Video: Gifts for Women
Gifts for Women
KING5.com
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Updated Thursday, Sep 24 at 9:42 AM
I love shopping, especially for my girlfriends!  I am constantly on the lookout for personalized gifts that are affordable and luxurious.  When I can find a gift that also helps a charity that is even better.  Here are a few of my favorites this year, from stocking stuffers to my favorite bling.  Monogrammed Compact MirrorAnthropology does a great job at offering personalized and monogrammed gifts that are affordable.  This compact mirror is a perfect stocking stuffer or gift that won't break the bank.  It's feminine and oh so beautiful.   Compact Mirror, $14 Anthropology University Village 2520 NE University Village St, Suite 120 Seattle, WA 206.985.2101 www.anthropolgie.com Athena Chocolate TrufflesAnother great stocking stuffer idea.  Athena is donating 100% of their sales to breast cancer research.   So, now we can eat chocolate and feel good about it! Athena Truffles, $6, Metropolitan Market 1908 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 206.284.2530 www.metropolitan-market.comBeauty Alert This is a great idea to help you avoid outdated and potentially hazardous beauty products.  The FDA does not require expiration dates to go on cosmetics and beauty products, but we all know that they do expire.  In some instances there can be some real dermatological problems when products age.  Beauty Alert is a fabulous product that contains 24 stickers that are tailored to specific beauty products.  You fill in the date of purchase on the appropriate sticker and then you'll know when you should throw it away.   Beauty Alert, $7 Stacya S. Silverman & Associates 16 West Boston, Seattle, WA 98119 206.270.9465 www.beautyalert.bizPersonalized Glass OrnamentsBig Girl Workshop is making these precious glass ornaments that can be customized with your own family photos.  They're a beautiful take on a classic ornament.  They can truly become a keepsake for years to come.  If you call Clare at Big Girl Workshop you still have time to create a custom piece. Glass Ornaments, $12 - $15 Clare at Big Girl Workshop 11830 Kerr Parkway #204 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 503.245.2136For the Fashionista......this is a great inexpensive book.  "Things a Woman Should Know About Shoes" is for everyone whom the mere thought of new shoes prompts an involuntary sigh of pleasure.  It gives tips for streamlining your collection and picking new essentials.  It's also full of great quotes like this one from Lita Ford, " Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe."  I tied it up with shoelaces for a cute packaging idea.   "Things a Woman Should Know About Shoes", $16, Burnt Sugar 601 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 206.545.0699 www.burntsugarfrankie.comBayberry Tapers Bayberry wax is the rarest and most prized of all candle waxes, and has a warm, earthy, spicy aroma.  According to tradition, to bring good luck, you must burn Bayberry Candles on Christmas day.  If the flame burns bright and the light shines clear, then heaven will bless you throughout the year.  Bayberry Tapers, $16, Burnt Sugar 601 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 206.545.0699 www.burntsugarfrankie.comThe Perfect ToteThese totes from Dogeared Tote are very clever.  What woman doesn't need a tote.  It's perfect for taking shopping or down to the Farmer's market.  It's even big enough for a little overnight somewhere.  It's the all-purpose bag that makes a statement.   Dogeared Tote, $25, Clutch   1212 4th Ave , Seattle, WA 98101 206.624.2362 www.clutchseattle.com)Reclaimed Cashmere Heidi from Haute Goat is re-purposing used cashmere sweaters and turning them into scarves, legwarmers, flower accessories, and eye masks.  The scarves come in two different widths and every item is unique.  This is a great way to be able to give cashmere with the usual cashmere prices.   Haute Goat products range from $6 to $39 and is sold at the following retail locations:Sweet Petula www.swetpetula.com 2717 Madison St. (Madison Park) 208 S Jackson St  (Pioneer Square)Capers 4521 California Ave SW (West Seattle) Monster Art and Clothing www.monsterartandclothing.com 5000 20th Ave NW (Ballard)Bouncing Wall www.bouncingwall.com 2225 Queen Anne Ave N (Queen Anne) Sugar Sugar www.surgarseattle.net 1737 NW 56th St (Ballard)The Epic Cocktail RingIf you can't afford the diamond, but want to get her a nice piece of jewelry these cocktails rings from Heidi K are absolutely stunning.  They're big, bold, and gorgeous.  They come in several classic cuts - just oversized.  I'm a big ring girl and I can't wait to get one of these in my collection.   Cocktail Ring, prices range from $70-$1800, Heidi K Jewelry 218 Main Street, Suite 752 Kirkland WA 98033 877.904.3434 www.heidikjewelry.com
