#1: Giles & Brother Archer Cuff - $175, in yellow gold. love the knotted metal.

#2: West Elm Jewelry Tree - $29, the perfectly modern take on a jewelry box

#3: Gorjana Super Star Necklace - $80, this will look adorable layered

#4: DIY Charms from Anthropologie - design a necklace that represents the jewelry lover you

know! each charm is $15 and the chain is around $18

#5: Giles & Brother Archer Bangle - $125, Giles does it again with this knotted bangle! So

pretty....

#1: PaperSource - personalized notecards are always a beautiful gesture for that special party

hostess - I am in love with these simple designs! around $15 for a set

#2: Bottle of Wine -easy, but always perfect! Raymond Cab Sav made Epicurious's list of great

wines by state. check it out here!

#3: Slatkin and Co. candles - I am a huge fan of these fabulous smelling candles! I don't

typically shop at Bath and Body Works unless it's for candles....fresh balsam is one of my

faves, but there are so many scents that make a delicious gift. $19.99 for one

#4: Mrs. Meyers Gift Set - unexpected right? I know what you are thinking - what? I am telling

you this will go over well because it smells like heaven (or in this case Basil). promise this

will be a gift not soon forgotten. $25 for above set

#1: Cloche Hat by Jessica Simpson - no accessory is better than a hat for the winter -

everything about this one is yummy - the brass button, the feather, the color, and the price -

Zappos for $54

#2: Stylemint Shirts - you have heard me talk about JewelMint, well this is of the same ilk,

$29.99 for a tee per month and they seriously have the softest shirts with the best cuts -

bought my first last month and can't wait for December selections to become available this

week!

#3: Anthro Scarf - Anthropologie does it again! this scarf is so special. bohemian chic with soft

colors and texture the fashionista in your life will not be disappointed, $68

#1: DIY Furniture - this book is truly cool! what guy doesn't want to dabble in home furniture

building? creative and interesting ideas for men that want things to look cool without

spending a lot of dough. Amazon for $16

#2: Whiskey Shot Glasses - made of soap stone, these will keep his drink cold without watering

them down, $38

#3: Vintage Poker and Domino Set - Restoration Hardware makes gift giving easy this year

with kitchy vintage games perfect for guy's night! $35 for Dominos and $89 for Poker

#4: Hungoevr Coobkook - hilarious book for a whopping $8 - it has tests to prove how much

whiskey he actually did drink last night and what recipes will cure it!

#5: Tom's Wayfarer Sunglasses - famous for shoes, Tom has now launched a sunglass portion

of his business. it's a one for one - buy these for the man in your life and Tom's will give

better sight to one person in need.

you can get them in aviator style or the wayfarer for $135

#6: Lululemon Sweatshirt - what man wouldn't want to put this on after a rough workout

Lululemon has a knack for hitting the mark on fit and lifestyle, $108

#7: Beer Bottle Hooks - decorating in a "guy kinda way" - made by an artist who melts beer

bottles - available in green, clear, or brown for $27

#8: Panoramic Video Attachment for iPhone - for the techy in your life, an attachment for the

iPhone that allows for panoramic video and instant sharing via Facebook - $79

#1: West Elm Slate Cheese Boards - amazing for serving all the stinky (or not) cheeses and

accoutrement that you want - flip it over and use it as a cutting board, $24-$49

#2: Wood Salt Dishes - also from West Elm, these are definitely on my wish list! I use sea salt

and pepper everyday when I cook, so it's helpful to have them right at the finger tips for a

dash here and there - $9 each

stockings might be the best part about Christmas morning - all the little stuff is just so much fun! here are some of the girly things I hope Santa leaves for me this year....

#1: Wet N' Wild eyeliners - these smudge amazingly well and are offered in every color under

the sun. for the bargain price of 99 cents I am pretty sure that Santa can afford to leave

couple of these!

#2: Essie Nail Colors - the Essie "winter" gift pack comes with 6 of the newest colors for the

season! this nail polish goes on creamy and smooth - simply the best! $48 for the set,

Zappos

#3: Charlotte Ronson - lipgloss is fabulous especially in "sophia" and "samantha" at Sephora

$14.99

#4: Monogrammed Zipper Pouches - West Elm is scoring big w/ lily and alice this holiday

season. these bags can be used for everything - from travel to makeup to a sweet clutch.

$7-12, plus a tad more for monogram

#5: Goody Doublewear PonyTail Holders - these double as a bracelet when on your wrist!

gift giving is such a small part of the holiday spirit - I know my most cherished gift is getting to spend a whole weekend with my mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and husband baking Christmas cookies, listening to Christmas music, and drinking wine! hopefully you have your "holiday moment" too and perhaps all I have done with this post is to spark some ideas and got your creative juices flowing for that perfect gift to give. I truly do believe it's better to give than to receive. so....do it!

happy start to the season...

xoxo,

kiki

lillian and alice