monday inspiration

...and a little pug!

nibble, nosh, nummy.

superb gift guide

be a hit at the party

truffles, say no more.

the new promo is a little scandalous

obsessed x2

'tis the season

want all of these, especially this.

warm and toasty

I could never do a post titled "warm and toasty" without featuring my beloved faux fur...so I didn't! As a native Iowan, I understand the importance and sheer necessity of having a great winter boot. Sorels are a great fashionable AND weather-proof replacement for the tired Ugg (don't worry, I still love you.) They come in three neutral colors; the black and cream being my personal favorites. HINT. HINT.

Don't let your top half get jealous of those toasty toes. J. Crew chicly solves the cold ear dilemma, minus the nasty hat hair.

Let's ignore the fact that I want this skirt, those tights, the legwarmers AND the booties and just focus on the legwarmers. The sparkly charcoal is unexpected against a sheer black tight, and will add a much-needed layer of warmth while out and about at all those holiday parties.

woodsy charm

I love the sleek finish and modern lines on these hand-carved wooden bottle openers. The fish is perfect for the nature (and beer) lover in your life, or pairing the apple and snake would make a thoughtful gift for the intellectual or bibliophile (or both!) the owl & elephant? just plain adorable...especially those little talons!

photo velocityartanddesign

little bows and mistletoe

Kate Spade is a genius! the infamous Mistletoe hair clip and Bow studs are festive enough for any holiday hostess, and astonishingly affordable.

wine-OH!

for the wine lover in your life...the highly-regarded 2007 Talbott Logan Chardonnay.

"The 2007 Logan is 100% Monterey County Chardonnay and 100% barrel fermented in French oak (20% new). Aromatically exudes some guava but mostly enriched with butterscotch and toasted vanilla bean notes. On the palate, it offers pure tropical fruit, citrus, caramel and tapioca pudding. The finish is lengthy as its carried out with the perfect amount of acidity. This Chardonnay offers desirable complexity, clarity, and balance." — Shannon Sprentall B-21 Staff What does all that mean? It's delicious.

feathers in her hair

a refreshing change of pace from the mass-produced peacock headbands of last year. and best of all, it's inexpensive enough for gifting (for the fashionable bff perhaps?)

vie moderne

december

photo: lelove