1. Purses - I love both of these purses by Marc Jacobs. The First is called the "Classic Q - Baby Groovee" Satchel. Nordstrom is selling this purse for $358.00. The second purse is called " Paradise Rio" Satchel. I love the color of this purse - beige - it matches everything and for such an expensive purchase wouldn't you want the purse to go with everything. Nordstrom is selling this purse for $995.00. Love it !!! (too expensive to actually ever buy, unless I could find it on ebay somewhere which will be my next project).
2. Shoes - I love Christian Louboutin, and her Simple Pump with 85 mm hill is a must. I couldn't the picture to copy correctly so here's the link for Barney's http://www.barneys.com/Simple-Pump-85/159016197,default,pd.html. Barney's is selling this shoe for $595.00 (again I am only dreaming).
3. Now for some more inexpensive picks. If you read my blog a lot you will notice that I love America's Test Kitchen. Well America's Test Kitchen has come out with a new cookbook which provides all of their recipes for the last 10 years. Check the book out at http://www.cooksillustrated.com/bookstore/detail.asp?PID=435.
4. Rugs - Okay I know it seems strange to ask for a rug for Christmas, but I love Anthropolgie's rugs. My favorites are the "isola bella" bathmat ($38), the "castile rose" bathmatt ($38), and the "finnia rug" ($78 for a 2x3). Of course, I love the gold, taupe and cream colors. http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp
5. Pillows - I love these pillows as well from Anthropologie. I suppose if you were a gifted person you could make similar pillows for yourself or for someone as a gift. Unfortunately, I am not that person. My pillows always turn out horribly. Anyway these are some lovely pillows I found. The first pillow is selling for $78 and is called "Ombre Gardenia Pillow". The second pillow is called "Dusky Blooms Pillow " and it is selling for $58.
6. Light Fixtures - Decatur Street Chandelier Shade from Anthropologie - $24.00
7. Yoga Classes - know someone that is stressed out - Yoga would make a great gift for that person, and since classes can be outside a family budget in these tough times, it makes a great gift. http://www.yogablend.com/YogaBlend/Home.html
8. Couples Dance Lessons - I have always wanted to take ballroom dance lessons with my significant other, and this gift idea would be great to mark two people off your list (make it a full date and throw in a gift card for dinner). http://www.laokay.com/danceclasses.htm
9. Herb garden - This is a gift that will continue to give all year long and is super cheap. Buy the essential herbs (italian parsley, cilantro, basil, and mint), and plant them in small pots such as the one's below that can be purchased for $6.50 here http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/clay-herb-pots-pr-27094.html.
10. Mary Kay's Be Radiant Baked Powder. My mom sent me this last month, and I absolutely recommend this product. It adds an extra glow in these winter months, and at $18 it is a steal this holiday season. http://www.marykay.com/color/cheeks/marykayberadiantbakedpowder/10037395/default.aspx?cid=ecat
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