On the slopes...

Ringing in the New Year on the ski slopes.  Essentials inside my L.L. Bean tote:

hand warmers at REI

L'Occitane shea lip balm

Kiehl's Abyssine Lotion SPF 15

Patagonia 3in1 Snowbelle jacket

Apres CK down vest

SmartWool ski socks

Ugg Dakota moccasin

Have a wonderful New Year's!

images courtesy of rei.com, loccitane.com, kiehls.com, patagonia.com, apresck.com, smartwool.com, ugg.com

Stragglers...

Gifts for...


the master scheduler...

Mrs. John L. Strong desk calendar

the preppy one...

Veronica Beard hunting jacket

the perpetually chic...

Glamourpuss fur funnel scarf

the whimsical one...

Comme des Garcons polka-dot pouch

images courtesy of mrsstrong.com, kirnazabete.com, glamourpussnyc.com, and net-a-porter.com

Gifts for the home...

For the design buff of the group...

Louis Ghost Chair

Cassina Coffee Table

Faux fur throw

Mirror splashed pillow

Spanish wine glasses

images courtesy of dwr.com, vogue.com, calypsostbarth.com, shop.canvashomestore.com

Words to live by...

Throw away your work clothes and wear party clothes for the rest of your life.

-Simon Doonan to Hint Magazine

Smurf...

Sarah Jessica Parker 

channeling Smurfette?

photo courtesy of people.com

Wish List...

What is on my list this year...

A Hugo Guinness print

Jonathan Saunders x Smythson 2012 diary

Celine calfskin folio in burgundy

3.1 Phillip Lim holiday look 2

Apple TV

photos courtesy of johnderian.com, smythson.com, celine.com, 31philliplim.com, apple.com,