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Be Mine {Valentine}

Luster — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:23:08 +0000

It’s getting closer to Valentine’s Day and I’m smitten with all these lovey dove items…

Polaroid Heart by Warren Heath via 79 ideas

Sequin heart pins & shoe clips at Ban-do

Love Greeting Card set & Valentines Letterpress Card from In Haus Press via Creature Comforts

Can’t wait until February 6 when I’ll be making Valentines with my dear Remy at Spacecraft in Williamsburg via Viva Snail Mail {images via Valentine’s Day Crafternoon Party}

Valentine treats for you & your sweeties X and O Smores | Hot chocolate with marshmallow hearts | Pear Raspberry heart pie | Conversation Heart Cookies

and…bags designed by Twig and Thistle to carry them in. You can download and print the design right here

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{Top image: Fabric Hearts by Ashley Meaders, photo by Our Labor of Love}

{Foodie} Gift Guide

Luster — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:50:49 +0000

1. Enchanted Buck measuring cups $48 | 2. Marble Salt and Pepper cellars with brass spoons $108 {white salt cellar not shown} | 3. Castle Key Bottle Opener $12 | 4. Jme Mulled Wine Syrup $15 | 5. Kiss under the Mistletoe Apron $32 | 6. Dean & Deluca Spice Rack $95 sml $165 lg | 7. Cuddle with Cider Sachets $7 | 8.Turquoise Tunisian Tagine {non-cookable} $49 | 9. Raw crystal bottle stoppers $55 | 10. Acorn salt and pepper shakers $58 | 11. Maggie’s Harvest $125 | 12. Recipes from an Italian Summer $26.37

1. Hot chocolate by Jacques Torres $18 | 2. Penguin Maple Syrup $22 | 3. 12 bottle wine rack in Ebony $61.99 | 4. Nudo Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil $16.99 {For the ultimate splurge: Adopt an Olive tree at Nudo’s grove in Italy. You receive olive oil straight from your tree. For more info click here} | 5. Plyboo US States cutting boards $40 {Update Dec 13: Plyboo is all sold out already for the holidays, so sorry} | 6. Macarons from Bisous Ciao {for Macarons that ship domestically click here and here} | 7. Laguiole cheese knife set $32 | 8. Writable Artisan Cheese Markers $21 | 9. Set of 4 Honey gift set $49 | 10. Morris Kitchen Ginger Syrup $13 {once you try this, you’ll be hooked} | 11. Cast iron apple pot $120 | 12. Hands down, the best Peppermint Bark $26.50 | 13. Heart measuring spoons $44 | 14. Pipette Olive Oil & Vinegar serving set $89.99 {includes tray, not shown}

{Mens} Gift Guide

Luster — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:21:38 +0000

1. Woolen blankets from locally raised sheep $225 | 2. Beard Oil Dude no 1 Mens Fragrance $65 | 3. Airplane vintage money clip $48 | 4. Mustache mug $12 | 5. Decoded by Jay-Z $18.88 | 6. wood block perpetual calendar $35 | 7. World Globe $69.95 | 8. Ray Ban plastic Aviator $135 | 9. Hudson Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey $43.99 {hand bottled, numbered and labeled, small barrel process. only Bourbon of its kind on the market} | 10. Rugged twill travel bag $168 {Update 12/10: Just saw this is sold out already. Sorry. J.crew has a couple of other twill bags for options} | 11. Music Hall USB 2 speed turntable $249 | 13. Daptone Gold compilation $18.99 Vinyl $10.99 CD Mp3 $7.99 | 13. Brooklyn bridge letterpress oak box stationary set $55 | 14. ‘Bottoms Up’ Leather Flask $34.50 {because who doesn’t need an extra drink around the holidays}

{Gold} Gift guide

Luster — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:23:12 +0000

Today I am rounding up a dazzling array of metallic gift ideas. I named this blog after my love of all things shiny and pretty, and nothing says It’s the Holidays like a dash of gold glamour. So go ahead and get glitzy.

1. Acquamiki Suspension Lamp $700 | 2. Wall Flower Art $45-85 | 3. Crackled foil gold luggage tag {this an amazing deal. I saw it in London for 4 times the price} $10.50 | 4. Glitterati party clutch $59.50 | 5. Gold bowls & Teacups {on my wishlist for ages!} $56-$122 | 6. Tiled Capiz box $23 | 7. Palomino teacup and saucer {Horses + Gold: amazing} $30 | 8. Distressed Squares Pillow $48 | 9. Gold wishbone $48 | 10. Gilded Herringbone Toms Classics $54 | 11. Beignet Pouf $2920 {for a much less expensive alternative click here} | 12. faceted bracelet $78 | 13. Organic Facet Studs $38 | 14. Decorative pinecones $12-$14 | 15. Twirl by Kate Spade $80 | 16. Bijoux dots pillow cover $34 | 17. Due Ice Oro Flatware $115 {I should have registered for gold flatware, sigh } |18. Diamond pattern votive holder $20 | 19. Oval cut shiny gold ring $115

