owl by Elena Kirilicheva

Handmade owl and deer bookends by My Treasured Tree House

Knit owl motif warmers by KnitsByPadhma

Woodland fabric decal kit by Mej Mej

Woodland art print by Holli

Upcycle crayon/coin pouch by LesFunky

Knit owl sweater by Ipsunique

Handcrafted Edison Lightbox by Dan Cordero

I hope you have been enjoying all the gift guides I've been sharing on the blog. Today's gift guide is dedicated to all the fun and funky items to please the little ones in your life. I liked consolidating the post with all the colorful and cute gifts for kids, they are sure to bring a wide-smile on their face. This post has 12 of my favorite gift ideas that are handmade by artists with love and care from teepee to lamp, to backpack to handcrafted bookends.

10 Owl Book Gift Ideas for Kids

Three Pennies, Melanie Crowder

Read Me: A Poem for Every Day of the Year, by Morgan

Penelope Gilbert and the Children of Azure, Emily A. Steward

A Girl Called Owl, Amy Wilson

Poppy by Avi

The Barn Owls, by Tony Johnston

Love Enough for Two, Jane Chapman

Owls are Good at Keeping Secrets, Sara O'Leary

Night Creepers, Linda Stanek

Counting Birds, Heidi E.Y. Stemple

Our second book gift guide is for children who love to read inspiring stories about nature and are curious learners. The compilation includes books for children of different age groups from preschoolers to young readers. If you are looking for that perfect gift for the little bookworm in your life then I am sure you'll find something from the list above. You can find the books along with their reviews on the link given under each image. 

Gift Guide: Books for adults

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: For Kids

Here's the first and the most adorable holiday gift guide of them all, for the little ones! I have made the list below to help your through all the cute stuff that I absolutely adore. There are toys, decorations, book and other fun things that will make both the little ones on your list and their parents very happy!

1. Little owl's day book by Divya Srinivasan

2. Woodland animal garland by Magic Cabin

3. Skip Hop Nightlight Soother, Moonlight and Melodies

4. Melamine dinnerware by Culina

5. Pink lunch box by Wildkin

6. Owl money bank C.R.Gibson

7. Owl tree coverlet set by QE Home

8. Crochet coin purse by Franck Fischer

9. Hoot socks by Slugs and Snails

10. Color owl lunch bag kit, Alex Toys

11. Owl and pussycat trinket boxes by Thats Different

12. 3 Sprouts owl caddy

13. Apple Park booties

14. Mr. Hootie the owl doll, Intelex

15. Owl plush rocker from Pottery Barn

16. Crochet owl bin by Land of Nod

17. Owl and bird in tree wooden bookends by Adeco

Brilliant Holiday Gift Ideas For Men

Our next gift guide in the holiday series is for the men in your life. For those of you who find it challenging to pick a gift for your father, son, boyfriend and husband, this guide has gift ideas for every type of man. From shaving set to phone case, to wooden coaster there is something to please any man who loves owls.

Coaster with laser owl design by SpoonersCreations
Sculpture origami owl by Florigami
Owl Wingardium Leviosa water bottle by Limboea
Black bamboo wood case by Stuchi
Owl cabin art by Wild Pulp
Lasercut owl wooden money clip by Wooden Accessories
Bow tie by Unique Chic Bowtique
Cardboard owl diy kit by Board Attack
Shaving set with owl mug by Liz Johnson
Men socks with owl motif by Moustard London