8 Great Gifts for the Photographer!

Last month we featured some Great Digital Gifts & given its popularity we thought it would be fun to feature some specific gifts for your favorite photographer. I’ve chosen 5 new gifts for this post that are unique as well as practical and would definitely be a welcome gift for an upcoming birthday, holiday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any other special day coming up, enjoy!   This cute Camera Tumbler would be a great gift for your favorite photographer! It holds 12 ounces of their favorite hot or cold beverage & it looks like a real DSLR Lens. There is a sliding open/close feature on top & it has a stainless steel interior, super fun!   Last Christmas my Father purchased a Drone & we had a blast playing with it up at our Family Farm in Michigan. There are … [Read more...]

8 Great Gifts for Dog Lovers!

  Who doesn’t love their dog enough to equip them with the most stylish and fun items imaginable! There are designer bowls, leashes, collars & even a kate spade new york Dog Sitter Notepad! Chevron Dog Bowl The dog bowl is the #1 chic accessory for your pampered pooch. These are so cute and definitely allow them to mark their territory in style. The Chevron bowl is available in many other “flavors” online so be sure to check them out, so many ways to express your style!   Dog Paw Print This is such a sweet keepsake & trust me when I tell you that you’ll be happy you have it someday when your favorite friend is no longer with you. Some might think of this as an ornament for the Holidays, but it would be really cute hanging over their dog dish or just … [Read more...]

Personalized Gifts for Girls!

Whether you are looking ahead to the Holidays or just want to get a special treat for the girl in your life, these gifts will show them that you care & that you really put some thought into your selection. They are perfect for the Teen, College and/or Sorority Girl or your long-time Best Friend. You can’t go wrong getting this for your girlfriend to boys, just saying! Stella & Dot Combo This combo necklace is HOT right now & such a nice way of expressing individual style while staying on trend. Stella & Dot has several variations and many charms to choose from that would show that you are truly in tune with your Best Girl(friend) when you chose this as your next gift! Silver Keychain Monogrammed Silver Keychains have been my “go to” gifts for new drivers since my … [Read more...]

Football Tailgate in Style!

Starting in early August it isn’t unusual to hear me humming the well-known Holiday Song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”.  Mom’s usually like this time of year because it’s Back to School & our regularly scheduled programming but I like having my kids (college & high school aged) around so BTS is bittersweet, it’s my favorite time of year because it’s FOOTBALL SEASON! I enjoy hosting Football get-togethers but I also want to be able to actually watch the game rather than fussing over food, beverages, etc. so I tried to choose some items that would allow you to do the same. Worst case, I’ve got 2 rules: Help yourself If you cheer for the other team, you’ve got to sit on the floor! Enjoy my picks from Swoozies & enjoy the game the next time you share your … [Read more...]

Our Hostess Gifts for Fall!

Whether you are headed to a Back to School Class Coffee, Halloween Extravaganza or a fabulous Pre-Holiday Cocktail Party here are some FAB gifts to bring along & impress your host or hostess (because bringing a bottle of wine is SO 2008)! Lilly Market Tote These $10 totes are darling & Lilly Pulitzer is always appropriate year round. They hold quite a few groceries or other items that one might collect during a busy shopping outing. They can be customized, but the plain would allow you to keep a few on hand just in case you get a last minute invite! State Oven Mitt I absolutely LOVE these! As with another item you will see later in this post, this is a great gift for someone you might be visiting long distance. It does involve a little pre-planning but what a hit it will … [Read more...]

Ultimate College Shopping List!

303fc7c2950e2a00896d7c4d0e4c9a3fc4df3fbe0a6dd14202 Last year I sent my eldest off to school & so I reached out to some current college students to ask them what items they couldn’t live without. This comprehensive list is a great start to the process & it should hopefully make the task a little easier (maybe even a little fun), enjoy! Click here to download & print As you can see it is packed full of goodies from Lilly Pulitzer & kate spade new york to items you can find at Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart, Kmart, HomeGoods, etc. I love the “move in day essentials” which include a rubber mallet for pounding your bed together (or the futon you bought for your common room) as well as the tape measure & screw driver. I know that a few of the girls I spoke too … [Read more...]