April 2009
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Envirosax Flora Pouch
Five bright, reusable shopping bags let her match her bag to her outfit when she goes to the farmer’s market. Crucial.
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Clive & Sunshine Animals: Anteater
I’ve decided that stuffed animals are cooler than throw pillows. If not the anteater, then maybe the Manatee.
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Tusk Indexer Wallet
I’ve yet to meet a woman who isn’t enamored of Tusk wallets. I’ve carried one for years and now I’m in the market for a replacement. This Indexer is a leading candidate.
The leather is butter-soft kidskin with signature Tusk contrasting stitching and interior leather. Edible.
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Au Chocolat Gift Tea Set
She adores chocolate, but she’s watching her weight. And you’re no saboteur.
$34 at Mighty Leaf | Buy
(On sale, regularly $42.)
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Classic Straw Hat
She can garden in the backyard, or wear it with her bikini in Spain.
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Kindle 2
Oprah loves hers. Enough said.
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Strawz
Quick, blend some spinach in the smoothie!
$15 at Arango Design | Buy
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Venti Fan
Summer’s coming eventually, it’s best to be prepared.
Grab a spoon and a pint of ice cream, plop down in front of this jet-engine inspired fan, and say, “Luuuukke, I am your faaather! into the fan blades.
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Message In A Bottle Kit
Don’t wrap it. Set it afloat in the bath you drew for her. After she’s done reading your note, she can turn to the stack of magazines you’ve provided.
$16 at Anthropologie | Buy
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Surplice Baby-Doll Pajamas
Men’s T-shirts and sweatpants isn’t a look that’s working for her.
Side note: These jammies have a crossover neckline, so if she’s a very new mom, she can even nurse in them.
$34 at Garnet Hill | Buy
(On sale, regularly $68.)
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French Press Coffee Cozy
Make yourself a pot, and sit down to your work.
(Designed for a 1 Litre / 8 cup coffee or tea press.)
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Sterling Silver Hollow Keepsake Locket
An oversized glass locket waiting for a lock of hair, or the first flower your little guy picks for mom.
$45 at Heartworks by Lori | Buy
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Lacquer Card Box
Now you have a dedicated place to put all those cards from networking events. So you can ignore them in a more organized fashion.
$29 at Urban Mercantile | Buy
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Long Sleeve Jumper
Supersoft bamboo and organic cotton jumper with contrast detailing. You can never have enough of these baby basics. As you may have heard, babies just put their spit-up anywhere.
$33 at Bebe Fiore | Buy
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Fabulous Scarf
Mom is looking into apartments in France.
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Channing Peep-Toe Flat
Hello, Spring. I’ve been waiting here with my picnic basket.
$36 at Payless Shoe Source | Buy
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Orange Monster Placemat
Finally, someone to sympathize with the horror of green peas.
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Patchwork Opera Necklace
I wear this constantly because it makes my grocery store jeans and T-shirt seem a little hipper.
$88 at Twisted Silver | Buy
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Two Ceramic Containers in Rich Yellow
I keep my bathroom hand cream in a ceramic container, and it was such a relief to get rid of the ugly plastic jar. Plus, I find myself using hand cream more now. Mmm, unctuous.
$35 at Found Vintage Style | Buy
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Banana Cream Tote
Because if you can’t fit a second outfit in your bag, everyone at work knows you didn’t go home last night.
$188 at Anthropologie | Buy



























