I was talking to a nice young woman today while I was out getting coffee with my dog and she started talking about her cousin, which then led to her telling me what gifts she had just gotten her. She didn’t know that gifts are my specialty or that she was soon going to be the subject of my blog. Here’s the deal – her cousin was sick and her birthday was also coming up. So, she gave her cousin a get-well present (a book from a series that she knows her cousin is really into). That is right on track. A+ gift giving! She got something she knew her cousin would love and for no other reason than to surprise her in hopes of making her feel better. Not only that but a book is a great present for someone who is …read more

Here’s the thing – men wear less jewelry than women. If your man does wear jewelry, you can pretty much follow the same tips in the previous post. If your man doesn’t wear jewelry, let me help you think outside the jewelry box, so to speak.

Consider why you are drawn to the idea of giving your man jewelry. I know, for myself, that when I put on a piece of jewelry it tends to remind me of a person, place, fond memory, etc. I suspect that the reason you are considering giving him something like jewelry is because you want him to think of you or how much you love him when he puts it on. Well, I think there are some nice options for evoking that same feeling you get when you put on your jewelry, without compromising his style – because if jewelry …read more

Buying jewelry for someone is a big step. It implies some sort of commitment and, if you are going to do it well, involves some forethought and planning.

If this is the first time you are buying your Valentine jewelry, don’t go overboard! Here are some tips to really put you on the right track:
1. Pay attention – Sure, you can hunt around in her jewelry box but look at her. Does she wear jewelry? (If you are thinking about buying jewelry for her and she doesn’t wear much, don’t be discouraged. Ask her, discreetly, if she likes jewelry. It could be she doesn’t have much that she likes, it may not be appropriate for her job, she may just not have thought to buy herself something nice, etc.)
2. Look at photos of special occasions – Oftentimes we will dress up …read more