Another Great Gift Idea!

The new company offers beautiful sepia-toned photos of found letter-shaped objects. Simply pick the letters you want — think picket fences, ladders, arches on old buildings, and tons more — and arrange them to spell out a word of your choosing. And at just $4 a letter, you’ll find yourself concocting entire sentences...

Founder/photographer Jennifer Blakeley traveled for a year to capture these stunning images that go perfectly with almost any preexisting decor, so they make awesome gifts for weddings, showers, baby rooms, etc... you name it!

https://www.alphabetphotography.ca/

Cute Gift Alert!

I was visiting the Tiffany & Co. website today, and they have a whole new line basically! I think they are really trying to crank out some new silver items in anticipation of opening this new line of smaller "silver only" stores... but I love it! Amongst my favorite is this new geometric heart pendant with chain. It will set you back $165- but hey, it comes in the "blue box", right?

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=21149594&mcat=148204&cid=288154&search_params=s+5-p+19-c+288154-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

Forget Wii, Get A Mii

It's that time of year when we get to share with you those wonderful tokens of tech love, or rather love for the techie in your life. If you are the partner of a Wii addict, I recommend purchasing this year's hottest confection--the chocolate Mii. Or if you can't find a Wii, get a Mii.

Chocolate Mii is crafted to look like a miniature Wii, bolding displaying the message "Wii belong together, you and Mii." Your sweetie will open the Wii-shaped box to uncover two chocolate Miis with red-hot hearts on their shirts. There are boy-girl, girl-girl, and boy-boy combinations, so your love can be shared with your love - or even with your best friend. Chocolate Miis are each made with 2.1 oz (think king-sized candy bar) of gourmet milk, dark, or while chocolate from Omaha Chocolate Company.

http://paulpapedesigns.com/Store_CI.html

Baby Bonkie

A friend of mine recently sent me pictures of her newborn, which was ADORABLE, in and of itself, but I saw that she was wrapped around this "Baby Bonkie", which made her cuteness skyrocket. Apparently, the "Baby Bonkie" is the styling way to "swaddle" your baby (which is simply a way to say wrap up your baby - for all the benefits of swaddling see below or just do a simple Google search)... They come in all these fun graphic prints that just make you want to smile! Anyways, anyone I know having a baby will be getting one of these from me, because they're too cute not to share!

http://www.babybonkie.com/ - also available at Nordstroms or various online retailers.

"Sucky" gift...

Here's an item I can't wait to register for when I get pregnant! Its an exclusive line of Diamond Pacifiers! This sparkly Diamond Pacifier features over 278 pave cut white diamonds totaling 3 carats with 14K European white gold. The pacifier can be customized with colored diamonds and engraved with baby's name, initials, birth date, or birth weight. Its not actually supposed to be used but it does have a genuine silicone nipple and real moving handle. WOW! What a GREAT and practical baby gift that no one really needs or can use! Awesome! And what's the price tag on this useless item that will probably sit in a drawer somewhere because what else do you do with it???... $17,000.00! Cheers to pissing away your money! 

Early April Fool's Gifts...

Or if you just want to get back at someone. One (very hilarious) evening, Dana and I sat on this website hilariously laughing at all of the gag gifts that they were pushing. I can't believe that people actually buy some of these items... but these, admittedly, are pretty hilarious. Perfect for sending to the office....

http://www.prankplace.com/envelopes.htm

Designer Stockings - Literally

If you are still looking for a stocking stuffer (then you're procrastinating), Women's Wear Daily has the auction for you and a designer stocking is included. The magazine will put six customized designer stockings on eBay for an auction that starts tomorrow and ends on Christmas Day. Each one is filled with special treats that match the designer such as , Vera Wang's Broadway tickets to Grey Gardens, Rodarte's Tender is the Night, Marc Jacobs' ribbon watch, Tuleh's ostrich clutch, Alexander McQueen's skeleton key chain and Heatherette's bubblegum tank top. All proceeds benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels which offers nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers in need.

