My final gift guide was delayed due to travel and holiday events. And also because of those events last week, I’m now at home nursing a cold. It’s the first time I’ve been sick since 2018 so I guess I was due. (I know it’s not Covid because I took a test.) If you haven’t […]

I found so many great gift options I couldn’t fit them all in my first gift guide so I decided to post my second gift guide this week too. As we know, there could be shipping delays and supply chain issues, it’s best to shop early for everyone on your list. Do you have a […]

I know some people will think this holiday gift guide is too early and others will be excited because they can start shopping now. I’m posting earlier than usual because retailers are worried about shipping delays and since most people shop online each year. I like to mix up my gift guides for items for […]

Father’s Day feels more exciting this year as families can gather together again. To make sure you don’t arrive empty handed, I’ve put together over 40 presents perfect for dads of all ages including my friend Howie Guja above who was recently featured on Ralph Lauren. Does the dad in your life love films and […]

You probably couldn’t get together for last Mother’s Day but that might not be the case this year thanks to the vaccines. That means you’ll be able to give your mom or mother figure a gift in person this year on May 9th. Many mothers have been isolated at home while others have been juggling […]

I feel like Easter is going to be big holiday this year due to the vaccines. Family members will finally be able to gather and celebrations will be about more than just Easter. I’ve put some gift and decor ideas together for the entire to make it extra special this year. Skip the mess and […]

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. There are some great sales happening now if Santa didn’t bring you what you wanted or you have some holiday money burning a hole in your pocket. Happy Shopping! ANN TAYLOR – 40% off full price styles, 70% off 3+ sale items, 60% off 2 sale items, 50% […]

My friend Heidi Wynne, who you are probably familiar with by now, has a collection of luxurious cashmere wraps and fisherman knit sweaters, which all make thoughtful holiday gifts. Heidi, who is based in the Hudson Valley, has designed a line that is timeless with a focus on quality. Because the collection is classic and […]

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoying a relaxing long holiday weekend. If you’re looking for more gift ideas or Cyber Monday deals, we’ve got our final holiday gift guide to help you finish your shopping online. A cashmere throw blanket is a gift that you might have to buy yourself and everyone […]

Now that you’ve stuffed your face with turkey and pie, you can stuff your shopping cart with Black Friday deals. I usually post these on the day after Thanksgiving but many sales have started early and those of you who receive the email subscription will receive them on Black Friday morning. Happy Shopping! ANN TAYLOR – […]

How’s your holiday shopping coming along? If you haven’t started or need a push, we’ve got 33 new gift ideas to help get you get going. You can also check our other gift guides for more suggestions. I think we could all use some Ina Garten Modern Comfort Food right now. Buy a copy for every friend […]

This second holiday gift guide was supposed to be posted last Friday but I just didn’t have time to work on it before my weekend trip to the Mayflower Inn and Spa. I’m happy that so many of you enjoyed the first one and I hope your gift recipients will be happy too. The embroidered […]

I know some of you will think this holiday gift guide is too early and others will be excited so you can start shopping now. I’m posting a week earlier than usual because retailers are worried about shipping delays as more people than ever will be shopping online for gifts this year. Many friends and […]

Since most of us don’t even know what day of the week it is anymore, you might have forgotten that Father’s Day is coming up on June 21st. I tried to put together a gift guide this year that takes into account our present circumstances of being at home and not traveling very far this […]

If there was any year when moms deserve some really great Mother’s Day presents, it’s this year. She’s probably been juggling working from home, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, homeschooling, and keeping everyone safe while trying not to loose her mind. You owe her. Here are some gift ideas to get you started on your shopping […]

January, the month that feels like it has lasted for a year, ends on Friday. That means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I’ve put together a gift guide filled with presents for your friends, family, or yourself. The top images is from Max Sinsteden of the Valentine’s Day cookies he made from […]

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and are enjoyed a nice long holiday weekend. I’ve been trying to relax but there was so much to do before the snow arrived. If you’re house bound due to storms or looking for Cyber Monday deals, we’ve got our final holiday favorite things gift guide to […]