It’s the holidays! A time for showing love by giving and receiving gifts.
Ahhhh, but how easily that lovely idea turns into a frantic dash around big box stores, buying more than you should, and not feeling so great about the whole shebang.
Which is why this year I decided to do things differently and purchase the majority of my gifts from small business owners. From my local toy store, and favorite boutiques, to the treasure trove of coaching clients who sell the most beautiful prints, paper, and home goods; this is the best I’ve felt about holiday shopping for a long time!
If you feel moved to do the same, I’d like to share a few of my favorites with you, and they’re ALL past and present clients of mine!
Hurray for the holidays!
FASHION
Silk Scarves by fashion illustrator, Megan Hess
One of my favorite illustrators (and client in my talent management days) is the wonderful Megan Hess. Not only do I own (and gift) all her books, and have her art work and cushions sprinkled throughout my home, I can often be found adorning one of her gorgeous silk scarves. And lucky you….she just released a new collection today!
Inspired by the couture dresses of Paris. From intricate beading to layers of tulle, iconic suiting and Megan’s favorite French details. These four new designs are Megan’s bespoke illustrations reproduced in the finest silk.
100% ITALIAN SILK TWILL, HAND ROLLED HEM, 90CM x 90CM / 35″ x 35″ and all PRESENTED IN A LINEN COVERED MEGAN HESS BOX
Click here to check out the full collection and start channeling your inner Parisian!
Bête-à-Porter 2018 calendars and fine art prints by fashion illustrator, Jane Kennedy
Jane is an amazingly talented illustrator (oh, the details!), who creates high-fashion art with a twist. Check out her Bête-à-Porter 2018 calendars and fine art prints; the perfect gift for fashionable animal lovers and conservationists who believe that all animals deserve rights, including the right to wear high fashion!
Get a coupon code for 20% off on your first order when you sign up for Jane’s newsletter here.
HOME
Food themed giftable goods by designer and illustrator, Jodi Kostelnik
I love The Neighborgoods food-themed giftable goods for all of the foodies on your holiday list. As well as adorable dish towels and aprons, you’ll also find an array of things you never knew you needed, but must absolutely have, including the cutest onesies for the babies on your list!
Click here and use the code HOLIDAZE for 10% off.
Handmade modern heirlooms by DbO Home
For insanely gorgeous, hand crafted pottery and ceramics, the only place to go is DbO Home. Wife and husband team, Dana Brandwein and Danny Oates combine their love of nature and cool urban sensibility to stunning effect. Check out their collections here and use special discount code THANKU15 (valid for everything except lighting and furniture). They also offer free shipping on orders over $150 in the Continental US.
Happy shopping!
