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December 13, 2013 26 Comments

Friday’s Favorites : Gift Guide (my favorite things of 2013!)

With exactly 12 days to Christmas, I’m sure everyone has got gift giving on their mind.  To share with you are my favorite items of 2013.  Some items I’ll just “keepThinking smiledreaming” about, like that fuchsia YSL bag.  Isn’t she gorg?  Hope my favorites make your favorites this year.  Happy Shopping!

gift guide 2013





First Row:
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Gift Set @ Macys – my favorite fragrance of the year, smells powdery and sensual. love it.
Red Velvet Cupcake 14.5 ounce 3-Wick Candle @ Bath and Body Works – smells sensational, just like red velvet.
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado @ Nordstrom – excellent moisturizing eye cream.
Royal Albert Teacup & Saucer in New Country Roses @ BedBathandBeyond – tea in an English teacup is so much more fun.
Lodge Moccasins @ J.Crew – these are so comfy to wear around the house.

Second Row:
Threshold Rattan Small Milk Crate and Liner @ Target – I have a set of these, perfect for empty spaces on console tables.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion w/Pump @ Sephora – love this moisturizer for the winter.
Blanc 12” Cake Stand @ Sur La Table – simple and elegant.
Robinson Crossbody Bag @ Tory Burch – I’ve used this bag so much this year, very handy for clubbing/lounging.
Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni Amphora Jar @ Sur La Table – make some homemade nut butter, seal it, gift it.

Third Row:
Irina Striped Wool Coat @ Club Monaco – a unique coat, caught my eye. 
Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 12” Covered Stir Fry Pan @ Bloomingdales – heats up evenly, great for stir fry.
Check Cashmere Scarf @ Nordstrom – it’s safe to assume we all want to own a Burberry scarf. someday!
Giada’s Feel Good by Giada DeLaurentis @ Williams-Sonoma – love Giada, plus it’s healthy stuff.
Blazer with Roll-Up Cuffs @ Zara – everyone needs a white blazer. so chic.

Fourth Row:
Tiffany Bows Mug @ Tiffany – cute idea for those tiffany lovers.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine 9 Nude in Private @ Sephora – love this shade, so glossy and shimmery.
Kate Spade Thyme Patent Bow Flat @ Neiman Marcus – cute bow flats, before you know it, it will be spring.
Saint Laurent Y Ligne Mini Pochette Crossbody Bag @ Bergdorf Goodman – just so in *love* with this bag. someday!
Tartan Mugs @ Pendleton – perfect for hot cocoa around the holidays.

TELL ME: What is on your Christmas wish list this year?



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    December 13, 2013 at 9:55 am

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 2:54 am

      Thanks. I'll check it out.

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  2. Ameena says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    So many pretty things on your list. I am definitely going to try the Clinique moisturizer, my skin is SO dry. I have been using the Clinique spot corrector and that works well. Here's hoping my skin clears up soon.

    I love Giada too. She's so pretty and tiny. Will check out her cookbook.

    I don't have too many things on my list this year…just so happy to be in NYC. I do think a few large sweaters would be appropriate though. 🙂 LOL

    Have a great weekend Nisha!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 2:56 am

      I love the Clinique moisturizer. Haha.. I love Giada too, I don't believe she eats everything she makes though, she looks "too" perfect. 🙂
      Yeah… don't want anything much either, my shopping is usually ongoing throughout the year as need be.
      Hope you had a great weekend, too!

      Reply
  3. Sapana Behl says

    December 13, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Such a wonderful guide for Christmas gifts. Lovely….

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 2:59 am

      Thanks Sapana.. glad you think so.

      Reply
  4. Shashi Charles says

    December 13, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Awesome gift guide – that stir fry pan is indeed impressive!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:01 am

      I love the Calphalon stir fry! It's so great! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    All I want is slippers for Christmas. No frills, no hard times shopping for me. Or maybe an oversized sweater from J.Crew wouldn't hurt either. 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:02 am

      haha.. you live in SFO, hence the slippers! The JCrew sweaters sound great though. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dixya says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    its very greedy of me but I love your gift guide, I want everything here. I have been eying on more than half the stuff here.

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:02 am

      I'm greedy to Dixya, don't worry! Hey, but we work for it, so whatever! 🙂

      Reply
    • Dixya says

      December 16, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      thanks friend. I am not the only one who thinks this way 🙂

      Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:33 am

      TOTES! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    December 13, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I hope whoever is xmas shopping for you reads your blog! You could get everything on your wishlist 🙂

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:03 am

      LOL… haha, a lot of this stuff I bought over the year, so it really is my favorite things, yeah a few other items are on my wishlist! Most family members don't even read my blog. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Fabulous gift ideas! I want those cozy moccasins… and everything else on your list!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:04 am

      Thanks Georgia. Those moccasins are super warm and great for the home. I own a pair in beige. So comfy.

      Reply
  9. Joanne says

    December 14, 2013 at 11:43 am

    I'll take one of each please! These are great ideas!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:04 am

      🙂 Thanks.

      Reply
  10. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I love YSL – that bag is a total investment in my opinion 😉 Happy holidays!

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:05 am

      It is totally an investment, unfortunately it's so small so I'd feel so guilty buying it. Maybe someday, for now at that cost I invest in the bigger bags since I gain more out of it.

      Reply
  11. Kitchen Riffs says

    December 15, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Loads of good ideas here! Which I always need – I'm terrible at buying gifts! 😉 Thanks for this.

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 16, 2013 at 3:06 am

      Thanks.. a better idea would be a men's gift guide, but I don't know much about what men like. Oh well! It's all about women here!

      Reply
  12. Asha Shivakumar says

    December 16, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Beautiful collection of gift ideas. I need everything in the list. Now, the only thing is to show hubby your blog..:)

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    • honeywhatscooking says

      December 18, 2013 at 1:33 am

      Haha.. he isn't gaga over xmas like I am.. it's okay, I work and I just buy whatever I want anyway. 🙂

      Reply

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