nifty gifts to give 3.0…
Posted: December 10, 2012 Filed under: antiques & trinkets., nifty gifts to give. 2 Comments »can you believe Christmas is 15 days away?!
it seems to come faster & faster with each passing year. i usually have tons of last minute shopping to do but Gil & i bought almost everything on our list this year at Nordstrom on our annual house party day… our discount goes up for one day only so that we can shop our hearts out! our family is lucky to be surrounded by piles of silver boxes on christmas morning. 
i have just a few things left to pick up then it’s time to start wrapping (i bought the cutest wrapping paper at target, it looks like real black & white herringbone! love!) but i thought i’d share some of my current favorite gift-giving items with you all… enjoy & remember one for them & one for you!
1. diptique candles:
i love diptique everything, their paris made scents are to die for. this cute set includes baies: they’re best selling scent, roses: my favorite & a fig scent that’s just lovely.
2. whiskey rocks:
perfect for whiskey, scotch or bourbon lovers. these soapstone rocks keep the drink perfectly cool with out watering it down the way ice will…
3. poach pods:
poaching an egg julia child style is no easy task but these are a wonder! we use them ALL THE TIME & they’re amazing. perfectly poached eggs everytime & a fab stocking stuffer for your favorite cook.
4. tiffany key ring:
like tiffany says: “good keys need a proper home.” what better home than a sterling silver initialed key ring. for a guy or gal it’s just gorg & perfectly classic.
5. faux fur throw:
you can’t go wrong with faux fur in the winter. who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with one of these & watch elf? i love this restoration hardware beauty & with so many colors to choose from they’ll match anyones style.
6. bamboo keyboard & mouse
how cute is this?! both pc & mac compatible…
7. kate spade gumdrop earrings:
these subtle yet gumdrop sized studs will make any girl light up. i wear my black ones just about everyday, but each of these candy coated colors is a must have.
8. bodum glass coffee cups:
we all have coffee lovers in our lives (probably ourselves included) so it’s a good thing these come in a set of 2. the double-walled hand blown glass is incredibly lightweight yet heatproof… so you can easily hold & sip away.
9. a mini-rex rabbit:
i can’t say enough that bunnies make the BEST pets. they’re oh so cute, silent, they bathe themselves & require no vet visits or shots as long as they’re healthy. they run $10-$20 & are sometimes free. & our bun henry is litter trained & roams free around wtih house without a cage. make sure you find a quality breeder & check out the house rabbit society for some great info on raising rabbits.
10. chalkboard wall planter:
this vertical herb garden brings your kitchen to life while saving space so you can live small… 10 spaces are surrounded by an adorable chalkboard frame that allows you to keep your new herbs freshly labeled.
happy shopping & gifting! be curious!
all packaged up…
Posted: September 2, 2012 Filed under: au naturale., business., health & wellness., nifty gifts to give. Leave a comment »i understand that sometimes we all have good intentions of doing those amazing projects we keep on pinning… believe me my pinterest boards are FULL of things i’m hoping to get around to, yet i find myself saying “i just need to get the spray paint for that” or “once the deck is built then i’ll start working on this” & “if i could just find the perfect chairs then…” but honestly sometimes we just can’t do it all. we pick & choose the projects to complete now & the others linger on blogs & pinterest with the hope that we’ll see them come to pass… eventually.
i thought the natural laundry detergent just might be one of those projects for some of you… lots of you out there have kids, husbands, jobs, blogs & shops of your own & there just isn’t enough time in the day. it’s messy, bubbly & although i claim it’s easy to make, it did take me a while to perfect the recipe… so, i’ve packaged it up for you to buy… all natural lavender laundry soap.
oh yes. $6 will get you a whole quart of the good stuff. that means 20-40 loads of fresh, clean, natural, lavender smelling laundry & a glass jar to re-use once it’s empty… without the nasty harsh chemicals i talked about over here. if you’re local you can find it in my mom & i’s antique booth: maison number eleven at the depot at gibson mill in concord. if you’re far away i’ll be adding it to the looking glass etsy shop soon & you can email me at lovethelookingglass@gmail.com to order. be curious!
