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 [...]
Continue reading...GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | January 2, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009
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, [...]
Continue reading...GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | November 19, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...April 22, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...April 20, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...March 3, 2009
+ 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. + [...]
Continue reading...February 25, 2009
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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GIFT IDEAS, Gifts for HER | February 10, 2010
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