gift guide {for the gals}

So I am a procrastinator. I have the best of intentions to do things like buy my ski pass is August when they are sale or start my christmas shopping early and well it never happens. I started Christmas shopping today--case and point. So I thought for all of you (I hope I am not the only one) that procrastinates here are a few gift ideas for the all the girls on your list.

(winifred grace bracelet, john robishaw travel wallet, aubin and willis blanket, gold wishbone from jayson home and garden, banana republic slippers and jonathon adler pillow)
Happy shopping!

5:51 PM by beemagnet · 0

gift guide {luxurious stocking stuffers}

Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages and when it comes to stocking stuffers that is definitely the case--or at least I think it should be. Unpacking them has always been one of my favorite parts of Christmas day and I know I would love any of these small but luxurious trinkets in my stocking this year....

After all every girl needs something that comes in a perfect orange hermes box, a timeless chanel scent, a colorful accent on their desk, a coffee table worthy candle and a classic piece of jewelery. What are the luxurious necessities that you are craving this season?

12:00 PM by beemagnet · 0

luxury gift guide {home decor addict}

If you want to truly make the home decor addicts on your gift list blush then these items will do the trick. And if you are feeling generous you can just purchase all these pieces and provide the makings of a subtly elegant and whimsical living room.

(missoni home stool, madeline weinrib throw pillow, area rug designed by vivienne westwood for the rug company, geometric alpaca throw from pieces, kaleidoscopes by kelly wearstler, provence perfum bottle from anthropologie and french birdcage from pieces)

4:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

gift guide {for the gals under $54}

This year my friends and I are doing a girls gift exchange with a set price limit, so I have been looking for cute gifts that are of a reasonable price. And I know that I for one would be thrilled to be receiving (or giving) any one of these:

(emersonmade clutch for $38, linda and harriet paper flower pin for $24, teapot from anthropologie for $48, susyjack* cartlettes for $8.50, apron from anthropologie for $38, j.crew slippers for $54, lucia organic chai soap for $11)
Would love to know what cheap(er) chic gift finds you have!

4:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

gift from the kitchen

There have surely been times when hosting a dinner party that people ask for your recipe (well, I have only been asked once and it was for this pad thai recipe). However, instead of simply giving them a print out, sending a URL or providing a photocopy of the recipe wouldn't it be so much more lovely on one of these very sweet recipe cards from the petite press.

What is the one dish you make that makes guests ask for the recipe?

9:53 AM by beemagnet · 0

Paper Fancies

We wrapped pocket size Buddhas in Japanese papers.

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

2:22 PM by beemagnet · 0

{eco-friendly} gift guide

There is surely someone left on your holiday shopping list that would appreciate one of these eco-friendly gifts. It really is amazing how stylish sustainable design has become!

(sea bag, hemp pillow, reclaimed metal disc bowl, klean kanteen)

(plaid bodynamic blanket, meyers holiday collection, boodalee pillows, night owl calendar)

You can also go one more step and wrap them with this adorable eco-friendly wrapping paper from wrap natural:

7:58 AM by beemagnet · 0

stocking ideas {little luxuries for her}

Some little but luxurious items that I know I would love to find in my stocking this year:

(1) Kate Spade pencil case
(2) Monogram paper weight
(3) Jo Malone travel candles
(4) Matches (I have been going through a ton lately learning how to start a fire in a wood burning stove) from iomoi.

4:00 PM by beemagnet · 0

practical christmas list

The adorable Miss Aimee over at Mostly Mod posted about her practical Christmas list this morning and asked fellow bloggers to do the same. I have to say it was quite hard to differentiate the items that I want versus need but was able to come up with four:

(1) Kiehls Abysinne cream, as the Wyoming winters (and winds) do a number on my skin and this is the only product I can find that combat them.
(2) I also need some everyday gloves, like these from J.Crew since ski gloves are not always the best just for a trip to the store.
(3) Ok, so black Cole Hahn flats may seem like they should fall into the gray area between need and want but as I no longer have any suitable everyday black shoes they are definitely a need this year.
(4) Lastly, I am ALWAYS in need of simple studs, like the ones below from Banana Republic.

What items are on your practical Christmas or wish list?

9:00 AM by beemagnet · 0

gift ideas {for the epicurean}

(1) Magnetic Whale Tongs from MoMa- museum stores are great for unique present ideas!
(2) My favorite olive oil for taste and presentation from Armando Manni.
(3) Beautifully designed coffee pot from Fortnum Mason (unfortunately this specific product is only available in the UK!)
(4) What kitchen maven doesn't love Emilie Henry bakeware? I especially liked this new artisan ruffled pie dish.
(5) Never will you have to manually grid again with these fun Electronic pepper and salt mills.

10:50 AM by beemagnet · 0

I just dug up all my winter wear from storage but couldn't find the box containing all my scarves. However, I am not sure I really want to find them with cashmere scarves like this out there (from London based clothing company, Crumpet):

6:00 AM by beemagnet · 0