I walked past the pop-up in San Francisco- Maiden Lane, when my thoughts were elsewhere and it wasn’t until I got home that I realized the opportunity I missed to walk into a Sézane store in my hometown, that would have taken me away to somewhere in Paris and perhaps do a little shopping for these chic pieces:
That would be me – the traveler, so I figured I’d kick off my holiday gift idea series with some ideal gifts for the traveler in your life or the ones you are trying to introduce the idea to – that travelling is probably one of the best experience any human can have in their lifetime and a lifetime spent not travelling – is a life not lived well. 🙂 {featured image and source}
Before you head out the door in a frenzy to do your bit of shopping or just about anything revolving around the holidays, take a moment for that perfectly fresh brewed cup of coffee and these reads from me to you: And then let’s reconvene Sunday morning to discuss how your day went.
You know what I love the most? It’s seeing commuters on the trains reading an actual paperback over some device. I mean don’t get me wrong, we all love our devices, but some things I prefer to remain traditional and comforting. So, if you ar shopping for a book lover, consider the following:
I realize as I share Christmas gift ideas from here and there, that some of the suggestions can also be the best of gifts for other occasions – like birthdays, anniversary and even Mother’s Day. And if you aim to stay unique or the person you are shopping for prefers functionality without the over the top price tag, here’s where to shop:
I dream of a week’s worth of time off where I can unplug from all things nutty and just exist somewhere far away from my every day life – like here perhaps:
I don’t know anyone that isn’t stressed out, even more so this year. And to be frank with you, as a result of it, some of us are having a difficult time accepting the fact, the holiday season is upon us. So, although I consider gifting myself with the suggestions from the list, I am also sharing with all of you who know at least someone or two or three in need of these stress-relief gifts:
Everyone needs to experience an African Safari at least once in their lifetime. And with that believe I share with you the idea of gifting an African Safari – to celebrate a wedding anniversary, or a special birthday or even as a honeymoon destination. Put the idea (that came to me while watching The Crown) in a box under the Christmas tree this year and see a loved one’s eyes well-up… in a good way hopefully 🙂 Check out the hottest African Safari Camps to consider –
There is a list of lodge recommends from here that might be worth your while if you are planning a trip to this beautiful country during the winter months. Consider the following: Log Cabins in Skye Ness Castle Lodges, Inverness Cameron Lodge, Loch Lomond Loch Lomond Waterfront Lodge, Balmaha Piper Dam near Dundee for Hagmanay festivities Braes Lodge, Aberfeldy Taymouth Marina, Kenmore The quiz of the day: If you have fallen inlove with Edinburgh like I have then take this quiz to see which neighborhood you fit in. I got Marchmont/Morningside – not complainin’ I’m good with that.
This morning I walked out of the house, dressed for the 70 degree temps expected today, but found myself shivering at the train stop in the early morning chill. Then the train ride was freezing as well, not sure if the driver got the memo about the chilliness outside, but she kept the train at a very cooold 20 degrees it felt like. So, coats came to mind, and the idea of shifting my clothes in my closet to bring forward the sweaters, and boots and so on. With that said, here’s my favorite coat and Jacket picks for this season:
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