1. Twirl Larabee Dot Fete mini saucers $75 | 2. Mr. and Mrs. Cocktail Tumblers $18 {i love these!} | 3. Winter Tree Ball Ornaments Set of 3 $14.85 | 4. Midas Tree Lamp $398 | 5. Gold Elephant Candle $85 | 6. Celestial Trivet $48 | 7. Forget me not ring $54 | 8. Sue London Slipper $168 {Always on my wishlist. Hard to find lately, Wink sometimes has these, or contact Sue directly} | 9. Crystal encrusted creviche hinge bracelet $250 | 10. Manzanita Tree Jewelry holder $175 | 11. Crochet Bib chain necklace $88 | 12. Tassel swag necklace $58 | 13. Last Dance dotted blouse $110 | 14. Antique reproduction telescope $150 | 15. Python metallic passport cover $22 | 16. Butter London West End Wonderland Nailpolish $22 {I did a post in September about why this nailpolish is a safer choice, click here} | 17. Cakeplate with gold plated bamboo base $295 | 18. Chinese stool $129 | 19. Color pencil and Brass holder set $65 | 20. Kosta Boda Glimmer Vase $150 | 21. Gold Lomo fisheye camera $49

{Personalized} Gift Guide

Luster — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:45:51 +0000

‘Tis the season and the start of the holiday gift buying madness. I personally love hunting for the perfect gift, so I thought I would kick off the holiday season with a series of gift guides over the next week covering everyone on your shopping list. With the short season already in full swing, I thought we should start with personalized gifts so that you can order them right away and they are set to arrive on time. Here are some ideas to make your loved ones feel a little more special by giving them a little something made just for them.

1. Loyalty & Blood Letter Tote bags $22 {I gave these to my bridesmaids at my wedding} | 2. Zodiac charm necklace $70 | 3. 14K Gold initial pendant $250 {I have the gold plated version and wear it all the time} | 4. vintage blue personalized book plates $15.95 | 5. Lucite trays $200 {For the hostess who has everything} | 6. Modern Alchemy Zodiac Candle collection $18 {this is such a lovely gift with bonus gift box} | 7. Classic Terry Monogrammed Robe $69 | 8. Silver plated breakfast tray $79 | 9. tiny text bowls $22 | 10. Bright leather luggage tags $23 {Your black suitcase will always stand out from the crowd} |11. Zebra Initial Melamine Plate $22 | 12. Jonathan Adler Zodiac Pillows $98 | 13. Floral Monogram Cards $18 {Check out all the other beautiful personalized items from Rifle too!} | 14. Monogrammed playing cards $55 | 15. monogrammed mugs $6 | 16. Custom perfumes by CB I Hate Perfum, contact for price | 17. monogrammed sachets $18

Preserving photo memories tops the list as the most treasured gift to receive. In the past few years, I have made my loved ones very happy using these companies to make everything from cards, calendars and books. The process is very easy: just upload your photos, use their streamlined templates to design your item, and order away. The finished product has always impressed me. Here are my favorite sources for all your photo gift needs: 1. Make your own photo books with Blurb $12.95-$83.95 {I have made several books using Blurb including a Wedding album} | 2. Photo books, cards, and calendars from iPhoto by Apple | 3. Tastebook cookbooks $29.95+ {If I have time this year, I want to make one of these!} | 4. Silver plated engravable frames $29-$49 | 5. Set of 2 frame ornaments $7.90 {So simple, yet people love these every time} | 6. Photo book by Lulu $44.95

{Y.I.H } Your initials here

Luster — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:34:26 +0000

Maybe it’s my Connecticut upbringing, or crossing the line into matrimonial bliss, but I love monograms and always have. I think initials are so beautiful, especially when they adorn your everyday items.

Any time I visit a guest’s house, I am secretly delighted if I find monogrammed guest towels while visiting the powder room like the ones here in Lonny Mag. This particular applique style has been popping up a lot recently, and I have been trying to find the creator.

Here they are spotted again in Bazaar’s spread on Tommy Hilfiger’s home at the Plaza

After a lot of looking around, I finally found the source of these appliqué initials by Leontine Linens.

Been wanting a Goyard anything for years. I have such an appreciation for beautifully handcrafted travel accessories. Goyard allows you to customize with initials and stripe colors that you select, and are painted in Paris upon ordering. Clockwise left to right: Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollister Hovey’s custom made tote, Tote spotted on Madison Avenue.

Here are a few more ideas of what to monogram. Personalized stationary is always needed: striped monogram notecards | custom notecards by Rifle Paper Co with a hand-drawn letter, you choose the color!

Leather photo albums and diaries from Horchow. The bright blue 2011 diary on the bottom right is such an amazing color.

Rubber stamps from Paperwink which I have and love

Lucite trays and paperweights from Iomoi. I’ve often thought these would make great gifts.

Pretty gold necklaces: custom lace monogram necklace | monogrammed disc necklace with diamond

I was lucky enough to receive a couple of these monogrammed items from Williams Sonoma as wedding gifts last year.

Have fun with your initials!