Holiday Gifts for Women

Here are some suggestions for holiday gifts for women. Maybe you are shopping for your wife, sister, Mom, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law or best friend. I hope that you find just the right gift for the special women in your life.

Cashmere Fringe Ruana

Cashmere Fringe Ruana, Holiday Gifts for Women

There’s nothing like a cashmere wrap for luxurious warmth and softness. This beautiful Cashmere Fringe Ruana from Garnet Hill is available in several colors. I’m particularly fond of the Charcoal Marl shown in the photo.… Read more

Christmas in Edgartown 2017 Celebration on Martha’s Vineyard

Lighting of the Lighthouse Night at the Harborview Hotel, Christmas in Edgartown 2017 Celebration

Kick off your holiday celebrations with a weekend getaway on Martha’s Vineyard. Head to the island this weekend for the 36th annual Christmas in Edgartown celebrations. The events run from Dec. 7th – 10th. There are activities for everyone. Many island businesses join the celebrations, providing sales and entertainment for visitors. You can get some of your holiday shopping done, wine and dine and see the island dressed up for the holidays.… Read more

Thank You Gifts for Your Hosts

If you’re headed to friends’ homes for dinners and parties, you might be looking for a little something to thank your friends for a lovely evening. Here are some ideas for thank you gifts for your hosts.

Chocolate Snowmen

Burdick's Chocolate Snowmen, Thank You Gifts for Your Hosts

L.A. Burdick’s Chocolate Snowmen are so cute, the recipients might be tempted not to eat them. However, if they know Burdick’s chocolate, they’ll get over their hesitation and enjoy these tasty treats.… Read more

It’s the weekend!

This weekend we’re kicking off the holiday season with two wonderful holiday traditions. We’re buying bicycles and helmets for a boy and a girl and donating them to Toys for Tots. We’re also going to an annual tree trimming party. Our host, Andy, will make his traditional lamb, apple stew served on top of creamy polenta. It is always a warm and happy evening.

I wish you a very happy first weekend of December.… Read more

Holiday Gifts for Children

If you are looking for gifts for children, here are a few suggestions. Whether you are shopping for your own child, a niece, nephew, grandchild, or the child of a good friend, I hope that you find just the right gift in this post.

Born in Boston Baby Spoon

Born in Boston Baby Spoon, Holiday Gifts for Children

If you are giving a new baby gift to someone living in Beantown, this handmade Born in Boston Baby Spoon from Beehive is perfect. Beehive also has spoons for babies born in NY, Brooklyn, Chicago and San Francisco.… Read more