Showing posts with label dear santa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dear santa. Show all posts

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Dear Santa.. The Connie Wong Edition

photo credit Jill Thomas


Moderne Press is a public relations company that's personal, helpful and never pushy.. And founder Connie Wong is one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. Her clients such as Elva Fields, May28th, Harabu House and Crane & Canopy can be found in the pages of Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Instyle and many more. How do you land such pretty glossy pages? Amazing products and a kick ass PR team {enter, Moderne Press}!

Searching for gifts for always busy, always trendy, always one step ahead of you ladies in your life? Maybe this list can help.
Thank you Connie for sharing your wish list with us!






This past year, I’ve made an effort for more balance between my work/personal life. I’m finding weekly yoga classes a great way to leave behind any stress of the day and just be present in the moment. A new yoga mat would help me get the started the year off on the right note! 

Every single piece by Heath Ceramics is simply beautiful. I love how the pieces are still handmade in their Sausalito factory. Every Heath piece I’ve collected is one I know I’ll have for a long time to come.

One of my favorite fragrances! It’s a beautiful floral that always makes me feel good. 

I’m hoping for the upgrade to an iPhone 5. Hello to better photos and Pinterest on the go (my latest app addiction)! 


I basically live in flats and have been coveting these since last year. What girl doesn’t need a little sparkle in her step? 

This sweater is cozy, yet chic – ideal for all the cold winter days ahead.

This is one of the newer designs from Alexis Russell. The sparkly diamond horn is balanced by the earthy turquoise – great for everyday wear.

This vase is just cool. Flowers will soften the toughness of this studded design.


Leaving behind emails and getting pampered for a few hours would be simply amazing! 

I have a tradition of purchasing Linda & Harriett calendars for years now, and I’m never disappointed by the designer Liz Libre’s modern, colorful and whimsical designs. As a bonus - after the end of the month, you can tear away the postcard on the back – perfect for all the thank you notes I write on a monthly basis.  

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dear Santa.. The Inslee Haynes Edition

Have you seen these beauties floating around the internet?



Maybe you've seen her work for Neiman Marcus..


She's done two lookbooks for Jacques Levine..


And soon you'll see her creations on Dress It Up Dressing's jars!

You get it. She is an amazing artist.. and I've only named a few of her collaborations! 

Today's wish list is from Inslee Haynes, the creator of all things perfectly sketched and illustrated.


Inslee Haynes is the mastermind behind Inslee by Design. She currently lives in New York City, painting away in her new studio (congratulations!!). Yes, Inslee creates art for major brands, but luckily for us she sells prints, stationaryholiday cards.. and (take note because I don't know any working girl who wouldn't want this..) calendars
Her holiday cards will be cheer to all of your friends and family! This is my favorite..


It's perfect for jotting a quick note to let people know you're thinking about them this season.

Alright, I obviously could go on about how unbelievable Inslee's work is for days so let's get to her wish list!


I've been eyeing Roxie's beautiful carts for ever. Now that I finally have space in my apt (I'm working at a studio now, not at home!) I think it's time to fill the space with something beautiful and functional like the Sedgewick.

I always buy "statement necklaces" full of colored stones. And then I get home and realize they only work with one or two color-appropriate outfits. This necklace is great because it's more neutral.

3. Goyard St Louis Tote (can't find a link... obviously... why would goyard need to sell online haha)
Now that I'm "commuting" to work a whole seven blocks from my apartment to my studio, I find myself lugging changes of clothes, laptops, painting supplies, all sorts of things back and forth. This bag would be the perfect, chic, statement carry-all that would stand the test of time.

4. J.Crew Valentina Pumps - life time supply
I have these in black and haven't taken them off since I bought them. They are literally the perfect shoe. I want a life time supply of this shoe. 

Love this liquid hand soap - the font, the scent, the way it feels. I can't wait to get home and wash my hands at the end of each day! This is a great stocking stuffer.

Sunglass designers will come and go, taking insane amounts of our money with them as we buy into trends. But Ray Ban will always be cool. Except when I loose my beloved pair after a solid decade of faithful wear!! So this Christmas I want to reinvest in my classic go to brand in this pretty new cut.

The lack of this cooking luxury device is the only thing standing between me and all the complicated french recipes I know I can totally figure out how to make.

I may not be a big game hunter, but I still think my apartment would look good with some tusks lying around.

9. PUPPIES 
No Christmas list is complete without one live animal request. I wouldn't say no to a bundle of joy, especially a miniature long haired dachshund.

I realize this is kind of random. But I hate ugly plastic refrigerator magnets. These are so cute!