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5 Sexy Bar Tools For the Aspiring Bar Chef
Recently, a good friend has become quite enamored with the art of the bar. He's got a small kitchen and basic ingredients, but every time he hosts happy hour with a signature cocktail, it always steals the show. This holiday, I'm looking forward to surprising him with a few essentials that will help transform his bar from typical to remarkable.
Leslie Bamburg's Go-To Holiday Gift Ideas
As part of a fun holiday series, I've asked some interior design "tastemakers," from designers and stylists to bloggers and shop-owners, to share their favorite go-to holiday gift ideas with me.
Here's what interior designer Leslie Bamburg of Lab Experiment had to say:
- On gifts for quirky friends: "I have been a fan for years of giving Playmobil toys. They are far less expensive than the fancy collectible kidrobot toys, but have just as much personality.
Eddie Ross's Go-To Holiday Gift Ideas
As part of a fun holiday series, I've asked interior design "tastemakers," from designers and stylists to bloggers and shop-owners, to share their favorite go-to holiday gift ideas with me.
I chatted with interior stylist, expert flea marketer, Etsy seller, former Top Design contestant, and blogger Eddie Ross — a man of many talents — about his go-to gift ideas for the holidays and here's what he had to say:
- "A friend of mine, Susan Schneider, makes these amazing matchboxes that I always give as gifts throughout the year. They're covered with gorgeous wallpapers and trimmed in copper, and perfect for the holidays.
Etsy Finds: Cool Retro Barware for Your Mad Man
It's no secret that Mad Men has every man and wife (and mistress) wanting a retro bar set and cart for their home — or, let's be honest, office. Even if your man (or bro) is the beer-slugging kind, there's something so sharp and dapper about all the essentials to make a proper drink that I think he'll appreciate the thought. Check out this slideshow to learn how to raise the bar.
Victoria Smith's Go-To Holiday Gift Ideas
I do have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to holiday gifts, but I'm always impressed with what my design-savvy friends give each year. So, I decided to ask some interior design "tastemakers" for their favorite go-to presents. From designers and stylists to bloggers and shop-owners, some of the brightest stars in the design world have shared their favorite holiday gift ideas with me.
Gift Guide: Serving Trays For the Party Girls
Since I'm a design fiend, I think my friends expect to receive decorating gifts from me. But it really can be just as hard to shop for décor gifts as it is for clothes. Year after year, I struggle to find something that appeals to their tastes and lifestyles.
13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts
Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.
Gift Guide: Jewelry Stands For Your Girlfriends
Some of my girlfriends are pearl girls, while others favor pairs of bold '80s earrings. Some wear a few wide cuffs at a time, and for others, a delicate tennis bracelet will do. But regardless of what they wear, every girl has a bit of jewelry.
Gift Guide: Modern Mobiles
Like decorating your first apartment, decorating your baby's nursery is a really exciting task. But many new moms tend to forget that their $59 polyester pony mobile will end up in the attic within a few months. So if you're shopping for a holiday gift for an infant or a nursery-decorating friend, I recommend wrapping up a mobile that can act as décor long after a baby moves out of the crib.
5 Fitting Presents For the Vegetarian Cook
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, going meatless is a growing trend, and you're certain to know a dear friend or family member who is. This holiday, show them you care by making selections that take subtle consideration of their lifestyle choices. For some practical — yet delightful!
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