And don’t forget the white-sprinkled pastel cupcakes for dessert. They’ll look lovely on this dragonfly etched glass plate. And so will leftover cold pizza.
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These handmade glass ornaments are a lovely blend of sleek and classic. And they should blend beautifully with my Charlie Brown tree peppered with popsicle stick and cotton ball ornament “treasures.”
*Down from $18.
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This is the greatest set of wooden blocks I’ve ever seen. (And I’ve seen alot. Just kidding.) It comes with New York City icons: the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Guggenheim Museum, and MoMA’s original 1939 building. Plus, the wood is from from sustainable forests. Lincoln Logs, you’ve […]

Bring a little Nantucket to your winter or to your favorite hostess with these paper starfish coasters. I have absolutely no idea how many come in a pack (maybe it’s hidden somewhere on the page, or maybe I’m blind?) but think of it as a little surprise when the mail man delivers the […]

For the (preppy) fashion and eco-conscious, this fold-away tote is great for carting your holiday swag. You could also throw it in your suitcase as an extra bag for souvenirs. The possibilities are endless, people.
It comes in seven colors with a choice of three different colored threads for the monogram. […]

These days I’m washing my hands like Jack Nicholson in As Good as it Gets (read: very often) — it’s cold season and the subway is just sick all year long — so my skin is taking a hit. But I tried a new moisturizer and it’s a keeper. The entire Skin Milk […]

Before you lend out another hardback from your precious David Sedaris collection, affix this sweet tag to (politely) remind the borrower where to return. They’re offered in a few different designs, and can be personalized or not. And while you’re over on the Pink Loves Brown site, you might want to peep some […]

Reading one of my favorite blogs this morning, I came across something that made me so happy. It’s a calendar. And it’s preppy. Imagine keeping track of my schedule this year with something other than cats or horses or the Simpsons. (For the record, I’ve never purchased any of these […]

Colorful cappuchino mugs make a great gift for the coffee lover in your life. As an added bonus, if you live in NYC (or any other city where 3 feet of space cost you a trillion dollars, give or take) they take up little space and look good doing it. Also, they make […]

For the nerd in you life, this plastic and magnetic steel paperclip holder is a sure bet. Speaking as a self-proclaimed nerd, this porcupine perched on my desk would make me happy every time I laid eyes on it. (It doesn’t take much.)
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