Gift Guide #6: Fashionista Friend Still Stuck in Architecture School

French Connection Vogue Knit Scarf, so fun with pom poms and a zigzag print, $79.10

Fallingwater Lego Set because it's just so cool, $99.99

 

 A fun Forever 21 Military Tipped Cardigan, $32

MIRTA necklace that's simple but with great lines, $30

 Topshop Nail Varnish in Kiss and Tell and Remember my Name, $15.82

Another snobby architecture book: Questions of Perception: Phenomenology of Architecture, $59

Zumba Fitness for when there isn't time for the gym, $69.99

Gift Guide #5: A Meditative Dad with a Low Laughing Threshold

Three Stooges: Soitenly Stooges 6 DVD Collection for laughs, $22.49

A Fossil Decker Black Chronograph Dial Watch is a classy touch, $95

Modern Chess Strategy because his game just keeps on improving, $9.32


Kindle Wireless Reading Device to read all his crazy finance books, $139

Clinique All About Eyes Serum for his sensitive eyes, $25.50 

Sur La Table's Cooking Classes: Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Basics (more for Mom really), $69/session

Homemade Black-Bottom Coconut Bars because this is what he won't buy for himself

Gift Guide #4: The Kindest Mom who has a Thing for Brian Williams

Gorjana Arc Hoops for some pizazz, $60

Cinderella because she loves all the different versions..., $7.99

Taylor Digital Measuring Cup and Scale because this is her definition of cool ;-), $24.96

A wrapping station to keep her organized, $155.05

A Haan HS-20 Deluxe Steam Cleaner so she can give back her daughter's, $47.44

 Chaps Winter Garden Plaid Pajama Set for cozy winter nights, $52

See's Candies (because you can't go wrong with chocolate), $18.60

Interior of the Week

Christmas is my favorite holiday and I'm starting to get into the holiday spirit.  This room is so delightful with it's modern holiday decorations.  I love the touches of red and green that compliment the room's neutral base.  It is so fun to decorate without being too kitschy.

I love the red ribbons cascading down from the chandeliers and the simple arrangement of trees, ornaments, and holly on the shelves.  Such simple changes to bring the holiday spirit into your home.

Gift Guide #3: Computer Savy Brother that's a Soon-to-Be Father of Three Under Three

Totally Bamboo Banana Hanger (by request), $9.99

 A Flip UltraHD Video Camera, so much fun with kids, $170.99

Kiel Mead Rope Tie Clip for looking spiffy at church, $60

Jack Black Core Collection Shave and Skincare Set to potentially 

cure his hatred of shaving, $52

Atomix that can create thousands of fractal patterns for his desk at work, $48

 

Not that I should encourage his farming ambitions, but...

The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!, $12.89

Heritage Down on the Farm Playing Cards to become a snazzy card shark, $6.50