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I’ve mentioned in the past that Hanukkah around here is a Very Big Deal. Dad always took great pride in his gift giving and, more importantly, his gift PRESENTING. We, aptly, named that “The Hanukkah Show”. Come to think of it, Dad was the original “Oprah’s Favorite Things”. Growing up we learned that not only [...]

There are times where wearing a piece of designer jewelry is great. You can appreciate the beauty of someone else’s creation and enjoy the effect it creates in your ensemble … and basically move on. But what if YOU had a hand in the design of your piece? What if you could apply some creativity [...]

Oh, YOU GUYS. My love of stationery and paper knows no boundaries, but LOOK AT THESE! I found them in lettergirl’s etsy shop. Each of these (and others!) are handcrafted at her studio and available in self-inking or wood handled styles. She can even make one using your own handwriting. Neat. Never again have a [...]

Admit it. The days when you open your mailbox and there is a hand-addressed envelope your heart skips a beat. You open those first. We may use the web for keeping in contact, managing minutiae, work and all sorts of the mundane, but the important things that need to be said – they are said [...]

As a rule of thumb, smaller boxes bring more excitement than larger ones. Know what else makes for a great gift? One that is well thought out and personal. What better way to pull off that trifecta of awesome than a gorgeous initial pendant necklace. They come in every option under the sun for any [...]

Pottery Barn Mercury Serving Set (Photo via Pottery Barn) With Halloween squarely behind us it is now time to run headlong into the greatest of fall holidays, Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving around this house is a Very Big Deal. It is not uncommon for us to host upwards of 25 people on any given year. The island [...]

Oh, man do I have a thing for exaggerated beauty – especially when it falls into the whole “lady” genre. These flower pins from Emerson Made just make me swoon in my southern-born boots. I love the idea of pinning them on a small, silk-satin ribbon sash and I am SO going to pin a [...]

photo via moderngiftstore These are so fantastic there just are not WORDS, people! But thank goodness there are COLORS. Because there really ARE men who are hard to shop for – don’t believe the myths. Got a creative in your life? A best man who designed your wedding invitations? Someone who can identify colors by [...]