The Ultimate Gift Guide for Spring

If you're like me, you might be looking ahead at all the upcoming birthdays, graduations, weddings, baby showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day and thinking, What on earth should I get for all these occasions? Panic button, where are you?!

Leave it to Katie Anderson & Meg Biram to save the day.

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Check out the ultimate gift guide for all those occasions

in their To & From spring issue here!

pssst! I will be selling a small batch of Mother's Day cards sometime soon if you need one to go with a gift :) Stay tuned!

until next time,

g

New Fonts & Shapes at May Designs!

Have you guys seen the new fonts & shapes at May Designs?

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some May Book designs I'm eyeing...



Not only do you get to design the cover, you get to choose what goes inside - everything from a monthly agenda, a weekly agenda, an academic agenda, a wedding diary, a bump diary, a baby diary, dot grid, budget journal, exercise journal, graph, meal planer, lines, address book, & blank! Phew! How do you decide?! :)

Don't forget to check out their notecards as well.

Also, I've mentioned this before, but I'm a big fan of their special design called,

 "Rise School Art Book." Here's some background pulled from their website:

Owner and designer, Mica May, has a 3 year old with Down syndrome. He attends an incredible school called the Rise School of Houston, and in their school lobby, there is a beautiful canvas painted by the students - most of which have Down syndrome. She was smitten with it's bright colors and cheery outlook, and asked if she could put the design on a May Book. 100% of the profit from the Rise Art May Book goes back to the school.

So incredible. I don't know about you, but I'm loving all of these. Would make great gifts, too!

Plus! They're offering 40% off using coupon code SPRING13 until Sunday, March 10th.

shop here!

until next time,

g

Valentine Gift Ideas for Her

1. Mane Message Amore Hair Ties - $7.40 

other hair product ideas? Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo + Smoke & Kisses Bobbi Set

2. Heart Print PJ Set - $18.80

in case she's cold, throw in this adorable elbow heart sweatshirt.

3. NARS "Schiap" nail polish - $19

pair it with a mani/pedi gift card from your local spa and put them both in here! 

4. Knot & Bow "Me & You" pencils - $12

pair it with a glitter notebook or a Smythson notebook. 

- xoxo - 

until next time,

g

To & From

If you don't know about to & from, it's time you do.

I linked this online magazine over the holidays (their first edition!), but I wanted to highlight it again.

Because it will be your new favorite gift-idea subscription.

(You're welcome.)

Peruse their Valentine's Day issue here!

xo

until next time,

g

Gifts for a Lady!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11

plus 11 extra ideas!

Lululemon running gloves.

a giftcard for a spa treatment at your local spa. (I like this one in NYC!)

a letterpress necklace.

a ring for her pointer finger.

leopard UGGs.

earmuffs.

a reminder.

a coat that'll keep her extra warm.

something for her desk.

her favorite picture in a nice frame.

& a sweet bookmark for her stocking.

...

until next time,

g

Holiday Gift Guide - Men Edition

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10

plus 10 more ideas!

a subscription here.

a Kiehl's refueling kit.

tickets to a concert.

an accordion brag book of his children.

finally get him hooked up with the TV show he wants to start watching.

a hand warmer.

new cologne.

nice pajamas (or something funnier)

101 handmade gifts for men.

or a little buddy.

until next time,

g

May Notes

That's right, May Books has a new line of note cards! 

Check them out here.

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Pouches by Pamela Barsky

aren't these great? don't you know the perfect recipient? shop here!

until next time,

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Gift Idea: Stuffed Animals from Furbish Studio

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Kids can never have too many stuffed animals!

Alvin, the alligator:

Javier, the hippo:

Dante, the donkey:

Leonard, the lion:

Gus, the goat:

Fanella, the flamingo:

Aren't they cuddly?

Okay fine. Fanella might prompt a few nightmares.

...but don't you justwanasqueeze Javier?

Shop here.

until next time,

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Design Darling Gift Ideas

shop here!

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Dress Your iPhone

shop here!

until next time,

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Mother's Day Gift Ideas

1. Pottery Barn Cozy Robe 

 2. Monocle Necklace

3. Butter by London "Yummy Mummy" Nail Polish

4. Nora Ephron's I Feel Bad About My Neck & I Remember Nothing

(laugh-out-loud funny at any age!)

5. UGG Ansley Slippers

6. Hable Garden Gloves

7. Diptyque Baies Candle

8. La Mer Watch

9. Daisy Print Wide Brim Hat

10. Polka Dot Scarf

11. Amethyst Tea Light Votive Candle Holder

12. Calypso "Mimosa" Fragrance

(I went out on a limb and bought this perfume for my mom for Xmas and she loves it!)

13. Stephanie Johnson Large Flat Pouch

until next time,

g

Diptyque Sample Sale

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New Yorkers, check out

Diptyque's Sample Sale

today & tomorrow

at 11 East 26th Street, btwn Fifth & Madison, on the 6th Floor.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

*credit cards only

(according to Daily Candy, prices will be up to 60% off!)
time to stock up on gifts?

...

My personal favorite scent is Baies.

***update***
According to Racked.com, the Diptyque sale is closed on Friday, March 2nd, due to overcrowding and will re-open on Saturday, March 3rd, in a new location. (225 Fifth Avenue)

until next time,

g

Snuggle Up

According to the forecast, snow is on its way! Doesn't that news make you want to curl up in your favorite nook with a good read and your coziest blanket?

