The way to a lady’s heart is as easy as 1, 2, 3
{1} Wine
{2} Sweets
{3} Love letter
Happy Valentine’s Day!
{1} Lucky Night Red Wine {2} Strawberry Cupcake and {3} Vintage Stamps
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day!
1. Have you ever needed to add just a smidgen of thyme or a pinch of salt? These Heart Spice Spoons ($32) from Beehive Kitchenware make it easy! They are a great Valentine’s Day gift for your friend or loved one who loves to bake.
2. A little creativity can go a long way on Valentine’s Day. We love the idea of pairing these cute alphabet earrings ($15 each) from By Boe with one of our I Am fragrances ($25).
3. Feel like giving something homemade this year? Or need a recipe to go along with your gift of our spice spoons? Dig into this recipe for lemon and rosemary butter cookies!
Ingredients
2/3 cup of room temperature butter
2 tbsp of lemon zest
1/2 cup of sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp of vanilla
2 cups of AP flour
1 tsp of fresh chopped rosemary (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Cream the butter until fluffy
Add the zest and mix for one minute
Add the sugar and mix until smooth
Add the egg and mix on high until a smooth batter forms
Add the vanilla and mix
Slowly add the flour and rosemary if using, mix until the dough forms a ball and just releases from the sides of the mixer
Dump the dough out onto the worktop and form a ball, cover in shrink wrap and chill for about 15 minutes
Flour a dry flat surface and take the dough from the fridge
Roll it out gently flouring well until about 1/4 inch thick
Cut out the cookies with your favorite cutter and place on a baking sheet or Silpat mat
Gather up the scraps and roll again until all of the dough has been turned into cookies
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden around the edges
Let cool and drizzle chocolate on top (optional) or dust with some powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week
Photos via {1} Beehive Kithchenware {2} Magnificent Milestones {3} Foodness Gracious
Gift Guide: Marital Bliss Bar
Does your sweetie have a sweet tooth? We love this specialized Marital Bliss Chocolate Bar ($5) that came in this month from Bloomsberry & Co. From our perspective, this looks like it’s been divided up perfectly! Dig in!
Photo via Magnificent Milestones
Gift Guide: Write On
For your organized friend (or perhaps your organized self in the New Year?)… Chicago Journal ($15) with Bubbles Pen ($5).
The Chicago Journal, handmade by a local artist, has a Chicago neighborhood map on the cover (front & back) and blank interior pages.
Paired with a Bubble Pen, available in multiple colors, and you have an excellent gift at a fabulous price. Write on!
Gift Guide: Beer Cheer
Start spreading cheer (BEER cheer) with the Apple Bottle Opener ($22) with BEER book ($19.95).
The Wooden Apple Bottle Opener is decorative and functional. It is made from hand-carved hardwood with brass details and a leather leaf.
BEER presents nearly 500 cans collected from thirty countries and range from the iconic to the obscure to the downright bizarre. From long-forgotten brews to classic brands that have changed their look but never gone out of style, this book offers a peek into the last century of beer culture, exploring what we drank, how we drank it, and why we picked it off the shelf. While it may not be as refreshing as a frosty cold can of Bud, cracking open this book is certain to stimulate beer lovers and design fans alike.
Photo via Magnificent Milestones
Gift Guide: ARTifacts
Perfect for the collector in your life… Let’s Bring Back ($19.95) with Waverly and Irving Candle ($34).
Whatever happened to cuckoo clocks? Or bed curtains? All of these things, plus hot toddies, riddles, proverbs, corsets, calling cards, and many more, are due for a revival. Let’s Bring Back is a whimsical, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of nostalgia that honors the timeless tradition of artful living along the way.
Waverly and Irving Candles are handmade, aromatic soy candles set in original vintage and antique vessels. With a passion for design, an appreciation of the past, and a genuine concern for the environment, founder and president Adam Miller has created a company that recycles collectible relics of American history and transforms them into eco-friendly candles.
Photo via Magnificent Milestones
Gift Guide: Local Love
For ‘da Chicago man in your life… Josh Bach Chicago Map Tie ($44) with NFT Chicago Guide ($21.99).
Josh Bach Chicago Map Ties are made of handsome silk and designed for the man about town, the urban ambler, and the civic enthusiast. Richly hued and elegantly printed with details of Chicago, minus the wind. It’s the perfect gift for any proud person from “The City of Big Shoulders”.
NFT (Not For Tourists) Chicago Guide is the ultimate guide for the savvy city-dweller. The philosophy is simple: Whether you’ve lived in your neighborhood for 55 years or 55 minutes, NFT will help you navigate and explore the city like a local. Written and designed by in-the-know city slickers themselves, NFT is mobile-oriented, cartographically-inclined, and to-the-point.
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Gift Guide: Hostess with the Mostess
The holiday season is here! Remember to bring the perfect present to that perfect party …. Our reco: Voluspa Lemon Lily Candle (2 oz, $12) with HomArt Matches ($6).
Voluspa’s Lemon Lily 2 oz candle has a 20-hour burn time. The scent is a crisp, white casablanca lily that is delicately accented by ripe California citrus fruits.
HomArt Matches come in reusable boxes with stylish imagery that will make it even more delightful to burn your favorite candles and the long length helps you get down in the candle as it has burned.
Photo via Magnificent Milestones
Gift Guide: All Dressed Up
A perfect present for your bestie, your mom, or yourself…. Nelle Clutch ($94) and Belle Fiore Lip Gloss ($12)!
Nelle Tuxedo Cherub Clutch is a soft, feminine, and simple clutch blended with a romantic color palette. The clutch is 19 mm silk charmeuse, ruched by hand and accented with four rows of hand dyed silk ribbon.
Belle Fiore Lip Gloss provides the perfect touch of color and shine to the lips. The slanted tip allows for smooth and flawless application every time!
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Gift Guide: Uncorked
Introducing a sweet (or semi-sweet) gift for the wine lover in your life…. Tartella Tote (black brocade, $15) and 33 Wines ($8).
Tartella totes are reusable, hand screen-printed wine bags made of 100% organic cotton. The totes available in a variety of designs and colors.
33 Wines is a wine journal that provides an easy way to quickly record wine tasting notes in a small, convenient notebook format. It’s perfect for wine novices and pros alike.
Photos via Magnificent Milestones
