C'est Bon

There are a lot of reasons why I'm glad I don't live in LA; the freeway's, the botoxed, bottle blond ladies, the lack of seasons (a world without fall foliage is not world worth living in). There's one reason I wish I did live there- to be able to run to Paulette's and pick up a box of her sweet, colorful, delicate macarons.

Il est dommage Paulette doesn't ship but luckily Dean and Deluca does. What a sweet treat it would be to give a box of these pretty little Francois Payard French style macarons as a gift. Hopefully, who ever you give them too will be kind enough to share. Bon appetit!


François Payard's French Macarons $32

Little Feet

These baby Mary Jane socks let even the littlest babies show up to holiday parties in their dancing shoes.



Mary Jane Baby Socks via Amazon $20.99

Big Hearted Friday #1

With all this talk of gifting and getting and wanting and wishing it's important not forget about the GIVING. Every Friday I'll post about a charitable cause that is in need of your time, skills, money, or attention.

Helping those in need is the best gift you can ever give or receive. I suggest it for everyone on your list.


Doctors Without Borders brings medial staff and supplies to war torn, disaster damaged, and epidemic ridden areas of the world. Your contribution may help bring medical and psychiatric treatment for victims of sexual violence in Darfur, aid for malnourished children Niger, or help for flood victims in Mexico.



Doctors Without Borders

Carry On

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I hate to be the one to break it to you but if you have to get on an airplane the experience is going to be painful. Excruciating, even. Do yourself (and the other 37 million of us travelers) a favor and get one of these security regulation friendly, 1 quart, see through, zip lock top bags for your carry on toiletries. Keep it moving, people, everyone needs to get to a turkey dinner somewhere and we don't want to wait on a security line while you tinker with your toiletries.


Carry On Case from Flight 001 $5

On Demand

Hook the Sling Box up to your TV and it'll transmit the signal to a computer of your choice. So? Well, essentially the Sling Box allows you to watch and control your home TV, DVD player, and Tivo from the road. That's right, you can watch all those saved episodes of Grey's Anatomy while you're sitting in the airport or your favorite football team play when you're on a business trip out-of-market. Sling Box truly redefines the meaning of 'On Demand'.


Slingbox Pro $186.94

Sail Float

Great for the bath, the beach, and rain puddles.



Toy Sailboats from Kid O $16

Jail House Cluck

Q: Why?
A: Why not?


Elvis Chicken $23