tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31065993945625988222024-02-20T20:29:33.228-05:00hollenpicked - thoughtful, simple giftingFind the perfect gift for any occasion - thoughtful gifting made easyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-52857482909495732772012-12-19T12:19:00.000-05:002012-12-19T12:19:39.843-05:00boys will be boys <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having a hard time shopping for the boys in
your life? Let me start with the little ones. From my experience with my <i>many
</i>nephews, there is an obsession with trucks that starts very early. First with a
book that explains truck after truck, like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Truck-Book-Board-Books/dp/1849154635/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355936927&sr=8-3&keywords=big+book+of+trucks">this one</a>. Then, they get their tiny
hands on play trucks. You would think that a truck a year would get old but
there are so many options to keep them interested. For years my sister has recommended
the<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_kk_3?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abruder+trucks&keywords=bruder+trucks&ie=UTF8&qid=1355936834">Bruder trucks</a></b> (dump trucks, front loaders, tractors…the list goes on) and
they never fail. Other options are the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hess-Truck-Helicopter-Rescue-Vehicles/dp/B009YZXM9I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1355935648&sr=8-3&keywords=hess+trucks"><b>Hess trucks</b></a> (they release new ones every
year!) or just move onto <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/lionel-pennsylvania-flyer-g-gauge-train-set/?pkey=e%7Ctrain%7C63%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C9&group=1&sku=7283286&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">trains</a> (any!). And if your little guy isn’t interested
in trucks, the <a href="http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/12/19/hasbro-reveal-plans-for-gender-neutral-easy-bake-oven/">gender neutral easy-bake</a> over will be available soon thanks to
one amazing big sister. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now for the men. My friend recently introduced me to the men’s shopping site (with a few store locations) <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/"><b>Bonobos</b></a>. They are all
about creating the perfect fit for pants and pride themselves on that. With
free shipping, super easy returns and a customer service team that gets rave
reviews, seems like a must try. In addition to pants, they have tons of other
apparel options from a range of brands. Check it out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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work bags for their men this holiday season, I thought that providing a few
companies would be helpful. In addition to those listed on the Bonobos site, I
recommend <b><a href="http://www.jackspade.com/">Jack Spade</a> </b>(for a classic guy), <a href="http://www.saturdaysnyc.com/category/accessories"><b>Saturdays Surf</b></a> (for a start-up guy) or
<a href="http://shop.herschelsupply.com/shop.html?cat=63"><b>The Herschel Supply Co</b></a> (for the uber-casual guy). </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-31988376892457726112012-11-27T09:48:00.000-05:002012-11-27T09:48:38.716-05:00do you see what i see<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Ordering glasses online seems slightly counter intuitive. How are
you supposed to know how they will look on? Who is going to help you pick the
perfect pair out? <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/"><b>Warby Parker</b></a> has figured out how to solve this dilemma while
offering incredibly affordable and stylish options. You can order up to 5 pairs
of glasses to try on at home for 5 days free. Once you’ve picked one (or a few for only $95
each INCLUDING prescription!), you can return via a free shipping label that’s included. Amazing, right?
And if you desire that hands on in-store experience, Warby Parker has a <a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/showrooms#annex">special holiday-only shop</a> in New York’s Meatpacking District,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><strong style="outline: 0px;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-weight: normal; padding: 0in;">open from November 17 to January 30</span></strong><b>.</b> They also
have a number of showrooms across the country. Frames are a perfect gift for
your four-eyed friends (or those who want to look uber-cool). And if they are picky, get them a gift card and let
them do the choosing themselves! </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-50330134354936210722012-11-15T16:15:00.002-05:002012-11-20T08:59:46.974-05:00run it<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been through MANY running headphones.
