GIFT GUIDE

For today's gift guide, Highland Park Village has picked a few of our favorite gift items for women! 

NO. 1: From Chanel

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A statement of true elegance no matter which item you choose. Buy her the Boy Chanel Rock Handbag, Boy Chanel Chateau Handbag or Enameled glass stone cabochons medallion with gold metal resin cuff. The items are sure to be on everyone’s holiday wish-list this year!

NO 2: From Judith Ripka

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Every girl needs some sparkle in her life especially around the holidays! Show her how much you care with Judith Ripka Lattice Dome Ring. 18K White Gold and Diamonds. Available at Judith Ripka.

NO. 3: From Hadleigh’s

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These gorgeous hats will keep her warm and cozy during the chilly holiday weather! The handmade Cashmere bow snow caps with collar mufflers are made in Lucca, just north of Florence. Definitely a must-have.

No. 4: From Number One/Le Jus

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The Le Jus Le Cleanse will be on everyone’s New Year’s resolution list. A sumptuous blend cleanse to heal and detoxify you. Transforming the naughty to very nice.

No. 5: From Stella McCartney

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Every woman loves to smell divine with a signature scent as she enters a party. L.I.L.Y from Stella McCartney is sure to turn heads and hearts at holiday parties.

A special thank you to our gift guide sponsor, Highland Park Village.

Featured: All Things Farmer

 I am so thrilled to be featured on my friend James' blog All Things Farmer. If you haven't had a chance to see the interview here it is!

1. How do you think growing up with your family in Dallas has influenced your style?

I love this question!  My mom is very fancy.  She loves to get dressed up and always preferred to be over dressed than underdressed.  I also have two sisters so we have such a great time playing with hair and makeup and fashion.  Dallas is full of so many chic women with great style as well and the home of great shopping: Neiman Marcus, Highland Park Village and Stanley Korshak!

2. If you were a color, what would you be and why?  

I adore blue and white!  Can I be two colors?  I do a weekly blog post about all things blue and white   

  because I am a little bit obsessed!  I have some of my grandmother's blue and white china that means

 so much to me and I think that probably influenced me a bit.

3. What are some of your favorite heirlooms? What do you love about them? How have you incorporated them into your decor?

My mother in law has given Justin and I some wonderful treasures including the monogrammed silver 

she received when she was married to Justin's father.  It was her wedding gift to us and we really 

treasure it.  The W monogram is very pretty and unique so we use it on everything now, from linens to

 stationery.

4. What's your favorite room in your home?

This is a hard one.....I think it is the dining room but  the library comes in a close second.  The dining 

room is special because we have had some wonderful times around the table with family and friends.  

We ended up making our dining room smaller when we did some renovations to our home because we 

really wanted a round dining table.  The library is great because it is filled with so many treasured 

books and mementos. 

 

5. Favorite scent?

My husband wears Kheil's Musk Oil and I love it!

6. I have loved being an Editor-At-Large at Southern Living with you! Tell us about one of your favorite Southern Living moments.

Getting to know you is one of them!  Truly, the places we have gone and people we have met are the 

most wonderful rewards and ones that I didn't anticipate from this job.  The Southern Living Team is 

amazing.  Lindsay Beirman is a wonderful teacher without realizing it.  I learn something new from him 

every time we are together.

7. What's your favorite garden flavor? How do you incorporate it into one of your favorite dishes?

I am a rosemary fanatic so this is my time of year!  I love it with meat or a vegetable risotto or an Italian

 Dish!  I also love it as a garnish for a drink at a holiday party.

8. I know your mother has been a major influence on your style. How do you translate the style of our mothers' generation into our own?

You have great questions! I love my mother's style and she has been a huge influence on me.  She 

taught me that a smile is the best way to add style to any outfit.  She also taught me that keeping my 

home in order and keeping the family together are two of the greatest gifts we can give the people we 

love.

9. What's your favorite pattern?

Hands down - Tobacco Leaf!

 

10. You are a fierce fashionista! If there was a fire and you could only save one haute piece of couture, what would it be and why?

