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Things I Love – #24
Below are some great gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, hostess gifts, etc. (Click photos or the blue text for links.)
Notes to Self socks. I love these inspirational socks. Great for Moms, daughters, sisters, best friends, husbands, yourself… you get the idea.
This is a fun couple’s quiz book. My husband and I just take the quizzes verbally and try to guess each other’s answers. Remember, The Newlywed Game? It’s kind of like that, but with multiple choice and not on live TV.
I love this leather catch-all that says You + Me. It’s cute on a night stand for jewelry, lip balm, change, keys, etc.
Leather catch-all Silk pillowcases are supposed to help with break-outs, wrinkles and even bedhead. Make sure you get 100% silk and wash it inside a delicates laundry bag, then hang to dry.
Silk pillowcase This cocktail making set is great for someone who likes to make Manhattans, Old Fashioneds or other cocktails that require stirring instead of shaking. This set comes with everything you need.
Crystal Cocktail Set An assortment of bitters also makes a great gift for the bourbon and whiskey connoisseur.
Woodford Reserve Bitters This Pure Fiji coconut sugar scrub was at the Fiji resort we went to for my 50th birthday. Luckily, I don’t have to travel to Fiji every time I need to restock. This scrub is great for dry winter skin and it smells like the beach.
Pure Fiji Sugar Scrub Everyone with an Apple Watch could use a new band once in a while. I love these sport loop bands in fun colors.
Apple Watch Sport Loop Band A flowering bulb garden is great to help friends (or yourself) get through the gloomy winter months.
Bulb Garden Don’t forget the pets. Amazon has so many great dog toys. Our son’s golden, Bo, is a chewer and goes through toys at an alarming rate – even the “aggressive chewer” toys – so we have new dog toys arriving regularly. (Our daughter’s dog, Frito, gets regular Amazon toy shipments from me as well.)
No Stuffing Squeaky Plush Dog Toys 
You can put an empty water bottle inside this toy. Bo loves it! 
Outward Hound Invincible Dog Toys – so far so good… What are some of your go-to gift ideas?
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Things I Love – #8
It’s definitely Fall in the Midwest, here are a few of my favorite things for the cooler weather.
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Nest Pumpkin Chai classic candle Nothing says Fall like the scent of pumpkin and spice. I really love the large 3-wick candle, but it is available in a smaller size.
Pottery Barn Faux Fur Ruched Throw Light your pumpkin candle and cuddle up with a good book under this cozy blanket.
Pook Dukes mittens I found these in Canada a few years ago. Soft and warm with flannel on the inside and wool on the outside.
Halogen Colorblock Cashmere poncho Just the right amount of warmth for running around in the Fall. The two-color poncho sold out at Nordstrom; but I found it online at Nordstrom Rack, for half price.
Solmate socks “Life’s too short for matching socks” and they’re comfy cozy! So many fun color options, buy one for you and one for a gift.
Rebecca Minkoff Chamille Stud Mule I love heels but sometimes you need a comfortable, stylish shoe that isn’t a heel.
Burberry Cashmere Scarf in Classic Check Fun Fact: Some Burberry scarves are made in Scotland. When we were in Scotland this summer, I couldn’t resist getting a souvenir.
Max Mara 101801 Icon Coat in ultramarine I’ve had my eye on this classic coat for years and I finally took the plunge this year. I’m actually looking forward to the cooler weather, so I can wear it.
