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Friday, November 14, 2025

Wrap Things Up Etsy Style

 

Etsy is a stylish source for many things. I always depend on them for luxe party goods and wonderful wrapping paper. Make this year the one you elevate your gifts with unique paper and pretty ribbons.  Find inspiration here!

Harlequin Wrapping Paper
Black and white certianly can work for the holidays in the right room! Add a branch of red berries for a pop of color.

Embroidered Initial Santa Sac
How darling! Order one for every child, grandchild, and family member. It becomes a cotton keepsake. Choose your bag color and wrap things up!


Luxury Golden Gift Wrap
This paper will bring any gift to life, with the 3D characters. Itt's pricy, but for a special gift, it's fabulous!


Mocha Wrapping Paper
I love matching my gift wrap to my decor, especially the colors. This shade of brown is so elegant. You have your choice of matte or a glossy finish. Really lovely!

Animal Print Wrapping Paper
How fun is this? You can buy one pattrn or all three. It's a sophisticated presenentation of gifts.

Art Deco Black & Gold
So elegant and can be used for more occasions than the holiidays.

Paper Purse Gift Bags Set Of 8
A gift bag is a super easy way to present a gift. These are so fun for the women in your family or a girls night in (or out) holiday party.

Velvet Ribbon
Love the finished edges. There's an array of colors like, coffee bean, ocher, redwood and more. 
Ingenue Studio


Dachshund Wrapping Paper
Some of you need this. You know who you are.

Designer Plaid Personalized Paper
Those who know, know. Perfect for the fashion crowd.

Chandelier & Bows Paper
One of my favorite shops for wonderful wrap! Love the fancy and festive feel of this pattern.

Pink Oh Christmas Tree Paper
Hand illustrated on the loveliest Paper. My mother in law always wrapped presents in pink. It looks beautiful in the right room

Illustrated Name Tag
Complete the look with these pretty paper tags.


Antique Silk Ribbon
Beautiful with the paper below. It's very special. You will love all of their ribbons


Handmade Fairtrade Marble Paper
Every year I order some of this paper. It is just the right weight, and never flimsy. It has the prettiest deckle edge, and is made by fair trade artisans in Bangladesh. You can also use it for drawer liners and printing, too. Many other colors available.

Marbled Paper
Traditional with a swirl.

Wired Reversible Satin Ribbon
I love working with wired ribbon. It makes the most beautiful bows. It's nicely priced.


Paris Facade Wrapping Paper
This Parisian paper will bring back memories of shopping in Paris!


Wes Anderson Scalamandre Zebra Masai Wrapping Paper
For that decoratrer look. A classic that's so fun for the holidays. Available in matte or glossy.

Damask Wrapping Paper
Choose your paper finish and add a touch of elegance to your holiday home.


Red Toile Paris Holiday Paper
Toile is always elegant. Add a bit of Paris and it becomes romantic. 

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Holiday Host Giift Guide

 

{ Via Etsy }

With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's time to stock the gift closet. If you are invited for turkey dinner or any holiday affair, please don't go empty handed.  Bringing a bottle of wine is nice, but so expected. With a little imagination and good taste, you'll be invited back again! Priced from $20 -$135.

Espresso Cup Gift Set
Looking for a $20 gift?  They are hard to find, but here you go. Pretty porcelain cups and saucers in a very giftable box are perfect for hosts, teachers, and almost everyone you know. $19.99 

Baccarat X Kim Seybert
A classy (and glassy) way to say thank you and merry merry.Made of glass and beads. $135
Bergdorf Goodman

Dog Puffer Scarf
For hosts with a dog. The way to a host's heart is thru their fur baby. $29 Personalize it for $15


Entertaining By Martha Stewart
Back on the bookshelves this month, for the first time since 1982. This is the book that started it all. Any host or entertainer would love to have it. $47.
Amazon

Milano Cocktail Shaker
This modern and stylish shaker has a bit of edge with the faceted lines.Very good looking $59

Champagne Ornament Set
Handmade and mouth blown in Germany. Because two champagnes are better thann one. $32


Honeycomb Marble Salad Servers
Loving the beautiful bee detailing. These are worthy of a haute host! $70
Williams Sonoma

Gilded Mr. & Mrs. Muse Mug
Perfect for the host or hostess! $35


Marble Petal Cheese Board
The one piece perfect for any kitchen. It's made from natural marble, and is a practical but pretty gift. $39. Make it even more special with a monogram for $15.

Tivoli Platter
The prettiest platter with a pop of pattern. I can imagine filling the platter with cookies and leaving all of it for your host. It's hand crafted stoneware and food safe. $40
Jayson Home



Cedric Cheese Knives
Upgrade their Charcuterie board with these handsome horn servers. $28 each


Piano Candle Holder Set
A very tasteful set that will go with any decor. The holders have been made in Portugal and the candles in France $70

Sydney Hale Candle
Every one of these candles are simply fabulous.  This one is Fir & Blue Sage. I had the occasion to see and experience the scents of all of his candles in Bedford, NY last weekend. Even unlit the scents were special. You can't go wrong with any of them, but the Fir and Blue Sage offers notes of grapefruit and crisp fir. It's fresh and complex. $38
Terrain


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Shop The Singles Day Sales

 

{ Via: Vogue }

What started as a National Holiday in China, celebrating being single, has turned into a huge online shopping event for the rest of the world.  I'm here for it. Aren't you? So let's get that holiday shopping started with some really good sales.

40% off Your full price purchase!

Save 20% - 25%on new styles in all departments. It ends 11/17

Save 25% sitewide. Ends tonight. Prices are marked.

Buy 1 Get 1 25% Off.  Code: SINGLESDAY
It's clean beauty and beautiful!

Save 25% sitewide. Lots of recipes for you to try and Foodie Gifts to buy!

Save 25% & get Free Shipping on wonderful children's clothing during the Friends & Family Sale. It ends tonight.

Buy More & Save More! Take $50 off $250 Orders & $100 off $350 Orders

Save up to 70% sitewide. Get an Extra 25% on Select Styles. Ends tonight.

Take 30% off sitewide during their Singles Day Sale.

Save 30% sitewide. No code needed. Your discount appears in your cart. Anything cashmere makes a great gift for everyone!


A beautiful line of clean skincare and makeup. The gift of  beauty is always appreciated by most women. Save 20% Sitewide with Code: GLOWCLEAN

A very practical and pretty brand that makes cooking a breeze. This is their biggest sale of the year. Save up to 35% on everything. Make sure to check out their "Dream Cooker."

Save 35% on all orders and 40% on $65 
orders. No code necessary Ends 11/13

This brand  is always in my haircare rotation!  Tomorrow only save $11.11 on any full size product. I use the Dallas Biotin Line for fuller hair.

Save 30% on select styles. They are marked, and it includes the coziest Sweater PJ'S!

Tap the above link for big savings on everything you need to cook Thanksgiving dinner.

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Barefoot Dreams: Save 30% on select must-haves and take an extra 30% off Outlet favorites with code FALLFAVORITES.





QVC Save 20% on everything with Code: GIFT And there are so many deals on beauty!