A Gift Guide For Tween Girls

I had a tween girl once upon a time. It's a wonderful age that's a gift to us parents, before those teenage years. They get excited over little things, and still think we are cool. For that alone, they deserve a gift. Any one of these fun finds will get major approval from your darling daughter or granddaughter.

Elphaba Sequin Set

Because she leaves a little bit of sparkle wherever she goes! Chances are that she has seen the hit movie musical of the year ~ Wicked. If not, give her this, and take her and a friend to see it. Too much fun! $120

Lola & The Boys

Piggy Paint

This pretty product had me at the name. But then I was sold by the fact that it is non toxic! So many great colors. There is even a Candy Cane scented set. (at Maisonette). Trust me. Tweens of all ages will just love this. It's a great stocking stuffer, too. Priced from $10 and up.

Amazon and Maisonette

Marquee LED Letter Lights

Spell out her name, her initials or her favorite word.  The colors change and they run on batteries. How fun! Perfect for sleepovers. $12.99 each

Amazon

Himalayan Faux Fur Blush Bean Bag Chair

Why not be cozy in her own room? She will love this furry find. It's on sale from $299 to $149. Other colors available.

Pottery Barn

Logan Carryon Spinner Suitcase

By age 10 and up, she is certainly old enough to handle her own luggage! It will be her hearts desire to do so with these fun pieces. Suitcase $225. Matching Backpack $125 . She will 🩷 either piece. There is a 15% discount if you get both.

State Bags

Brookstone Karaoke Dynamite Duo

Move over Taylor and Olivia, girls everywhere will now be covering your songs in their rooms. This lit up speaker and two wireless microphones will provide hours of fun. It's a groovy gift. Was $80 and now $40.
Macy's

Hair Chalk Salon

Oh boy! This is an absolute winner. She certainly is too young for anything permanent, but this is temporary. It's also washable. A fun thing to do over the holiday break. $17

Amazon

Swifti Gift Basket

OMG! What a gift for any Taylor Swift lover. This gift basket comes super loaded with 8 fun and fashionable items including a tinsel fringe skirt. It's perfect and on sale for $198.

Lola & The Boys

Dash Express Mini Donut Maker

My 10 - 12 year old tween certainly  could have made these donuts. No hot oil needed. She will love the pattern on the maker, too. $28. Ships for free from...

Wayfair

Initial Blanket

It's all about their rooms. She will love curling up in this blanket in the TV room or her own bedroom. It's on sale for $40 at...

Baublebar

Redwood Sunset Sleeping Bag

Set for sleepover success! She'll dream of that last trip to the beach with you. The colors are tween terrific. The Bag ($98) and Duffle  ($135) are sold individually, but go perfectly together.

State Bags

Eras Tour Friendship Bracelet

 Cute and tween chic. It's customizable. You might consider getting 2. One for her and one for her bestie. $16 each.

Etsy

Philosophy Shower Gel Gift Set

Giftable cheer! Give her the best smelling shower or bubble bath of her life. She will love the colors and scents. The Peppermint Stick is my favorite. $38 for the set.

Philosophy

Personalized Cork Board

Add a pop of color to her room. But if this pattern doesn't match, this Etsy shop offers an array of colors and patterns. You totally personalize this gift. Way cool.

Cool Cork Boards at Etsy

Glossier The Balmdotcom
They want to wear makeup so badly, and have been getting into yours for years. Why not start her off with a good for you lip balm? It's super hydrating, great for chapped lips, and it has a slight tint that you can see and taste.  A perfect stocking stuffer. $16

Sephora     Glossier

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A Gift Guide For The Men In Your Life

Men can be difficult to buy for.  First of all, they never tell you what they want. Even if they want something, they don't want you to spend the money. So we must be very clever about their gifting. This roundup of gifts has something for every type of man.

Scalamandre Zebra Socks

The design guy will know the name Scalamandre. The zebra print is ofen found on fabric, pillows, and wall coverings. At $24, these socks make fun "stocking stuffers."

