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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

by Jen on April 26, 2012

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Mother’s Day is around the corner, so I have compiled a list of some of my favorite items to come up with the 2012 lifestylechick’s guide for unique and fabulous Mother’s Day gifts…perfect for every type of Mom.

Fashion Forward

Gold stingray earrings from f. is for frank

Veronica Riley Martin necklace

Couture Planet tote

Indulgent

Richart gourmet chocolate

Jo Malone scented candle

Elegant flower bouquet

Great Entertainer

State-shaped cutting board

Corkcicle & wine

Sur La Table virtual gift card

Home Sweet Home

Personalized wine cellar sign

Warhol style portrait art

Gift certificate for transit design artwork

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Perfect Personalized Gift Ideas

by Jen on April 12, 2012

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I know buying gifts for people can be difficult, so I’m always on the hunt for cool gift ideas. I think personalized gifts are very thoughtful and always appreciated. I love to check out sites such as Etsy.com for personal and unique finds and I think I found some items that fit the bill.

Since I love wine and cheese, I definitely gravitated towards the state-shaped cutting boards from AHeirloom on Etsy.com. So, if you want a great gift idea for your mom in Texas, aunt in New York or best friend in Georgia (and every state in between), AHeirloom has you covered.

For personalization across many items such as coasters, wine sleeves, drink koozies, iPhone covers, mouse pads, cases/sleeves for iPad, Kindle and laptops, I love the elegant monogram looks from rouge & co. I love the fact that there are so many different products and customization options. Definitely check these pages for some great personal gift ideas.

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PackIt Personal Coolers are Still Way Cool

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Having trouble keeping things cool? If so, I have the perfect solution…the PackIt personal cooler. I have previously written about PackIt and the fabulous team over there has added new products to their line. For those of you who don’t know about PackIt, it is the freezable personal cooler that keeps your food colder, fresher, [...]

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Corkcicle is Very Cool

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Say goodbye to the ice bucket, now there’s a cooler way to chill your wine. What looks like an a large icicle dangling in your bottle is really an icicle is made of BPA-free plastic filled with a reusable freeze gel, so you don’t have to worry about an early thaw diluting your wine. Simply [...]

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The Charles Collection Wall Clocks

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Want to add a punch of color to your walls or are you looking for a cool gift? Clock-watchers of the world will delight with this innovative timepiece that puts traditional wall clocks to shame. Made of flexible silicone rubber, this clock designed by Charles Heidlinger can be displayed as a square or stretched into [...]

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Time to Get Coastal Chic

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Summer is here and so is the start of summer parties, barbeques and family get togethers. If you are looking for a way to spruce up your house to get ready for the summer entertaining season or just want to add a splash of color, throw pillows are an easy and inexpensive way to change the [...]

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Chic Tili Bags to the Rescue

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Ah, the Ziploc bag – so many uses, but they are definitely not the chicest item in my fashion repertoire. We know they have many uses – travel, carrying items to the beach or pool, organizing jewelry, toting makeup and general schlepping around of items.  But let’s face it, they are not very attractive and are usually [...]

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Dude, Sweet Chocolate

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No, I am not reliving my beach days in California, I’m talking about the most fabulous artisan chocolates.  I know a lot of people (including myself) love chocolate so I really like to give unique chocolates as gifts. This past Christmas I probably went to Dude, Sweet Chocolate 3 or 4 times to load up on gifts for [...]

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Vapur – The Foldable & Reusable Water Bottle

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Wow, a foldable and reusable water bottle, why didn’t I think of that? I recently spotted the Vapur water bottle on Daily Grommet and it also made a cameo on the Today Show. If you are tired of lugging around plastic bottles and want to be more friendly to the earth, this could be water [...]

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Lifestylechick’s Gift Guide

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Tis the season for figuring out who has been naughty or nice. I know Christmas is right around the corner, but there is still time to get gifts for friends and loved ones. Here’s lifestylechick’s gift guide for everyone in your life. Have a wondeful holiday season!
FOR GUYS:
Cozy Slippers- Who wouldn’t want these on their [...]

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Miss Moneypenny Catch-All Bowl

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So are you or your significant other always misplacing keys or just don’t have a place to put them? Well, for all of you prone to misplacing items or looking for a place to drop your spare change, Miss Moneypenny is for you.  And, yes that really is the name of this gorgeous sculptural catch-all [...]

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Wine Barrel Lazy Susan for Elegant Entertaining

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This is not your grandmother’s lazy susan. I discovered this beautiful lazy susan on one of my new favorite sites, Daily Grommet.  For me, it incorporates two of my favorite things…food and wine and I think it would make a wonderful gift or addition to any household.
There’s nothing faux about this gorgeous lazy server. It’s [...]

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Decorating with Simple Shapes Wall Decals

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Who said you can’t write on the walls? Well, with Simple Shapes wall decals you can not only write, but add some fun and unique decorating detail to any room. I came across Simple Shapes on Etsy.com. They sell high quality wall decals for every room in numerous colors. You have to check out some [...]

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PackIt’s Personal Cooler Is Very Cool

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Oh, August in Texas. Needless to say, it is HOT here, along with the rest of the country. So, what do you do when you want to keep items cool and still be eco-friendly? Sometimes a cooler is not practical or efficient for a small picnic, work and school lunches.  Well, never fear, PackIt is [...]

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The Elegant Arch Vase

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I was flipping through one of my magazines and this beautiful and unique vase caught my eye. It is the Arch Vase from Chive.com. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also very practical. Just think, no more looking through a bouquet of flowers while you are trying to talk to someone at a dinner party. [...]

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Lifestylechick’s 10 Great Gifts for Men

I know men think women are hard to buy for, but I really think that finding a great gift for a man can be very challenging.  I know Father’s Day is around the corner, but you can also use this list for birthday and holiday gifts. I surveyed men of different ages about gifts they would [...]

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Gaga for Gadgets

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Since I love to cook, I am always looking for kitchen gadgets that will make my life easier. One item I can’t live without is my digital thermometer. After going through some mediocre thermometers, I finally told my husband that I wanted a nice digital thermometer for Christmas. Yes, you know you are getting older when [...]

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Chocolates are a Girl’s Best Friend

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I know they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but I think chocolate can give diamonds a run for their money.  If you want a truly decadent and elegant chocolate experience, Richart is the chocolate for you and your loved ones. My husband bought me a box of these incredible masterpieces for Valentine’s Day. [...]

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Penta – The Butterfly & Hummingbird Flower

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After a cold winter, I was ready for Spring so that I could plant the penta flowers in the pots on our deck. I love these small and prolific star flowers! Not only do they tolerate the Texas heat, but the butterflies and hummingbirds LOVE them. I took this picture last summer of a beautiful butterfly on one [...]

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