gift guide: for the dudes

Some gift ideas for the main men in your life.

// Bocce // Lawn (or beach!) game he can play with a cocktail in hand.

 

// Bruce //  The latest book about The Boss.

 

 

// Jambox // A small portable music system.  I know a certain someone who has done his research and thinks this is the perfect item for the living room credenza.  Customize your colors.

// Leather Jacket // A new leather jacket can be pricey.  Buy him one that someone else has weathered for him.

// Dopp Kit // Because he needs a new one or a first one.

 

// Bourbon // Blanton's Special Reserve, single barrel.  Great to have around the house in the winter to share with friends.

 

 

// Socks // New socks!  But not boring socks.  By Paul Smith.

// Underwear // New underwear!  But not boring underwear.  By Intimissimi.

// iTouch Gloves // Touchscreen gloves.  If he doesn't have these yet, he needs them.  You should buy them for him.

// Kiehl's Gift Set // To pamper him.

// Pendleton Throw // A classy throw for lazy Sundays.

 

// Headphones // Sony wireless surround headphones

 

 





gift guide: for the ladies

 

You could call it a personal wish list, but these are gifts that appeal to many ladies out there.  Big or small, it is the thoughtful and creative gesture that matters.  No, really!  Not listed: wine, chocolate, a fancy dinner out, new music. 

// Grace: A Memoir // A memoir from long time US Vogue creative director.

// Moleskine weekly notebook //  For the type A, to do list maker woman in your life.

 

// Clare Vivier clutch //  Made in Silver Lake, you can't go wrong with any of these beautiful leather clutches.  MONOGRAM IT!

 

 

// J.Crew Timex //  A classic men's style watch.

// NUXE dry oil // For hair and skin, a French pharmacy staple.

// French linen tablecloth // For cozy, casual winter dinners in.  Any item from this well curated home shop, Terrain, will sure to please.

// Tomboy Style: Beyond the Boundaries of Fashion // By the beloved Lizzie Garrett Mettler of Tomboy Style

// Jonathan Adler letter pillow // Every girl appreciates a quality throw pillow.  Customize your colors.

// Platters // To add to her entertaining collection or act as a catch all for that jewelry.

// The Smitten Kitchen // Cookbook by Deb Perelman of smitten kitchen.

// notecard staionary // So she can write those thinking-of-you notes or thank you cards in style. 

// Patagonia down jacket // A warm puffer, or as they say in the UK, "puffa".