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GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | February 10, 2010

MarieBelle Chocolates’ Blue Box for Valentine’s Day

If you are not ready or if you already gave her the Tiffany blue box, here is another signature blue box that will please her this Valentine. I like the drawings on the artisanal chocolates. It is common these days to see design like the chocolates made by Christopher Elbow. The MarieBelle chocolates gain points for [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | January 2, 2010

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Griffin + Chilewich Elan Form iPhone Case

Last November I received an email announcing the new Elan Form Chilewich Case for iPhone 3G and 3GS. I like the placemats from Chilewich. Therefore, I was intrigued by their design. But not long before, I bought a Paul Frank Julius silicone case that got too big after a couple weeks of usage. For that reason, I [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

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nyDesignroom Laptop Carrier and Shopping Bags

More bag options for the fashionable city girl. The laptop bag is available for a 15-inch and a 17-inch laptop version. If you have a 13-inch laptop, I find that a 15-inch flat carrier is often not too big. Plus, it comes handy to bring a magazine with me. Ask then first for exact dimensions, [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009

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New Amy Butler Fashion and Travel Bags for Kalencom

Fans of Amy Butler who are week-end travelers or who often take a-week vacation under the sun would be thrilled by this news. You can get a fabulous carry-ons designed by Amy Butler. As usual, the patterns are divine. I would love to get a navy Dream Traveler-Sari Flowers for Christmas. Sadly, the Graceful Traveler-Fuschia Tree that [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER

April 22, 2009

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Creative Ways to Give Plants for Mother’s Day

Forget the typical floral arrangements this year and be original with your Mother’s Day gift. I spot three ideas that would make a lasting impression. The focal point of a courtyard garden designed by Floral Grubb is this succulent vertical garden. Sempervivum and a little horizontal bed with Myers asparagus and echeveria create an amazing [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER

April 20, 2009

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for a Design-Savvy Mom

Four unique gift ideas that say to your mother that she is special. + Since I have a thing for apple and bird feeder, it will come to no surprise that Apple Bird Feeder caught my eye. $25 USD at Modern Tribe + Desk Tidy designed by Daniel Black and Martin Blum will look great in the [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER

March 3, 2009

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Cats and Joy for my Tuesday’s Quick Links 2009.03.03

+ I may get a Retro Modern Pet Bed for my cats. These cat beds look so cool. They are $69 for a bed with a wood base, $82 for an acrylic base. You only see two of their fabrics on their Etsy shop but Little Kittyville proposes a wide selection of fabrics. + [...]

GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER

February 25, 2009

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Antique Replica Porcelain Milk Bottle Vases by Alyssa Ettinger

Following the concept of yesterday’s post about vintage style glass milk bottles, I scoured on Etsy these cute porcelain vases from the talented Alyssa Ettinger. Alyssa likes to fashion her vases with everyday object textures. I showcased her knitwear ceramic vases for Christmas 2007. Her Milk bottle collection is available as a set or individual vases. She [...]

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