Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift guide. Show all posts

Friday, April 17, 2015

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide



Sometimes I just freeze when it comes to buying or making gifts for my mom, my sister, my mother-in-law and my mom friends. I do the old flowers sent the day before, but I'd really like to have my Mother's Day gifts lined up beforehand so that they're a little more thoughtful. Today I'm going to share some ideas I have!

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I think it is hard for me sometimes given all of the sadness that I have around not (yet) becoming a mom myself. But recently I've resolved to celebrating the children in my life--and that also means celebrating their mothers! I admire moms more than I can explain, and so I really love the idea of taking one day to honor them the way we'd like to every day. 

For my best friend, Texan born and raised, mother of two, soul sister. 

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 For my neighbor, free spirit, lover of Hawaii, mother of a crazy cat, best baker I've ever met.
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For my sister, mother of a 12 (!!) year old, Yogi, dancer, teacher, healer. She'd never wear it, but I love the idea. 
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For my dear friend, whose baby just turned one, to take on date nights instead of the diaper bag. 

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And for my own mother, master gardener, Devil's advocate, the original Martha Stewart.
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What about you? What wonderful mothers surround you?

Monday, February 2, 2015

Today is the Last Day...

Today is the Last Day...

To nominate a friend to win a gorgeous SterlingSewn bag. They make great Valentine's Day gifts, too! Especially for people who eat food. And by that I mean, everyone



Monday, December 8, 2014

Gift Guide for Caregivers

Gift Guide for Caregivers


I was chatting with one of my best friends recently, and she commented that a lot of her parent friends are on the look out for gift ideas for the people who help them care for their children. I love this idea, and I thought I'd play along!

Art: When I was a teacher in the Bronx, I had no money. I mean zero money. I remember one of my dear friends who was living off the City Year stipend, who also worked in public schools for her assignment, who used to eat leftover ramen. Art was a luxury we could not afford. I would have loved a piece of framed art like this, a beautiful calendar-or a gift card to buy something of my choice. Or what about something beautiful and festive for their home like these lights?

A useful item related to something they love to do (could also combine with a gift card to a related store or restaurant): what about

Friday, November 21, 2014

Making Spirits Bright: Gift Ideas for the Women in Your Life

Making Spirits Bright: Gift Ideas for the Women in Your Life




This buffalo check cape. It's expensive, but it's gorgeous. This could stand alone as a great gift. Perfect for the woman who is always cold, the woman who loves plaid, the woman who wears fleece a lot but always admires friends' coats that aren't fleece, and anyone who loves fairtyales.

This sequined jacket.  For the woman who loves sparkle but already has a lot of jewelry, the woman who is going to be in a winter wedding (mother of the bride?) or is going to celebrate New Year's Even in a fun location.

This dress in green. It will flatter most every body type because of that gorgeous front. For the woman who had a baby in the last year, the woman who attends lots of events, the woman who wears too many black dresses, the woman who has dark skin or light eyes.

These adorable slippers. Want to know the sweet move? Give these babies to her on Christmas Eve to wear by the tree or in the morning. Maybe stuff a bag of her favorite coffee or tea in there, too. For the woman who likes to be comfortable in her own home-AKA all of us.

These personalized baby pants. For the woman who has a baby or toddler. But listen very carefully if you are a man: THESE MUST GO ALONG WITH A GIFT THAT IS FOR THE MOTHER, TOO. See above for ideas.

This backpack. For the woman who travels with a camera, laptop and/or books. For the woman student. For the woman who is also a mother, especially of twins. Or one of these or these bags if she doesn't carry quite as much stuff.

These most gorgeous earrings ever. For the woman with pierced ears (always be sure!), the woman who used to wear big earrings but hasn't lately, the woman with other gold jewelry, the woman with short or long hair. For the woman you're also getting this for.

These also most gorgeous earrings. For the woman who never wears anything but studs, the woman who wears pearls maybe too often, the woman whose eyes shine when she has a great idea.

These fun prints in black and white. For the woman whose house you love, for the woman who has a sense of humor, for the woman who likes wine.

These heirloom cutting boards in the shape of the state where she grew up or where she lives now (or got married or graduated from college or MD for med school or the letters for somewhere she lived and loved living there). For the woman who appreciates thoughtful gestures, cheese plates, or entertaining made easy.

Stocking ideas: this mug, one of these scarves, this or this necklace, one of these prints rolled up with a gift card to have it framed in the frame of her choice, a subscription to one of these gorgeous magazines. Mingle for the newly engaged woman or the in-the-adoption-process woman (looks like they have a great Gotcha Day party idea!), this or this for the business owner or business owner-to-be, a gift card to Prinstagram or even some of her Instagram photos printed and framed (you'll need her login).  

I'll keep updating this as I see ideas. Feel free to print and casually leave around or email to gift givers who might need some hints!

Monday, February 10, 2014

Valentines Day Gift Guide

Etsy Valentines Day Gift Guide

Not that you need to buy more things, but here are some beautiful handmade ones if you want to.

For your mom (or new moms or grandmas) who knows the value of keeping her feet warm and who deserves something adorable to look down at that remind her how loved she is.

Felted wool slippers

For your best friend who lives in a place with cold weather but you both wish still lived with you in Texas.

Beanie with Detachable Pom Poms
For your husband who always has the latest, most advanced technology and whose old-school side you're always striving to bring out.

Vintage Alarm Clock (not best used as an alarm clock, seller adorably notes)

For your other best friend who just bought a house with a big yard perfect for gardens, orchards, and chickens. She'll be outside a lot and needing a chic head accessory to go with those peg leg overalls.

Head Bow Scarf
And while you're on the subject of beautiful heads, for your sister who can seemingly grow hair overnight and always looks like her truest self with her head wrapped brightly. She can make herself one but likely won't.

Head wrap

For your life partner, brother, father-in-law, stepfather, or dog's favorite uncle who has lots of things and doesn't want much else but you want them to have beautiful things, too. Light and flat enough to be slipped into a card.

Leather key fob
For your dear friend, cousin, or family member who is about to give birth and won't be pregnant anymore very soon and who will be breastfeeding! (You can do it. All of it.)

100% cotton kaftan for around the house
And, finally, for yourself. To put up in your bathroom mirror or anywhere else you'll see it every day.