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Stylish Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

When it comes to holiday gift wrap, I love the idea of coordinating the color of your gift wrap with your tree ornaments and other holiday decor for a cohesive look. This year I used silver and mercury glass ornaments on my tree and had gold and ivory accents throughout the rest of my home so the gift wrap I chose, shown above, reflected this color palette in a mix of stylish patterns. Rather than wrapping all of my gifts in the same paper, I like to mix and match a few different styles that coordinate together using patterns with …

Thank You Gifts So Haute
Gifting & Ettiquette

My Go-To Thank You Gifts

I constantly find myself needing to send thank you gifts to show appreciation for people who have done nice things for me so I thought I would share a few of my go-to gifts to give at all price points. I hope you get inspired by these ideas! And since I’m always on the hunt for fresh ideas, I’d love to hear what some of your go-to gifts are in the comments below!

$5 or Less: A Thoughtful Card
At minimum, I always send a handwritten thank you note. This is perfect for when someone treats me to lunch or …

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Gifting & Ettiquette

7 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Make Her Feel Pampered

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re looking for gift ideas to show your appreciation, I’ve rounded up 7 stylish and super indulgent gift picks that are sure to leave her feeling pampered:

1. Breakfast in bed – the ultimate luxury. Try this recipe for lemon ricotta thyme pancakes with blueberry sauce- delish! (image)

2. A pair of comfy chambray pajamas in a bold color from our fave Sleepy Jones.

3. A candle in a jar so pretty she can display it even after the candle burns down. I’m obsessed with this malachite candle …

Perfect Pairings for Valentine's Day
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Perfect Pairings: Fresh Florals & Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

You can never go wrong with beautiful blooms and scrumptious sweets for Valentine’s Day but red roses and assorted chocolates are cliché. Here are some chic alternatives to suit every style, just in time for the most romantic day of the year.

For the modern sophisticate try an elegant arrangement of soft peach hued blooms paired with strawberries & champagne truffles. Image / Flowers / Truffles

A trendy girl loves color and likes to mix things up which is why this vibrant and effortlessly arranged bouquet featuring blooms such as ranunculus, anemones, tulips & paper whites is perfect. And for …

Nicoles Holiday Wishlist
Gifting & Ettiquette

All I Want for Christmas: Nicole’s Holiday Wish List!


I, unfortunately, procrastinated this year and still have to run out for a few last minute gifts but hopefully by now you’ve gotten all of your shopping out of the way and can just relax and enjoy the holidays. And since I’ve posted all of the holiday gift guides I planned, I thought it would be fun to wrap up by sharing what’s on my holiday wish list this year!

Rag & Bone Fedora – I’ve been lusting over this hat for a while. Hoping it will instantly elevate my cool status:-)

Paige Novick Ring – What woman doesn’t love …

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Gifting & Ettiquette

So Haute Holiday Gift Guide 2013: Perfect Gifts for the Decor Obsessed

Seeing as though this blog is all about decorating I couldn’t go without a putting together a gift guide for the decor obsessed. And this guide is colossal with more than 40 fabulous finds for the home. See below for my top gift picks that domestic goddesses everywhere will love!

1. Shanghai Peacock Pillow 2. Delta Duo Turquoise Lamp 3. Charade Studded Vase 4. Safari Pillow 5. Missoni Candle 6. Linden Coral Border Bedding 7. Embroidered Bath Towel 8. Luxe Baby Alpaca Throw 9. Herringbone Wool Throw 10. Chevron Photo Frame 11. X Bench 12. St. Jude Glass Knot 13. …