BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Holiday Gift Guide: The Culinary Cutie

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Sure, Santa may get a lot of credit when Christmas rolls around, but the biggest holiday hero is the one who tirelessly puts the finishing touches on everything from appetizers to dessert—and doesn’t mind one bit. Give the culinary cutie in your life something she truly wants: a secret weapon to up the entertaining ante. I’ve heard fabulous things about those salt and pepper mills…

1. Sucre Sucre, $8 // 2. West Elm, $32 // 3. Le Creuset, $120 // 4. Marimekko, $69 // 5. High Street Market, $22 // 6. JCP, $75 set of four // 7. Mark & Graham, $39 // 8. Williams-Sonoma, $8 // 9. White Whale, $48 // 10. L’econome, $48 // 11. The Kinfolk Table, $35 // 12. Crate & Barrel, $25 each // 13. Grandiflora, $28 set of two

Holiday Gift Guide: The Frequent Flyer

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The seasoned traveler on your list will always appreciate a luxury luggage tag and a beautiful satchel to attach it to, but a gift that reminds her of a special trip will be even more treasured. Even though they’re a splurge, a pair of bistro chairs can bring back memories of lazy afternoons in Paris. A little brass elephant is a wallet-friendly way to commemorate an adventure in Thailand. If she’s more of a U.S. traveler, a set of mint julep cups (not pictured) will bring her back to the horse races at Churchill Downs. 

1. Naked Decor, $27 set of 2 // 2. Julie Vos, $165 // 3. Air Repair, $12 // 4. Uqllu, scarves start at $85 // 5. High Street Market, $28 // 6. Tory Burch, $325 // 7. Julie Vos, $165 // 8. Flight 001, $28 // 9. Cotton On, $15 // 10. Tiffany & Co., $85 // 11. Diane von Furstenberg, $95 // 12. Floto, $299 // 13. Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $48 // 14. Williams-Sonoma, $295

Holiday Gift Guide: The Hopeless Romantic

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‘Tis the season of peppermint mochas, dozens of sugar cookies and a week’s worth of gift guides—finally! This year’s lady-centric guides offer ideas for the hopeless romantic, the frequent flyer and the culinary cutie. (Not surprisingly, I want everything.) There’s also a men’s gift guide coming up at the end of the week and a roundup of stocking stuffers under $25. Enjoy the season of giving, even if it’s just for yourself! 

1. Philosophy, $24 // 2. Zhush, $125 // 3. Kelly Wearstler, $195 // 4. Marc Jacobs, $39 // 5. Z Gallerie, $35 // 6. Kate Spade, $248 // 7. Bauble Bar, $34 // 8. Tiffany & Co., $35 // 9. Kate Spade, $68 // 10. RED Valentino, $550 // 11. H&M, $4 // 12. Topshop, $90 // 13. Sugarfina, $5 // 14. Jewel Sugar, $36

Bauble of the Week

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Welcome to week two of Art Deco “Baubles of the Week.” What can I say? When I like something, I don’t move on very quickly. In last week’s post, Lorena mentioned that the Tiffany ring wasn’t as fabulous in person. No matter. I’m becoming more and more enamored with these 14k gold Deco rings by Grace Lee Designs. 

Clockwise from top left: Lace Deco Ring II, Lace Deco Ring VIII, Lace Deco Ring VII

All in the Details

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A few weeks ago, Bijuju sent over a care package of baubles and clutches—two of my favorite things! I’ve already worn a necklace here, but I had to dedicate a post to one of the standout pieces from the gift: these earrings. 

First off, they’re $16. (I know!) And while they’re not exactly understated at 1.4” long, the soft grey hue keeps them professional enough for the work week. (Fortunately I don’t have to adhere to a humdrum dress code, but I’m sure some of you do.)

Without getting too lovey, dovey about the brand, go ahead and give the site a perusal. There are hordes of budget-friendly gems for the holidays—for yourself or to tuck into the stocking of a lucky recipient.