Southern Weddings

I am a self-diagnosed shopaholic. Shopping, for me, is a competitive sport. I was one of those people waiting outside of Hudson Belk at 3:30am on Black Friday. I love having new clothing in my closet and I’m addicted to finding the best deal. I can’t wait for that moment when I can rip the tag off my new purchase and wear it for the first time. I spend far too much of my time browsing websites such as eBay and Ruelala for that new “It” item. But enough about me!  Below are some of my favorite finds for female friends and family, although some of these may be too great to give away.

1. Old Soul New Heart Bow Tie Not Optional Necklace ($65)

2. Kate Spade Jane Street Debra Organizer ($165)

3. OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

4. Bluefly Berry Colorblock Cotton Tiered Tank Top ($79.99)

5. Handle and Spout Coral Hair Pin Set ($35)

6. Avelle ‘Items’ Large Clutch ($12 per week)

7. Twigs and Honey White Silk Flower Headband (price upon request)

8. Karmaloop Sequined Converse ($90.00)

9. Endless Sperry Topsider Sadie Boots ($38.50)

10. He Knows My Name on Etsy One of a Kind Bridal Headpiece ($65)

11. Janna Conner Gold Irina Necklace $96.00

12. Morelle on Etsy Morchella in Cognac Brown ($195)

13. Amelia Rose Designs Amythest With Fringe On Gold ($100)

14. J. Crew Silk Bouquet Sash ($35)

Stay tuned for a special gift-giveaway featuring select items from my wish list later in the week!

Intern Sydney is our resident tech expert.  (Case in point: she’s helping Katharine and me navigate our new Mac Books — help which is, unfortunately, desperately needed.)  So when it came time for her to pull together a gift guide, style-savvy techie products were a no-brainer.  Bonus!  You might even find something for the men in your life on this list!

What’s your favorite source for geeky products?

1. W Hotel Boutique Cardboard Boombox ($45)

2. Urban Outfitters iPhone Case 3G ($24)

3. Canditto ($450 per week)

4. Built Cargo Laptop Sleeve in fiery orange ($45)

5. Think Geek Gorillapod ($20-50)

6. Thalbach Design USB stick in rosewood (55-99 euros) 

7. Urban Outfitters Holgawood Camera in white ($48)

8. Urban Outfitters Holgaroid Instant Film Back ($150)

9. Nanda Clocky in aqua ($39)

10. Vers 1.5R iPod dock in bamboo ($220) 

11. MoMA Store Muji Cardboard Speakers ($38)

12. W Hotel Boutique Rock Out USB Flash Drive ($25) 

13. Apple Magic Mouse ($69)

14. Photo JoJo Polaroid Picture Frame ($20)

Written with love by Lara Casey

Hi, my name is Katharine and I am a (sugar) addict.  I’d say I don’t discriminate when it comes to sugar, but what I really love is candy.  No chocolate, please, just the good stuff: Sour Patch Kids, Smarties, Red Vines, Nerds, Gobstoppers, Airheads, Peach Rings… you get the idea.  As the reigning SW Candy Queen – a typical lunch for me is a box of Nerds with a serving of Peachy Penguins – it was almost a no-brainer that I take the lead on helping everyone refine their Christmas candy must-haves.  My top holiday pick?  Champagne Bubbles!

Tell me: what are your favorite sweet treats? Wanna share?  :)

1.  Hammond’s Candies All Natural Cherry Lolli

2.  Dragonfly Cakes Petits Fours

3.  Marie Belle  Caramels

4.  Clara French Custom Cake Stands

5.  Marzipan World Marzipan Bees

6.  Nice Package Pennant Cupcake Toppers

7.  Hammond’s Candies Red Apple Lolli

8.  Ticings Peel and Press Edible Frosting Sheets

9.  Simple Song Design Treat Boxes

10.  Wendy Kromer Cherry Blossom Kit

11.  Bella Cupcake Couture Mini-Cupcakes Wrappers

12.  Hammond’s Candies Peppermint Straws

13.  Candy Warehouse Champagne Bubbles

14.  Plush Puffs Gourmet Marshmallows Chocolate Chipetta

15.  WannaHavaCookie Raspberry-Filled Chocolate Whoopie Pie

16.  Nice Package Large Glassine Bags

17.   Flour Pot “Will you be my Bridesmaid?” Cookies

18.  Bake it Pretty Baking Cups

Stay tuned for a special gift-giveaway featuring select items from my wish list later in the week!