When In Doubt Give a Gift Card

At this point in the holiday season, a Gift Card, especially a digital card, may be the safest. Time is running out. If you are thoughtful about your card selectio, it makes gor a great gift!  A sports enthusiast would love a card from Dick's sporting goods. The girl that loves self care, skin care, and makeup, would be thrilled with a Sephora card. You get the idea. Here are 12 stylish sources for your last minute gift giving.

Anthropologie 

Any Anthropologie store is my happy place. And I imagine most girls love it. They carry so many things like fashion, beauty, gifts, and home goods. It's really fabulous with styles of all price points.

Bergdorf Goodman

So perfect for any New Yorker, or one that travels there frequently. It truly is fashion heaven for any fashion forward girl or guy. 

Best Buy 

Perfect for those techie friends and family members. They can find all things Apple, fun gadgets and gizmoes, and anything that's a device. Who wouldn't love shopping here?

Chanel

For the fancy girl (or guy) on your list. Depending on the amount, your giftee will buy iconic French Parfum, a new lipstick, beautiful soap, skincare and more. Chanel always works!

Dick's Sporting Goods

Perfect for adventure seekers, exercise enthusiasts, and sports minded men, women, and children,

Etsy

I love supporting small business. As you know, you often see Etsy goods on the blog. A gift card here, in any amount, could make a small business owner do a happy dance! One can find candles, jewelry, furnishings and art (as seen above) home decor and more.

Free People

For the Boho chic girl on your list. I happen to love their loungwear, too.

Goldbelly

You just can't go wrong with food. Goldbelly will be a best bet for the foodie in your life. And most of their gifts ship free. Your giftee will find choices from famed chefs like Jean Georges, and Thomas Keller. They also can enjoy Chicago Deep Dish Pizza , New York Bagels and more. It will be a tasty treat for everyone

Peter Millar 

A stylish source for the dapper man. They offer great casual styles including golf clothing.  It's a safe bet for the classic guy.

Pottery Barn Teen

There is a great variety of products here for  guys and girls. So many good things for their rooms at home and away. Wonderful backpacks and more. Your teen will be quite happy with a gift card  from here.

Sephora

Perfect for the girl who loves playing in the makeup aisles. And so you know, they are having a 20% off Full Price Fragrance event right now.

Sur La Table

The perfect place for all of the cooks, bakers, and foodies in your life

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Wrap It Up!

A beautifully wrapped gift is one given with love. This year, why not level up your own packaging with beautiful paper? Choose something that looks like your giftee or matches your own decor. Sprinkle the packages througout your home. Make each gift special! Here's how.

Pink Christmas Tree Wrap

I often wrap in black. Don't be afraid of it. This paper is really lovely with a little bit of drama thrown in.

Etsy

City Holiday

Having your holiday in the city? Or maybe you are shipping a gift to NYC. This handmade watercolor paper makes a wonderful impression on any New Yorker. 

A Thing Created

Earth Sediment Wrapping Paper

My kind of vibe. Handmade with eco-friendly ink. 

MoMo Design 48 at Etsy

Metallic Mulberry Paper

Haute and handmade. These papers create a very luxe look under the tree. I am considering the copper.

Hemal Design

Malachite Texture Wrapping Paper

I would love a wall in my home done in this design. Very sophisticated.

Society 6

Watercolor Gift Tags

This shop has a huge selection of fabulous tags. Mix and match them with their paper or your own. 

Flower Seed Paper

1800's English Wrapping Paper - Red Hues

A chic collection of classic vintage paper.

Norman's Printery

Faux Embroidered Gift Wrap
Oh isn't this so unique? I think it is very special.

Etsy

Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon
My favorite ribbon for wrapping. Many shades available for your gifts.

Flower Seed Paper

Fair Trade Marble Paper
This paper is handmade and text weight. I have used it the last two holiday seasons in different colors. You will not be disappointed.

Sustain and Heal at Etsy

Leopard Gift Wrap

Tres chic! So much fun under the tree.

Lovely Thoughts Home

Letterpressed Santa's Workshop Crest Christmas Gift Tags 
Who knew that Santa would be so fancy?With Santa's initials on handmade paper, these add an elegant touch to any gift.

Line Ave Calligraphy

Paris Apartments Wrapping Paper

Made to order and impossibly chic. Perfect for the travelers and Francophiles on your list.

Etsy

Candy Pink Ribbon
The Anastasia Marie Shop offers some really fabulous ribbons! Check them out.

Etsy

Crystal Pin Set
Including these pretty pins to show you how they elevate any package. You receive 12 of them for $11.99. I use them year after year.

Amazon

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I realize that the holidays are hard for many. To help you get in the mood, why not bake some Christmas Cookies, and share them with friends and neighbors? After all, the holidays are all about sharing the love.

XOXOX

Deb

Foodie Friday: Champagne & Cookies

Cookies and champagne are really all I need this time of year. I mean who has time to prepare a main course right now?  Both bubbles and cookies are celebration worthy, especially when presented together.  So let's pop the cork, and get creative with 14 sweet seasonal recipes.

Pomegranate Champagne Mule

A festive spin on a classic Moscow Mule. This chic cocktail features fresh winter citrus, pomegranate juice, double the ginger, and a good splash of Vodka. 

Half Baked Harvest

Holiday Slice & Bake Cookies

I don't know about you, but these spiral cookies look a little intimidating to me. But Williams Sonoma offers the answer. Simply put the frozen dough in the freezer and slice and bake as needed. Perfect for those of you who do not bake. Also makes a great gift to send across the miles.

Williams Sonoma

Pointsettia Cocktail

Could a cocktail look any more Christmas-sy? It's really just a Cranberry Mimosa. The arils and rosemary sprig add the festive feels.

Basil & Bubbly

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate and Peppermint is a match made in heaven. These will be a major crowd pleaser.

Broma Bakery

Confetti Champagne

These are just too much fun! The festive rim is made with frosting and pop rocks!

Delish

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars- Vegan and Gluten Free

The holidays are tough times for those that are gluten intolerant. But never fear, Heather is here with another tasty treat.

Heather Christo

Sparkling Raspberry Champagne Float

I always love a boozy dessert! This is one classy and chic cocktail. It's a marvelous mix of raspberries, vodka, lime, sherbet, and champagne.

Modern Farmhouse Eats

Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites

Sometimes all we need is a bite of something sweet. This little cookie will do. It's all about the pretty pink glaze. It's said to be easy to make.

The Cafe Sucre

Grand Champagne Cocktail

This is a Bobby Flay recipe. it features an orange flavored liquer like Grand Marnier, honey, strawberries and champagne. Sounds yummy.

Food Network

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

This recipe had me at sour cream. Decorating Christmas cookies is what memories are made of in our family. The sour cream will bring moisture and flavorful fat to what is a basic cookie without it.

The Modern Proper

Geese A' Laying

What an interesting recipe this is. It mixes Cointreau, Grey Goose, plum jam, lime and prosecco, of course.

Town and Country Mag

Champagne Stars

These cookies are said to be simple buttery sugar cookies that are topped with a champagne infused icing.

Sugar Spun Run

Champagne Cocktail

This is one cocktail that is worth celebrating. You can find the gold shimmering sugar used on the rim at Amazon.

Delicious Table

Millionaires Cookie Bars

I think that my Mom made these. My memory tells me that they were over the top good. These holiday bars feature a chocolate shortbread base, a caramel filling and a dark and white chocolate topping.  It all combines to create an absolutely delicious Christmas cookie.

Toronto-nicity

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