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.

Gift Guide 2014 For Kids

1. Trend Lab owl bamboo clock
2. Carter's Too Cute To Hoot toddler set
3. Owls Usborne First Reading
4. Give a Hoot pencil case
5. Owl knit mittens by Blossoms & Buds
6. Sleeping owl beanie San Diego Hat Company

7. Breganwood Organics kids hooded towel

8. Kikkerland owl suction cup toothbrush holder
9. Owl rug from The Rug Market
10. 3 Sprouts owl storage bin
11. Night owl wooden puzzle by Discovery Toys

Giveaway: $100 Gift Card by Ashley Percival

To celebrate the holiday season, I have an exciting giveaway to share with you today by Ashley Percival. Ashley Percival is a freelance illustrator from UK.  He graduated from the University College Falmouth in 2010 and since graduating his wonderful artwork licensed for a wide range of products like clothing, home-decor, homeware, wall art, stationery, app's, books and watches. His clients include Ikea, Papyrus and Monsterthreads to name a few.

In his artwork, animals are the primary subject matter. The quirky characters are often seen riding a bike, dressed in bright sweaters or skateboarding. I particularly love how simple drawings are brought to life with a pop of bright colors and patterns. Perfect for a nursery, kid's room and a grown-up room. He shared: "my favorite and most popular art prints are my owls."

Now you have a chance to bring these creatures home through this giveaway. One lucky reader will win a $100 gift card that can be used towards buying anything from Ashley's online store. So what are you waiting, go ahead and enter to win because who doesn't like an extra cash for holiday shopping!  This giveaway is open internationally.

To enter:

- Like My Owl Barn on Facebook 

- Share this post on Facebook.

Please leave separate comments letting me know that you liked and shared the post.

You can join Ashley Percival's Facebook page for discount and latest updates here.

Winner will be announced sometime on Dec. 18th.

Update: Our winner is DK. Congratulations!

Gift Guide 2014: For Her

Here're some of my favorite things hand-picked to share with you. These are perfect gift items to give to a special lady in your life, hostess, a friend or even to yourself. Enjoy!

1. Fossil owl bifold wallet, 2. Mama and baby owl tea light holder by Partylite, 3. Vintage Gold Owl Pendant Necklace - Chairish, 4. Hand-painted owl vase - Anthropologie, 5. Hoot canister - Anthropologie,
6. Brass tie backs - High Street Market, 7. Wide eyed owl bookends - SPI Home, 8. Owl white ceramic lamp - Lamp Plus, 9. Gilded animal plate - West Elm, 10. Peugeot women's watch.

11. Natural histories owl jounral - AMNH, 12. Hoot hoot owl scarf - Rustic Vogue, 13. Owl umbrella - The San Francisco umbrella co., 14. Ittala Taika platter, 15.Cosy owl slipper boot - Accessorize,  16. Owl hat - BCBG Max, 17. Owl wire cage planter - Kirkland's, 18. Brass owl box by Jonathan Adler, 19. Compact mirror - Forever 21, 20. Crystal bangle - Betsey Johnson, 21. 2015 Wooden Critter Desk Calendar by Night Owl Paper Goods, 22. Lord and Taylor Owl LED, 23. Owl napkin rings - Pendleton.

Freebie: Christmas Owl Candy Wrapper

Today's freebie is this cute owl candy wrapper that you can download from Katie's blog for free. These wrappers are big enough to fit over a king size Hershey's bar or an individual popcorn package. There is a blank space on the owl's tummy to write a note or a season's greeting. So, go ahead print a bunch of them to dress your favorite candy bar because these will make the most adorable stocking stuffer!