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Perhaps the most important gift you’ll give this season, if you love your pets the way I do, is a nice little treat for your furry family member. The secret is out, I got our frenchie Pierre this adorable Woof Clicquot dog toy so that he too can enjoy the splendor of brut rosé. Last year I gave Caillou, my family’s toy poodle, the Grey Dog Bottle and the whole thing was a riot. My mom found the toy so funny, Calliou loved it and my sister Becky couldn’t stop making reference

For all the ladies who have major style, this one is for you. I had a lot of fun gathering all the beautiful things in both these guides. Particularly thinking of all the fashionable things I like, from mint julep cups to statement earrings, these are gifts I think most people who enjoy dressing up are likely to love. The classic Chanel book set and leopard fur coat are considered basics to most who love to look just a tad more fabulous than everyone else, and of course the p

Every year there is always the occasional secret Santa exchange at a holiday party and I will be the first to admit I often grab something overpriced and not that great in a rush to make the event on time. This year I plan to have a few presents on hand at all times and anything I don’t use will just become a stocking stuffer for myself! So I created this little guide to assist everyone in finding a few nice things for friends and party goers or as mini gifts for Hanukkah or

As someone who absolutely loves an opportunity to attend to the details, this guide has a lot of room in my heart. I’m sure you probably know somebody similar, who cares about whether or not the coffee table book stack coordinates in color and size, who wants the right mix of decor on the mantelpiece and can spend a minimum of three hours reorganizing a coffee table. Even those who aren’t as detail obsessed as myself can appreciate a beautiful way to layout cocktails and appe

Let’s just stay in… this was my favorite guide of them all to create because if I had to identify my favorite part of the holiday season it would likely be the time spent at home, cuddled up on the couch, by a warm fire, sipping a hot drink, reading or watching something great. I have lots of memories being a young kid in Chicago, staying in where it was warm and spending time with my family and friends. I loved the decorating, the baking, the books and the cozy pajamas. I lo

Keep it classic… is my style mantra and many others too. Gift giving can be tricky, especially for the important people in your life, but these are all items that almost every woman with style is likely to love. Colors like camel and black can be far from boring and stuffy. { no. 1 | no. 2 | no. 3 | no. 4 | no. 5 | no. 6 | no. 7 | no. 8 | no. 9 | no. 10 | no. 11 | no. 12 | no. 13 } -MGN

Here we go again… Gift Guides for the holiday season are going live starting today! This year I will be dispersing them individually each week instead of one overwhelming guide all at once. I decided to start with my monogrammed guide as anything personalized tends to take some extra time to order. Which is honestly one of the reasons I love receiving monogrammed gifts, because the thoughtfulness behind them is always there. It also makes me feel extra special to have somethi

Finally , my favorite season for dressing is here. As much as summer truly is my favorite season, I can’t help but get excited for autumn weather.  It’s more fun when there’s more you can do with so many layers and accessories. But for the most part I just always want to wear a sweater. So from my last few weeks of searching for all the goods of the new season, I’ve rounded up all my favorites for you. Enjoy! { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 } { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

To be fair, I don’t think Valentine’s Day needs too be extravagant. I personally just want a handwritten card from that special someone, a nice bottle of champs and some flowers would be nice too. But if you’re still looking for a little extra something, here are some more ideas. Enjoy! {  No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9 | No. 10  } {  No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5 | No. 6 | No. 7 | No. 8 | No. 9   } Much Love,  -

Let’s get personal… I love monograms for many reasons, but most importantly, because it turns something ordinary into something special. Nothing says, “I really care about you” like an item that takes extra time and consideration to procure and because the season of gift giving is fast approaching, { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 } I’ve compiled a list of all the best finds online, just in the Nick of time. Some of my monogrammed favorites I currently own and are

Mother’s day is around the corner and I am proud to announce I will be back in Chicago this year to celebrate with my mom for the first time in several years! It’s an easy holiday to forget to plan for when you live miles away, but a great excuse to remind yourself and others of all the amazing things mother’s do for us day after day, that we tend to take for granted. Hope you enjoy my gift guide, and get those floral orders made in plenty of time!  Much love,  -M