Over The Moon

Perfect For The Sock Collector

Cashmere Hoodie

Be casual, but make it luxe.  A great look with or without the jacket. $190
Banana Republic

Perfect For Those Fashion Conscious Young at Heart Guys

Fieldbar Cooler
Durable, portable, good looking, with superior performance. There are five fabulous colors. $219

Over The Moon

Perfect For: The camper, fisherman, golfer, road warrior, and wine drinker.

Crown Fleece Zip Blazer
Made to offer the classic style of a blazer with the all day comfort of a soft sweater. It's really as dressy as most men need to be these days. Love that it both zips and buttons. It's a good look and also available in black. $695

Peter Millar

Perfect For Any Well Dressed Man

Journal Set

This is just so good looking. Putting pen to paper is such a grounding practice. Get him started. This set comes with three cloth covered lined notebooks. The chic wooden case will look great on a desk, bookshelf, or nightstand. $128

Goop

Perfect For The Writer and The Design Lover

Ostrich Memory Foam Travel Pillow
Because no man looks handsome with their head bobbing on the plane. This soft touch pillow comes with its' own travel case. $69

Nordstrom

Perfect For: The Frequent Flyer

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak Single Malt Scotch

Esquire thinks this is the best. $80

Total Wine

Perfect For Any Scotch Lover

Wunder Puff Vest

With the Lululemon label, this gift is a winner before he even tries it on. It is the Goldilocks of vests. It's not too hot, and not too cold. Filled with 600-fill-power down insulation, yet it is feather light and perfect for layering. Love the color - Espresso. $248

Lululemon

Perfect ForThe Outdoorsy Guy

META Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

We know that your guy is brilliant already. These specks and sunnies will make him way smarter. They made it to Oprah's Favorite Things this year, and I can "see" why. They really are the coolest with built in Meta AI. WOW! Priced from $299 - $379

Meta    Ray-Ban   Neiman Marcus

Perfect For The Tech Savvy Guy

Tabbed Leather Wine Dossier

It's a diary to take notes on their favorite labels. It's so good looking, don't you thimk? $120

Neiman Marcus 

Perfect For The Wine Collector & Connoisseur

The Insider Packing Cubes Set

Chances are you keep him organized at home. Now you can do it while he travels. These cubes compress and keep his belongings organized. Love the Hermes orange. He will, too. $45

Away Travel

Perfect For The Frequent Traveler

Canada Goose Northern Liner Gloves

Cold Hands. Warm Heart. The truth is no guy or girl loves a cold hand. Canada Goose Parkas  cost way over $1,000. These down filled gloves seem like a bargain at $225. And they are touchscreen enabled. He'll wear these layered under other gloves or on their own.

Canada Goose

Perfect ForAny Guy In A Cold Climate

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Wrap It Up! Very Special Holiday Paper

Have you decked your halls yet? One of my favorite components of decorating is the wrapping paper. If done creatively, it makes even the smallest gift more special. I always like to match the paper to my decor, as done above. The purpose of this post is to spark joy and inspiration into your holiday wrapping. 

Harlequin Wrap

Bold and fabulous. See how it matches the flooring above? Find a decor pattern or color in your home and match it to your presents. Add a hot pink or red ribbon for brightness.

House Of Parlington at Etsy

Pink Christmas Trees

This is how you make black look festive.

Etsy

Chandelier & Bows Paper

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

Ruby Stripe at Etsy

 

Pink Christmas Tree Wrap

A new source to me for really gorgeous but simple wrapping paper. You will want to look at even more of their designs.

Frankie Lemon at Etsy

Martini Wraps Kit

It's "tini time" under your tree this year. This is a kit that includes everything you need to wrap a multitude of gifts. So fun. Cheers!

Neiman Marcus

Pointsettia Paper

Traditional and just so fresh and beautiful.

Ruby Stripe Etsy

Taylor Swift Wrap

For Swiftie fans of all ages. Merry Swiftness.

Etsy

Solid Matte Gift Wrap
Modern monochrome and saturated colors with matching ribbon. If you like to keep it simple.

CB2

Lego Wrapping Paper
And for the kiddos, the ultimate paper!

