Has your fall been as crazy as mine has been so far? The combination of back to school, back to dance, work, birthdays, and planning for an upcoming big vacation has me feeling stretched a little too thin. It's my husband's birthday this weekend, and shish, don't tell him, but I still haven't picked up his gift yet. Put that on my crazy to-do list. Oh, it's already there. But the last birthday was my elder nieces. Thank goodness I find her an easy person to buy for, so coming up with a list of options wasn't hard. She loves to bake, so the Philosophy Cookie Exchange Set was the first thing that popped into my head. She's always wearing delicate necklaces with a simple charm, so when I saw this necklace from BaubleBar, it immediately went on the list. I was never one of those dream moms who could take the fully stocked picnic basket to the park as well as flowers, a beautiful blanket to sit on, and the camera to document the event, but she really is, so I know she'd be picture perfect with the Hillside Basket. She and I share a love of all things Coach, and when I think of her, she makes me think "pink," so this Legacy bag would be a perfect fit. If you have kids (and maybe if you don't), just admit it: you have something from Pottery Barn Kids in your house and not necessarily in one of the kids rooms. I actually have a smaller version of this mirror in my closet, so I know she could fit it into the decor somewhere.
The new comprehensive MintStyle catalog has finally arrived, and I only just realized that even though I was really excited for new pieces, I would have been really upset if some of my favorites were sold out. I was so happy to see two of my favorites, the Coquette Collar necklace and the Caspian cuff on the cover as well as the Baroque Bloom necklace inside. My other favorites, the Lantern Tassel, Victoria Cameo, and Heirloom Tassel pendants are back as well. Everyone who has purchased a piece or attended a showcase has commented on what great quality the pieces are for the price. My new favorites are the Chombard earrings and the Honeycomb bangle. If you'd like to see samples, arrange a showcase, or place an order please contact me. If you book a showcase, you will receive credit from any purchased made toward your own purchase of jewelry. I hope you enjoy the new catalog, and I'd love to hear what your favorite pieces are.