Monday, December 12, 2011

Winter is Here!

Good morning! I had a lovely weekend with my family and now I have a busy week ahead. It is finally cold here, it finally feels like winter, so if it would only finally snow it could feel a lot more like Christmas!

(image via Pinterest)
(image via Pinterest)
(image via Pinterest)
(image via Pinterest)
(image via Pinterest)

Friday, December 9, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide - $100+

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! I am so thrilled it is the weekend. I will be heading out to NJ to spend time with my family, go to my brother-in-law's 30th birthday/holiday party (which I bought the Calvin Klein sparkle skirt for - seen here!), and relax.

For those on your holiday shopping list that you're looking to get something special for, check out my Holiday Gift Guide $100+ below!   (Also, I just found out #12 is now on sale for $99.99!)

1. JCrew Feathered Crystal Necklace = $158  2. ABC Leather-bound Blank Books = $100 
3. Jonathan Adler Mohair Throw = $295  4. Orange Lacquer Stationery Box = $115 
5. Brookstone NFL Dartboards = $159.95  6. PB Home Bartender Gift Basket = $159 
7. Michael Kors Fur-Neck Poncho = $150  8. ABC Kartell Moon Crystal Bowl = $109 
9. Colibri Lighter & Cigar Cutter Set = $118.99  10. Terrain Teardrop Pendant = $328 
11. DVF Night Collection Flatware = $105  12. Pieces Helfried Tartan Suitcase = $199.98 
13. JCrew Twisted Triple-Strand Pearl Bracelet = $150  14. PB Caprice Metal Bar Cart = $399  15. French Connection Clutch = $118  16. Kate Spade Meadowsweet Bib Necklace = $298 
17. ABC Maple Burl Frame = $120  18. JCrew Shearling Earmuffs = $118 
19. iPad 2 = $499 (starting at)  20. Kim Seybert Gold Paillette Glassware = $96 - $170/each

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide - $50 - $100

Good morning! I am really excited about today's Gift Guide as I have some products I really love, featuring some amazing stores and artists. Enjoy and please be sure to check out all the shops where I found these gifts!

1. ban.dō Sequin Scarf = $55  2. Riedel Wine Glasses = $69.99/set of 4 
3. Kate Spade Silver Ring Gloves = $75  4. Terrain Hammered Hoop Earrings = $98 
5. Pottery Barn Red Cut Glasses = $58/set of 4  6. EmersonMade Little Lucky Clover = $58  7. Terrain Carafe Tasting Set = $98  8. RE Personalized "Happy" Wall Art = $79.95 
9. Red Envelope Year of Candles = $79.95  10. JCrew Wynter V-Neck Sweater = $69.50 
11. NY Public Library Coffee Table Book = $50.67  12. ABC "Love" Replica = $95 
13. JCrew Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves = $98  14. MadeByGirl Leather Clutch = $68 
15. Tory Burch Idina Wine Cozy = $75  16. Crate and Barrel Magazine Basket = $69.95 
17. Williams-Sonoma Table Runner = $69  18. Jositajosi's via Etsy iPad Cover = $50 
19. Anthropolgie Looking Glass Decanter$58  20. Anthropologie Glass Necklace = $88

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Wednesday Wishes ~ Wednesday Smiles

Happy Wednesday! With the Gift Guides this week it seems like I have already shared so many of my "wishes" with you, therefore this Wednesday I will share some things that are currently making me smile. I hope your Wednesday is lovely!

Christmas tree at 5 Points.
It's nice to do happy hour in such festive places
Mercury glass display at ABC Carpet & Home.
If you live or are visiting NYC you have to go to ABC it is one of my
favorite stores and their holiday displays are beautiful.
My Sparkly nails - similar to ones seen here.
Champagne and candle light, because, I mean, when does Champagne not make you smile?
Starbucks 2011 Christmas compilation, "Let it Snow".
Purchase here.
 What's making you smile today?

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide - $25 - $50

Hello lovelies! Here are some of my gift ideas for those you're looking to spend $25 - $50 on. Enjoy!

1. JCrew Golden Stripe Bracelet = $29.50  2. Hex iPhone Wallet = $49.50 
3. Z Gallerie Puccini Glassware = $31.80/set of 4  4. ALDO Gold Sparkle Clutch = $35 
5. Michele Varian Skink Letter Opener = $49  6. LeSportsac Wallet Wristlet = $38 
7. Pottery Barn Essential Cozy Throw = $39  8. Ballard Designs Crown Avila = $39/set of 3  9. Sephora Makeup Studio Blockbuster= $49.50  10. Spoon Sisters OCD Cutting Board= $28  11. Ballard Designs Audrey Votives = $29/set of 5  12. Table Topics Dinner Party = $25