Vessel

The Final Touch Conundrum Stemless Red Wine Glasse is a great vessel; practical, aesthetically pleasing and well priced. A conversation starter no matter what you pour into it. So Suzy Says.

Gift Idea: Pink Tree

Have a… Pink Christmas.  Celebrate with a joyously pink-a-tastic tree the way that my kids and I do.  Merry Christmas. Or, you can get its  4′ cousin.  Ho, Ho, Ho. So Suzy Says.  

Gift Idea: Pretty Paperwork

Your files never looked so good until you categorized them using kate spade new york Tortoise File Folders.  This set of six folders will protect all of your papers in style. Then, wait, is that an end table, a chic bit of decor …no, it’s those beautifully organized in Horchow’s Mirrored File Box.  So Suzy Says.  … Continue Reading

White (House) Christmas

Create a Presidential Christmas Tree with Jackie  and John F. Kennedy ornaments along with other, official White House trimmings.Thank you Maria Cerminara for the Christmas Tree tip. Your tree is stunning as always. So Suzy Says. 

Know Your Place

Felicity Buchanan’s beautiful place cards will put the perfect finishing touch on your holiday table.  Also available as a placemat and name tag combination. Charming. So Suzy Says.  

Gift Idea: Wreath

Every year my in-laws Helen Houghton sends my family a Christmas Wreath. We look forward to this family tradition every year. Wreathes make the perfect gift — especially if your family is spread out.   Start your own tradition with friends and family.   So Suzy Says.  

Gift Idea: Comin’ Up Roses

Jennifer Creel’s latest creation; divine scents.  Rose candles that smell like Christmas in Paris.  Made from100% Pure USP Pharmaceutical Grade White Beeswax encased in a jar made red with vegetable dye. There is also a diffuser with all natural reeds with an alcohol-free scent that will last for three months.  The sweet smell of Christmas. So Suzy … Continue Reading

Gift Idea: Plates

Make your table merry and bright throughout the season with Juliska’s  Twelve Days Of Christmas Twelve-Piece Plate Set. Finish off your festive table with Charmajesty Linens placemats. So Suzy Says.

Gift Idea: Ho, Ho, Sip

Ginny Moon has a variety of hostess gifts wrapped and ready for gifting. My favorite is this collection of five Christmas mugs that feature a sweet image on the front — and some sassy wisdom on the back.  A dynamic, Christmas duo. So Suzy Says.

Gift Idea: Retro Cookware

Corningware Pyroceram Blue Cornflower 4 pc. Glass Ceramic Cookware Set is Corningware’s celebration of its 60th anniversary.  Buy it now — it’s a limited edition that is sure to make your dining table retro chic.  So Suzy Says.

Gift Idea:Man/Boy BYOB

Bring your own beer in style with The 16-ounce Govino Go Anywhere Classic Series Beer Glasses. They’re flexible, shatterproof and recyclable.  Cheers. So Suzy Says.    

Gift of Gatherings

Great Jones’ Big Deal is a fully clad stocpot that is perfect when friends gather or when you only have time to serve up leftovers. So Suzy Says.

Rise and Shine

I have the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor and we’re in love.  It’s  easy to use, even my kids can  clean it and it doesn’t take up much space.  One of my favorite ways to start the day is to fortify my family with a shot of Fresh Mint’s recipe of Lemon, Cucumber, Celery and Ginger. … Continue Reading

Bathroom Charm

Charmajesty’s Heart Bath Mats let you start your day clean and on a cloud of indulgently thick and absorbent White Italian cotton. Comes in red and blue – with custom options — color and monograms — available. Indulge your family or friends. So Suzy Says.

Purrr-fect

Don’t let the long wait times Thanksgiving travel can require, stitch away the hours with a Cat Palette Silhouette Needlepoint Kit  So Suzy Says.

Stylin’

Had the pleasure of attending a Danielle Rollins  trunk show hosted by the hostess with the mostest, Kimm Uzielli. It was a truly stylish evening. So Suzy Says.

Lavish Leftovers

Second Bloom: Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table byAlexis Clark with a foreword by Joanna Coles is  filled with tips to make every gathering gracious and memorable from Artist, collector, and entertaining guru Graham.  A great Thanksgiving resource.  And for your post-Thanksgivng meal, try serving up leftovers on Charm Majesty’s new looks-like-linen-to-most paper plates and placemats. They are the bomb.  … Continue Reading

Orange You Glad…

… that there’s a chill in the air so you can cuddle up with Spectrum’s Alpaca Throw?  Trust the Tipster, you’ll love the luxury of alpaca wool.  Cashmere-like in its softness it’s also a natural, sustainable, and hypoallergenic. It’s cuddle-worthy. So Suzy Says.

Prepare

My heart aches as I type. I pray for the 200,000 plus people who are still not allowed to return home.  And I think about next time.  Prepare. Every home should have Emergency Survival Fiberglass Fire Blanket Shelter Safety Cover – I’ve just ordered this two pack.  I’m reading Emergency Survival Kits for My Family – Step-by-step … Continue Reading

Desktop Wonder

Brother ADS1500W Compact Color Desktop Scanner with Duplex and Web Connectivity will help you answer the perennial, “I spent what? On what?!” that many face at the end of the month.  Will also make gathering information for your end of year tallying easier.  Happy organizing. So Suzy Says.