When it comes to gift-giving, I like everything that goes into the process: choosing the perfect item, hunting it down, and finally wrapping it up. So, getting ready for the holidays begins with a restock order from Etsy and Amazon. Whimsical wrapping paper, luxe velvet ribbons, personalized gift tags, and of course, some leopard touches too….

Our kids are no longer small, but my sister has two littles that I love to shop for during the holidays. You may have seen these two nieces of mine on Instagram now and then (because I adore them endlessly)! The girls are close in age but very different when it comes to gift preferences,…

Teens and young adults are impossible to shop for– I try to avoid gift cards and anything that promotes more screen time, so what is left? Do you have a sporty kid, a creative mind, or a techie? Maybe you want to jazz up the dorm room, upgrade sports equipment, or improve their beauty routines?…

I get together with some of my closest friends each December for an annual holiday luncheon. We enjoy good food and a little prosecco and participate in a themed gift exchange. Last year’s “shop local” theme was a winner, but this time, we are going with “fun in the sun” (and I can’t wait to…

I love a good Christmas tree ornament, so I often gift them as gifts to hostesses, neighbors, and family members. There is something whimsical and traditional about ornaments, and the best ones are a perfect mix of playfulness, personal history, and holiday celebrations. Scroll through the slider below; there are 50 to see! Click here…

Buying for guys is always tricky, in my opinion. Take my husband, for example. He is one of those guys who never buys for himself. At Christmas, I am tempted to stock up on basics for him– but I find them so unimaginative. So his gifts are usually a mix of boring staples (boxers, socks,…