Gift Guide 2012- For Your Brother Who Likes Adventuring and Fine Wine

Men are notoriously hard to shop for so here are some ideas for your adventuresome brother who also likes the finer things in life. 

Gift Guide 2012- For Your Brother Who Likes Adventuring and Fine Wine by meags2002006 featuring:

1) An  iPhone Scuba Suit for all his underwater photos

2) Men’s North Face Vest so he can stay warm and look good – $110

3) Ursa Major Big Kahuna Skin-Care Set Because sometimes he needs to impress the ladies.

4) Burberry perfume, because smelling good also impresses ladies – $90

5) This zen “You Cant Stop The Waves, But You Can Learn How To Surf” poster -$28

6) A Surf Contest, book to help class up his coffee table – $54

7) The Walking Dead Season 1 (2 Discs), because, well, he’s a guy – $16

8) A portable Bonfire Log From Terrain for his close to home adventures -$28

9) Lift Tickets for the two of you so you can do some sibling bonding on the slopes – $20-180

Gifts Guide 2012 – For Your Mom Who Likes Board Games and Paris

As we get closer to the Giving Season it sometimes gets harder to figure out what to get people, all the ideas that I had back in the summer seem to fly out the window or not be in season any more. I always see things through out the year that I think my mom will like so I try to buy for her year round, that way when her birthday or christmas comes around I am prepared. In case you don’t do that however, here are some ideas for the mom who loves board games and Paris. 

Gifts Guide 2012 – For Your Mom Who Likes Board Games and Paris by meags2002006 featuring

1) Cute stripy flat shoes by Eileen Fisher -$150

2) A classy gold-plated Monogrammed Necklace - $100

3) C. Wonder Ikat Tea For One Set - $38

4)  Favorite Throw  from West Elm in her favorite color -$19.00

5) Vintage Giant Deluxe Scrabble for family game nights – $279

6) Super fancy chocolates from Charbonnel et Walker Marc de Champagne Gold Truffle Collection - $35

7) A sampler of tea from her favorite Parisian Tea shop Kusmi Tea - $31.00

Gift Guide 2012 – For Your Outdoorsy Sister

It’s that time of year again, I’m drinking hot chocolate and listening to some Frank Sinatra. While some folks are already done with their Holiday shopping, I’m just starting. Here are some ideas for the outdoorsy sister (or best friend) that doesn’t mind a little pampering every now and then. 

 

1) Something Stylish to keep her warm outside like this BB Dakota coat

2)  Some jewelry for the hiker/traveler

3) An  Anthropologie Pom hat, Because who doesn’t need at least one of these.

4) American Eagle Outfitters fingerless glove set.

5) Body moisturizer designed for hikers.

6) A vintage Ski Lodge Sign 

7)  Personalized World Travel Journal for all her adventures.

8 Pinecone Firestarters in Wood Basket just for fun.

Theater Dictionary from TDF

Hey Folks, I know that I have been absent for the past few months. I promise great theater was being made during that time and that I will upload photos and info soon. In the mean time I thought it would be fun to share this GREAT new project being put on by the Theater Development Fund (TDF).

The new Theater Dictionary aims to demystify and share the language of theater through a combination of blog essay and video posts. And keeps the discussion going by asking for help with entries from theaters all over the US and those visiting the site. They already have quite a few entries up and I can’t wait to see what else they add. Check it out and let me know what you think!

 

Brave Halloween Costume

I’m on a Halloween kick this week so here is another costume idea for those ladies who want some warmer clothing options this year. Brave is a feel good, coming of age, mother/daughter movie and for those ladies out there with Red Hair it’s an easy costume. This idea requires a bit more alteration than the last one I posted, however it’s very easy, just cut the arms on your long-sleeve dress and either pin or sew to a white shirt that you will layer underneath – making sure that you have extra fabric bunching between the sections of blue. Pop on a pair of brown flats, a costume cape, a quiver of arrows, and a red wig for you non-redheads (you can still order them online or find them at your local Halloween shop). And away you go! 

Brave Halloween Costume by meags2002006 featuring a velvet coat

Old Navy Dress  / Dorothy Perkins long sleeve top / Velvet coat / Gucci leather flat / NARS Cosmetics eyeshadow

Couples Halloween Costume – Miner and His Golden Treasure

I was stuck on the couch this weekend due to an injury so I whipped up some more Halloween Costume goodness while I had the time. First up is a costume that should be fairly easy for a couple to pull off: A Miner and his Golden Treasure. The nice thing about these costumes is that they borrow from your own wardrobe. Miners you need a good and worn pair of jeans, a white henley shirt and a plaid shirt to layer over it, don’t forget your pan (you are panning for gold after all) and a pipe. Throw on your favorite set of working boots and you are good to go.  Ladies (or gents) all you need is gold. A gold dress, a gold mask, gold lipstick and eye shadow, gold nail polish, gold shoes and any other gold accessories you can think of. If you want to go full out get a golden wig and some gold face-paint to round it off.

Couples Halloween Costume – Miner and His Golden Treasure by meags2002006 featuring opi nail polish

Snow White Costume

Hey Folks, It is the season when normal, sane adults dress up in foolish costumes and prance around New York City. I personally love the Village Parade and will be joining the festivities again for the 4th year in the row on October 31st. In the mean time I’m brainstorming some costume ideas. First Up, Snow White. Weather you love the girly original Disney version, the slightly tattered Snow White and The Huntsman/ Kristien Stewart look or tough girl gone outlaw Gennifer Goodwin/Once character Snow White has a lot to offer. I’m a big fan of Once so I whipped together a costume look that can be put together with regular clothing items. Tunic? Check. Brown Leggings? Check. Just add some leather and you are good to go.

Snow White Costume by meags2002006 featuring allsaints

Odd molly
$335 - nelly.com

Ralph Lauren Black Label Denim leather vest
$3,275 - farfetch.com

Allsaint
allsaints.com

Diba leather boots
bakersshoes.com

Charlotte Russe fringe shoulder bag
charlotterusse.com

Judith Ripka sterling silver jewelry
saksfifthavenue.com

Orciani belt
yoox.com

Pier One Artificial Red Apples
pier1.com

Once Upon a time…Wall Quotes Words Lettering Sayings
etsy.com