That's all fine and dandy... but you're not going to get the present in time for Christmas. That's kind of annoying - and then you can't guarantee you'll win the gift. Double annoying.

Diva Deals

I was randomnly on the y100 site today and came across "Diva Deals"... dude, this is amazing. Every week they have deals to a bunch of spas or restaurants (that we would actually go to!!) and you can buy $100 gift certificates for only $50!! For example, this week they are featuring a bunch of places, but the one that caught my eye was Blue Martini - a $100 gift certificate for only $50! We go there for happy hour or just dinner all the time! Who cares- it's even an awesome gift!

At 4:00 pm each Thursday the Diva Deals on-line store opens for that week's business. But you have to be fast! Diva Deals will only go to the first 50 listeners per week.

http://divadeals.y100.com/cc-common/ddindex2.php

High Heel Stockings

Any fashionista will appreciate this updated version of the Christmas stocking. You can choose from denim, fur, velvets, felts and even patent high-heels complete with white trim to spice up your holiday decorations. The Ho Ho Heels can even act as a fashionable gift bag for your presents and at only $20-30, you can make them part of your new holiday tradition!

http://www.hohoheel.com/

How I Feel Right Now...

Remember in high school when all the couples would wear necklaces like, "Taken", "Single" or my personal favorite "143" (Beeper code for "I love you").

Anyways, I came across this awesome Jules Smith Design bracelet. And just looking at the bracelet says it all... plus knowing how I am right now, I'm obsessed.

http://www.julessmithdesigns.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=187&cid=26

This Little Piggy Went to Prada

I'm at that age where all of my friends are either getting married or having kids, which is exactly why despite my cushy job, I am always BROKE. Now, there is the perfect little stocking stuffer or gift for your new prego friend... you know, your former martinis on Wednesday friend.

There is a new nursery rhyme book that replaces Aesop or Mother Hubbard - and that's "This Little Piggy Went to Prada". Little Piggy has been dubbed a "Nursery Rhymes for the (Manolo) Blahnik Brigade," this sassy little book supposedly takes classic nursery rhymes for a fashionable spin around the block.

With mommy-dom being the new black and parenting quickly becoming a competitive sport, it's about time that classic nursery rhymes took on a fashionista glow and seems just right for acknowledging that, while your newly with-child BFF may have taken on a new role in her life, she hasn't lost her shopping know-how and sense of humor.

http://www.shoptwigs.com/twigs/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=This+Little+Piggy+Went+To+Prada&pf_id=PAAAAAAPMMGDFIEM&dept_id=7379&siteID=iByMi3jQ4VQ-h8txwQMAx_o09INKpzKO8g

The Modern Champagne Fountain

This is one of those great ideas that makes you wonder why it took so long for someone to come up with it. Designed by Zoe Stanton - each stem in the 6-glass set is shorter than the one before (the glasses are all the same size if you were wondering), allowing you to start at the top and evenly share a bottle of bubbly with just one pour. The glasses are made to order. This will only set you back 1100 bones... of course, that it today - the euro may be appreciating as I speak.

http://www.bouf.com/buy/product/215/3

Smart Ass Underwear

Another cute concept I didn't think of... the idea behind "Smart Ass" underwear is "humorous" underwear if your thong is going to peek above your low rise jeans. They each have a kitchy little saying - My personal favorite is the "gold digger" thong, but if you don't date on a pay scale like "other" girls I know... there are plenty of other options out there. Some of those options include: the "it girl", "trophy wife", "natural blond" and "kiss my ... " Oh, but they are designed to hug you just right, so they don't peek up...

http://www.smartassgals.com/department.aspx?DeptID=9&

The EX Voodoo Knife Holder

How many times have you just wanted to go Lorena Bobbitt on your ex-boyfriend? Well, now you can without the hassle of a criminal prosecution and becoming infamous in the media for life...