They break all of the time (or get misplaced). It’s the worst when one of the
ears just stops working. I have good news though – I think that I have finally found
a life changing pair - <a href="http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/sport_headphones/index.jsp?Variant=sie2_headphones"><b>Bose </b></a><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/sport_headphones/index.jsp?Variant=sie2_headphones"><b>SIE2 sport headphones</b></a>! Yes, t</span>he price is pretty steep but my hope is that they last
for a while and since they are bright, I won’t ever misplace them again. Full
transparency, I did misplace a pair (and rightfully got scolded) and then in a
very savvy way, used credit card points to get my hands on them again. They are
that good. Double bonus...there is a version that comes with a running armband and an <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">inline microphone for taking calls </span>so they can double as hands-free in the car. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-7889911452346657052012-11-15T14:43:00.001-05:002012-11-15T14:44:19.986-05:00making a board & checking it twice<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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posts. That said, gift season mode is almost in full swing, and after many
requests, I’m back for the holidays! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fully help you plan holiday gifts for others, as well as yourself. Here we go…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After much anticipation and demand, <a href="http://pinterest.com/"><b>Pinterest</b></a> unveiled
secret boards – hooray! At the bottom of your profile, you will find three
secret boards. Now you can pin must have gifts for you and your
loved ones and not ruin the surprise!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.hukkster.com/my-hukks"><b>Hukkster</b></a>,
is a fantastic website that allows you to <span style="background-color: white;">track products on sites you love and you are notified
when your swoon worthy items are on sale. Brilliantly, you are even alerted
for site-wide sales and you choose when you want to be notified of a
sale – 25%, 50%, etc. The site is invite-only currently but the approval
process is very quick. You can “Hukk” items into “Gifts” or “Holiday Wishlist”
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trending items and save all of your “have to haves” in one place. Items are
tracked and you are notified of sales. You can even see friend’s must haves to take
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-31444369747586625922012-08-22T10:27:00.000-04:002012-08-25T14:49:31.315-04:00give instant gratification<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When sifting through registries, I always want to get friends something that they can use immediately. To me, there is nothing as fulfilling as instant gratification! Living in New York City, this always presents some obvious challenges due to space constraints. One way to achieve this is to find an item that you can “upgrade” for immediate (and functional) use. For example, purchase a beautiful bread board like <a href="http://www.simonpearce.com/product/large+maple+bread+board.do?sortby=ourPicks">this one from Simon Pearce</a>. It’s an ideal companion for entertaining. To go from in a drawer or on display to on the table in minutes, give a monthly membership to an artisanal bread or cheese club. We received a membership to <a href="http://www.zingermans.com/product.aspx?productid=g-1-3"><strong>Zingerman’s</strong></a> – the bread is easily freezable and when we cook it, our apartment fills with the aroma of freshly baked bread. It's amazing. If you have a cheese lover in mind, send the gift of <a href="http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/cheeseclub.asp"><strong>Cowgirl Creamery</strong></a> – a San Francisco gem. Insert wine and voila - instant entertaining and enjoyment!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-28402552463931226252012-08-20T12:20:00.001-04:002012-08-20T12:20:49.088-04:00locket love <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that our wedding has past, I wanted to share one of my favorite finds throughout the process – jewelry from the incredibly talented Kelley Solomon. She is the mastermind behind local Connecticut jewelry shop <a href="http://www.aquinnahjewelry.com/"><strong>Aquinnah</strong></a>. She makes pieces that are absolutely perfect for daytime casual chic, date night and formal affairs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my sister and Maid of Honor, I was immediately sold on getting her <a href="http://www.aquinnahjewelry.com/lockets--chains.html"><strong>Aquinnah’s locket bracelet</strong></a>. I gathered digital photos that represented her family and printed them very, very tiny to include in the many lockets dangling from her wrist. It’s the perfect piece to spruce up any outfit and the best part is that it’s filled with so many happy memories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to her one-of-a-kind locket items, she has an incredible selection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces made from various jewels and stones. She’s a dream to work with and can customize pretty much anything. To see her latest and greatest creations - visit her site today. I'm swooning over the <a href="http://www.aquinnahjewelry.com/necklaces.html">new bright colored necklaces</a> for Fall!