B. and I just received a package of Christmas goodies that we had left in New Mexico. I had to share this neat little flower holder/vase, because it really is a lovely gift idea. It has little spikes in the bottom to hold the flower stems and then you fill the basin with water. For … Continue Reading
I have a wonderful box from 100drine that I bought in Paris. In searching on the internet for more things from 100drine, I came across a marvelous site called Iddko, which has all kinds of whimsical European gifts. I list below my favorites: 100drine Naughty Box… Russian Dolls sconce…Paris Skyline bulletin board… Hummingbird picture tray
Keeping in the Scandanavian vein, I recently found this gem and it has so many wonderful things! Here are my favs: Voss Large Bracelet Stylein Monica Dress Myrica Eva Bowl Kilppan Billgren Wool Blanket Ivana Helsinki Triumf Bag Giarimi Pineapple Bowl Camilla Halvorsen One Candle Candlestick
Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts has been revived from it’s original 1949 edition and features such useful knowledge as recipes for ancient cocktails and “How to Handle a Drunk.” Sounds like something every knowledgeable hostess should own. Also, shall be keeping this in mind for Christmas gifts…