My wedding dress!

 

11. Weddings are such a major part of your life--your latest book Wedding Inspirations is so beautiful. Tell us: Do you still get teary-eyed at "I do"?

Absolutely!  I love weddings!  We went to a beautiful wedding a few weeks ago that took place at the

 Bride's family ranch and I got so emotional.  I always keep tissues in my handbag at a wedding.

12. What's the last meal you made at home? Who did you share it with?

I made Dean Fearings Tortilla Soup Cornbread Dressing for my in-laws over Thanksgiving.  It was a 

hit with lots of Southwestern Flavor!

13. I am always telling my clients that coffee tables are like mini representations of our lives. So what's on your coffee table?

A bowl full of duplicate photographs (for people to flip through and take home if they want!), a big 

blue pottery bowl filled with four orchids and some moss and lots and lots of beautiful books!

GIFT GUIDE

As we celebrate the holiday season, Highland Park Village has picked a few of our favorite children's gift items for this year! Plan a day of shopping here in Highland Park Village and pick up something for everyone on your list.

NO. 1: FROM FIVE & TEN

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Let your princess play the ultimate dress up in this fabulous leopard trench paired with this Silk Tafferta bow neck dress by Lanvin Petites. She will be the toast of any holiday party! Or, enjoy a Sunday brunch with your darling fashionista, while she shows off this Marni Kids trench paired with the must have Lanvin Petites tweed shift dress.

NO. 2: FROM STELLA McCARTNEY 

 stellamccartney.com 

Stella McCartney Kids line has the perfect gift item this year! The Days of the Week Cotton Clementina T-Shirt and Undie Set are a must-have.

NO. 3: FROM HADLEIGH'S

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Have your angel dressed in the perfect Hadleigh's attire! The Kissel Plaid Holiday Dress is absolutely gorgeous. Hand smocked and handmade in Florence, Italy.

 NO. 4: FROM MADISON

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Search no further for the perfect children's gift! You are sure to be the hit at any party with the Hansa Giraffe or Hansa Polar Bear from Madison's plush toy line. The Hansa Giraffe is in a large, standing position with measurements (Length: 63", Width: 13", Height: 33.2"). Perfect for any animal lover! Available in Madison stores. 

A special thank you to our gift guide sponsor, Highland Park Village. 

Gift Guide

{J Brand, FIGS, DEAN & DELUCA, Jack Rogers, SOLANGE AZAGURY-PARTRIDGE}

A special thank you to our gift guide sponsor, Sewell Lexus. 

Gift Guide

{1.Perrot Zik Headphones, Polo: The Nomadic Tribe, Kiehl's Men's Starter Kit, Warby Parker "Jasper", LEXUS GS F Sport} 

A special thank you to our gift guide sponsor, Sewell Lexus. 

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday! What do you all have planned for the weekend? I'm crossing my fingers I get some of my Christmas shopping done.

As always, here are a few of my favorite links and segments from the week:

• On Texas Living this week, we had four stars from the original "Jersey Boys" Broadway hit. These talented guys have created their own music group and a show called "The Midtown Men." You can catch the fun segment here
• I am loving this gift guide our friend, Jon Bronson put up on his blog this week. I can't wait to share our gift guide with you next week!
• It's almost time to invest in a new calendar for 2013, can you believe it? I think these hand engraved calendar cards by Mrs. John L Strong would make the perfect addition to my desk. 
• Tomorrow, the legendary partnership between Neiman Marcus + Target will hit stores and it is sure to be a huge hit. You can preview some of the fabulous (and affordable!) gifts here on Texas Living. 

Be sure to check back in on Monday for a week of holiday gift guides! 

I ♥ Blue & White: Jessica Rust Designs

Have you heard about Jessica Rust Designs? I completely adore this line which carries custom tableware that is truly one-of-a-kind. Although it's hard to pick a favorite, I love the Birch tree design which you can personalize with the person’s initials inside a heart "carved" on the tree. A great gift for that special someone in your life. 

Birch