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More Holiday Guides…

Jen Gurka — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:14:30 +0000

over at Bang Bang!!!

It’s here!!!!

Jen Gurka — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:36:51 +0000

My new blog!!!!!

Go to BangBangtheblog.com and check it out

Exciting!!!!

Coveting Trees

Jen Gurka — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:09:36 +0000

purlbee tutorial

Diy Holiday Tutorials from DesignSponge

Jen Gurka — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:39:38 +0000

Today I was perusing DesignSponge and found these gems…I will be doing both. I’m excited. It’s freezing outside, so I’m enjoying and instant (gasp) cappachino. Perfect blend between hot chocolate and wih a slight coffee twinge. I also managed to score a blow out and some serious needed texurizing today!

terrarium ornaments

felt pomander wreath

On another tangent, I’m going to Disneyland! It warrented use of my jumbo disneyland mug!

WTF: Here’is hoping for snow!

Jen Gurka — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:02 +0000

Last time it was this cold in San Francisco it “hailed” an inch. It was the scarriest and raddest moment of 2005 though for sure. I was driving, which was terrifying but once we reached the coffee shop we were going to we had hail ball fights and watch Muni breakdown.

It snowed in the central valley the other day! Here’s hoping for a white holiday season.

A girl can dream can’t she.

Snow in Stern Grove 1962

Holiday Garland!!!

Jen Gurka — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:28:41 +0000

I love garland. There are always endless possibilities, and there’s nothing like enjoying the fruits of your labor once it’s strewn all over your house. I haven’t decided which one I will be making yet, too many to choose from.

Somethin’s a brewin’

Jen Gurka — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:08:42 +0000

I apologize for my absence, but it will all be worth it in the end. I’m starrting a newer, bigger, better blog, packed with tutorials and all kinds of fun stuff!!!

In the mean time enjoy some things I’m obsessing over lately:

This yellow house

Vintage Mermaids

Lace Eyeshadow

Matte Stephens

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Gift Ideas for Moms

Jen Gurka — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:59:11 +0000

Aveda’s Caribbean Rejuvenation Kit

I am a serious Aveda enthusiest and I can even tell you how much I love the Caribbean Therapy line. It has a slight hint of coconut and leaves you skin feeling wonderful. Buy online or at and Aveda Experience Center.

Kindle Wireless Reader

A wireless reading device thats about the size of a hardcover book. My mother in law has been coveting this baby for some time now. It’s pricey but eco friendly and just plain cool. Check it out at Amazon.

Vases by Jonathan Adler

Mom’s love flowers. Jonathan Adler’s vases make flowers look even more beautiful. See where I’m going with this. They range from $26 to $700. But don’t be fooled by the price, the less expensive are equally as pretty and well made. Check it.

Shesham Stacking Wine Rack

Just plain adorable. Crate and Barrell.

Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad!

Jen Gurka — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:43:16 +0000

I always have trouble thinking of something good for my Dad. Mainly becasue he manages to buy himself everything before I could ever get something first. More at Bang Bang!

Wooden Radio

This sucker hooks up to your Ipod and everything. Love it! Velocity

Mad Men Season 1

If your Dad hasnt seen this yet, he will love it. If he already has it, Season 3 hopefully will be available by Christmas. Amazon

USB Turntable

Converts all your Dads Vinyl to digital. Fred Flare

Clue: Office Edition

Family game night!!!! I think The Office is a universal Dad favorite. Urban Outfitters

Christmas Gift Ideas for Brothers

Jen Gurka — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:52:39 +0000

Oddly enough I always think of gifts for your brother a cheat. You know they will never get you anything that awesome and the never-ending immaturity will guarantee something bought from the toy section at Target will still be a hit. Here are some new ideas to help with what to get for the second hardest guy in your family to buy for. Check out Bang Bang! for more gift ideas for brothers.

Zombie Shooter

What brother, younger or older wouldn’t want this awesome laser shooter. Chck it out at ThinkGeek.com

Futurama by Kid Robot

Who doesn’t want these super rad 3″ figurines? At Urban Outfitters

Pac Man Gaming Kit

Plug this into your TV and booyah (yes, I said it!) Head over to Fred Flare and check it.

IPod Boombox

Just simply awesome. Urban Outfitters.