Boys Gift Guide

Shopping for my nine year old son has gotten so so hard this year!  He asked Santa for money to buy baseball cards so I'm going to have to get creative and find some things that he doesn't even know he wants!

This Fatboy Lamzac  is the coolest and perfect for camping or hanging out!  It can be folded down into a small pouch and then you just scoop up air to fill it up!  So cool!

Baseball Cards are the only things on JR's list!

I think JR will love these Monogrammed Nike Sneakers. They can be completely customized!

A friend of mine told me about the Anki Overdrive set of remote control cars that are operated by iPhone or iPad.  

JR doesn't like to have to pull sweaters over his head so this zip up NorthFace Jacket will be perfectly cozy for him.

Because he has to take a Water Bottle to school every day, he loves to get new ones!

We love these big National Geographic books and the Brain Games Book will be a great addition to his collection.

Because he is asking for money, I thought maybe a kid-friendly Safe would be a good idea!

I hear that these LongBoards are loads of fun. Don't forget to get the pads and helmet to go with it!

He loves filling my cart on Amazon so I think he would enjoy an Amazon Gift Card!

I'd love to hear what your young guys are asking for!  Please reach out or comment here and let me know! 

Friday Favorites

This week

's Friday Favorites is all about the personalized presents I hope you will order for your friends and family today!

I'm crazy about the Sasha Nicholas Holiday Tray I received as a gift.  It is inscribed with a beautiful message on the reverse.  I see it getting lots of use every year!

Love these vivid and bright card and key cases.

I have one of these and I cart it around all day!  Love it!

Cutest personalized notepad and gift enclosure ever!!!!  Love these! 

Love this ornament for a Baby's First Christmas.  So much more elegant than so many others!

I'm obsessed with these custom silhouettes. They make the perfect present for a loved one. 

Sweetest little tray for only $16!

All the style setters are personalizing their bags with these. Perfect for your fashionable friend.

I can't sleep with out one of these and I love this cheeky personalized version. 

And, of course, I hope you will reach out to order some goodies from my new line of table linens, Halo Home by KSW.

Over 100 Gifts Under 100 Dollars!

I'm so excited to bring you the first of my gift guides this season - 100 Gifts UNDER 100 Dollars. 

I was inspired to put this collection together after my trip to Austin for a book signing and Halo Home Trunk Show at The Menagerie.  Vicki, the stores owner, told me that she was pulling out 100 gifts from her shop under 100 dollars and I was inspired to find my own collection!  I hope you like it!  Let me know what I am missing. I'm still not done with my Christmas List!

Friday Favorites - We have been Monogramming Everything!

What an amazing week!  Were you following along on my instagram?  This image is from our Halo Home by KSW trunk show at The Menagerie in Austin.  It was so much fun to work with the chic ladies of Austin on their color and style selections!

I would monogram the bottom right corner of this cozy every day poncho.

Loving the color of these comfy classics!

These match the drapes in my One Room Challenge Living Room Makeover!  Don't forget to check back in here on Wednesday for the big reveal!

Cute Christmas Gift Tags!

Fantastic Applique Monograms at a fantastic price!  I featured this Etsy Shop in the book and the photos of her work get so many comments!

Big Fall Clearance Sale just in time to wear Fall Clothes! 

The Internets most amazing Holiday Gift Guide ever! We were honored to be included with our Emoji Linens!

Father's Day Gift Roundup - Over 50 Ideas!

Bow Tie Notes by Ancesserie

I love these letterpress note cards from Ancesserie.  They are the perfect gift for any dad who wants to show a little bit of gratitude. 

Samsung NX300 20.3MP CMOS Smart Wifi and NFC Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens and 3.3" AMOLED Touch Screen 

I really-major-big-time want this for myself so if I give it to my husband as his Father's Day gift, I could use it all the time, right?

My husband loves Hari Mari Flips for the summer!

Yeti Hopper Cooler

This is seriously my husbands favorite thing in the world. I don't get it but all the guys seem to!

Barrington Gifts St. James Expandable Folio with Monogram Stripe

I'm crazy about all of the products at Barrington Gifts that can be monogrammed and customized but I especially love these folios.

Filson Rolling Duffle

Planning some summer travel?  All the guys are raving about Filson Luggage, especially the rolling duffle.  

Do you have a little one?  The brand new Bugaboo Runner would be a hit with any active dad!

Also great for summer travel or lazy weekends, how about a pile of books by David McCollugh?
The Path Between the Seas/The Wright Brothers/Mornings on Horseback

Personalized Wrapping Paper from Minted

And because packaging is everything, order your personalized wrapping papers now!  I did this at Christmas for my family and it was such a hit!

Oui Please - France at Your Doorstep

Merci beaucoup, Oui Please!  

Oh la la - you would not believe the package that arrived at my door full of the finest from France.  

 It was so much fun to dive in and learn about all of these amazing products.  They were all new to me and I had the best time opening and discovering new favorites.  The great news is that you can get a package too!  OuiPlease is a luxury parcel membership for women, delivering France’s finest in apparel, beauty, jewelry, accessories, home and epicure, with a retail value of approximately $400 USD (over double the retail price, and all full-size products).

Head to OuiPlease.com to sign up et Voila, the packages will arrive at your doorstep!  It makes a great gift too!  Trust me, anyone who is hart to buy for is probably a Francophile!

Carefully curated by Parisian-born Jassica Barouche and her team of French researchers and influencers, this special delivery brings the best of France’s undiscovered premium products to you. OuiPlease is essentially “France At Your Doorstep." 

Time to start your Christmas Shopping: Moda Operandi's Home for the Holidays

I had such a great time "shopping" Moda Operandi's Home Collection for my gift suggestions.  Big thanks to the LSD for asking me to create a gift guide for them! I hope you like my suggestions.  They have TONS of wonderful gift ideas and I know that you, like me, will not be able to leave the site with out adding something to your own letter to Santa.

For the Family:  Bernard Maisner Partridge in a Pear Tree Puzzle

For the Hostess:  L'Objet Malachite Candle

For the Dog Lover:  Artel Double Old-Fashioned Dog Collection

For that Special Someone:  Peter Byworth Vintage Cartier Wood, Gold and Sapphire Cardholder

Gift Guide :: For the Graduate

Gift Guide :: Mother's Day

 Mother's Day is a special day to show thanks and appreciation to the women in your life - from mothers, to grandmothers, to mother-figures. 

These are a few of our favorite mom-approved gift ideas that are sure to brighten up her day. 

Sugar Paper Mother's Day Card // Vintage Short-Sleeve Pajamas // Bernardaud Candles 

High Handle Cup // D. Porthault Photo Album