These Hangers are an Absolute Must...

These have to be the best thing to keep your wardrobe looking nice. They are ultra thin, velvet-flocked (which pretty much means coated with a soft fabric type coating) hangers to keep your clothes from falling on the ground. I've tried plastic with hooks and cloth covered, but the plastic ones are slippery and the cloth ones are just too thick. This is the perfect middle ground!

Heirloom Tomatoes, Sure... but Heirloom Legumes?

I have no idea what to do with this post, as I'm sure it would be odd to bring someone kidney beans as a hosting gift, but what the heck - this is just an interesting product. They look really cool, almost like the most colorful Jelly Bellies, so I'm sure worst case you could make some mean macaroni art! Get them from http://www.ranchogordo.com/

Cork Board Journals - Love 'em

These are the best looking notebooks that I've seen in a long time. Perfect next to the phone, in the kitchen to jot down grocery lists, or on the nightstand for waking up with an idea to express. Get one at www.momastore.org - get two and give one to a friend. Here is the direct link if it is hard to find: http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Cork%20Notebook_10451_10001_46657

For the 'Wino' or 'Wino-to-be' With Everything

We all have that one person...or persons, who are impossible to buy gifts for, and here is a great solution - the 'Le Nez du Vin wine aroma kit' from Williams Sonoma. This wine tasting set would be such a fun present for an entertainer or a couple. If they are already into wine they could hone their senses. If they aren't, all the better, they could have the neighborhood over to drink a little and learn a little. There is really no down side, and if you get it for your parents they might buy better wine next Christmas!

Monagram Letter Seals

Nearly everytime I get a William Sonoma catalog, I pull out the same page. It is the page that has the round monagram embosser. You can use the metallic stickers or the metallic tags, and there are all lots of different designs. I keep thinking it would be so useful for so many things, cute invites, christmas cards, all sorts of things. This holiday catalog has the printed stickers as well if you aren't as excited about the embossed look but want the same effect.

Cutie Pie Champagne Flutes for the Holidays

I don't drink champagne that much, but when I do I want to do it right. I think these flutes from Crate and Barrel are such a cool shape. I can't get the photo to insert correctly from www.crateandbarrel.com, but you can go search Edge Flutes. They are tall cylinders with a flat base and a stem. I'm not exactly sure if they are $9.95 each or for a set (I think each), but they look modern for sure. Hot stuff for your next party times.

Secret Sleeper For A Small Space

Ok, so this ottoman is out of Pottery Barn Teen, but who would know? As long as you got a color that fit into your decor (most likely white) and didn't use the kidsy sheets, I think you are off and running. Anyone who lives in nyc or san fran knows that being able to sleep a last minute overnight guest is useful. The great thing is that it is flat enough to double as a coffee table if you put a cute tray on top of it. I'm not sure how comfy your guest would be, but maybe after a long night out it wouldn't make too much of a difference anyway!

Cool Custom Invites

How cute, custom invites for any occasion. At http://www.mountaincow.com/ you can order plain cards and envelopes of all types, and then design your own and print them at home. I'm not sure if the software packages are necessary (my printer is pretty smart on its own), but the cards are all of the fun, funky colors that I've been looking for. Free shipping on orders over $100 (coupon code RSSHIP7) for those of you who may be getting married...

Get Your Xmas On

Holidays always sneak up on me, but this year I'm determined. So...first the non-perishable decorations (I am always the one trying to hunt down a tree on the 20th of December!). These stockings (http://www.potterybarn.com/) are so fun, I like the red one. You can choose cursive or print embroidery, which is included in the $29. If you hurry, they also have some more standard ones that are only $15 with the embroidery in the sale section.

$99? Really?

Is it nuts to pay $99 for a shower curtain? I'm sure it is. And how much would it suck when you see it for half off? Such a cute shower curtain though! This one would really take some negotiation with my other half... http://www.restorationhardware.com/