With Christmas coming up (and our giant Christmas Gift Guide - keep your eyes out) it's time to think smart, think stingy, and think sales.

A selection from Refinery29 to get you started... For full story click here

Built By Wendy has achieved a bit of a cult status amongst bloggers for it's simple, clean all-American vibe. Throwing in a dash of A.P.C and a sprinkle of Ralph Lauren, and they've got the whole, 'don't mind me I'm just off to a picnic with a pink lemonade and chicken sandwich' thing in spades... Read full story here

Hand cast, this glazed earthenware camera will certainly look dashing perched upon your shelf. It's rather tiny, at 12.5 x 12.5 x 10cm, and would also make the perfect gift for that finicky friend you're already dreading now that it's nearing Christmas.... Read full story here

How Kate Durkin is hand embroidering, sewing then selling these little handmade treats for so cheap is beyond us. Each product has a different patterned back, and all the stitch work is done with a heavy duty thread.... Read full story here

These are great. We saw them ages ago, and forgot to post on them...sorry bout that.

They're a little bit Through The Lens with a dash of Sketched, designed by Natalie a freelance graphic designer and illustrator up for a few shenanigans... Read full story here

O Pistachio is a great little food blog as most of the recipes we find simple and accessible. Take this little Strawberry Galette, lots of little hints, not too may ingredients, easy to follow instructions. What more can we ask for our Sugar Time post? Of course she does make her pastry by hand - you can throw it in a food processor if you like...

To make the galette you will need... Read full story here

Distillate's wonder designer Eri was onto Secret Squirrel ages ago. She missioned about snapping up pieces from their few stockists (that includes Glebe Markets he he) way back then. Well now everyone is catching on (including me, unfashionably late) as the Sydney duo behind the brand are getting more attention.