favorite things: greens, golds, and browns

sweater with elbow patches // ring // bag // necklace // piggy bank

It's no secret that green is my very favorite color.  Throw in a little brown and gold and I am sold.  The combination of all three colors makes me love this necklace for fall, and you could wear it well into the holiday season with the touches of emerald green.  And, how adorable is this piggy bank?  What a perfect way to save my pennies for that purchase that I would only make "when pigs fly."  

Linking up with Annie and Morgan.  What "favorite things" are you wishing for this week?

xo,

favorite things

tray // popcorn // lipstick // calendar // necklace

Just a quick round up of the things I can't get enough of this week.  I often get questions about gift ideas for girlfriend's birthdays, anniversary presents, and hostess gifts, so I hope that a "favorite things" post might provide a little inspiration each week.  Feel free to be in touch with your specific gift needs. Happy Wednesday!

xo,

friday finds: haymarket designs

towels by haymarket designs

Happy Friday AND first day of summer!  In honor of the official first day of summer, I'm sharing these adorable beach towels from Haymarket Designs.  There are tons of choices for patterns, monograms and colors that you can customize.  (Say goodbye to arguments over who the dry towel belong to...)  I think these would be perfect graduation gifts, bridesmaids gifts, or hostess gifts.  This might also be the perfect way to have a little ikat in my life without going too crazy...

xo,

mother's day gift guide

Happy Friday!  I turned in my last law school paper yesterday afternoon, so happy, happy, happy indeed!  It's a strange feeling to be done, but also an amazing relief.  I am shifting into packing mode today before all of our family arrives next week for graduation festivities.  In addition to packing, finding the perfect Mother's Day gifts is on my list for this week.  And, just in case you are still on the hunt for something for Mom, here is a little inspiration:

1. Agate Coasters / 2. It's All Good Cookbook / 3. Striped Tote / 4. Initial Necklace / 5. Silhouette Art

The agate coasters would be the perfect colorful pop to add to any house, and the new Gwyneth Paltrow cookbook has gotten amazing reviews.  This striped tote is classic enough for any mom, but playful with the neon stripe.  I also love the idea of a personalized gift- especially for Mother's Day.  The necklace can be ordered to include any number of initials and is a cute way for a mom to keep her children, grandchildren, etc. close to her heart year-round.  Finally, consider a piece of silhouette art for Mother's Day this year.  I think this would be perfect for a mom with young children.

If you are interested in personal shopping services, feel free to send me an email and we will find you the perfect present for your Mom's tastes and preferences.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

xo,

happy valentine's day

Happy Valentine's Day Loves!  I am so thankful for all of my readers and I hope you all have a fabulous day of feeling loved.

I'm not usually a big "Valentine's Day" person.  While dressing up and having a nice date or night on the town can be fun, I think Valentine's Day can be an awkward time to make this happen.  Restaurants always seem to be overcrowded (or serve only strange prix-fixe menus) and without fail... there is some sort of sappy, romantic background music.  I don't know about you, but the instrumental version of "Tale as Old as Time" from Beauty and the Beast doesn't do it for me.

All that being said, I do think Valentine's Day can be a fun holiday and I think there is never a wrong time to tell someone you love them (romantically or not.)  No matter what your plans are for Valentine's Day this year, take a moment to be thankful for everyone you love.  And as a final inspiration- or for a last minute gift idea (you can never go wrong with champagne and peonies)- check out my "must haves" for the day...

sweater / ring / flowers / candle / macaroon recipe / lipstick / champagne

I am going to attempt those macaroons tonight- wish me luck!  Love to you all!

xo,

PS: How cute is this valentine that showed up at the front door last night?  Thankful to the Valentine's Fairy- you are very loved and appreciated!  AND, I thought your idea was so great that I should share it here in case others need some more last minute inspiration!

gifts for the man in your life

Husband, boyfriend, dad, brother...guys are just hard to shop for!  To make your gift giving a little easier this season, enjoy the last installment of my gift guides...

gifts for the man in your life

Modern Family DVD set // ipad mini // martini shaker 

watch band // stationary // coffee table book 

leather tray // shirt 

Enjoy the weekend!

xo,

gifts for the hostess

It's almost the weekend!  Be sure to snag a few of these gift ideas and say a special thank you to the hostess of all your fabulous holiday parties!

gifts for the hostess...

flowers // hand towels // candle

personalized paper coasters // wine // hand soap 
chocolate covered strawberries // personalized lucite tray

xo,

gifts for your mom

Good Morning!  I hope your shopping season is off to a fabulous start.  Just in case you need a little inspiration today, enjoy round two of my gift picks for the season...

gifts for your mom

cashmere infinity scarf // needle point cuff // baking dish

picture frame // coffee table book // earrings

cook book // throw

Still to come this week:

Wednesday: Gifts for the Little Ones

Thursday: Gifts for the Hostess

Friday: Gifts for the Man in your Life

xo,