Kristen here, with this week’s roundup of the prettiest paper I can’t stop thinking about! It seems everyone I know is getting married this summer, and as I search for the perfect gifts, I keep coming across the most gorgeous wrapping ideas (which I find more fun than the gifts themselves!) While I usually reach… read more
Tag Archives: Gifts
Meg's Hostess Gift Guide
This week has been all about L-O-V-E here on Style Notes, and today’s installment of Meg’s Gift Guide is the perfect ending: a sweet surprise to say ‘thank you’ to Valentine’s Day Party hosts. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t drool over French macarons? Yeah, didn’t think so. A note from Meg (of Mimi… read more
Sweet Talker
I know it’s still January, but I just can’t resist doing a bit of pre-planning for Valentine’s Day. Even the years when I’ve been single (which, let’s face it, has been most years!) I’ve always had a soft spot for the sweet nothings & tokens of affection that go hand-in-hand with V-day. Even if sonnets… read more
Libation Love
How brilliant are these gift boxes filled with all the fixin’s for a custom cocktail? Photographer Victor Sizemore whipped these up for his bourbon drinking buddies, and I can’t wait to adapt the idea as luxe favors for a multitude of parties. How about Mimosa-themed boxes filled with fresh citrus fruits & champagne for a… read more
Sweet Somethings
Anyone else falling for these sugary gestures of romance from Williams-Sonoma’s new offerings? Although I still love to give away candy hearts each Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking it might be time to step it up a bit. Made with fresh butter and eggs, Nielsen-Massey vanilla and Guittard cocoa, these cookies are the grown-up (and much… read more
Sweets for the Sweet
I’ve been a bit obsessed with chic interpretations of S’mores this year (remember these darling favors I featured earlier this month?), and I’ve stumbled upon yet another sweet and simple packaging idea for this classic winter favorite.… read more
Wrap It Up
Happy December, my dears!! I’m welcoming this month of festivities by baking my first big batch of Christmas cookies (Raspberry-Almond Thumbprints). Since I find baking therapeutic during the craziness of the holidays, I always end up with WAY more cookies than A & I can consume (although we definitely give it our best shot). I’ve… read more
Meg's Gift Guide… for the Book Lover
Today’s guest post by Mimi & Meg is brimming with gorgeous books: in my experience, the go-to gift for the person in your life who “has-it-all.” Since I’m in London this week, I think I’ll head over to my favorite bookstore on Portobello Road and spend the afternoon browsing… after all, the holidays will be… read more
Meg's Gift Guide: The Wine Lover
Wine Bottles by Anna Hymas Oenophilia (pronounced EE-no-FIL-ee-?), originally from Greek, is the love (philia) of wine (oinos). Gift-guru Meg’s picks for this week’s guide are perfect for the oenophile in your life, whether their preference is a bit eclectic or sticks to the classics. And for those who aren’t exactly connoisseurs, never fear: these accessories will elevate that… read more
Pop Star
As a party planner (and partygoer), I’m constantly on the lookout for unique thank-you gifts, and often end up with some kind of edible, because really… who doesn’t love receiving something yummy? Hence the gift-giving perfection of the super chic & all organic creations by 479° Popcorn, a San Francisco based company that makes the most… read more
