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My go-to accessory for Deborah Lloyd, President and Creative Director of Kate Spade's go to accessory is...a great cocktail ring from Kate Spade New York or Chanel. Lloyd says she has a 1920s Chanel sparkler that has started many conversations.


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(Super) Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas

 Sooo, you meant to get your Mom's gift like last week, right? I 'm sure you are not alone. Here are a few items that can be picked up as late as, well tomorrow. Talk about the 11th hour....
         

                   

Below are five items that you can pick up on Mother's Day. I have  included prices but check your local stores for hours, as they may vary...but are definitely open on Sunday! Good luck!


                                                        Patterned Jewelry Boxes: West Elm $49-79

                                                                 Ivory Marble Wine Cooler: Crate & Barrel $29.99

Kate Spade Grove Court Maise Satchel Bag: Neiman Marcus $298

Keurig Special Edition Home Brewing System: Target $149.99

Only Hearts Organic Cotton Pajamas: Nordstrom $128

What a Birthday! Real-Life Gift Idea

A friend passed along this great idea and I had to share...it's a spa birthday gathering and yes, I know spas are the go-to thing to do but what makes this gift special is the extra steps this birthday girl took for her guests. What I love the most about this...

1. The Birthday Girl "It's not all about me" mentality: The Birthday Girl wants to have a great time for her birthday but also wants her friends to have a great time with her, thus she pays for each of them to enjoy a yoga class on her! She also booked a suite so they "could come and go as they please" throughout the spa day. Not to mention, she planned the whole event!

2. There's something for everyone: It's a great way to bring all your friends together and still please everyone with a variety of things to do. Everyone can enjoy yoga together, as well as lunch but also book their own favorite spa service. Massage, anyone? Mani/Pedi? You can do whatever your heart desires.

3: Beginning and Ending together: The day is to begin with yoga with all her friends and end in the suite where they can swap spa stories and discuss how great the day was...and quite possibly the host!

Here's a portion of the evite that the Birthday Girl sent to her friends....

Hello Ladies,
Soon it will be my 35th Birthday! I’d like to celebrate and start the new year off with a day of relaxation at one of my favorite places, The Carneros Inn in Napa. I have arranged a private yoga session, followed by lunch... om, yum! The morning yoga session will balance us for the day (and for the new year to come). Following yoga, we will have lunch together and partake in something sorta-like a sister circle (more details to come; there will be an assignment :)

But it doesn't end there… after lunch, you can further indulge in other spa services. The Spa has set aside a block of time for our group, and they will require each guest in our group to schedule a minimum of a 60 minute service. I have also reserved a suite for us that will serve as our base for the day… so you can come and go as you please. Once we’ve all wrapped up our afternoon activities, the plan is that we will regroup in the suite to chit chat a bit and reflect on our day.

This is a superb idea for a birthday (even if the Birthday Girl) is not the planner, as well as Girl's Day Out or Bridal Shower. I think just about any girl would love this gift.

And just so you can get even more jealous, here's some pictures of The Caneros Inn where they will have their spa and yoga day! I went on the site and the pictures really don't do it justice!

sources: thecanerosinn.com

Gift Tip #30: Occasions by Kate Spade

This cute, little red book helps you to celebrate life's celebrations, while giving tips on planning, prepping and being the hostess with the mostess at your next soiree. One of the best things about this book is that it is so-detailed. There are sections on decorating the room, having a well stocked bar to dressing the part. The book also shares lighting, linens and music tips. And, just in case you are an attendee, there is a "good guest" section too. Oh, and there are plenty Kate Spade-esque pictures that are bold and quirky, very consistent with her brand.

Gift Tip #28: Kate Spade Stationary

Kate Spade Paper designs make me smile with their vibrant colors and bold stand on keeping the written word alive. These gifts would be great for lover of stationary. I have included a few box sets of my fave designs.

XOXO Stationary, on sale on organize.com, $16.99

Brushstroke Peony Boxed Set, $30, katespade.com

P.S. Boxed Set, $30, katespade.com

Here's a bit about Kate Spade New York (from the horse's mouth):

utility, wit and playful sophistication are the hallmarks of kate spade new york. as our world expands, our graceful, exuberant approach to the everyday is evident in every category we enter, from handbags and clothing to jewelry, shoes, stationery, glasses, baby and home.

kate spade new york has thirty-six shops across the united states, and is sold in every time zone and on every continent. whether in macau or michigan, our shops are always warm and inviting

You can purchase these box sets at katespade.com or visit any local paper store that carries Kate Spade products. Some places that carry Kate Spade locally include Three Little Birds, Salutations, etc.

sources: katespade.com, organize.com