The “EX” Voodoo Knife Set by CSB Commodities is a fun take on a daily kitchen necessity. It’s a unique ABS Plastic holder with stainless steel, heavy gauge, razor-sharp cutting blades that have hollow handles with individual protective knife sleeves that are held securely in magnetized slots. Down with the white man! hahah... funny enough, the knife set comes in black and red as well...

http://www.capazoo.com/capazine/1/life/Goods/254_Get_the_EX!

or buy it here: http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=251

Suck Your Way To Success

No, it's not what you're thinking! But is this really necessary? What happened to plain ass simple USB drives? Lately, they are getting crazier and crazier! The USB Desk Vacuum Cleaner is a USB powered vacuum cleaner that can (allegedly) suck up dust and crumbs from your desk. They run $34 from bimbambanana and come in that awesome brown and tan color combo. According to the product page, "With classic retro style, you can suck your way to success!"

http://www.bimbambanana.com/index.php?p=&side=visProd&prod_id=352

Absolut Disco

I actually saw the new Absolut holiday bottle with RH and we were totally playing around with it... it's kind of cool looking, right? Well, I got the info and the one-liter Absolut Disco is built of exactly 1,000 reflecting prisms which serve as a bottle package and can be put into use as a disco ball. The Absolut Disco is a clamshell package that opens to reveal the bottle. The empty gift pack has a loop for hanging! can you imagine a tree full of large Absolut shaped disco bottles as ornaments? You know some crazy drunk will do it... oh.

Probably Not As Therapeutic As A Plain Ass Sharpie...

Yet another item this week taking me back to grade school... remember those Mr. Sketch markers that lasted for all of two minutes? Those were the days... and then people moved on to Sharpies... which never did smell as good. And now Swiss Army wants to take us to a new high...

Swiss Aromatherapy Pens are pens that have a liquid reservoir and rollerball on top (in upper left of photo), so that you can dispense smelly goodness onto your writings, or seal envelopes without using your mouth. They're $50 apiece, and come in scents like rose, mint, grapefruit, eucalyptus, lavender, orange, and ginger. A refill pack containing all the scents costs $28.

http://www.wishingfish.com/aromapen.html

What To Get A Girl...No Wait, A Socialite That Has Everything

It's almost that time of year. For some it's the time of year that "makes or breaks" a relationship. I remember a guy who had been dating this chick for about 4 months, but he didn't want to take it much "further". Then best way he could do it? He got her a bear and (used0 potpourri for Christmas. Enough said.

In other worlds, tt is Christmas at Harrods and the shopping is simply divine. From fashion and food to gadgets and toys, Harrods Christmas World is all about indulgence. Topping the list of pricey must-haves is this made-to-order guitar case from Karl Lagerfield, of Chanel fame.

Covered in perch skin and lined with lambskin, the case is filled with some of the rarest Dom Pérignon Rosé vintages: one bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 1966, two bottles of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 1986 and three bottles of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 1996. You'll need something special from which to sip, and that is included as well in the form of three Dom Pérignon flutes. Still need more to justify the $140,000.00 price tag? Buyers will also receive a private tasting with a Dom Pérignon oenologist at the buyer's home or at Hautvillers Abbey in France, the birthplace of wine. If you just want to have a look at this rare beauty, stop by Harrods' Room of Luxury after November 1, where the case will be on display to the commoners. Remember - you break, you buy.

Cute Gift Ideas...

People always ask me- what should I get for "XYZ"? (visual: me patting myself on my back :)) Anyways, here are a few items that I've seen that I absolutely love!

1. Louis Vuitton headscarf - $120 on http://www.eluxury.com/

2. Sushi Cookies... these yummy cookies look just like sushi, but are made of chocolate, crisp rice cookies, etc..

http://www.kookisushi.com/

3. Heart Shaped Brownies - need I say more. 12 Brownies for $35!

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446155193&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492703469&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1187961779247&ev19=1:14