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Gift Guide:: For the New England Girl

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new england gifts

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Whether she’s a lifer or new to the area embarking on her first Boston winter, she’s going to enjoy seeing some of the above New England gifts under her tree. Locally-made lavender lotion to sooth wind-chapped hands. Locally-designed pearls to wear to her next Nantucket soiree. A perfectly-sized monogrammed tote for weekend trips down the Cape or up to the mountains. And the coat and boots* she’ll never stop thanking you for after that first snowstorm rips through.

Yankee girls:: What’s the best locally-themed gift you’ve ever received?

 *check out my full Bean Boot Guide here for tips on selection the best pair!

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Gift Guide:: For the Jetsetter

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gifts for travel lovers

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Have some jetsetters in your life? While booking them an all-inclusive vacation is just about as well meaning as it gets, doubtful that it’s the most feasible. So I’ve rounded up a list of more attainable gifts for travel lovers, that still range from inexpensive stocking stuffers to “I want to get you one big gift” options {this being the nicest big give I’ve probably ever received!}.

Happy trails!

ps. Looking for my Cyber Monday roundup? Click here!

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shell chic’d Holiday Gift Guide 2013

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The more time I spent putting together this “gift guide,” the more I realized it was turning into my own holiday wish list… so needless to say, if you have anyone in your life who somewhat resembles me, personality- and taste-wise, here is your one-stop guide…!

shell chic'd Gift Guide 2013

Riven Rock Scallop Shirt, Kiel James Patrick, $98 | Monogrammed Bow Bracelet, Marley Lilly, $25 | Nantucket Bracelet, York Design Co., $40 | Pearl Twisted Hammock Bracelet, J.Crew, $65 | Golden Monogrammed Mug, Anthropologie, $10 | American Fashion Cookbook, $45 | Tortoise Clutch, J.Crew, $148 | Ceramic Jewelry Tray, J.Crew, $19.50 | Hello Darling Stationary, Rifle Paper Co., $28 | Rainbow Fleet Flask, Smathers and Branson, $55 | NYT 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA and Canada, $40 | Historic Lilly iPad Case, Lilly Pulitzer, $78 | Champagne Bottle Coin Purse, Kate Spade, $68 | Tartan Plain Hat, Southern Proper, $28 | Glitter Bow Belt, Target, $15 | Cranwell Cushion, Jack Wills, $98.50 | Vintage Short-Sleeve Pajama Set, J.Crew, $85 | Mini Herringbone Easy Tote, C.Wonder, $78

Black Friday Weekend Deals:
Anthropologie: 20% off
C.Wonder: Take 30% off 3+ items with code GIFTS30
Jack Wills: Take 30% off with code JWGIVE
J.Crew: Take 30% off with code HOLIDAY
Lilly Pulitzer: Free gifts with purchase
Marley Lilly: Free gifts with purchase

Etsy by Color

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I like to think of Etsy as the original Pinterest… a site I could bop around on for hours, finding new items to lust over and never-ending DIY inspiration. Here are some of my latest Etsy finds, in a coral color to slowly ween us off of summer brights and into fall oranges…

Etsy in Coral
[ 16×16 Pillow, Simply Divine by JoAnn, $17 ]
[ Anchor Wall Coat Hook, BOLDHOUSE, $15 ]
[ Tasseled Garland, Prost to the Host, $35 ]
[ Holly Golightly Coral Dress, Fleet Collection, $68 ]
[ Coral Chevron Clutch, Sew Sarah R, $39 ]
[ Striped Linen iPhone 5 Case, starcreature studio, $23 ]
[ Starfish Earrings, Strawberry Universe, $8 ]
[ Monogram Flask, Liquid Courage, $22 ]
[ Coral Chairs, Olive Juice Chicago, $400 ]

oh buoy!

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Today is just the best of Tuesdays because I get to introduce you to my new favorite Etsy shop! Say hello to oh buoy boston!

oh buoy boston logo

mint bangle bracelet

This little piece of nautical perfection opened just Friday, but you better bet your buoys this stuff is going fast. Designed and handcrafted by my friends Lindsey and Amanda, the shop celebrates New England living with tons of adorable seafaring treasures.

anchor rope bracelet

[ Edgartown Rope Bracelet, $18 ]

chevron rope hairties

[ No Bump Hairties, $8 for a set of 4 ]

anchor bangle bracelet

[ Buoy Bangles, $25 // Mint & White Anchor with Coral pictured here ]

nautical arm party

[ Hairties double as bracelets! ]

nautical greeting cardsRight now, choose from 17 styles of Buoy Bangles and 10 styles of rope bracelets. Also have a look at the adorable Sailor Greeting Cards(!) and Custom Hand Cut Maps.

How excited are we about this?? Best part: head on over to the Oh Buoy Boston blog for a chance to win one of the Edgartown Vineyard Bracelets for yourself! I think these goods are just the motivation I need to keep summer on my mind as I power through the rest of winter…!

click here to shop oh buoy boston

oh buoy!

