A crafty Christmas
Well folks, it's finally December. And you know what that means... 25 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not that I'm counting or anything.
It also means time is running out to check off your gift list. I was lucky enough to snag a few key items on Black Friday (yeah, I braved the madness), but I'm still at a loss when it comes to a couple family members, and my wallet is begging for a cool-down.
I was just about to consider re-gifting a cheap bottle of champagne collecting dust in my kitchen when I came across this NPR story about unemployed people reviving the homemade gift. A great idea for anyone, job or not.
It reminded me of The Year of the Decoupage -- when I was a broke college student surviving on PB&Js and everyone I knew got their very own collaged-and-shellacked picture frame. As lovely and shiny as they were, I never expected the reaction from the recipients. What was cheap and fun for me turned out to be one of my most successful gift-giving years yet. (Right, Mom and Dad?!?)
This year perhaps I'll try my hand at wreath-wielding or revive my once passionate need for needlepoint. Who's got more crafty ideas?
Deal Diva Kim
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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