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-53765378298639291292012-06-03T21:18:00.002-04:002012-06-03T21:18:48.199-04:00some dog lovin'<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a yellow lab owner, I feel as though I am constantly purchasing toys and treats for my amazing pooch (this may have to do with his habit to destroy all toys). My sister just shared this awesome site with me - <a href="https://barkbox.com/how-it-works"><b>BarkBox</b></a>. It's a monthly delivery for your dog - it includes carefully selected products that your dog is sure to love. And with every purchase, doggies in need are helped. It's brilliant. They have a super easy gifting option so that you can share the wonderful world of BarkBox with dog owners alike! </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want to make your best friend happy, then start subscribing to BarkBox!</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-59561285897590240142012-05-01T21:58:00.000-04:002012-05-01T21:58:44.878-04:00nothing says thanks like napkins<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking for the perfect hostess gift? Or don't know what to bring to meet your boyfriend's parents at their house? Then look no further than a <a href="http://www.mariposa-gift.com/products/view/1226-C">Mariposa napkin holder</a>. Mariposa has a vast selection of adorable options to pick from (and they are always conversation starters!). There is seriously an option for everyone in your life. When my in-laws watched our precious pooch for the weekend, we gifted them a labrador retriever option to say thank you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since the base for the holder remains the same, you can give multiple options for the weight that can be seasonal or just plain silly - from dragonflies to flipflops to cupcakes to lobsters. Next time you need a gift to say thank you or nice to meet you, order one of these. They are very reasonable and you can't really go wrong. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no limit to the number of bags that a girl can have. Each bag serves its own purpose. Currently, I am lusting over the adorable and highly stylish clutches from <a href="http://www.collaredgreens.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=COLLARED&Category_Code=WOMEN"><strong>Collared Greens</strong></a>. They are simply perfect to spruce up any outfit – whether you’re heading to dinner, an afternoon picnic or on vacation – it’s an ideal companion. These would be perfect gifts for bridesmaids (since they have a unique pattern for everyone) or for a gal pal’s birthday. Before gifting one of these clutches, you can add in some beauty faves and voila, gift perfected! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only does Collared Greens have great finds, but the company has an eco-friendly message that they are truly committed to and all products are American made. Also, their packaging is super cute - they totally do it right all around. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-84139554762728201032012-04-16T20:38:00.001-04:002012-04-16T20:41:26.736-04:00sail away<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shopping for the men in our life is never easy. It's hard to come up with new and creative gifts that he'll love, and that more importantly will surprise him. Yes, the tickets to see his favorite team or band are always fun and perfect fallbacks, but what about something different? Something that he'll be super excited about that he would have never thought of before (or gone for). I'm am absolutely loving the handcrafted bracelets (yes, bracelets!) from <a href="http://www.sailormadeusa.com/shop/bracelets/endeavour.html"><b>Sailormade</b></a>. Why not try something new? They are simple, but perfectly polished and subtle enough to rock without causing attention to your wrist. Not quite ready to purchase for the men? Ladies can sport them as well - they come in a variety of shades and will complement any summer outfit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Endeavour Single $100</span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-80670373209089598312012-03-19T21:39:00.002-04:002012-03-19T21:39:50.992-04:00shower bliss<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past weekend, my nearest and dearest threw me an absolutely incredible bridal shower. I loved every second of it. I felt so lucky to be surrounded by such great family and friends. We got so many thoughtful and perfectly curated gifts. There were a few gifts that I was absolutely shocked by (in the best way) that I had to share - both are great for group presents. First, one of my bridesmaids and besties had collected recipes from everyone invited to the shower and created a spectacular cookbook. All of the recipes look so delicious and I was beyond touched to receive such a thoughtful and timeless gift. The book was made through <a href="http://www.tastebook.com/cookbook_studio">TasteBook</a> - the end product looks like it's off the shelf at a store - simply perfection! My brand new (copper!) Kitchen Aid will certainly come in handy with tons of the recipes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second, all of my bridesmaids collectively purchased me my wedding day shoes (Jimmy Choos!) - a complete indulgence and I couldn't be happier. I'd be lying if I said that I haven't been wearing them around the house to break them in. I love that I will have a "something new" from my closest friends. What a brilliant idea! If you're in a bridal party, both of these gifts are so perfect. Any bride would be thrilled. </span><br />
