$120 at amazon.com The Moroccanoil Effortless Style 4-in-1 Blow-Dryer Brush has a mouthful of a name. (In case you were wondering, they count four as a round brush, blow dryer, curler, and straightener, a little bit of a cheat, but those in-1 products almost always are. I don’t hold that against them, though, because the […]
Briefcases have been largely replaced by polished backpacks, like this sleek and thoughtfully designed Troubadour Apex 3.0. Made of 90 percent recycled materials, it’s equally comfortable and convenient to tote to a meeting, the office, or through the airport. It boasts a super-strong bonded neoprene handle on top and a secret “stash” zippered pocket on […]
I love Urban Decay eye makeup. I just love it. It has dimension. The shades are so rich, whether subtle or high-impact. And they don’t fade. Like not for hours and hours and hours. (As an aside, I will go on record as saying the Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil is my all-time favorite eyeliner.. […]
I have quite a few perfumes that I love, for different moods and different seasons, for myself. But it can be hard to gift a perfume, even though it makes a wonderful present. The challenge comes in picking one that is virtually certain to be liked. But here’s one I think is definitely worth considering: […]
I’m a sucker for little beauty kits. They’re fun and make ideal gifts for so many of the women in my friend group. And the Lanolips #1 Essential Lip Tints Trio in particular I’ve gifted a couple of times. Lanolips makes really nice tinted balms, and they do it without petrolatum, parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, […]
Briefcases have been largely replaced by polished backpacks, like this sleek and thoughtfully designed Troubadour Apex 3.0. Made of 90 percent recycled materials, it’s equally comfortable and convenient to tote to a meeting, the office, or through the airport. It boasts a super-strong bonded neoprene handle on top and a secret “stash” zippered pocket on […]
I’m in love. Full disclosure: I was never the biggest Coach fan, at least of the traditional print. It seemed stuffy somehow. But they’ve really upped their game in recent years in my opinion, and the Tabby is probably the cutest bag I’ve seen from them. The Tabby is a modern take on an iconic 1970s […]
These music festival-inspired, oversized graphic tees are trending and for good reason. They’re comfy, they show personality, and they’re versatile. Rock one with jeans, with or without a belt and with or without a flannel thrown over if it’s chilly. Or dress it up by pairing it with a skirt, wedges, and dangly earrings for […]
Dogs are becoming the new children, let’s face it. So it’s natural to want to surprise our puppers with a new toy or two while we’re scoring deals on gifts for the rest of the family. Look to this funny fellow for playdates with your dog. I’ve seen a lot of dog toys in my […]
We all know our puppers are part of the family, period. So why should they sit poolside on steamy days while everyone else splashes around? Now Luna or Charlie can join in the summer fun on their very own raft. As tempting as it is to just plop your pooch on one of your own […]
I get quite a few packages, and this was one of the few where I was constantly checking the tracking to make sure I was home when it was delivered. I couldn’t wait to see it. My son and his wife are camping lovers, and they have a cat, Dante, they dote on. So when […]
Briefcases have been largely replaced by polished backpacks, like this sleek and thoughtfully designed Troubadour Apex 3.0. Made of 90 percent recycled materials, it’s equally comfortable and convenient to tote to a meeting, the office, or through the airport. It boasts a super-strong bonded neoprene handle on top and a secret “stash” zippered pocket on […]
I recently discovered the Weatherman Travel Umbrella, and I’m impressed. I’m not the only one. This small-yet-might bumbershoot has a large and loyal following, which a scan of the Amazon reviews makes apparent. It’s compact and light, easily tucking into a tote bag or a carry-on. It’s also an ideal umbrella to leave in the […]
For the guy who is always well put together, it’s hard to go wrong with a fresh, clean fragrance – and John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal is just about ideal in that category. This citrusy, airy eau de toilette doesn’t even remotely overpower, so it’s safe for offices. It has a light lemon-peppery top note, […]
starting at $11 at amazon When puzzling over a housewarming or hostess gift, countertop spray, dish soap, hand soap, linen or room spray, laundry detergent, and fabric softener probably never occurs to you. But now they may. Your recipient will be tickled, because they have to buy it all anyway and you’re treating them to […]
$120 at amazon Even if your giftee is a whiz in the kitchen, or a grill master who always says he “just knows” when the ribs are done, using a meat thermometer is really the only way to be 100 percent sure the food is cooked just the way you like it – and safely. […]
$40 at amazon If you have a kid’s summer birthday coming up, this outdoor bowling set could be the gift of the party. By that I mean the one present that makes the birthday boy or girl totally forget the others, the one they want to play with right then. The six oversized inflatable bowling […]
These sunny treats from Hawaiian chocolate brand Koho make a luxe gift that really can’t fail. The ingredients are authentic through and through starting with Hawaii-grown cacao. This unique gift set of 12 artisanal bon bons is almost too pretty to eat. The box is full of the brand’s newest flavors: Hibiscus Caramel, Vanilla Kona […]
Chocolates seem like a go-to Mother’s Day gift that can’t fail. But it can also be boring if you just grab any old box on the way to Mom’s house. The way to make this can’t-fail gift idea special is to suss out gourmet chocolate treats that are almost too pretty to eat. Enter the […]
The Maui Cookie Lady sends her decadent treats to the mainland–and yes, they’re worth the shipping. This is the kind of business I love to love. First, the obvious. The product is great. We’re talking gigantic, gourmet desserts here. But the backstory is the icing on the cookie, so to speak. There is actually a […]
Chocolates seem like a go-to Mother’s Day gift that can’t fail. But it can also be boring if you just grab any old box on the way to Mom’s house. The way to make this can’t-fail gift idea special is to suss out gourmet chocolate treats that are almost too pretty to eat. Enter the […]
Pets underfoot during the festive season are not so different from toddlers when you’re trying to wrap, decorate, and host. You move cocktails left on the coffee table; put scissors right back in the drawer after wrapping; scour the floor for stray ornament hooks; and instinctively look around before opening the oven. With Thanksgiving upon […]
Even if we’re not planning to get dressed up this year, it’s a given that our pups need to don a disguise. OK, fine, maybe they don’t exactly need to. Maybe the truth is that we can’t dress our children up anymore on Halloween, and so we take whatever silly fun we can still get. […]