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One of my husband’s favorite beverages is whiskey, which should really be enjoyed with the proper type of ice cube:
Turns out that this is actually very easy to achieve without having to make a trip out to some hipster bar in Brooklyn or Portland:
{Set of 2 Tovolo Sphere Ice Molds
I recently gifted a pair of these molds to someone as a thank you gift, and he absolutely loved them. Might be a good item to keep in mind for Father’s Day next month!
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Around this time last year, I went on an amazing trip to Paris with some girlfriends. In addition to eating our weight in crepes, seeing the sights, and doing some serious shopping, one of my favorite things about the trip was observing the tres chic street fashion that runs rampant in the City of Light. Something that is so quintessentially Parisian is the effortless elegance that comes with a perfect pair of ballet flats, like these from the French shoe company Repetto:
{Repetto patent ballet flats in taupe $275}
Repetto actually originated as a dance shoe company in 1947, in a tiny workshop near the Paris National Opera. Their flats are insanely comfortable and so easy to pair with anything… and are both stylish and functional for a night of dancing (or a day of running errands around town)!
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I am totally obsessed with this Rifle Paper Co. iPhone case, and I think that’s all there really is to say about it:
{Gold stripe iPhone case $34.95}
Not quite ready to switch over from my little tiger AniCase that I blogged about the other month, but I certainly know where I’m setting my sights on next. A perfectly preppy gift for anyone who wants to tote his or her iPhone around in style!
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So, I am realizing a couple of things:
1. We are already almost halfway through 2013.
2. I can’t keep up with this blog for the life of me.
3. That makes me sad.
4. I am in full control of changing that situation.
So… here we are. I have been traveling a lot, both for work and pleasure, and having my work computer in tow leaves little carry-on room for my personal (i.e. blogging) laptop—especially because I try really hard not to ever check luggage! However, I’ve really missed blogging and am trying my damnedest to get back to it, starting with today’s post.
In the spirit of old friends, best friends, and every kind of friend in-between:
{Friendship bracelet temporary tattoo $5 for 2}
HOW CUTE is this?! I actually got the idea from one of my best friends, and some quick online searching took me to Tattly, a cool online retailer that sells “designy temporary tattoos.” This would be such a fun party favor for anything from a 10th birthday party to a bachelorette weekend… just love it!
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April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. Even though it’s not always apparent here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re officially in the spring season. To me, that conjures up images of fresh tulips, sunshine, and enjoying time outdoors (though I will most likely have to wait until summer to get my share of that). At any rate, this gift pick seemed spring-appropriate:
{C.Wonder Wicker Picnic Basket & Set $128}
This adorable wicker basket comes with four sets of stainless silverware and four ceramic plates, as well as a corkscrew and salt and pepper shakers. The basket also comes with two built-in ice packs to keep food and drinks chilled. Perfect for a leisurely spring afternoon in the park!
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Sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by the atrocious bombings that took place at the Boston Marathon yesterday. It was both shocking and depressing to read the accounts of the events that unfolded on the news sites. I sincerely hope that everyone is now safe and sound, and that this dark time passes over quickly.
Good morning! It’s been a while. I spent this past weekend in New York, attending my friend’s beautiful wedding. It was truly the most gorgeous, elegant event I have ever attended and it was so much fun to witness all of the love and joy… I definitely teared up during her father’s speech.
For their wedding gift, I had gotten the newlyweds a set of cooking accessories they had registered for. On that cooking theme, a great wedding gift idea is this book:
{Bride & Groom: First and Forever Cookbook
I received a copy of this as a gift almost five years ago, and it’s great. Package it with a pair of aprons or a cast iron skillet, and you’ve got yourself a great gift to commemorate two people embarking on a lifelong journey together!
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