Friday, May 28, 2010

Nacho' Mamma's Lip Balm!


What it is: Nacho Cheese Lip Balm ($2.99)
Who it’s for: Gross/Awesome People.
Where to get it: Perpetual Kid
Why it's yay: What kind of cheese lip balm is not yours?

APlus Thursdays!

What it is: Adirondack Chair Pillow ($47) + Adirondack Chair ($119.95)
Who it’s for: Relaxed People.
Where to get it: OBXTrading Group + Bed Bath & Beyond
Why it's yay: Wrap up the pillow for them to open, leave the chair on the porch for the big reveal.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

So a Bear walks into a Bar....


What it is: Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bottle Opener ($13.99)
Who it’s for: Thirsty People.
Where to get it: Mod Cloth
Why it's yay: You can call him Beer Bear!

Delight in Doing Dishes!

What it is: Tea Towel (£9.50)
Who it’s for: Happy People.
Where to get it: To Dry For
Why it's yay: Make someone’s kitchen brighter!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Make Waves at the Water Cooler


What it is: Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($14.45/on sale!)
Who it’s for: Honest People.
Where to get it: The Onion
Why it's yay: At first glance, you’ll seem eco-friendly – the second makes it clear you’re still a badass litterbug.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Graduation Gifts!

What it is: Instant Beach Ball ($6.99)
Who it’s for: Everyone needs a beach ball to bat around during the ceremony!
Where to get it: Perpetual Kid
Why it's yay: Beach Ball in a can!

Graduation Gifts!


What it is: Personal Library Kit ($15)
Who it’s for: Grads who share!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: It’s easy to lend them out – make it easy to get them back!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Graduation Gifts!



What it is: World of Love Necklaces ($50)
Who it’s for: People who are moving!
Where to get it: Truche on Etsy
Why it's yay: Home is where the heart is!

Graduation Gifts!















What it is: The Graduate ($14.99)
Who it’s for: New Adults.
Where to get it: Click above!
Why it's yay: One word – Plastics.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Graduation Gifts!


What it is: "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" Tea Light Holder ($28)
Who it’s for: People who like Magritte and/or, being annoyingly specific.
Where to get it: Jonathan Adler
Why it's yay: it’s not a pipe – it’s a tea light holder!

Graduation Gifts!


What it is: Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss ($8.99)
Who it’s for: Anybody moving on to new and exciting things!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights."

Friday, May 14, 2010

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Literary Team Shirts – Hester Prynne ($24.95)
Who it’s for: Your team of adulterers.
Where to get it: Novel-T
Why it's yay: How great would these be for a bachelorette party?

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Personalized Ice Buckets ($78)
Who it’s for: Your drinking buddies!
Where to get it: Iomoi
Why it's yay: Fun designs and personalized!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Your Own Stitched Words + Cotton Fabric “Notebook Paper” ($16)
Who it’s for: People who deserve permanent praise.
Where to get it: Twine
Why it's yay: Personal Letter from You + Handcrafted Keepsake = Make sure you have a box of tissues handy!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Handmade Shoe Clips (varied – the ones pictured are $30)
Who it’s for: Your bridesmaids' shoes!
Where to get it: B Poetic on Etsy
Why it's yay: Instead of forcing them to buy matching shoes, you can let them clip these onto any shoes they like!
Also yay: Ooh, she’s from Columbus!

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Hand-poured Beeswax Candle ($18)
Who it’s for: Your Hive.
Where to get it: Terrain
Why it's yay: They’ll always BEE there for you! (and, any of a million other puns!)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Clinique Happy Custom Bottle ($52.50)
Who it’s for: Girlfriends who make you Happy!
Where to get it: Clinique
Why it's yay: Your sense of smell is one of the strongest senses tied to memory – help them remember specifics with a photo of you all in the background!

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Spa Finder Gift Certificate ($varied)
Who it’s for: Anyone who needs to relax after your big day.
Where to get it: Spa Finder
Why it's yay: These gcs are accepted at over 5,000 spa locations around the globe and can be used for any type of service – so it works for anything, anywhere!

Monday, May 10, 2010

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Kimono Style “Loungerie” Robe ($varied – also avail in Bridesmaid sets)
Who it’s for: The girls you hang out with the most!
Where to get it: Plum Pretty Sugar on Etsy
Why it's yay: Great for getting ready on the big day – and something they’ll love to lounge around in later!

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Crème de la Crème Kate Spade idiom bangle ($42)
Who it’s for: The best of the best!
Where to get it: Nordstrom
Why it's yay: The outside matters for the photos, and the inside matters for the memories.

Bridesmaid Gifts!


What it is: Scalloped Set ($38/tank, $28/shorts)
Who it’s for: Ladies who Lounge.
Where to get it: Anthropologie
Why it's yay: Why should the bride get all the sleepwear set fun?

Friday, May 7, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Godiva Chocolate Strawberries
Who it’s for: Um, EVERYONE!
Where to get it: Godiva
Why it's yay: CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES – only available in-store – possibly the greatest thing ever.

Mother's Day Gifts!

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

APlus Thursdays - Mother's Day Gifts


What it is: Bodum French Press ($29.99/small, $49.99/large) + Loose Leaf Tea/Coffee
Who it’s for: Moms who take their morning beverages seriously!
Where to get it: Bed, Bath and Beyond + Your Choice of Coffee or Tea!
Why it's yay: Way better than tea bags and coffee filters!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Hearts Towel ($12.99)
Who it’s for: Moms who heart the beach!
Where to get it: Target
Why it's yay: You can never have too many beach towels!

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Havianas Flip Flops ($18)
Who it’s for: Moms who kick their shoes off!
Where to get it: The Gap
Why it's yay: The most comfortable flip flop in the world!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Panama Hat ($58)
Who it’s for: Moms who want to beat the heat.
Where to get it: J.Crew
Why it's yay: Trendy but classic.

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Lacoste Shopper ($75/on sale!)
Who it’s for: Moms who need a beach bag!
Where to get it: Zappos
Why it's yay: Cute, beachy, ships in a day!

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Watermelon Towel ($14.99)
Who it’s for: Moms who pack a picnic!
Where to get it: Target
Why it's yay: Nothing says, "summer is coming!" more than watermelon!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Oiseau Perfume ($28)
Who it’s for: Moms who smell pretty!
Where to get it: Anthropologie
Why it's yay: Cute bottles and pretty scents! My fav is called Flaming June.

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: TomTom GPS Navigator ($99 on sale)
Who it’s for: Moms who get lost!
Where to get it: Target
Why it's yay: She’ll never need to call you for directions!

Mother's Day Gifts!

Hi guys! I hope you aren't sick of Mother's Day presents yet! Because Mother's Day is this upcoming Sunday, May 9th, this week I'll be focusing more on gifts that can be found at major stores, instead of online specialty shops. That way if you're looking for something last minute, you can stop in somewhere and pick it up, instead of waiting on shipping :) As always, let me know what you think in the comments! *B