NEW YORK-On-the-ball go-getter that you are, you’ve already made your Christmas list and have started shopping. I’m always in the hunt for gifts that are both personal and practical. But finding them ain’t easy, and you do need to start early. Here you go…
I had lunch at Doubles the other day, and they definitely start early: The club hosted a group trunk show with all sorts of vendors and goodies – including my friend and bookclub buddy Kate Pickett’s fun, colorful and useful(!) custom paper designs and lucite pieces for the home.
There’s nothing like a personalized hostess or holiday gift, particularly for the hard-to-buy-for. (And who isn’t hard to buy for these days?) Something that clearly shows you thought about them – and their gift – in advance – is always appreciated.
Packets of 100 stickies are from $85 to $125 and can be customized with any message: “Happy Birthday, Love, Gertrude” or “Ho ho ho from the Plushbottoms” or “A gift from the Thumpdoodles” (Do you think Thumpdoodle is really a name? I don’t either.)
Laminated tags, $18 to $30, for luggage, sports equipment, and small children prone to straying are also very handy and would make great gifts, especially for frequent travelers. (I’m kidding about the children.)
Personalized writing pads never go out of style, and I also especially like the lucite ice buckets and trays. Very snappy and very gift-able.
If it is calling cards, Christmas cards, holiday cards, or just beautiful notepaper or stationery you want, Kate’s bespoke letterpress designs are superb. I have them myself.
For the stationery, see Pickett’s Press.
For the other paper products, see Pickett’s Papers
Beautifully done, Frances, just like everything you do.
Much love,
MA
Oh Mary Ashton! Thank you and so good to hear from you. Are you well? Send me your news. Love, Frances