gifts

6 gift ideas for travelers

’tis the season…for gift guides. Last year I promised myself that I wouldn’t feel compelled to hop on the bandwagon unless I felt I had…

the gift I’d give…

The topic of this month’s By Invitation Only is “if money were no object, I’d give…” If money (and space, and time) were no object,…

Sunday at random

  Thanks to all of the commenters on yesterday’s post who shared such great tips and experience with home renovations. I’ve bookmarked those recommended websites…

gifts with a p.o.v.

  I’ve chosen to focus these last two gift guides toward rather specific demographic subsets, but as the old adage goes, “write what you know.”…

hostess gifts: etiquette & ideas

I’ll be honest, I’ve often been flummoxed by having to select a “hostess gift.”  Growing up, I don’t remember adults discussing, buying or bringing hostess…