12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 7 - Chic Paper

One of our favorite parts of the Holidays are the cards that arrive from old friends and family.  In this digital age, isn’t it nice to receive a hand written note?  Rifle Paper features the designs of Anna Bond, whose style is a mix of whimsy and nostalgia.  Bond takes great care in choosing all of Rifle Paper’s stock and printing methods to ensure her designs come to life in a way that’s elegant, durable and beautiful.

Peace on Earth and Twelve Days of Christmas loose cards, $4.75 each

Set of 10 Seasons Greetings Postcards, $12.00.

Garden Floral 2012 Wall Calendar, $21.00.

Set of 8 blank Boxed Cards, $19.50.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 6 - Come Let Us Adorn Thee

The Angel Court Jewels collection is a collaboration of artistic expression by designers Angela Burgess & Courtney Taylor. Drawing inspiration from their backgrounds in fashion and art, they have united to create the jewelry once only found in their thoughts & dreams. Whether scouring the Deep-South or the World beyond Angela & Courtney are constantly in search of antique estate pieces and nontraditional objects to incorporate into their one-of–a-kind jewelry designs.

Make a statement with layers and layers of fabulous Angel Court Jewels

Tassel & Chain Necklace, $162.00

Emerald Green Drop Earrings, $96.00.

Set of 6 Bangles, $125.00.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 5 - Pretty Presents

For a quick grab & go present, you can't beat Lucia candles, soaps and diffusers.  Blue Lotus & Sicilian Orange, Pomegranate & Red Currant, Laurel Leaf & Olive, Bourbon & Vanilla...the fragrance combinations go on and on.  Lucia's soya is sourced from farming collectives all over the world, encouraging fair trade communities.  The colorful packaging makes a festive presentation and an easy pick up gift for even the most discerning hostess. 

Full Size Candle, 50 hour burn time, $22.00.  Votive Candle, 20 hour burn time, $10.00.

Set of 9 Petite Guest Soaps, $9.75.

Reed Diffuser, $44.00.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 4 - For the Fashionista

Leighelena's line of leather & exotic skin bracelets come in a wide array of fine Italian leather as well as exotic skins such as stingray, anaconda, lizard, python, carp &  crocodile.  The hardware, available in gold or silver is a proprietary design and adds an architectural aesthetic to the naturalism of the skins.  Handmade by designer Leigh Navarro in Austin, TX, her timeless with a twist designs are sure to make any fashionista happy. 

Wide Buckle Bracelet (shown in stingray) available in a variety of colors and skins, $102.00.

Double Wrap Bracelet (shown in lizard) available in a variety of colors and skins, $118.00.

Thin Buckle Bracelet (shown in lizard) available in a variety of colors and skins, $68.00.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 3 - Dazzling Decoupage

At the age of 8, Ben Busko began creating and selling a small collection of decoupage crafts inspired by his garden.  Ben and his staff of artisans are skilled in the art of decoupage, creating trays and paperweights from vintage papers, botanical prints and antique curiosities.  Handcrafted in Oyster Bay, NY, these unique treasures are a pleasure to give or receive.

Ben's Garden decoupage trays starting at $54.00.  Paperweights starting at $34.00.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 2 - Simple & Sophisticated Jewelry

What we love about Mija Jewelry is the simple sophistication that all of their pieces exude.  Designed by Michelle Guest, the collection is crafted from the finest quality gold, silver, gemstones and pearls.  Each piece is cast from original hand-carved wax sculptures and the gemstones are individually set by hand. 

Limited Edition Mini Button Earrings with White Sapphires, available in both 18K Yellow Gold Vermeil and Sterling Silver.  Perfect for everyday wear. $180.00.

The Two Rounds Drop Earrings are comprised of two white sapphires and 18K White Gold.   Classic & timeless, these will be the earrings she will always put on when she wants to feel beautiful but understated.  $115.00.

Mija Bangles are an everyday wardrobe staple.  Available in multiple styles, she can mix and match plain and gemstone varieties to come up with her very own look.  From Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Vermeil or Sterling Silver to Multicolored Semi-precious Gemstones, bangle stacks can be added on to for years to come.  We wear our's literally everyday with both jeans and t-shirts and cocktail dresses.  From $68.00-$380.00.

Delicate necklaces available in a multitude of charms including a Wishbone, Cross, Horseshoe, and Letters.  Each style comes in either 18K Yellow Gold Vermeil or Sterling Silver.  The charm hangs from an 18" Italian chain with two small adjustable rings so that it may be shortened to 16" or 14" lengths.  Luck, Peace, Wishes & Dreams come alive with this special gift.  From $70.00 to $98.00.

12 Days of Stylish Gifting: Day 1 - Books

One of our favorite gifts to give those who have everything are books.  From design to entertaining to sophisticated living, here are our top picks.

Clarence House: The Art of the Textile presents the distinguished fabrics of Clarence House, one of the world’s most renowned textile houses, with inspiring applications for interiors.  This book presents some of the most imaginative textiles available today and provides an array of inspirational fabric applications and ingenious choices for upholstering furniture, creating dreamy window treatments, and adding finishing touches such as tassels and other trims.  Rizzoli, $65.00

Style Book: Fashionable Inspirations. True style transcends fashion. Style is innovation, creation, and inspiration-with a personal twist. But the ability to find such inspiration and blend it into a signature wardrobe is what sets real style makers apart. With her sharp eye and clever pen, long time fashion editor and style maven Elizabeth Walker navigates fashion devotees through the recurring themes that define the essence of style.  Rizzoli, $29.95

Gypset Style. Gypsetters are artists, designers, and bon vivants who live and work around the globe. The New York Times journalist Julia Chaplin explores the unconventional lives of these high-low cultural nomads.  Assouline, $45.00

Daniel Boulud Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches, For Her & For Him.  This unique concept is a two volume collection – one For Him and one For Her-of sophisticated drink recipes from renowned chef Daniel Boulud’s New York City restaurant Daniel.  Classic cocktails are given a modern twist in this creative gift for the contemporary host and hostess.  Assouline, $50.00.