It’s an animal house: We have presents for pets that wag, claw, splash, and flap — and stuff for doting pet parents, too.
Welcome patterns into your pad with screen-printed decor made in the USA.
Derailed by holiday travel? We suggest putting these ditties on blast.
Your bank account isn’t the only thing that suffers during the holidays. Find peace of mind with simple solutions you can try anywhere.
Fur on your wish list is a good thing — when that fur is attached to a new friend. Head to NorthPark Center and see dozens of puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats from the SPCA of Texas, each looking for a loving home. Adoption fees are $50-$125, which includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping. For more info, go to spca.org.
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It’s time we came clean on a big secret: We may have outsourced our present shopping this season.
No critters were harmed in the making of this animal-themed fashion-for-people post.
The hassles of traveling the day after Turkey Day include traffic, flight delays, and torture in the form of a screaming baby in the next row. Tune it all out with a pitch-perfect playlist.
Celeb aesthetician Renée Rouleau whips up two cranberry recipes for your face.
New York indie boutique Catbird turns its nose up at tradition with a line of solid scents.
Blast out of an accessories rut with Annabelle Rey’s stellar designs.
Emily Schuman is your guide to the sweet life, from home-beautifying DIY projects to mastering the art of high-low dressing.
You’ve got a one-track mind: Must. get. home. Distract yourself with twelve fresh tunes that make the trip seem shorter.
Chefs and journalists unite in remembering things they ate while moving around the planet.
Tomorrow, it would be inappropriate not to stuff your face and wear elastic-waist pants. Keep the focus off your food baby with a subtle glow around your eyes.
Frame your art and wear it, too. Bon Vivat’s debut line transforms dresses and shirts into watercolor canvases.
Shop the Philadelphia-based online retailer’s temporary space for loads of made-in-America brands. Now’s your chance to handle the goods, from leather weekenders and canvas rucksacks, to iPad cases and Dopp kits.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Claw
It’s been a few years since we heard from L.A.-based all-girl group Warpaint. Now it returns with a melancholy must-hear. Let it linger, then go for a glass of red paired with down-tempo releases from Visuals, Say Lou Lou, and Toro y Moi.
Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg team up again for a thriller that’s stranger than truth.
Commemorate the year with natural, candid shots from some of the country’s more talented — and saccharine free — child photographers.
Klai Brown’s ceramics shine a light on an underrated art form.
Fremont’s new Cajun- and Louisiana Creole-inspired spot is full of Southern charm straight from the Big Easy.
Burst your bubble (bath). We asked the girls at Skin Remedy to design three easy DIY tub recipes just in time for winter.
Showstopping presents for all the gorgeous gals in your life — yourself included.
We’re not saying gift giving is a competitive sport. But we guarantee you’ll win Christmas with these top-notch ideas.
Want standout fashion without putting in too much work? Click through Local Eclectic for killer indie designs.
Dr Cop is multimedia artist, painter, and jewelry designer Vincent Coppolino. Movie stars flock to his designs, and we can, too. His Bishop Arts store stocks original, handcrafted, one-of-kind works of art, jewelry, and home decor.
Each of your scattered ladies loves her new stomping ground. Pay homage to her zip code with gifts that play to the virtues of her environs.
Throw a lingerie party (it’s fun, promise) for your closest pals with help from a new Brooklyn-based intimates business.
They make you laugh and share your secrets (forgive us; the holidays bring out the Hallmark in us). Let the ladies on your list know how much you love them with these picks.
You can do better than a gift card. Wrap presents she’ll fancy, from artsy scarves and emerald baubles to dessert deliveries and makeup tricks.
We found gifts for all the gals, from your Martha Stewart mom to your trendy friend and old-school sis. The only problem? You might want them all for yourself.
Treat the girls who keep your world on its axis with gifts that nod to each one’s singular style. Slip trinkets like stainless steel bendy straws and hard-to-find scents into their desks, stockings, and mailboxes.
Fight the winter-weight trap with one of the most ass-kicking workouts in town. Take five classes weekly (three Flybarre, two Flywheel) and get two technique workshops and a nutrition seminar to keep you in your hourglass. Cost is $275 for nonmembers and $100 for members. Sign up at 678-702-5684, buckhead@flywheelsports.com, or in person.
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This hidden gem of a market in the back of a Buckhead shopping center has local produce, baked goods, artisan food products, and to-go sandwiches and salads, plus home and holiday decor and accessories; the staff also whips up some of the best gift baskets in town.
Sisters Heather and Katie O’Neill partner with artisans in Morocco to develop their line of fair trade products. Think of their boutique as a shortcut to a souk with its exotic mix of bags, jangly jewelry, and flowy garb. They also stock lines like Ace & Jig and Harlyn.
The coastal getaway offers a historic setting, shoreline views, fine dining, and a full range of spa services.
Peruse designer stationery (Kate Spade, Rifle Paper Co., Jonathan Adler), plus calendars, candles, cards, journals, coffee table books, home accessories, and other gifty items in the loftlike Westside shop.
Short of being an indoor farmers market, this specialty shop is overflowing with organic foods and locally sourced items such as nut butters, preserves, and Kana coffee. A food share program for fruits and veggies is available seasonally.
Be a bauble head at the Buckhead boutique that’s the exclusive Atlanta retailer for several jewelry lines; find everything from pricey diamond pieces and fun beaded bracelets to handbags and a handful of stylish clothing items.
If the bar in Cheers had a retail component, this would be it. Family owned for more than 50 years, this neighborhood shop offers a wide range of spirits, wines, and beers. Stop in on a weekend for an afternoon wine tasting.
Husband-and-wife owners Natan and Fanny Brach fill their boutique with art-inspired items (you’ll fancy psychedelic scarves based on Jerry Garcia’s original artwork), sparkly hair accessories, and jewelry.
The folksy and funky assortment sprawls across the floor of an old brick building. Hunt for imported dresses and perfume, vintage paintings and plates, refurbished furniture, and the occasional oddity (taxidermy reindeer). The inventory changes constantly and is a great source for housewares, hostess gifts, and birthday presents for guys and gals alike.
An A-to-Z beer, wine, and liquor store in the heart of 14th St.’s restaurant row. The shop stocks locally brewed beer and hooch, coveted varietals such as Chateau Miraval rosé (that’s Brad and Angie’s winery), and hard-to-find amaros. Order kegs or attend tastings on most Friday and Saturday nights.
Tucked inside the bar Local 44, this shop stocks hundreds of beers for carryout. Rub shoulders with other hops lovers ogling the massive selection.
Football is fun. Especially when played by a cool chick who stars in one Fantasy Football-centric comedy called The League and tackles seven-layer bean dip like Demarcus Ware on a blitz.
Lifestyle maven Jessica Alba and her eco-conscious company team up with some of our favorite brands to create limited-edition baby gear. Have a look.
Stretch according to your sign with zodiacal poses from Yogastrology founder Diane Booth Gilliam.
Save your appetite for family-style eats and drinks you have to sip to believe.
The menu at this new Culver City leans heavily on the one thing you spent childhood avoiding (vegetables) and your teenage years sneaking (booze). Standout dishes include family-style entrees (Sicilian caponata with house-made ricotta, EVOO, and salt; lemonfish crudo with fennel, radish, serrano, and citrus) that the whole brood will go for.