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15+ Valentine’s Day Gifts for You & Yours (Okay, Mostly for You)

My 10 Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

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There’s so much to love about Valentine’s Day — candy hearts, chocolate galore, the prettiest red-white-and-pink palette. But Valentine’s Day can be a total stressfest, too. What to give your Valentine to show just how much you love him (or her)? Here, a few of my favorite ideas…

A vintage typewriter for writing love notes to tell your Valentine why (s)he is just your type.

 

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The most darling postcards for sending handwritten love notes. (Try sending one a day until Valentine’s Day — or spell out a secret message for your Valentine to put together at the end of the week!)

 

 5 year diary

 

A 5 Year Diary for keeping track of your adventures together (one of the best gifts I’ve ever given and received; Fred Baby and I each have one and write in them every night).

 

 

His and hers boxers for lazy weekend lounging and cuddling.

 

 

White bedding that makes your bedroom feel like a glamorous hotel for luxurious spooning at home. (My secret source for high-thread-count white cotton sateen sheets and duvet covers at the best prices).

 

 

The Audrey Hepburn Collection which includes the most charming and romantic movies ever: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and Sabrina. (What could be better than a romantic movie marathon cuddled up on the couch with your favorite someone?)

 

 

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Chic, vintage-inspired luggage for your adventures abroad or just a few hours down the road. (I find ideas for fun, romantic getaways for a steal here and here).

 

 

Speaking of, this print is a good reminder to get away… (Where would you go?)

 

 

A honey bear vaseicon for your sweet bear.

 

 

An impromtu picnic for two. Because the best gift is spending the day together doing nothing.

 

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Do you have any favorite Valentine’s Day gifts you’ve given or received (or secretly wish for)?

 

 

 

 

February 6th, 2012

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Six Peppy Gifts Under $40!

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Big gifts are fun, but it’s the little treasures that really excite me! You too? And what better gift than adding a little color and chic to someone’s world. Here, six punchy picks that will delight your favorite coworkers, teachers, hostesses and besties.

1. C. Wonder Zebra Plate – A posh spot to store one’s baubles.

2. Jonathan Adler Muse Sugar Bowl -  A mustache on one side and lips on the other!

3. Kate Spade The Guide to Living Colorfully – A charming book set for her life — and coffee table.

 4. Kate Spade 2012 Wall Calendar- Art and organization? Now that’s chic!

5. Kate Spade Dominoes- Because there’s no reason game night can’t be stylish.

6. Kate Spade Prize Ball Thermos – The perfect companion for snowy walks.

 

 

December 13th, 2011

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Gift Guide: What to Give the Chic Hostess With the Mostest

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Christmas is (gulp) less than two weeks away. Time to get down to business. Here, a few fab ideas on what to get the chic hostess with the mostest.

1. Library Sign – Because living rooms are so last year.

2. Zig Zag Tray – Handmade, chevron-stripes, gold. Enough said.

3. Owl Wine Opener – There’s never been a more charming way to open a vintage.

4. Gold Playing Cards – Add a glamourous twist to game night.

5. Reclaimed Slate Cheese Board – Because presentation is half the fun.

 

December 12th, 2011

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Cyber Monday DEALS Guide!

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My darlings, I hope you had a delicious Thanksgiving weekend and are all fueled up for the most exciting online shopping day of the year – Cyber Monday! It’s the one day of the year where you can get the best deals (sans pepper spray). We’ve asked some of our favorite designers, brands and online shops to give you, dear readers, amazing coupon codes that will help you stretch your holiday dollars (that just means we can buy more, right?). Behold, the annual Holiday DEALS Gift Guide!

 

Delicate Raymond

The Soap Box Company

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Lauren Conrad, Mischa Barton and Carrie Underwood are just a few of the famous fans of Delicate Raymond’s breathtaking jewels. We adore the Vintage Monogram Collection, featuring engraved coin bangles and initial charm necklaces. Worn layered or alone, each piece adds instant glamour to your look and makes a treasured gift.

