Jill Fairchild’s Closet: The Giving Season
There is one dreaded word that makes many of us feel like Ebenezer Scrooge – Christmas presents. Now, honestly, I much prefer to give than to receive (although admittedly it depends on the gift I’m receiving), but the entire saga of choosing, buying and wrapping presents for one’s nearest and dearest is overwhelming. Talk about pressure.
If that isn’t bad enough, consider how much greater the pressure is when you’re giving presents to people in the fashion world. Their entire existence is centered around the latest and coolest – and by the time you’ve found it, they’ve moved on to something else. It’s like grabbing mercury – they just keep slithering away. And you KNOW when you didn’t get it right, even before they unwrap the present. It’s as if they have X-ray eyes – or maybe it’s just the size of the box.
Even though I spend my days sourcing products, the holidays still almost cause me to break out in hives as I rush hither and yon, over the river and through the woods desperately searching for the perfect gift. And since this is the holiday season, my gift to you, dear readers, is to try to help you find the gifts you need. Here are some things that have caught my eye lately:
Top Row: Ancient Watch by Peter Nappi from Taigan, Cashmere Loop Scarf by Vince at Saks Fifth Avenue, The “Jill” Bag from Fairchild Baldwin
Middle Row: Quill Cheese Knife Set from Anthropologie, Ikat Elephant Plate from C Wonder, Boxes by Imperio from Taigan
Bottom Row: Give a gift that gives back. Glass Bead Bracelets from Same Sky, Citrus Bliss Signature Candle from C Wonder, Wave Lacquer Tray from C Wonder
So while I scour the stores with nary a present bought (okay, maybe one or two), hopefully these things will help you finish your shopping so you can kick back and have a nice eggnog (or something a bit stronger).
Happy holidays – and Style on!
Jill