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Today is just the best of Tuesdays because I get to introduce you to my new favorite Etsy shop! Say hello to oh buoy boston!

oh buoy boston logo

mint bangle bracelet

This little piece of nautical perfection opened just Friday, but you better bet your buoys this stuff is going fast. Designed and handcrafted by my friends Lindsey and Amanda, the shop celebrates New England living with tons of adorable seafaring treasures.

anchor rope bracelet

[ Edgartown Rope Bracelet, $18 ]

chevron rope hairties

[ No Bump Hairties, $8 for a set of 4 ]

anchor bangle bracelet

[ Buoy Bangles, $25 // Mint & White Anchor with Coral pictured here ]

nautical arm party

[ Hairties double as bracelets! ]

nautical greeting cardsRight now, choose from 17 styles of Buoy Bangles and 10 styles of rope bracelets. Also have a look at the adorable Sailor Greeting Cards(!) and Custom Hand Cut Maps.

How excited are we about this?? Best part: head on over to the Oh Buoy Boston blog for a chance to win one of the Edgartown Vineyard Bracelets for yourself! I think these goods are just the motivation I need to keep summer on my mind as I power through the rest of winter…!

click here to shop oh buoy boston

Paxton1345

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Last week, I received the softest, most adorable pair of boxer shorts, and I have had a hard time taking them off ever since.

preppy sleepwear

Westport Boxers c/o Paxton1345
Sadie Oxford, Vineyard Vines
Rope Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick

Paxton1345 is a new line of boxers for men & women, made in the U.S. of A and designed right here in Boston. Designer and founder Erin Cormier is not a nightgown girl, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want her nightwear to be flattering! She has taken the comfiness of men’s boxers and tucked//trimmed//folded them down to look great on girls as well. My favorite part? The New England feel and pride behind them– each design is named after a local area, from Nantucket to Newport, Beantown to Brookline.

pink blue striped women's boxer shorts

I can guarantee I’ll be lounging around in these all summer, but until bare legs become a little more bearable, I’ve loved layering them over leggings!

jack wills sweatshirt

Bilton Hoodie, Jack Wills
Leggings, Anthropologie [similar]

If you’re in the area, I’m sure you’ve already seen the line popping up in local boutiques, but boxers can also be purchased online here for women and here for men (Valentine’s Day anyone??). My only tip: they are very tailored, so if you’re planning on wearing them loose and loungey, I would size up 🙂

paxton 1345 westport

Have I mentioned that I adore this brand?

Disclosure: I was provided a pair of boxers for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

Gift Guide No. Six

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Gift Guide #6: Black + White

(1) Anchor Scarf, J.Crew, $98
(2) Make the Rounds Delacorte Bangle, Kate Spade, $295
(3) Nouveau Richard Backpack, ModCloth, $60
(4) Cooperative Convertible Critter Gloves, Urban Outfitters, $20
(5) Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever, via Anthropologie, $23
(6) Bygone Blackboard, Anthropologie, $58
(7) Chanel Three Book Set by Francois Baudot, ShopBop, $75
(8) Bow Ski Hat, Kate Spade, $61
(9) Mix & Munch Flatware Set, Present Time via ModCloth, $27
(10) Chalkboard Spice Jar, Anthropologie, $7

And that does it for the gift guides! You can find them archived here or on Pinterest, and please do tell me what some of your favorite items were!

I’m also over on La vie… J’aime today, sharing some of the little treats I wouldn’t mind finding in my stocking on Christmas morning. Head on over to see!

Gift Guide No. Five

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Gift Guide #5: Purple

(1) Tuck and Stitch Fluffy Sweater, Warehouse, $48
(2) Carrot Polka Dot Backpack, Urban Outfitters, $59
(3) Banana Seat iPhone Case, Anthropologie, $24
(4) Cashmere Hat, J.Crew, $55
(5) Fox Stud Double Wrap Bracelet, Tory Burch, $125
(6) Pins and Needles Pinwheel Gloves, Urban Outfitters, $20
(7) Get Carried Away Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade, $48
(8) St Elmo Strip Medium Heddy, Kate Spade, $35
(9) How to Dress for Success by Edith Head, via Shopbop, $20
(10) Fox Door Knocker Bracelet, Loren Hope, $115

I’ve been an awful good girl…

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One of the perks of being a blogger is that, in the midst of sharing all of these gift guides for helping giving to everyone on your list, you also get to publicly share your own holiday wish list… am I right??

so anthro holiday gift guide

(1) Gimme Some Leg Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer, $118
(2) Camera Strap, Bloom Theory, $130
(3) Emily Slip, Free People, $88
(4) Vickers Bow, Kiel James Patrick, $58
(5) Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98
(6) Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188
(7) Idiom Bangle // Carousel Watch, Kate Spade, $75 // $250
(8) Monogram Necklace, BaubleBar, $105
(9) Navy Canvas Classics, TOMS, $44
(10) Bird Chatter Flannel Loungers, Anthropologie, $45