It just doesn't get any more fun or colorful than this.

Etsy

Luxe Perle Paper
Like a Chanel tweed, but not. This shop features some very unique designs!

Etsy

Graphic Design Gift Wrap & Accessories
Everything here is bold, modern, and fun. The gift tags are especially cute.

Dear Annabelle

Japanese Furoshiki 
The art of wrapping with fabric. No ribbon needed. It's really very easy, looks great, and is eco-friendly.

Etsy

Furbish Studio Gift Wrap

Just like their Needlepoint Pillows and Art Work, this paper is fun and whimsical.

Furbish Studio

The Sugar Paper For Target Collection

I love this collection of modern gift wrap and accessories. The gift bags, hat boxes, ribbon, and papers are affordable and contemporary chic.

Target

Paris Apartment Wrap

Made to order and impossibly chic. Wrap a passport holder or airline tickets to Paris in this. 

Etsy

Classic Stripes

Make a statement with stylish stripes.

Luxe Paper & Pixels at Etsy

Floral Vine Wrap

Decorating a blue room? Or wrapping Hanukkah presents? This wrap is divine! And you can use it during the rest of the year for any occassion.

Ruby Stripe at Etsy

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Festive Finds For The Season & Beyond

It's time to break out the baubles, shop for sequins, and prep for parties. It's Cyber Monday, so everything in this post is on sale. Most of the sales are over at the end of the night. So get ready to shop and save.

Loren Hope Dotti Drop Earring

As seen in the Shop This $150 & Under Holiday Gift Guide. Loved them before. Adore them now at 25% off. There is a necklace and bracelet to match. Use Code JOY25

Loren Hope

Lele Sadoughi Mother Of Pearl Belt

Belt or necklace, this style is ever so pretty. Wear it down your back or slung over your hips. It will add the perfect touch of chic to every holiday outfit. On sale for 30% off.

Anthropologie

The Sleeper Party Pajamas

Hosting a party? Wear these and be comfy chic. The feathers detach for laundering. Now 40% off at.....

Net-a-Porter

The Stevie Shoe

Who says flats can't be fabulous? These are just in from Italy, and are made of suede and silk moire. Save 25% with Code: JOY25 

Loren Hope Designs

Silver Sequin Top 

Beautiful sleeves and available in 4 sparkly colors. On major sale and way under $100.

Anthropologie

Stila Glitter & Glow Eye Shadow

This long lasting and award winning shadow comes in an array of sparkling shades. Save 25% today at

Shopbop

Cinq A Sept Bobby Jacket

Dress up denim or elevate any outfit with this lady like embellished jacket. It's done in a drapey crepe. Now 30% off. 

Cinq a Sept New York

Sequin Style

Simon Milklker style is always party perfect. Click the pic or the link to find 16 sequin shimmering looks including this dress and pant suit.

Simon Miller

The Luisa

Holiday hair. No bad hair days thanks to Jennifer Behr. With a maximalist vibe for major effect, the headband is made from elegant faille. All of her headbands are exceptionally well made and above the rest. Save 30% sitewide. 

Jennifer Behr

Steve Madden Showstopper Duster

Not every holiday event is black tie. Top off your favorite jeans with this showstopping duster. Then head to the neighbors, your fave bar, or a holiday dinner with the girls. On sale for under $100 now. Also in silver, which I happen to own. 

Revolve

Sequin Pants

Fun and festive on a budget. Less than $40, but a good look for any holiday party.

H & M

Crystal Shoe Clip

Twinkle Toes. If new shoes aren't in the budget, these chic clips will make your old shoes look like new. Use Code: MERRY to save 20%

Tuckernuck

Crepe Ruched Midi

You can never go wrong with a black dress. This one is slightly sexy with it's fitted shape. Add the shoe clips above and some sparkling earrings. 40% off appears in your cart.

Banana Republic

Collection Santorini Bag

One of my favorites of the edit. Perfect for a cocktail party. The strap loops over your wrist so you can sip a beverage while holding your bag. Marked down by 50% for Cyber Monday. Now under $125.

J. Crew