November 2006

One of my reader’s (very thoughtful) husbands sent me an email that I’ll post anonymously: “Can you suggest a couple of sites that I can check out for fun, inexpensive stocking stuffers/ornaments that I can buy for my wife? I’ve gotten some great stuff at Anthropologie in the past, and I think I might get [...]

Little Boy Style 2: Lately, I’ve been especially drawn to the retro look. A few months ago we had to track down a picture of my husband for my kindergartner’s classroom, and found the awesome shot featured above (Yes. This is John!!!): Funny thing is, I realize that I can see my boys in just [...]

Super-cute-just-had-a-baby Laura writes: With Holiday Parties right around the corner, I need some ideas for great Hostess gifts. Any thoughts? This question is on my mind as well, Laura. And before I launch out with another Design Mom list, I should mention there may be something that inspires you on the other gift discussion posts [...]

Find the winner for yesterday’s Giveaway at the bottom of this post.____________For today’s Giveaway, the oh so fabulous shop featuring British-based design — Rockett St. George — is sending the lucky winner A 2007 LOTUS DIARY AND A TRAVELLERS JOURNAL!!! That’s right. The beautiful Lotus 2007 Diary with fabulous sparkly and textured cover AND the [...]

John Segal was delighted to see the response to his books in yesterday’s promotion, and has offered a special bonus for Design Mom Readers. Turns out Mr. Segal is not much of a sign-books-in-public kind of person, so instead he develops beautiful bookplates for his fans/members of his mailing list. The bookplates are printed on [...]

A couple days ago, my good and lovely friend, Juliane, gave me this beautiful soap and lotion by Plain and Thimble. Just because she’s so thoughtful. She said the packaging reminded her of me. Can I just say I love presents. And can I also say that I love to hear that pretty packaging brings [...]

After Girl con Queso’s lovely guest post, I have Holiday Cards on the brain — I’m sure you do as well. So to start off our month of Giveaways, how about TWO BOXES OF SUPER-FAB HOLIDAY CARDS!!!That’s right. The winner of today’s giveaway will receive 2 boxes of holiday cards from Handsome Devil Press. So [...]

Remember when I said Gymboree had gotten all aggressive with their price cuts? Well, the trend continues. They have a great selection of Christmas/winter pajamas for $14.95. Which means I outfitted all five kids for just under $75. Not bad. Frankly, I don’t like to pay more than $15 for Christmas pajamas, because I don’t [...]

Read about my awesome sister’s beautiful preparations to welcome her husband home — after spending a year as a soldier in Iraq — at my other awesome sister’s blog. Welcome home Paul!! Share and Enjoy: