Christmas is next week so it's really time to get going with gifts. Next up is my gift guide to wonderful presents under $75/£75.

Diptyque Candle Trio £60. The most popular scented candles from the best in the business. Seriously.

Graham & Green Ossie The Owl Vase £45. Cute and quirky, this unexpected flower vase is neutral enough to work in any home but fun enough to make it a unique piece.

Brian Atwood for Target Leather Gloves $50. Yes they're real leather and they're beautiful. I got a pair and love them.

Micro Gem Headphones $28. These delicate rose gold finish headphones are a great way to tune out in style.

J Crew Polka Dot Snood $68. Because in December in a lot of parts of the world, it's cold out there.

Graham & Green Magnetic World Map £69. A fun memo board for the jetsetter or world dreamer, great way to brush up on geography too.

J Crew Red Cardigan $75 now $40. Festive yet versatile enough to be worn year round, this wardrobe staple is a winner.

J Crew Sequin Tee $78 now $68. Tis the season to sparkle and shine and this black tee is a great starting point.

A Book On A Page $68. Seriously, a whole book on one beautifully framed print. All the classics are there, as a book lover I'm in love with this!

West Elm Cheese Knife Set $29. For any cheese lovers you know, this would make a great gift that would get used time and time again.

Love Moschino Key Ring $67. Because you might as well keep your keys on something so fun, pretty and sparkly.

Tiffany Coin Purse $75. It's that much loved shade of blue in the form of a leather coin purse. Love.

Liberty Ianthe Address Book £60. Because sometimes, it's nice to be a little old school about things.

Tracy Reese for Target Set of 4 Dessert Plates $40. The fabulous prints on tiny plates make for brilliant pieces to entertain.

Notoriously hard to get right but oh so satisfying when you do, gifts for the men in your life (Father, Brother, Husband, Boyfriend) usually require a little more research. There's so much great stuff out there that isn't pyjamas or socks or a cashmere jumper (I regularly have those in my gifting arsenal and they're always welcome if not entirely thrilling). It's fun to take yourself on a little journey of discovery and pick something a little unexpected you thing he might just love. Here are some of my favourite picks around right now.

Yep. A new collection has arrived. It's on Etsy and there's still enough time to get a gift for yourself or a loved one for the holidays! Hop on over to my Etsy Shop to view the collection in it's entirety.

I started Tiger Tem in 2007 in Nigeria. I had a boutique and tea room that was featured in Vogue, The Financial Times and numerous other publications. It was a highly enjoyable ride and I loved what I did but a few years ago the Mr and I decided to move to San Francisco. I have a great job here that I love but I still sell my collection of clutches on a very limited basis in fabulous places like the Holiday Trunk show at Saks last year, Love & Luxe in San Francisco and I create limited edition collections on a regular basis for Temple Muse, Lagos.

I'm delighted to share the original team of artisans I taught how to make the clutch bags are still the people (mostly women) who group together and produce collections for Tiger Tem. A small team of skilled artisans just outside Lagos in Nigeria, who now have the skills to contract out for many other people. So Tiger Tem is truly a gift that gives back.

The Clutch Bag Collection.

The iPad Sleeves.

The Outsize Clutch Collection

While San Francisco doesn't necessarily get particularly cold, this time of year is as cold as it gets. Which means I'm freezing! So the thought of snuggling up under huge amounts of wool is supremely attractive. Here is a selection of pictures I found on pinterest that make me feel warm just looking at them.

We're well in the swing of the festive season and it's time to start hunting and gathering the perfect gifts for all the lovely people in your world. To start things off nice and easy, here's my selection of gifts for under $25/£25.

Carolina Herrera For Target Stationery Set $19.99. With notebooks and pencils this pretty, your thoughts can be as well dressed as you. Each of the set of 3 cloth wrapped notebook in different sizes, comes with a matching pencil.

Forever 21 Art Deco Necklace $9. I have this necklace and I wear it all the time. It hits way above it's price point in the style stakes and would be a great choice for any sparkle lover in your life.

