And the winner is……… #6….. Congrats Meredith! Send me an e-mail with your address and we’ll get them shipped ASAP.
11.22.10
Tis the Season: Gift Guide for Kids.
For the next upcoming weeks, I will be doing a gifting segment called Tis the Season. Each Tis the Season post will be filled with ideas for all of the special people in your life.
Today, I am kicking it off with kids. They are what this season is all about right? Ah, to see Christmas through a child’s eyes. I will never forget when E was two, and she came downstairs from her nap (she used to take four hour snoozers, so we picked that time to trim the tree) and she gasped out of sheer excitement for our beautiful tree. Of course, I shed a few tears.
This year it’s Lou’s turn to really “get it” for the first time.. and I can’t wait. as you can see, last year, she was less than enthusiastic.
Make your little tikes happy with some of these picks. Check out the kids’ gift ideas that made it onto Kiki’s List:
11.19.10
Lanvin for H & M.
Lanvin for H & M collection hits stores tomorrow. Get them while you can. This is a limited time collection.
11.17.10
Kiki’s List Giveaway: Hampton Paper Designs.
Hampton Paper Designs was started by my friend and fellow fashionista, Kristin Mika in 2007. After the birth of her second son, Jackson, Kristin felt that there was a void in stylish and simple stationery. After chatting with a family friend, Lucy Borge at a family party in the Hamptons, HPD was born.
With over 280 watercolor images to choose from, Hampton Paper Designs offers stationery to fit every lifestyle. The product line includes flat cards, fold-over cards, labels, framed art, invitations, notepads and even luggage tags. Kristin is even working on custom cookie designs- what a great party favor! Each order is wrapped meticulously and makes the perfect holiday gift.
Kristin lives in Oak Hill, Virginia with her husband Greg and two adorable sons, Thomas and Jackson.
Now here’s the fun part…. Kristin is giving away a pack of 24 correspondence cards with a design of your choice.
Here are the rules for the giveaway:
1.) You must be a Follower of Kiki’s List.
2.) To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post between today, Wednesday, November 17, 2010 and Friday, November 19. telling me which design you choose and why. A winner will be selected at random and will be announced next Monday, November 22.
3.) To receive an additional entry, you can link to this post on your own blog (include the url to your blog post in your comment). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after blogging about the giveaway.
4.)Post about this giveaway on Facebook for an additional entry. You must enter the link to this post in you status update. It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after FB’ing about the giveaway.
Good Luck!
11.15.10
Elegant Touch Giveaway Winner
Drum roll please…. and the winner is… Alonsa!
Congratulations!
11.15.10
The Bigger the Better: Cocktail Rings.
A cocktail ring is a dramatic large ring, generally worn at cocktail parties. The cocktail ring was especially popular to wear during US prohibition at illegal cocktail parties. Wearing a cocktail ring flaunted not only the fact that one was drinking illegally, but also that they were doing it with style.
Popularity of the cocktail ring gained in the 1940s and 1950s, as cocktail parties continued to be popular events. We saw the revival of the cocktail ring at the Oscars in 1996, and they are certainly here to stay.
I love a good cocktail ring. My theory on these babies aligns with my theory in life: “Go big, or stay home.” The bigger the better. So put on your cocktail ring and raise a glass to these beauties. Here are the cocktail rings that made it onto Kiki’s List:
1. Horsebit Cocktail Ring- $3,390
11.11.10
The Power of Paper.
No matter how advanced technology becomes, nothing beats the warmth and thoughtfulness of an old-fashioned thank you note. Two things that I like to indulge in (among others) are personalized stationery and fresh flowers. They make me happy.
Check out these tips from Southern Living on the five key elements of a charming thank you note:
1. Start with the date and salutation: Send your note, written in black ink, within a week of receiving a gift.
2. Say thanks right off the bat: Be specific about why you are writing the note. If you’re thanking someone for a monetary gift, refer to their “generosity” rather than mentioning the amount.
3. Compliment the kind gesture: Don’t be afraid to go over the top—everyone loves an effusive compliment, as long as it’s heartfelt.
4. Allude to the future: Anticipate another get-together, or if you’re writing about a gift, be sure to tell them how you plan to use it.
5. Finish with sincere regards: Reiterate your gratitude, then close the letter on an intimate note, signing your first and last name. Don’t forget to proofread before you postmark!
Now that you’ve been schooled on the how to’s, pick yourself up some fresh stationery. Check out the top correspondence cards that made it onto Kiki’s List:
5. Wild Things Notecards-$58.50 for 25