Elements of Style Blog

Ahhh, the boys. Sometimes easy, sometimes difficult to shop for.

Digital classic camera
This camera, by Leica, has to old-school good looks of the past, with the technology of the future. So small it fits in your palm, but with a large digital screen and a fast shutterspeed, it’s perfect for the new dad, old dad or aspiring shutterbug. I actually want one!

funny money clip
Such a great reminder for your big business guy who can get caught up in the day to day stress of a 9-5.

ballpark cufflinks
A splurge for the sports nut! Made of wood from actual seats from his favorite stadium. Fenway is probably a bestseller.

shower microphone and radio
For those of us with American Idol worthy singers for husbands (ahem!), a funny stocking stuffer pairing so he can get his Bono on in the shower.

valet tray
A need for ALL guys! A lovely leather, monogrammable valet try with cord openings for all his chargers and catchall space for change, keys, wallet- you name it!

Best. Video game. Ever. You’ll fight for turns.
Enough said.
guitar hero 3

team mouse
Let him show his team spirit at the office with a team logo mouse! (Go Huskies.)

doggie driver
For man’s best friend AND your man- the dog gets exercise and he gets to practice his golf swing! A win/win!

Nike runner’s gift pack
Fantastic gift pack with a new iPod Nano, $100 Nike giftcard and $30 Itunes gift card.

Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything
March Madness for the thinking man!

Well, despite the drama of yesterday, our tree went up and was decorated. I went with a chartreuse and bronze theme (plus the addition of ornaments from years past). It looks lovely. And my Ballard Designs stockings look smashing and even match!

And Baxter is doing fine after some recovery time and a VERY watchful Mommy. This is my “I-am-so-sorry-I-inadvertently-tried-to-kill-you” face. Someone is going to get LOTS of presents for Christmas.
Poor muppet.

Andrew and I went to get our X-mas tree and at the register was some fresh mistletoe. I bought some in hopes of creating a lovely hanging in our archway into the kitchen. While hanging it a couple berries fell on the floor and little Baxter ate them. I immediately thought “Is that bad for him?” and Googled it. Come to find out mistletoe berries can be FATAL to dogs! We swooped little confused Baxter up and brought him to the hospital. He just got home after induced vomiting, activated charcoal administration and a few hours of observation (and mommy’s wallet less $250). He’s still not 100% out of the woods yet, but is quite chipper, so we are feeling a little less “gloom and doom”. I had NO IDEA how poisonous this plant was, so here are some known hazards for pets in your home over the holidays:

* mistletoe, pointsetta, holly, lilies, amaryllis and Christmas rose- ALL TOXIC!!!
* tinsle
* de-icing salts
* ornament hooks

BE CAREFUL!!!!