If you're looking for an exotic and unique take on the reed diffuser, consider the Murano glass collection from Casa di Francesca. The handblown, numbered and signed, Italian-made vessels are a gorgeous way to add color to a room, along with a pleasant scent. I'm a fan of Gardenia de Provence. For more info on the line, read about the artisans behind the beautiful creations and get the whole scoop on Francesca and Designer/Company Founder Katie Borghese.
Luxe candles are wonderful gifts. Archipelago's Monogram collection makes gift-giving personalized. The sleek glass container goes with any decor. I also love the fact that these soy wax candles are housed in a pretty keepsake box—no gift wrapping necessary. Plus, the box can be reused and is nice enough to sit out on a countertop or bookshelf (I use it to store cotton swabs and makeup-remover pads). Each letter (from A to Z, of course) is made with ingredients that start with the same character. For example, B has bougainvillea, L has lemon, keylime for K, mango for M, yucca blossom for Y, and so on. And you can file this under Affordable Luxe because at $25 they are a perfect gift-giving price point. Shop online at Archipelago-usa.com
These colorful baby items are perfect springtime gifts, especially if the Easter Bunny is dropping off a basket for the little one! Clockwise from top left:
I know what you're thinking... Silk for a baby toy line? But Kaloo's adorable soon-to-be launched 10th Anniversary Collection is made of raw washable silk with cotton-velour paws and heads. These cuddly animals are made for loving and they are 100 percent kid-friendly. I am a big fan of this line and thought it was worth the splurge for my first born to have a Kaloo 123 Mobile for the crib, as well as the incredibly useful and beautifully designed Pure Activity Mat. They were totally worth it. Now I'm sure that my babe would love to snuggle up with one of the new Kaloo silk creatures.The new collection won't be available for purchase for a few more weeks. But if you'd like to stock up on other Kaloo gear in the mean time (great gift ideas), shop online at KalooStore.com and use the code BEBE at checkout for 10% off your entire order thru 3.31.09.
Some of my family members though I was crazy self-indulgent for putting a $140 nightlight on our baby registry. But I love the simplicity of the design and found nothing else that matched its beauty. The color options are gorgeous and anything but ordinary. Lucky for me, a kind and generous soul, with an eye for style, agreed and purchased it for us. No babies on your shopping list? Visit the artist's website JSchatz.com to view the bird feeder, pendant lamps, candle holders, salt and pepper shakers, table lamps, and more. They are beautiful! Buy the Star Egg Nightlight at Giggle.com and also check out the Egg Banks.
File this under affordable luxe. Ippolita is having their first-ever online jewelry sale, with 50% off beautiful baubles—from necklaces to earrings and everything in between. Shown here: 18K Gold Madeira Citrine Rock Candy Hoops $1,995 $997.50. I also love the 3-stone Blue Topaz Bangle $1,950 $975, and the White Agate Lollipop Earrings $1,095 $547.50. Happy shopping!
Get your jewelry fix with pretty pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets, chains from designer Limor Ratzabi Senker. Add some sparkle to any ensemble with platinum and gold embedded with micro-pavé diamonds. And here's the best part: use the code DLUXE25 at checkout and receive 25% off at LoveRocksNY.com
