kate spade idiom bangles

These bracelets are my new favorite gift to give.  They're cute, affordable, and come in a rainbow of colors.  Each color has a different idiom inscribed on the inside.  For example, the mint green one says "mint condition."  

I picked one up for a friend at the Kate Spade store and it was beautifully gift wrapped, saving me a trip to another store for wrapping paper and a card.  If Kate Spade sold wine and Lean Cuisines, it would be a one-stop shop.

Idiom bracelet, $32, KateSpade.com

make headlines mugs

After a few days of scouring the internet for the perfect vessel for my morning cup of coffee, I stumbled across this mug from Kate Spade's Make Headlines series.  There are four mugs in the series:  Be Jeweled, Travel Bright, Rain or Shine, and Make Mischief (the one I have).  Each one is made from Lenox porcelain and is microwave and dishwasher safe.  Quel fab for you or a gift for your work bestie.

Make Headlines mugs, $20, Bloomingdales

a cup of coffee

I've gotten into the habit of having a cup of coffee every day at work.  Since I'm sure this is a bad habit, I might as well mask it with a cute cup.  (Denial is the first step.)  I wouldn't mind starting my day with any of these.

1.  Market Street Pink Mug, $19, Kate Spade
2.  Carnaby Scale Mug, $18, Jonathan Adler
3.  Unikko Mug, $22, Marimekko

a little gold ring

A few of my friends have been sporting this cute love notes bow ring from Kate Spade.  I rarely go out and buy something just because a friend has it, but right now, monkey see and monkey want.

Available at KateSpade.com, $45.

a little note

Every etiquette book I've read has emphasized the importance of sending handwritten notes.  There's never a lack of reasons to send a note, either.  Emily Post says you should write a handwritten note basically any time you want to acknowledge any thing.

That means you should have some note cards.

You don't have to buy monogrammed Crane stationery (even though the Kate Spade line is out of control adorable).  Target has cute note card and envelope sets in the dollar section and a stamp costs $0.45.  You can be fancy for less than $2.

In general, keep the message simple and heartfelt.  Personally, I like to write messages that will make the recipient either cry or laugh out loud.  That's just the way I am.  I'm emotional and I want people to emote.  Sue me.