It's that time of year when we get invited to people's homes for holiday get togethers, open houses, happy hours, cocktails, dinners, etc. I may be old-fashioned, but I truly believe one should always arrive with a small token or gift for the host/hostess when arriving. It's the least a person can do when they've gone to the trouble of opening their home, feeding and entertaining you for a few … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Teen Boys
I know it's last minute, but if there are any mothers out there like me, they're racking their brains trying to figure out what to buy their teenage sons for the holidays. I've been married for almost 20 years, I've been a mom to two boys for 18 1/2 years, and I still hit a blank wall when it comes to gift ideas for boys. So this year I asked my youngest son, who is 15 years old, to help me out. … [Read more...]
Sephora Small Gifts+Stocking Stuffers
December is almost here, and that means holiday parties, yummy food, crackling fires in the fireplace, friends and family...and the frenetic hysteria as we run around like crazy people trying to find gifts for all the people we know. I designed this piece with a specific recipient in mind-your kids' teachers, your co-workers, your niece, your best friend's daughter--the people who you want (and … [Read more...]