I've heard the blankets from Barefoot Dreams are the softest of soft. Oprah once called them "baby blankets for adults." Sounds pretty delightful, right?

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I think we all need them.

I also think that adults should have a mandatory nap-time, but no one seems to listen to me.

Oh! And here's a list of other celebs that apparently love their products, too. They'd make a great Valentine's gift for your favorite snuggler. :)

until next time,

g

Hey, Valentine!

1. Emi-Jay hair ties

2. carrotbox heart ring

3. Kate Spade all eyes iphone4 case

4. customize your home is where the heart is state

5. Tory Burch mousepad/notepad

6. ban.do heart

7. La Mer neon pink wrap watch

until next time,

g

Stocking Stuffers!

1. Made With Love in Africa Recycled Rubber Bracelets

2. Inka Books

3. Gold Dots Japanese Washi Tape

4. Chevron Pens

5. Boy Lip Balm & Girl Lip Balm

6. By Boe Babylove Post Earrings

7. Camp Socks

8. Lint Brush

9. Pincushion

10. Essie Nail Polish - locate a store near you

(2 favorites: Clambake & Eternal Optimist)

11. Mane Message Hair Ties 

12. Glow-in-the-dark Swiss Army Knife

13. Giraffe Luggage Tag

14. Ban.do Jumbo Party Bobbis

Plus!

Joanna Goddard's amazing gift guide for the kiddos.

A while back, I mentioned the opening of C. Wonder in Soho.

Now they have an online store!

{fun fact: C. Wonder was started by J. Christopher Burch, Tory Burch's ex-husband.}

until next time,

g

Holiday Gifts: Men Edition

1. J.Crew Marled Lambswool Sweater

2. North Face Men's Denali Jacket

3. The Laundress NY for J.Crew Sweater Comb

4. Banana Republic Leather Lined Gloves

5. Jack Spade They're On To You Collar Stays

6. Converse Jack Purcell Pique Mesh Oxfords

7. Jack Spade Stag Shoe Horn

8. The Four Elements of the Perfect Shave - Travel Size

9. North Face Windstopper Ear Gear

10. Anthropologie Horned Bottle Opener

Plus!

 25 DIY Gifts for Men, according to Everything Etsy.

27 Creative Gifts for Men, according to Real Simple.

And what a cute way to wrap a gift for your fellow.

until next time,

g

Holiday Gifts: 3 Things Everyone Will Love!

1. personalized stationery!

As you know, I'm a huge advocate for sending real mail.

Personalized stationery is a great gift for everyone on your list.

Ones pictured above are from here, here, & here.

2. photo gifts!

Taking a photo or a series of photos and turning them into a gift will be a guaranteed success. One of my friends gave me a special album on my birthday of pictures from a trip we took together (so sweet!) and I know I will cherish it always. Keep in mind that most people save their photos digitally these days so a photo gift is extra special. 

Check out these three websites for ideas:

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Are you an Instagram addict like me? Use Prinstagram to print your photos!

A simple photo gift? Print a picture and put it in a nice frame. The recipient will love it.

3. activities!

Some of the best gifts aren't tangible.

They're activities, adventures, memories made --

trips, vacations, outings, dates, games, concerts, 

the gifts they'll actually remember.

Live in NYC? I suggest Rustico Cooking classes!

Here's the description of the class offered on 12/17:

This brand new Italian baking workshop is my way of inviting into my kitchen for a fun-filled afternoon of holiday baking, during which you'll not only learn to bake six very different, and very delectable, sweets... you'll get to taste them all, and bring some home for your loved ones to enjoy. We'll bake buttery rosewater-scented morsels from Sicily; anise-kissed white wine taralli, shaped like tiny pretzels, so good dunked in sweet wine; addictively crisp almond biscotti from the town of Prato in Tuscany; jam-filled pecan cookies that melt in the mouth; a tender fig and apple confection wrapped in the most amazing shortcrust dough ever; and delicate chocolate meringues, a favorite throughout Italy. After the baking is done, we'll enjoy a simple but fortifying lunch of orecchiette pasta with roasted vegetables, and a salad of greens tossed with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. And best of all, you can bring home a happy little package of cookies to enjoy later...

I hope this gives you a couple of ideas!

P.S. yes, it will be snowing on my blog for the month of December. ;)



until next time,

g

Holiday Gifts: $25 & Under Edition

1. paper & ink personalized platter.

2. lululemon sigg tea traveler. (plus tea gifts.)

3. custom keychain.

4. chloe rollerball perfume.

5. alphabet letter paperweights. 

(you can also make your own using this kit!...I made them for guys last year.)

6. apple green double gourd petite vase.

7. cook text bookends.

Holiday Gifts: His & Hers Tech Cases Edition

1. J.Crew Rubber iPhone Case

2. Moleskine Folio Digital Tablet Cover for iPad

3. Ben Minkoff Harry Computer Brief-Leather

4. Etsy - Personalized iPhone Case & Wallet

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a. J.Crew Glitter iPhone Case

b. J.Crew Printed iPad Case

c. Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. Laptop Case

d. Michael Kors iPhone Zip Wallet

until next time,

g