Gift Guide Lite: 2011

Why so few posts lately?  I’ve been super busy with a new apartment (more TK on that!) and new job and the loss of my dear grandfather. Almost back up to speed, but until I’m 100% tank full again, we’re on the lite version. My favorite post of the year is always gift guide – it’s where this blog first got notoriety  and where I feel I can really help people and show off my mad gifting skillz. Below, my super fast (yet still super thoughtful) gift guide, 2011.

 FOR THE BEST FRIEND WHO LOSES THINGS (OR IS A HOARDER AND NEEDS ORGANIZATION)

 

Thomas Paul white alabaster goldfish box, Burkedecor, $36

 

FOR THE FASHION OBSESSED CO-WORKER WHO ALWAYS ASKS WHAT DAY IT IS

Inslee designs 2011 Calendar, $30

 

 FOR THE HIPPIE SISTER WHO NEEDS A COOL PURSE

Pendleton Mills dopp bag (doubling as a pouchette purse), $44

 

FOR THE MARRIED FRIENDS WHO JUST GOT A NEW APARTMENT

Zebra striped pillows, Furbish Studio $45 each

 

FOR THE DAPPER DAD (OR BOYFRIEND) WHO HAS EVERYTHING

Velvet slippers, Del Toro, $215

 

FOR THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST (OR SUPER-PICKY TASTE)

Owl pitcher, Furbish Studio, $32

 

FOR ANYONE TRYING TO BUY ME A PRESENT/A NEW GIRLFRIEND PRESENT

Printed twilly scarf, Hermes, $130

 

FOR THE MOM WHO NEVER KNEW SHE NEEDED AN ELEPHANT TABLE

Ceramic elephant table, Two’s Company, $198

 

FOR ANYONE STILL TRYING TO GET ME A PRESENT/A GIRLFRIEND (CURRENT,  BUT GET THIS FOR AN EX AND SHE’LL PROBABLY COME BACK TO YOU)

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra pendant and bracelet, price upon request

 

FOR A DAD OR BROTHER WHO LOVES HEMMINGWAY AND GADGETS EQUALLY

Moleskine Smartphone notebook, Amazon $35

 

FOR THE JUDGEMENTAL SISTER IN LAW (WHO YOU LOVE!)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s decoupaged tray, Paris Hotel Boutique, $64

 

FOR THE FRIEND WHO HAS EVERYTHING

Laduree Candle, $68

 

FOR THE COOK WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR

Squirrel serving dish, $15

FOR THE SENTIMENTALIST

One Line A Day Five Year Memory Book, $16.95

 

FOR THE BOYFRIEND WHO LIKES HIS SCOTCH

Private Scotch Tasting for Two at Brandy Library, Excitations, $275

 

FOR THE MOM WHO LIKES LUXURY GOURMET

 

Pink Himalayan Salt, Saint Helena Salts, $12

 

 FOR THE FASHIONABLE YOGI MOM

Personalized yoga mat, My Custom Yoga Mat, $35

 

FOR THE NATURE-LOVING NEIGHBOR

 

Adopt a Kenyan Elephant, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, $50 a year

FOR THE FRIEND INEXPLICABLY LACKING IN ART WORK BUT WHO HAS GOOD TASTE:

Lindsay Cowles’ Lily Pad 8”x"8”, H&H Home, $210

Happy Holidays!