I Hope You Like It

My mother has always been an amazing gift giver, and I like to think that she has passed this trait on to me [I hope others would agree].  She listens. It's nothing magical.  I have become a year-round listener as well and shop very far in advance.  In addition to listening to what others like, my mom and I both have Pinterest to rely on for some extra help in the gift giving department. Pinterest can take gift giving to a new extreme.  Not only can you find specific items that your friends and family adore, but you can also get an idea for their general style.  My mom strategically viewed my Accessories board on Pinterest as I found these pretty presents under the tree this year:

The perfect pink, if you will:

 Source: Nailstah via Elizabeth on Pinterest

Matte Top Coat-how did I just discover this?

 

 Source: All Lacquered Up via Tiffany on Pinterest

The perfect pop of color:

 Source: Shop Design Spark via Sara on Pinterest

Moral of the story: pin what you really do like because you may actually get it one day all wrapped up in a pretty bow.

What's on your Pinterest wish list?

Gift Giving

Christmas came early in our little apartment this year.  J and I are having a small holiday party next week, and I believe our conversation went  a little something like this:

J: Well, we won't have enough wine glasses.

Me: Well, would you like to open your Christmas presents early?

J: Really?

Me: Really!

J: Then you can open yours.

Me: Really?

J: Really!

{We both open in unison}

J and Me: THANK YOU!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

It was pretty perfect if you ask me.  So what's the big secret for gift giving? LISTEN.  Several months ago J mentioned that she wanted stemless wine glasses.  I got these last year from my wonderful Aunt B and loved them so much I knew I had to get J some too.  So now you know what were in these wrapped presents.  Good thing I wrapped them early.  These can make a perfect gift for a sister, mom, roommate, or girlfriend as well.

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I am by no means a wine connoisseur.  In fact, I'm one of those girls who only drinks overly sweet white wine.  And I understand the lack of a stem in these glasses makes swirling more of a challenge.  But do I ever do that? No.  So I love these glasses.

Pros:

dishwasher safe

easy to store

chic look

great for serving other beverages

Do you have any stemless wine glasses?  What are your thoughts on them?