Gift Guide: Paris

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She's chic and sweet, a life-long romantic with an eye for details and a soft spot for pink. Spoil her this holiday with a lovely assortment of glittery gifts she's certain to love.

A divine assortment of delicious fragrances. Meet The Girls Perfume Sampler by Tocca on Catbird.

A delicate vessel for catching odds and ends. Peach and Gold Pot from Up in the Air Somewhere on Etsy.

Hair pins with an accent. For what else? A French twist. Holiday Bobby Pins from Anthropologie.

A dreamy abstract print. For her living room. From Michele Armas.

A beautiful bangle all wrapped up with a bow. Finishing Touch Pave Bangle from Kate Spade.

For dressing up her correspondence, a personalized calligraphy stamp. Name Stamp from Paper Pastries.

Or an educational kit, so she can start to make her own. Calligraphy Studio Kit from Linea Carta on Etsy.

A simple and chic little pom pom topped hat. For chilly days. Llama Wool Hat from Kaufmann Mercantile.

A sweet little teacup. To brighten up breakfast. Vintage Face Teacup from My Little Belleville on Etsy.

An essential study in style. From the street photographer prince, Scott Schuman. The Sartorialist from Amazon.

A shimmery shade to shine up her nails. Ciate Paint Pots in Antique Brooch from Sephora.

A privé pouch for storing privé things. Zipper pouch from Izola.

A collection of faceted soaps in the sweetest assortment of shades. Jewel Soap Gift Set from Vice and Velvet on Etsy.

A prim and proper candle in a sparkling citrus scent. Lady Candle from The Laundress. 

A sexy sleep mask. For getting some shut eye, kittens. From Julia Wine on Etsy.

A classic French ingredient for finishing all of her dishes. Extra-Fine French Grey Sea Salt from Williams Sonoma.

Some sleek studs with a sharper edge. House of Harlow Sparkling Marquis Earrings from South Moon Under.

A super sparkly iPhone case. Gatsby Gold case by Monika Strigel for Society 6.

A handsome golden friend to grace her bookshelf. Golden Animals by Dwell Studio on Nieman Marcus. 

A complete kit for making everyone's favorite Parisian treat. Delicate, delicious macarons. Lekue Macaron Kit available on Amazon.

Pretty embroidered bedding fit for a princess. For sweeter dreams. Scalloped Embroidered Sheet Set from Crane and Canopy.

A classic game for playing over cocktails. Fredericks & Mae Star Dominoes from General Store. 

A set of lovely gold tools for spreading the stinkiest cheeses. Gold Cheese Knives Set from West Elm. Another lovely option here.

Finally a lovely luxury and night time necessity for our French friend. Classic Silk Pajamas from Garnet Hill. 

Gift Guide: Durango

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He's rugged and rustic a total 'outdoors' guy. Whether hiking, fishing, or skiing he'd rather be anywhere but his cubicle. Give him gifts that inspire long weekends away paired with simple ways to bring the outdoors in.

A beautiful maple burl fly box. For weekends on the river. From Beekman 1802.

A missive to go with your morning coffee. Also for weekends on the river. Big One Stainless Mug from Sitka.

Dish Whiskey. Because it's better than Dawn. From Archer.

A rubber flask. Perfect for most things. Monogram optional (but obviously necessary). From Ewin's Dry Goods.

A decorative tray, for the dresser. By John Derian for Stag. 

A Miansai bracelet - completely customizable. From Miansai.

Scotch toothpicks. Because what could be better after dinner? From Daneson.


For non-scotch toothpicks. From Kaufmann Mercantile.

For beards. Burroughs Beard Oil from Prospector Co.

A manly throw for the couch, if there ever was one. Vintage Swiss Army Blanket from Ode to June on Etsy.

To perfect his signature dish. Award-winning New Mexico recipes printed by the Albuquerque Tribune. Green Chile Bible from Amazon.

A man candle with a scent "reminiscent of an upwind campfire made with scrub oak and mesquite intermingling with a faraway flowering cactus, earthy and warm with a touch of sharp spice." Barstow Candle by Fellow Barber.

Boss notecards. Because he probably is. From Terrapin Stationers.

For shredding and serving all manners of barbequed and slow-cooked meats. Bear Paw Meat Handlers on Amazon.

A hefty handsome horseshoe ring. For luck. By Fine Light Trading on Hickorees.

For starting a fire in any condition. Camp Matchcase from Wandawega Camp Store.

A set of notebooks for recording favorite new brews, in an assortment of brew hues. Drink Local Edition notebooks from Field Notes.

And for when a more serious drink is required, a crash course in making his own. Guide to Urban Moonshining available on Amazon.

A classy way to taste his handiwork. Copper Shot Glass set from Filson.

A simple solution for staying warm without sacrificing style. The Beardski. Also available in Pirate, Prospector, Viking and Biker. 

Elkskin mittens. For chopping firewood. From Best Made.

A rustic cologne inspired by the great outdoors with the motto 'no fake fragrance'. Can't pick a favorite? Try the sampler set. Big Sur cologne by Juniper Ridge.

For when he's looking sharp (shooter). Antique Bullet Cufflinks from Artifacts n Relics on Etsy.

For campfire cooking, or even in the oven. The Jacob Bromwell Folding Toaster from Made Collection. Bonus, this, and everything on the Made Collection site, is made in America.

Whether he's using a River Runt, a Salmon Plug or even the Jitterbug, he'll certainly catch his keys. Lure keychains by Smitty's.

Finally a wearable sleeping bag, because what could be better? The snuggie evolved. Napsack by Poler.