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Give Style.

Monday, December 14th, 2009

As you may know, I’ve launched a fashion styling component to my business under the same name as the blog, Elements of Style! Available for a variety of services, myself and my uber-chic styling partner Marie, can help you make over your closet or simply assist in creating outfit ideas for that hot date/high school reunion/black tie wedding you have coming up. For the holidays, we’re offering gift certificates for our services!

Two ideas that you might consider:

The Closet Shop- A two hour in house meeting in which we go through your closet with you weed out the good from the bad! you’ll try things on, show us your favorite pieces and get our take on what’s worth keeping or tailoring and what should be given away. Then you’ll get a e-mailing shopping guide with suggestions for items we think are missing from your wardrobe, including accessories, shoes and bags. $375

“E-vent” Styling- Don’t live in the area or just needs some ideas for an outfit for an important event coming up? E-mail us your details and what you are looking for and we’ll send you three personalized Polyvore boards (like this one below) of outfits within your designated budget! $175

New Years Eve 2010

E-mail me at erin@element-interiors.com or more information!

We also offer wedding event styling (gown, bridesmaids, color scheme, tables, etc) and personal shopping days-price upon request!

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Gift Guide: For Home

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

My final gift guide with items for the home. This year I tried especially hard to keep my recommendations budget friendly because there is nothing worse than seeing a gift idea in a magazine that is so perfect and then reading in the notes that it’s merely $795.

Gift a cozy night in with this fabulous cookbook and nature inspired set of serving spoons.

A beautiful glass set perfect for a Christmas cocktail, from Tonic Home. To make it a really complete gift add this drink book- “The Bon Viviants Companion”.

I think this wildflowers poster/forever calendar is stunning. pop it in an Ikea frame and it’s a very impressive gift for the decoratively obsessed.

These custom silhouette ornaments would be an amazing keepsake for any family- each stamped with individual names.

This fuschia ikat recycled throw is PRETTY amazing if you ask me!

These hand painted Balinese baskets are great for storage AND decoration!

I am loving these colorful Bodum french presses for the coffee addict on your list. Pair with a bright pair of Pantone mugs- or these hilarious travel mugs for the sassier coffee drinker.

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Want to gift some great mantle or tabletop items? This white lacquer box would be lovely on anyone’s tabletop as a catchall- and it’s under $40. And these octogon hour glasses are so unique and simply stunning.

I know I’ve said it before, but I think a faux fur throw is perfect for the chilly holidays!

Loving this desk calendar full of iconic chairs from Etsy.

Once you are done using this Adler scent diffuser you can re-purpose it as a bud vase!

Going to a holiday party and just want to bring a bottle of wine? Dress it up with these GREAT labels!

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Still totally obsessed with this nesting bowl set- I think it’s one of the best gifts out there for all occasions.

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Got a friend who loves this blog (I hope so)? This book discusses achieving personal style- wardrobe to rooms!

I am always looking for matches to light candles, but these sparkly handled lighters would be lovely to have around instead- pair with your favorite scented candle!

Hope these gift guides have given you some ideas for your shopping list this year!

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Gift Guide: For Her

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

This guide could be about 1,000 items long- there is so much good stuff out there! But here are some of my most favorite items for those of the female persuasion this year!

** Click on item name in grey for the links!

Lots of people have or will get Kindle’s this X-mas- dress hers up with this awesome Halsea cover?

I’ve been coveting the Hermes double wrap Cape Cod watch for a while now- these watches by La Mer collection (which you can custom design, even with added chains, studs, colors and charms) have a similar look for under $100 for most of them! I’d love one!

Both myself and my fashion styling partner bought this ruffle cardi-jacket from Anthropologie weeks ago without realizing it. It’s my favorite for fall and a GREAT gift for a woman of any age/shape! Available in a few colors!

If someone needs ruffles of a more “snuggly” variety give them this amazing robe by Undrest. It was given to me by a girlfriend who has one and we both LOVE how comfy and yet flattering and sexy it is! (Note: sizing runs small, order up)

For the yogini in your life gift her with the BEST yoga mat on the planet by Jade (your hands and feet feel superglued to the floor). It comes in fun colors with decorative edging which will make her smile during her down dog. Pair it with Mandy Ingber’s new DVD (Jannifer Aniston’s yoga teacher) for a sweet package deal!

For under $85 each, these bags are totally high style!

We all love J.Crew- that’s a fact. Why not gift her with this delicious bracelet or a animal print belt- both things she may not buy for herself but would love to have!