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 […]
$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. […]
$35 at Petite Plume Who knew a basic, everyday accessory like a sleep mask could be so lovely? Talk about an unexpected statement piece! The azure blue is stunning overlaid with vibrant floral designs. This sleep mask is 100 percent 22-momme mulberry silk, which is a naturally hypoallergenic fabric. It’s smartly finished off with piping […]
Flowers are always a nice gift. But they die. And can be crazy expensive, especially at holidays. So in my mind, the array of artistic paper florals from FreshCut Paper are long overdue. Flowers that never wilt! For $12! The assortment of vibrant paper flower art is the work of a Rhode Island School of […]
Dogs are den animals, and so like to have their own cozy and secure spot. This is perhaps even more true for the littlest puppers. A comfy dog bed is a must, unless you like your dog hogging the covers in your bed. Aside from being comfortable for your canine companion, dog beds should be […]
$35 at Uncommon Goods Need a birthday gift for a woman who has everything under $50? Whether a good friend, a sister, a daughter, your mom, or a grandma or aunt, a Birthstone Wishing Ball will bring a smile. A birthday is the perfect time to take stock of what she’d like to see change […]
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 […]
Here’s how to find affordable rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that don’t sacrifice quality. Not all that long ago, we had two options in gold jewelry: fine, with an equally fine price, or costume, which broke or turned green, perhaps along with your skin, in less time than it took new Coke to be yanked […]
We all have them, am I right? Little objects that we don’t want to toss yet are not really earning their keep. They’re either pretty, or have sentimental value, or they are going to be useful for something, someday. Maybe it’s a conch shell on the top shelf of a closet picked up at a […]