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amazing gifts from family and friends. With the gifts, comes thank you notes of
course. By now, you probably know that I have a love (or some may some
obsession) with stationary. I absolutely had to
share my new favorite thank you note companion – a custom address stamp from
<a href="http://expressionary.com/"><b>expressionary.com</b></a></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">! Thanks to an amazing sister, my thank you notes have gotten
a lovely makeover and I no longer have to write out my address with each note. This
is the perfect alternative to getting addresses pre-printed. We all know the
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been eying the </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://mayabrenner.com/products/mini-letter-stud-earrings">Maya Brenner</a> </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">letter collection after spotting a necklace on one of my best friends. The </span><a href="http://mayabrenner.com/catalog/letters" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">necklaces</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://mayabrenner.com/products/mini-letter-bracelet" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">bracelets</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://mayabrenner.com/products/mini-letter-stud-earrings" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">earrings</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> are all completely customizable with one or multiple letters. They are ideal for bridesmaids and besties. </span></div>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-83171763135051561832012-02-20T20:44:00.003-05:002012-02-20T20:44:34.971-05:00caffeine fix<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the best finds for locals, and tourists alike in San Francisco is<b> <a href="http://www.bluebottlecoffee.net/">Blue Bottle Coffee</a></b>. With outposts throughout the city, it's hard to not join the hype and wait in line for a perfected single drip coffee or their signature gibralter. Although they now have a Brooklyn spot for east coasters, they are spreading the love even further with <a href="http://store.bluebottlecoffee.net/Categories.bok?category=Coffee+Subscriptions">coffee subscriptions</a> for those not lucky enough to have a shop within walking distance. This is a perfect gift for anyone who depends on an uber-flavorful cup to begin the day, or who fell in love with the java at first sip while visiting SF. I recently gifted this to my father-in-law with all of the fixings to make a gibralter - including the signature cup which is available for purchase on their site. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Heart-Print-Snood/xk9sc/?iid=1888034&SearchQuery=heart&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red&mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1IZWFydC1QcmludC1Tbm9vZC9Qcm9kLw..">asos heart print snood </a>$21.49</span><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a serious upgrade to the split heart BFF necklace. </span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-64899183993541802762012-01-05T07:00:00.000-05:002012-01-05T07:00:03.324-05:00brrr...<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy New Year! If you're a New Yorker, then you know that winter has officially begun. In light of the cold temps, I wanted to share some must have pieces to keep you warm. They all come in Men's and Women's so that you don't need to share. <b><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/index.html">The North Face</a> </b>makes amazing <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/803525/the-north-face-etip-gloves,-tnf-black,-medium?preferredSku=8035250003?cm_mmc&mr:trackingCode=44375AB1-3EB9-E011-9A77-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA"><b>e-Tip gloves</b></a>. They come in a variety of colors and you can get thin ones (that double perfectly for ski glove liners) or a heavier option for those freezing mornings. If you want to feel your toes, I'd highly recommend a pair of <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=4016&cid=4016&vid=1&pid=660090&scid=660090012"><b>Sorel </b></a>boots. They make some fun, trendy options, but you can never go wring with the traditional and uber-warm <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=4016&cid=4016&vid=1&pid=660090&scid=660090012"><b>Caribou</b></a>. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly, I'm a long time </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/patagonia-womens-down-sweater?p=84682-0-265">Patagonia</a> </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fan and am loving their bright options this season for versatile pieces that you'll have forever. On the weekends, I live in my </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/patagonia-womens-r1-pullover-bougainvillea">R1 pullover</a> </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(also works perfectly for outdoor sports) </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and puffy coat. They have an annual January sale coming up - don't miss out! Stay warm. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At noon, on Friday, December 23, I received a gift inquiry...from
