HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PART 1 (THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE)

Business associates and clients tend to be the most difficult people to buy for. We don't know them that well, yet especially in my business, we don't want to give them something completely impersonal and boring. Luckily most of my clients and business associates are women, and working in a creative field, they typically appeciate things that are a little out of the ordinary. Here's a great list of options to consider for gifts for the client or business associate:

Who couldn’t use a beautiful hanging calendar from one of my favorite designers, Papaya. Available in Bird and Blooms or Bohemian. $14

The Little Pie Company, based in NYC, provides a delicious selection of homemade pies such as Sour Cream Apple Walnet, Key Lime, Southern Pecan and Cherry Pies among other flavors which are beautifully and not to mention sturdily packaged and sent via FED EX anywhere in the US. Starting @ $54 plus shipping.

I’m a sucker for anything roses. The La Vie en Rose Gift set from UK based Mirror Mirror features a stunning rose garland beaker from my favorite Swedish designer, Karin Eriksson as well as a large box of luxurious rose trimmed and rose scented aromatherapy bath melts. Mirror Mirror’s gift sets are wrapped in tissue and ribbon and presented in a chic white gift box making a beautiful presentation. About $57 USD plus shipping.




Stunning day planners, address books and journals from Paperblanks would make a lovely gift for a paper loving business associate. Available online at Amazon and Borders.



MORE TO COME : )

ERIN RUTH COUTURE WRAPPING PAPER

Being that it was 80 degrees in New York last week, it sounds a little strange to say, "the holidays are just around the corner", but ...
I'm a gift wrapping nut. I can easily spend more money on the presentation than I do on the gift itself. For those who are similarly inclined, check out a recent Etsy find Erin Ruth. Couture wrapping paper printed on acid free, 50% recycled paper using soy based ink.

WREN ELEVEN

Wren Eleven was created to showcase the work of many incredibly talented independent artists and craftspeople. There’s beautiful jewelry, paper goods, affordable art and even free downloads. A great place for unique and affordable bridesmaids gifts. Also check out her visually inspiring blog.