 

Artisanal bath and beauty products packaged beautifully? Yes, please! Bonus: Everything is all-natural and tested for sensitive skin. This Vanilla Milk Lotion and Body Wash Caddy Set is on our wishlist and we plan to gift it to our spa-loving friends. It would also make a great hostess gift. Now, to choose a scent… Vanilla? Almond Blossom? Sweet Mint? Or Holiday scents?Coveted and beloved by the fashion blog world over, Moop’s incredibly cool handmade waxed canvas bags are like a favorite pair of jeans: comfortable, durable, and they make your backside look good. Oh wait… But they do make *you* look good. And smart. We love the Paperback, which fits your fave book (or iPad or Kindle) perfectly.
Use code BUSSBUSS35 for 35% off any regularly priced merchandise through 12/31/11!
Get 20% off plus a free holiday lip balm with code BUSSBUSS through 12/25/11!

Enjoy free domestic shipping in the US through 12/3/11 with code MOOPMOOPBUSSBUSS at checkout!

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Bellissima Jewelry Design

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This genius three-brush set features white, replaceable, recyclable brush heads so you won’t have to spend time cleaning, rinsing, drying and reshaping your makeup brushes, only to find they never quite work the same again (and aren’t even clean!). We’re nabbing sets for our sisters and besties (um, and ourselves!) and giving the gift of glowing skin this holiday season. Take that, Santa.

 

We were floored when we first spotted Bellissima’s handcrafted necklaces and jewels. The sophisticated and playful color combos (like the cool grey and punchy red of the Lucille necklace above) instantly take a ho-hum outfit to a whole other level. After scooping up a few pieces for ourselves (hello, it’s holiday party season and we need to spice up that LBD!), we’ll be gifting Bellissima jewels to the special ladies in our lives… if we can bear to part with them!We’ve been huge fans of autrpeau ever since we sampled one of their long-sleeved innerwear tops over seven years ago. And now we never wear sweaters without one. Created as an incredibly comfy second skin to be worn under itchy sweaters and scratchy suits, autrepeau’s camis and tops make winter wear and suits comfy — and save you bundles on dry cleaning bills. We’ll be gifting them to all the business women and sensitive-skinned ladies we love.
Enjoy the Klix Makeup Brush Collection for just $39.99 (reg. $59.99) through 12/31/11 with code BUSS2011 at checkout. Free shipping is included, too!Enjoy free shipping with code BUSSBUSS through 12/17/11!Enjoy 10% off and free shipping with code BUSSBUSS through 12/30/11/!
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We love the cool-girl clothes Kensie dishes up, like this shimmering black sequin frock. We’re also pining over the downtown-chic sweaters, vests and capes. And we can’t believe this amazeballs deals. This means we can buy twice as much, right?

 

From on-trend yet wallet-friendly dresses and coats to bags and shoes, our ASOS wishlist is miles long. And now is the time to stock up as they are treating us to a very rare coupon code. Hooray for Black Friday online deals with no trampling required!We may not be 14 anymore, but that’s never stopped us from indulging in Delia’s super-cute, affordable clothing. How cute would this darling scarlet number be for holiday shindigs AND on Valentine’s Day, too? We’ll likely be scooping up some cute cardigans while we’re at it. A deal this good is hard to pass up.
Buy one get one free using code MAKEPRETTY through 11/29/11!

Enjoy 20% off womens (including sale items!) with code HAPPYBLACKFRIDAY through 11/28/11.

Take $20 off any order over $75 with code 75AFFND at checkout!

 

More deals:

Kate Spade: Up to 75% off + $5 ground shipping during the sample sale on 11/28/11.

Trina Turk: 15% off with code CYBER15 on 11/28/11.

Anthropologie: Free shipping on orders over $100 through 11/30/11 when you use this link.

Dwell Studio20% off plus free shipping with code BESTSALEEVER11 on 11/28/11.

Banana Republic: 30% off with code HUGECYBER on 11/28/11.

GAP: 30% off with code HUGECYBER on 11/28/11.

Steve Madden: 30% off plus free shipping with code STUFFING at checkout. Exclusions apply.

J.Crew: 25% off + free shipping with code SURPRISE on 11.28.11 only!

Madewell: Enjoy an extra 30% off sale items & free shipping with code ENJOY on 11/28/11 only!

Macy’s: Get an extra 25% off (10% electrics) with code MACYSFF through 12/5/11.

Rebecca Minkoff: Major deals (like $100s off!) in the Black Friday Sale, plus first 100 to use code CYBERMON get 10% off new purchases (1 per customer).

 

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November 28th, 2011

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