got to get now

When looking at interiors, it is often the photographer who makes all the difference. The exact same space may not inspire you in person, but when seen through the photographer's lens suddenly it is moody, airy, solemn or joyful. Undoubtedly the most famous interiors photographer in the world is Francois Halard. I am obsessed with every space he photographs, and it is probably because of his eye. This book would make a great gift this Christmas for anyone who appreciates art, interiors, photography, or just plain old pretty books. Happy shopping!
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shop til you drop

Just got home from Thanksgiving and already trying to nail down Christmas gifts. The To and From Guide is out - great inspiration if you have no idea what to buy. Check out Erika's page for the fashionable woman...you can simply click on any item to go straight to the page and buy it.

I don't want to add to all the gift guides out there because I could get crazy carried away. But since those guides are all "stuff", I want to tell you about two gifts that I love to give that are a little different.

My brother in law does not want any more things and we always end up giving him the same old workout shirts and golf balls. He is constantly eating ice cream, so last year I sent him a few pints of Jeni's ice cream.
It was a huge hit and I am doing it again this year! They deliver by the 21st of December. My sis said they pulled out a different flavor every night and ate it together after the kids went to bed. What a great gift for someone who doesn't want another item cluttering up their house....

Now, I am already doing a ton of stuff in my sis' house, so she doesn't get anything else from me, but if I didn't already have gifts for her, I would get her a membership to Massage Envy. Check and see if you have one in your area. They have gift cards and memberships and massages for members are always cheaper than for walk ins. It is so much less expensive than a spa. What a luxury, to get a massage or two a month! They even have hot stone massage and facials. I would love to get this as a gift!

Anyway, hope your Thanksgiving was the bomb and that you are going into the holidays excited and happy.
If you have an awesome gift idea that is outside the box, I would love to hear it!
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wood watch

I love these wood watches...wood be a cool gift for a dude or the black one would be awesome on a woman. Get it? Wood be? hahahah (I am a total dork.)
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We Wood