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I’ve always had an affinity for Easter since it heralds the beginning of spring and often falls around my April birthday. This year, I’ll be returning from a birthday trip to Charleston on Easter but I still hope to create a pretty table top for a late meal. If you need any help planning for […]

Valentine’s Day is three weeks away. Are you ready? If not, I’ve put together some fun gift and outfit ideas for you. I usually hate this Hallmark holiday but I’m trying to embrace it this year. I also wish I was in London so I could visit the new Elan Cafe in Knightsbridge that’s an […]

My final favorite things gift guide for 2018 was supposed to go up last Tuesday but better late than never. You have a few more days to shop in order to have gifts delivered in time for Christmas so here are a few last minute gift ideas. I think it’s always nice to buy someone […]

I miss Jayson Home now that their pop up shops are gone but luckily for all of us, you can shop their wares online. This year, Jayson Home has launched a holiday Capsule Collection of globally sourced gifts that are all personal favorites of the Chicago home emporium’s well-traveled buyers, Caroline Scheeler and Devin Kirk. The […]

Our second gift guide of the season includes things for the whole family but what I really want is a trip to London to see this cute vintage car stuffed with presents at Covent Garden. How cute is that?! This Holiday Bear Sweater for little girls is so cute you’ll wish it came in adult […]

Today I heard there are only 39 days until Christmas. I’m definitely not ready and if you aren’t either, we have our first favorite things gift guide of the season to help get you started on your shopping. I love this set of 4 Aerin Holiday Salad Plates. They would make a great gift with […]

The holidays are coming up whether we’re ready for them or not. If you’re overwhelmed by the prospect of finding presents for everyone on your list, there is no better place to start than Mark and Graham. Many of their pieces made it into my holiday gift guides last year and will again this year. […]

Now that summer has officially begun, it means lots of weekends away and parties. You shouldn’t arrive empty handed so I’ve put together a great group of hostess gifts that will help get you invited back. As with all my gift guides, I always think it’s nice to bring an ephemeral gift like a bottle […]

I had meant to get my Father’s Day gift guide up earlier this week but my trip to the Hamptons caused a delay but don’t worry, you still have plenty of time to shop. Father’s Day is a great time to treat the men in your life to things they might not buy themselves or […]

Mother’s Day is less than four weeks away on May 13th so I’m giving you ample heads up. You have no excuse not to find something special for the special woman or women in your life. As I’ve mentioned before, when giving an ephemeral gift like flowers or a spa day, I think it’s nice […]

I can’t believe there are only 20 days left until Christmas. If you’re behind on your shopping, I’m back with another gift guide to help you check everyone off your list. I think the best gift you can give someone is something that you know they will love or something they might not buy themselves […]

I love a place that allows for one-stop shopping for the holidays and beloved-British brand, The White Company, is the perfect place to get gifts for everyone on your list this year. They offer elegant and affordable gifts for women, men, children, and home, as well as gift wrap, ribbon, tags, decorations, and more. The […]

There is nothing I find more overwhelming that creating gender and age specific holiday gift guides. Instead of doing it the way everyone else is doing it this year, I’ve decided to create a few favorite things gift guides inspired by Oprah. This one mixes gifts for everyone on your list so you can get […]

I wanted to begin my gift guides this year with some of my favorite things. (Yes, like Oprah but not as extensive.) These gift ideas could be for host/hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or items for anyone on your list, even yourself. There is no store as overwhelming in a good way like Fortnum & Mason […]

I read a funny Father’s Day card today. It said that Father’s Day was created in June because a month after Mother’s Day someone said, “hey, wait a minute!” Don’t let your father or the father in your life be forgotten this year. To help you, I’ve put together a bunch of great gift ideas […]

Valentine’s Day isn’t a lot of people’s favorite holiday. If you’re dating or married, it’s fraught with unrealistic expectations. If you’re single, it’s lonely and depressing. But it can also be fun to buy yourself, your friends, and your family a sweet treat. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a few great gifts that […]

I met my friend David Lawrence after posting a house he designed in the Hamptons on the blog in 2008. The blue and white home was featured on the cover and inside House Beautiful. We worked for the same designer but not at the same time and shared a love of beautiful things so of […]