Sunday, December 27, 2015

On holiday...

My bags are packed for a sun filled holiday to ring in 2016!
See you next year.







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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Movie marathon...

Spending the day my new pjs Santa left under the tree,
 with Love Actually and The Holiday on continuous loop. 



Friday, December 25, 2015

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 24

You've checked your list twice, even three times.
Now it's time to sit back under the tree with hot toddy and watch the yule log!





Cypres topiary, $35 available at McArdle's 




image courtesy of McArdles.com

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 23 (bonus!)

Get a jump start on those New Year's resolutions!



OXO Handheld Spiralizer, $14.95 available at Williams-Sonoma



image courtesy of williamssonoma.com

Fa la la la la ... Day 23

My favorite gifts to give are the ones that are always nice to receive, but would never buy for yourself. 
A Bottega Veneta card case is one of those items.
Available in an array of bold colors, it works for anyone on your list.  


Bottega Veneta intrecciato leather card case, $250 available at Saks Fifth Avenue




image courtesy of Saks.com

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 22 (bonus!)

Elizabeth and James' half-moon ear-crawlers are a sure to put any girl over the moon.



Elizabeth and James topaz luna ear climbers, $175 available at Bloomingdale's




image courtesy of Bloomingdales.com

Fa la la la la ... Day 22

Probably won't arrive in time for the 25th, 
but these adorable phone cases are worth waiting for!





Minnie & Emma iPhone cases, $59 available at Minnie & Emma




image courtesy of MinnieandEmma.com

Monday, December 21, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 21 (bonus!)

For the girl that oozes cool... Jenni Kayne's cashmere crewneck.



They are offering FREE 2 day shipping! 
Free shipping that arrives for Christmas, I'll take two!

Luxury Crewneck Sweater, $425 (available in Navy and Ivory as well) available at Jenni Kayne




image courtesy of JenniKayne.com


Fa la la la la ... Day 21

Hostess gifts a plenty from August Morgan - whimsical cocktail napkins and trays sure to be the hit of any cocktail party.


set of 4, $35.99 available at Domino



image courtesy of Domino.com

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 20

For those on the Nice List,
Loewe's elephant cross-body bag.




 Loewe leather elephant mini-bag, $1150 available at Bergdorf Goodman




image courtesy of BergdorfGoodman.com

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 17

Caroline Constas: watch this name in the coming year.
Her menswear inspired toppers have been sold-out for ages.  
Come Spring, Constas will be sold at a slew of new retailers (Bergdorf Goodman and Net-a-Porter!)  



This stripes are sold out on Shopbop now, but the blue gingham and white are available.
*this runs large, it's recommended to order a size down.

Lou off the shoulder top, $395 available at Shopbop




image courtesy of Caroline Constas  

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 16

It is getting down to the wire.  Thankfully Net-a-Porter has free 3 day shipping on all orders.
So no doubts, this beautiful faux shearling vest will be wrapped and under the tree by the 25th.




Theory faux shearling vest, $395 available at Net-a-Porter



image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 15

For the art lover.
Personalized illustrations are all the rage lately - from Donald Robertson drawing on your Goyard, to Kate Schelter painting your favorite stripe top.  
Adorable notecards from PVE design, she does all of the artwork for J.McLoughlin shops (!), are a great way to get the personalized touch without spending four figures.



PVE Design 'Farmers Market' note cards, $20 for a set of 8 cards available at Etsy




image courtesy of Etsy/PVE Design


Monday, December 14, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 14

New Year's Day sunglasses, 
to hide the New Year's Eve revelry.






Chanel sunglasses in black butterfly signature, $425 available at Chanel




image courtesy of Chanel.com

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 13

For the Guy on your list that seems to have it all:
Patagonia's Better Sweater.
The sweatshirt x sweater x fleece hybrid elevates the snap-fleece he has been wearing since college, and works for summer bonfires and fall football. 

Patagonia's better sweater, 1/4 zip $99 available at Patagonia





image courtesy of patagonia.com



Saturday, December 12, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 12

Christmas shopping starting to add up?
Treat yourself to these adorable suede and grosgrain flats that don't break the bank.
The classic style and friendly price make them a great gift for anyone on your list!





Boden bow flat, $96.50 available at Boden




image courtesy of Bodenusa.com

Friday, December 11, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 11

One of the best gifts I've received, was a nylon, packable Burberry trench.
The waterproof, lightweight material makes the coat useful year round, and the classic Burberry belted, double-breasted style makes the coat timeless.






Burberry packaway hooded shell trench coat, $795 available at Net-a-Porter



image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 10

For the woman that has everything:
Lee Radziwill's new tome, Lee, filled with personal anecdotes of her life in style.


Lee, $45 available at Amazon





image courtesy of Amazon.com


Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 9

For the Host and Hostess...
A bottle of their favorite topped with an adorable snowman!



Pottery Barn felt snowman stopper, $10 available at Pottery Barn




image courtesy of PotteryBarn.com

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 8

The littlest one on your list will look adorable in these knit overalls with matching socks and pom-pom hat from Jacadi.  





available at Jacadi




images courtesy of Jacadi.com

Monday, December 7, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 7

You can't go wrong with Saint Laurent's mini camera bag.
The burgundy color is a nice departure from the usual black and the perfect accoutrement to ring in 2016.



 Saint Laurent monogramme textured leather camera bag, $995 available at Net-a-Porter




image courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 6

Listen to Adele, everywhere and anywhere this Holiday season on this Jambox mini.






Jawbone Jambox Mini in graphite, $99.99 available at Amazon




image courtesy of Amazon.com

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 5

A special Shoeday Saturday gift edition!
Let's not forget the great Bean Boot shortage of 2014.
I recommend buying these guys early, because once the snow hits they are off the shelves!




LL Bean 10 shearling lined bean boots, $199 available at LL Bean




image courtesy of LLBean.com

Friday, December 4, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 4

For the Collector on your list.
All pieces from the famed Parisian ceramics house are handmade on the Rue St. Honoré and inspired by 18th century designs. 




Astier de Villate medium salad bowl, $265 available ABC Carpet & Home



image courtesy of ABCHome.com

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Fa la la la la... Day 3

Jewelry is always fun to open Christmas morning!


Charlotte Chesnais ring, 18-karat yellow gold plated silver, $825 available at FiveStory



image courtesy of FiveStory.com

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Fa la la la la... Day 2

Cozy wool and cashmere Hermés blanket, 
plus the giant orange box it will be wrapped in.
It's like two gifts in one!



Signature H blanket, $1525 available at Hermés



image courtesy of Hermes.com

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Fa la la la la ... Day 1

Welcome to the EJT 2015 Gift Guide!
Everyday, yes everyday, a new item for everyone on your list.

Let's start with the techy traveller.
Apple's iPad 4 is the perfect accompaniment for NYE travel filled with Hulu, Netflix, and Nancy Meyers movies from iTunes!



from $399 at Apple



image courtesy of Apple.com