my father. Like so many people, he had waited until the last minute to get a
gift for his wife. I asked him the same questions that I ask my clients and on
the busiest, let me repeat, the busiest (!) day of the year; I recruited my
sister's expertise, and we headed to midtown Manhattan. From my father's
perspective, he was thrilled - the "Dream Team" as he refers to us would
come home with the perfect coat. We scoured what was left at many midtown
locations, many times becoming frustrating with the picked-over sale racks, but
finally came across a beautiful shearling coat at Bloomingdales. It was the
last one and, in pure serendipity, it was her size. It was a very merry holiday in our household. </span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-70659530063173031092011-12-27T08:57:00.001-05:002011-12-27T08:57:43.365-05:00on the rocks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that all of the holiday gifts have been given, I wanted to share one of my favorite gifts that I gave that can be great for New Years. When heading to a Christmas Eve party, I wanted to bring the hosts something a little different since I knew that they already had endless bottles for the night. I came across the <b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-two-of-a-kind-glasses-set-of-2/3155918?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=290">"two of a kind"</a> </b>e<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7;">ngraved double Old Fashioned glasses </span>from Kate Spade. The "his" and "hers" glasses are perfect for a couple that enjoys a little night cap together. I added a set of the whiskey rocks to make the gift complete. </span><div>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-64214623334022495922011-12-21T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-21T08:00:01.348-05:00office gifting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's often hard to understand the protocol for gifting at the office. Every office is different but I thought that I'd share my strategy with you. I am a big believer in purchasing something small for direct reports, and if you like, giving cards to others (like your boss). Wine and champagne are always great go-to's, but I'm also loving the cute, colorful, multi-purposes notebooks from <a href="http://www.archiegrand.com/thenotebook.html"><b>Archie Grand</b></a>. I recently purchased one in a bright hue with a clever saying on the front like <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/funfinds/PRDOVR~51637/99102561395/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~archie%20grand/51637.jsp">this one</a> from J. Crew. They have tons of options in store or you can find them on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=archie+grand+notebook&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Aarchie+grand+notebook&ajr=0">Amazon</a>. Another great option is something for the office. If someone on your team is a coffee addict, get her the perfect everyday coffee mug. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=78404&catId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-DINNERWARE&popId=HOME&navCount=276&color=whi&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-MUGS">Anthropologie </a> has adorable monogrammed ones. </span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Additionally, If you want to get something for everyone then you can bring in treats from a local bakery or something sweet that you've made for all to enjoy. Happy employees, make happy bosses. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106599394562598822.post-72907417401366081152011-12-20T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-20T08:00:04.851-05:00last minute + no shipping<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recognizing that many of you may not have finished your list just yet, and guaranteed shipping is no longer an option, I wanted to provide some ideas that don't include shipping - just a little thought and creativity. One of the best gifts that I've ever received was a tasting menu at an incredibly renowned restaurant while on vacation. All of the arrangements were made in advance and I received a perfectly penned handwritten notecard that unveiled the gift. I was so touched. With a little bit of research, you can easily find a restaurant or experience that would be perfect for a friend, loved one or family member. In terms of restaurants, you can make the gesture whatever you want - from pre-purchasing a bottle of wine at their local spot to arranging for an entire culinary experience at a sought after restaurant such as <a href="http://www.bluehillfarm.com/food/blue-hill-new-york"><b>Blue Hill</b></a>. Ensure that you delivery the gift in a cute way. You can print out the menu or write out the gift on a notecard like this <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/color/square-scallop-cards/2505.010/518.html">one</a> from <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/index.html"><b>Paper Source</b></a>. </span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In terms of experiences, if the person you are purchasing for is a foodie, you can help teach them some techniques in the kitchen with a cooking class. Many local culinary schools offer these. You'll create a memorable and thoughtful experience. </span></div>
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