Friday’s Favorites : Gift Guide (my favorite things of 2011)

Here are some of my recommended items this holiday season, some of which I own, others I would love to own.  These items range anywhere from $5 to $200, so there is something for everyone.  Hopefully you’ll find this list helpful before you head out Christmas shopping.

Also, you can click on “most” of the items in the image below, and you will be directly linked to the website.  Details and links follow below the image.

Cookbooks by Sur La Table
Boots by Steve Madden

Top Row:
Slatskin & Co. Homemade Cookies Candle ~ $19.50 @ Bath & Body Works
love the smell of homemade cookies sitting by the Christmas tree sipping hot cocoa.
Metallic Cable Knit T-Shape Sweater (silver gray) ~ $60 @ Express
love this outfit for a NYE house party.
Philosophy Hope in a Jar (original formula) ~ $38 @ Sephora
a favorite night cream of mine and made Oprah’s Favorite Things in the past.
Ugg Bailey Button Boot (gray/chestnut) ~ $160 @ Victoria’s Secret
I especially love the button on this adorable pair of Uggs and I so badly want these in gray.  Hint to my hubby!


Middle Row:
Three Tiered Sequin Mini Skirt (silver) ~ $80 @ Express
a pretty skirt for NYE, still wondering if it’s worth the splurge.
Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer (nutmeg) ~ $5 @ Smallflower
besides Chapsticl , it’s the only thing I wear on my lips and I love the color, nutmeg.
Nars Bronzing Powder (laguna) ~ $33 @ Sephora
if I was stranded somewhere and could only have 1 makeup item with me, it would be the laguna bronzer, it gives me a bronzy look.  this is my weekend makup..
Vera Wang Classic Gift Set ~ $80 @ Macy’s
my all time favorite perfume, on my wishlist for a “third” time, I keep running out year after year.
Sequin Open-Stitch Infinity Scarf (gray) ~ $39 @ Express
I’m a sucker for warm and cozy scarfs, especially with sequins.
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15 (natural) ~ $46 @ Nordstrom
this is my favorite foundation that I wear on special occasions only, it blends really well giving me a flawless and natural look.
Cuisinart 14 cup Food Processor ~ $200 @ Crate & Barrel
one of my favorite kitchen gadgets, it’s great for shredding, chopping, pastes, and sauces.


Bottom Row:
Steve Madden Candence Boots (cognac le) ~ $100 @ Steve Madden
these boots are so hot with dark denim jeans.
Bobbi Brown Protective Face Lotion SPF 15 ~ $48 @ Neiman Marcus
my all time favorite daytime moisturizer, plus it has seaweed, ooooooh.
Criss-Cross Metal Cuff ~ $20 @ Express
this bracelet fits my small wrists perfectly.
Ina Garten’s How Easy Is That ~ $35 @ Sur La Table 
I was fortunate to have met Ina Garten in person and I own an autographed copy of her book which I adore.  This is a great gift for someone who is an Ina fan.
Cuisinart 7-Speed Hand Mixer (berry blue) ~ $50 @ Sur La Table
love this color, it makes baking so much more fun.
Melie Bianco Ariana Top Handle Messenger Bag (natural) ~ $99 @ Melie Bianco
a designer inspired bag that reminds me of the Mulberry Alexa, which is one of my favorite bags at the moment, see here.
Magic Bullet ~ $50 @ Target
my favorite kitchen gadget that is so handy.  It is great for making pastes, purees, and sauces.
Only Gold For Me Top Coat ~ $9.50 @ Sephora
love this top coat nailpolish, especially over black, be a DIVA and try it for NYE.


TELL ME: What are some of your recommended gifts this holiday season?