I am so pleased to introduce our newest holiday sponsors, HB Designs. This up-and-coming stationery company (recently featured on the Kathie Lee & Hoda Show) is the brainchild of Texas mom Heather Brooke Centurioni. I first was introduced to HB … Continue reading
You know those soft “minky” baby blankets that feel so good against your skin? I think I’ve found a grown-up version. This Faux Fur Throw Blanket by Target, available in several patterns, is a new addition to our living room … Continue reading
I was contacted recently by Genius Organizing, a Park Slope, Brooklyn-based professional organizing company which serves clients throughout the metro NYC area and beyond. They offered me the opportunity to try out their services, and I jumped at it for … Continue reading
I love fool-the-eye housewares like this Fantastic Unplastic Tray I spotted at the online Museum of Modern Art store. Recognize it? It’s a fancy, handblown glass version of the soft plastic trays inside a standard package of cookies. What a … Continue reading
I want to show you some lovely new wall prints by my friend Vana Chupp of Le Papier Studio. Longtime readers of this blog know how much I love Vana’s work (especially her silhouette art); I hired her for my … Continue reading
Check out these cool kitchen gifts I saw at the National Stationery Show, by designer Susy Jack (remember her fun office clips?) Susy calls it her website. There are monogrammed wood recipe boxes ($35), recipe cards ($12.50), tea towels ($19.50), … Continue reading
What a cute idea from Izola.com–a “Months” Toothbrush Set that reminds you when it’s time to switch brushes (every 3 months, FYI). These aren’t just practical; they’re lovely to look at, too. They’re made from sustainable bamboo and nylon bristles. … Continue reading
I love the idea of these design-your-own playing cards as a summer hostess gift. They’re pricey (the minimum order is 2 decks for $75 total) but you can customize with your choice of colors, patterns, and personalization. Buy them at … Continue reading
Back in February I wrote at shop report on the new Anthropologie store in my East Side neighborhood. Here are some other goodies I found on a more recent visit: Aprons ($32 and up). These make housework look very shabby … Continue reading
Via Twitter, I’ve discovered another new (to me) site that I think you will all love, too. It’s called Erie Drive and it’s a fantastic place to shop online for funky, hand-picked housewares, hostess gifts, and baby gifts. It reminds … Continue reading