Gold Piggy Bank $24. A cute and fun way to store all your coins in one place while adding a touch of gold to your decor.

Grace - A Memoir $35 now $19. A great gift or anyone with a strong interest in style. Grace Coddington has been a tour de force at Vogue for years, The September Issue turned the spotlight on her, now watch her shine on every page of this book.

Monogram Votive $8. A charming gift that can be used time and time again. Get just one of get all the letters of a word or message you'd like to spell out.

Bespoke Chocolate Box. An easy bit of DIY. Go to a high end chocolate shop and buy a few interesting sounding bars and present them to the recipient in a fancy box. Sweet treats never get old.

TopShop Tights $10. Practical and fun, these will most likely be worn over the holiday season so choose something that she might not ordinarily choose for herself.

Tortoiseshell Bowl $24. A stylish place to store her precious pieces on her vanity table or a fun place to keep snacks when entertaining.

J Crew Anchor Key Chain $25. Key rings are always a useful gift and this anchor key chain has rolling with J (Crew), written all over it.

Essie Fall 2012 Cube $17. The most popular colours for Fall, this cube of miniatures is a fun way to experiment with new nail colours.

West Elm Log Vases $19. Add a rustic touch to decor with these wood vases.

Topshop Ear Muffs $14. It's cold out there! Beat the chill with these cute Nordic inspired ear muffs.

Scrabble Letter Mug $12. For the Scrabble fanatic, whatever letter you choose, it's always going to be a winner!

West Elm Throw $23. Thrown over a bed or on the sofa for snuggling up, this is a great choice for pretty much everyone.

One of the fun, festive and seasonal things I love to do this time of year is go to the ballet. The Nutcracker ideally, it's just one of those greats that never gets old. It's a great opportunity to get a little more dressed up than usual and I love this combination of navy blue, bold pink and emerald green is perfect for sophisticated brights on a chilly night.

J Crew Symphony Coat $350  |  Topshop Embeliished Dress $138  |  Matthew Williamson Clutch $1615  |  Vionnet Heels $674 now $175

One of my favourite ways to keep warm when the temperatures start to drop is with a cute beanie. At this time of year I almost always have one on, especially in the evenings. Go bold and bright, go Nordic ski bunny, or muted and classic, go for the easy beanie or the chic beret, there really is a lid for every pot. Here are my favourites around at the moment.

For reals. I love pinterest and I love my iPad and the new addition, the iPhone and while the app is good, there had to be a way to pin images from the internet on my iPad. 

A few false starts lead to some very helpful tips from my big bro..and voila. Pinning from my iPad on the regular.

Follow these instructions on your iPad to get going. 

2. Then go to safari and create any bookmark. Place this bookmark in bookmark bar so it appears on top of browser for easy access. 

3. Edit the bookmark and call it what you want. I call mine Pin!

4. Cut the following text in it's entirety:

If there are two sites that rocked my world this year, it's easily spotify and pinterest. I recently joked to a friend on a night out that getting me off those sites in my free time quite a herculean achievement. Spotify is an amazing way to discover new music and a few of my recent favourites are (Poetic Justice by Kendrick Lamar, Bruises by Chairlift, Night Light by Jessie Ware). And pinterest, oh be still my beating heart. As someone that filled up scrapbook after scrapbook with cutting of things I loved for magazines for way longer than that was every remotely cool, pinterest is brilliant. 

I recently came across this tutorial on pinterest which I figured should come in handy for lots of people through the Christmas season. Because holy, moly, who doesn't want to receive such a fabulous looking gift?

Source

As most people with desk jobs spend an inordinate amount of time each day working at a computer.screen, its most relaxing to power down from technology for a few hours in the evening. There’s a plus and a minus here, the minus being more and more people are experiencing worsening eyesight causing the need for glasses. The plus being with so many affordable and supremely stylish glass frames to choose from, there’s never been a better time to pick a pair perfect for you. One of my favorite sites for those that need a little help but not necessarily prescription help is www.readingglasses.com. Hop on over to take a look at their collection and find a new reading companion.