Rhinestones Rule This Season!

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This rhinestone jewelry looks expensive, but it's all under $25! Treat yourself and turn heads with these shimmery stones. I "gave" myself this lovely orange flower ring. Like it?

Look Beautiful with Pylones' Accessories: Fun from France

Your daily beauty routine doesn't have to be dull.

With Pylones' grooming accessories such as this cute nail file, featured above, it might just make an otherwise boring task fun. 

Pylones (Pee-lone) takes everyday objects from cheese graters to umbrellas and makes them fresh and exciting. Did I hear a giggle?

Whenever I take anyone--children and adults--to this colorful and cheerful store they just smile when they walk through the door. 

Pylones-USA opened its first store in NYC on the Upper East Side. There are now 5 stores in Manhattan. The shop hails from France.

These featured accessories, all under $25, are dandy stocking stuffers. Also a good choice for the beauty-devotee who thinks she has everything.

Nail File (above)

5 other hip and lovely ladies available. 

Includes suction cup. 

Nail File-Purple Glasses: 1" base, 4" Height/$18.00 

Pocket Brush and Mirror

Compact brush with nylon brush bristles and mirror, when you need to look good quick! Six styles including "kitty" are available. 

Pocket Brush/Mirror-Cat: 2" diameter/$15.00 

Sweet Treats Manicure Sets

Aren't they yummy! Implements for a mani or pedi.

Popsicle: 4"L x 2.5"W x 1"H/$12.00

Cone: 5"L x 3"W x .75"H/$12.00 

Large Hairbrush

Pylones has 10 styles available including this mod brush. Groovy!

Large Hairbrush/Cinetic Orange: 8.5" x 2.5"/$21.00 

Pocket Mirror

Be in vogue. Two interior mirrors. Including a 2x's magnification. 

15 styles in all. 

Pocket Mirror-Checkers: 3" x  3"/$18.00 

Pylones: http://www.pylones-usa.com

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photo credit: Pylones

The Year of $25 and Under Gifts

Good news for shoppers during these difficult financial times.

This holiday season retailers are offering customers more items under $25 or less, says Huffington Post.  

See Huffington Post's $25 and under Gift Suggestions For Men and Women and read more... 

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Two Tasteful Gifts From Stonewall Kitchen: Under $25

Pretzel Dips Gift

I’m always looking for something different to serve for appetizers when I entertain my family. And because I like to do something a little different, my family has come to expect a surprise--that is if they're not reading this! (Couldn’t you just make a meal of appetizers!) 

Stonewall Kitchen’s Pretzel Dips Gift includes Honey Mustard, Maple Mustard and Orange Ginger Pretzel Dips. What could be easier and more stress-free when you're busy in the kitchen than opening up a couple jars! 


The dips would also be perfect for a SuperBowl party. Or consider sending the Pretzel Dips as a care package to a college student. They will surely appreciate your thoughtfulness. And maybe the best way to their heart is through their stomach.


Stonewall Kitchen's Pretzel Dips Gift: $18.00 

Mini Jam Tree

I love fresh blueberries. And I love Maine with the crispest, coolest air you can breathe! Bottle Maine and wild blueberries and you get Stonewall Kitchen’s wonderful Wild Maine Blueberry Jam. (Tip: Try the blueberry jam on your buttermilk pancakes.) 

Stonewall Kitchen is now offering a nicely designed Mini Jam Tree holiday gift package. It contains my Wild Maine blueberry favorite and Stonewall Kitchen’s  Raspberry Peach Champagne and Holiday Jam--with a touch of orange liqueur, ripe pears, cranberries and raspberries. Who wouldn’t want to find this under the tree and be the recipient of your good taste.


Stonewall Kitchen's Mini Jam Tree: $15.50


Stonewall Kitchen: www.stonewallkitchen.com


photo credits: Stonewall Kitchen

Contemporary Holiday Ornaments from Jonathan Adler: Tres Chic!

My sister and I were kicking around Montclair, New Jersey yesterday. We were doing a little preliminary holiday shopping. Montclair is just 13 miles west of New York City and it’s a great, hip town to shop. Lots of eclectic stores, like ColorStoryHome. 


Take a look at these adorable 2009 Jonathan Adler ornaments we found at ColorStoryHome. So modern... so cute! 


J’adore the poofy poodle. Ooh-la-la! Chic on the tree. 

ColorStoryHome offers 5 Adler animal designs: the lovely poodle, penguin, whale, elephant and dove. All the unglazed porcelain ornaments come in his cool blue signature box. 


In the following month, I plan to feature some unique items from Montclair shops that would make fabulous gifts. And lucky you, you won’t even have to leave home as you can order everything on-line. 


ColorStoryHome: www.colorstoryhome.com/$24 for each ornament/toll free: 877-744-8424/31 Valley Road @Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ  

Photo credit: ColorStoryHome

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Leopard Prints Hot This Season--Especially Hot Deals Under $25!

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Stylish Gifts for Under $25!

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It's that time of year when the invitations to parties and family get togethers start arriving. I'm always trying to think of gifts to bring the hostess besides flowers and wine. 

Perfect for dog lovers, beauty fanatics and cooks--here are some snazzy gift ideas for that hostess with the mostess.