nifty gifts to give 3.0:
Posted: December 14, 2011 Filed under: interiors., nifty gifts to give., personal. Leave a comment »christmas is coming quick! i’m trying to get a few more nifty gifts in for you last-minute shoppers!! here are a few of my favorite things that you don’t have to ship!
the go-to scent for any lady in your life: volcano, capri blue. i personally think it’s the best smell on the planet and the fact that anthropologie now offers it in this beautiful mercury glass jar is even more to die for. i always have at least 2 around the house. $28
i love calendars & planners. oh and i LOVE paper-source. thanks to them my wedding invitations were ahhmazing. they have a gorgeous selection of calendars with cavallini being one of my favorites. they’re classic, chic, & vintage-like. any friend of yours would love to have one to plan 2012. this paris calendar makes me want to book a flight asap. $21.95 {location: phillips place}
west elm has tons of great things going on and they know great gifts. i recently bought one of these precious glass shadow boxes for a friends 30th birthday. i turned it into a jewelry box full of cute trinkets with a monogramed gold bracelet pinned inside. they’re intriguing, lovely and the perfect place for curiosities. oh and did i mention you can also hang them up?! $24-79
happy shopping friends! be curious… hg
nifty gifts to give 2.0:
Posted: December 7, 2011 Filed under: favorites., nifty gifts to give., personal., uncategorized. 1 Comment »have you started shopping yet?! we have, but i’m still feeling a little behind! i love shopping for friends & family for Christmas but no one likes to be stressed… i need to get back to my list and knock it out.
here’s another great nifty gift! it’s quite honestly one of my favorite things on the planet. you’ll want to add a few of these to the cart for yourself, BELIEVE ME.
may i present: LUSH. fresh handmade cosmetics. they make everything from “fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics.” they invent their products and fragrances. everything is vegetarian, often vegan… so you could pretty much eat it, but you should definitely bathe in it. oh and they’re from London baby… i had more fun in their Covent Garden store than i should have… actually i’m pretty sure i stopped in every London location we passed just to smell & smile.
my favorite things that you should GIVE as GIFTS this year & buy for yourself 
are:
- the bath bombs. {oh my word. enjoyed one two nights ago and my bathroom still smells amazing. they also fizz, sometimes explode with glitter & will make anyone oh so happy… they also have them for men.}
- the sugar scrubs. real sugar. need i say more?
- the hand & body creams. get away from those full of just scents and no sense!
- and i haven’t tried them YET, but i’m most interested in their henna hair dyes. yes really.
okay, this is a short post because you need to get to shopping and i need to check out so my lush stuff ships asap!! be curious & enjoy lush, i know you will.
check out their video below…
nifty gifts to give 1.0:
Posted: November 12, 2011 Filed under: antiques & trinkets., favorites., nifty gifts to give., style & fashion. 1 Comment »with christmas right around the corner, i’ve decided to start a new category called: nifty gifts to give. i LOVE to give gifts… birthday gifts, wedding gifts, job promotion gifts, new puppy gifts, just because i love you gifts, happy new apartment gifts… all gifts are amazing. it’s a moment to show someone how much you care about them, to make them smile and my favorite part: to give them something they wouldn’t normally just get for themselves. that’s what a REAL gift is. when it’s not for you, it needs to be great… over the top… extra special and something they’ll really, really love.
first up is one of my favorites… iPhone compatible gloves. yep, you heard right… i bought these for my mom last christmas {and achartreuse pair for myself}. not only are they GENIUS, but they work great, are super cute and the PERFECT gift for any lady in your life, young or less young. i’ll be stock-piling these this year as well… {close friends of mine, please act surprised.} available at NORDSTROM {fashion accessories} and NORDSTROM.COM… $35.00
& don’t forget about the men in your life… also available via nordy’s…
happy gift giving… be curious! hg.
*all photos courtesy of Nordstrom. {thanks Blake, Pete & Eric for the best company ever.}
