I may claim that I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but that just means there’s not a 6-pound bag of gummi bears somewhere on the premises. Before my friend Ann up and moved to Texas, she made me these sage-scented shortbread cookies as a birthday gift (photo from epicurious.com). I shared one with […]
Gifts
Handmade, Funky, Positive: An Interview with Mishakaudi Jewelry Designer Marissa Lewis
I first encountered Mishakaudi jewelry on a trip to Fringe & Fray, a funky resale boutique in my neighborhood. I saw a golden pair of earrings, like celestial gumdrops, that were under $10. It was love at first sight. Turns out that Mishakaudi is a jewelry line designed by Marissa Lewis (above, all photos hers), […]
Hip Gifts for Holiday Hosts & Hostesses
Whether you’re off to a holiday party or on the business end of a Secret Santa gift exchange, here are some funky ideas for a host who’s a little out of the mainstream. As the hippie woo-woo maxim goes, the best things in life aren’t things. A donation in honor of a friend or host […]