exotic caramel collection 2-tier hatbox.

"sweet like caramel."

$37 from Vosges Chocolate.

back to basics, cocoa-latte hot drink maker.

"total yumminess."

$31 from Giving Gallery.

handheld vacuum.

"it's sleek. it's sexy. it could use some lovin' from your inlaws."

$139 from The Fusion Company.

shannon garson bowl.

"an empty nest for the empty nesters."

$145 from Lille.

tea sampler.

"nine months of christmas tea."

$60 from Dean & Deluca.

chocolate cherries in armagnac.

"nothing says merry christmas like a bowl full of cherries."

$32 from Dean & Deluca.

peppermint footsie butter.

"yet another reason to play footsie."

$8 from Jenny Lous.

thorsten van elten stamp mugs.

"no more of those finnicky coffee rings."

$56 from Greener Grass Design.

essex table runner.

"classic, just like them."

$125 from Dwell.

u+ teatime clock.

"they'll remember the good old days. you'll remember not to ask what time it is."

$315 from Matthew Izzo.

paper collectory by blomus.

"because they're the only ones you know who still read the local paper."

$46.90 by Matthew Izzo.

basket bowl.

"elegant, yet oh so necessary."

$48 from Perch Design.

columbia sugar & creamer set.

"to replace their's from the ice age."

$24.95 from Peek Keep.

eva solo's tea brewer.

"tis the season to be brewin'."

$98 from A+R.

2007-08 holiday gift guide: for the wives.

Ahhhh, one of my favorite collections thus far in the 2007-08 Holiday Gift Guide! Installment 16, for the wives, is plum full of guilty pleasures we ladies love to indulge in, so men--- pay close attention!

I'll be uploading all morning with the entire guide up by 10AM; scroll down to see all twenty gifts! And as always, in case you've missed Friday's installment for the old friends, click here.

Love to you on this Monday morning! Check back tomorrow for another fabulous guide: for the fussy inlaws.

abahna frankincense & sweet orange soap dish.

"smoky, yet evocative."

$60 from Beauty Exclusive.

voluspa candle kit.

"mmm, mmmmm good."

$45 from Weego Home.

charisse silk wrap.

"wrap her up in your love."

$140 from Julianna Rae.

vanessa bruno turtleneck sweater dress.

"the perfect holiday ensemble."

$450 from Zoe.

bonjour bonne nuit linen scented drawer liners.

"by gianna rose. the gift that keeps on smelling."

$18.50 from Unica Home.

smoke glasses.

"so hot they're smokin'."

$275 from Design Within Reach.

oz flat.

"there's no place like home."

$285 from Kate Spade.

herringbone woven wrap.

"she'll be the most stylish wife on the block."

$48 from Echo Design.

a-z of romantic destinations.

"treat her to her fave pick for the gift that keeps on giving."

$22 from Violet.

transcendent tray.

"breakfast in bed? not included."

$150 from Violet.

mongolian cashmere sheath.

"it'll keep her cozy while you're roasting chestnuts."

$340 from Violet.

scarf by alyson fox.

"nothing sweeter for your gal."

$64 from Greener Grass Design.

porcelain driftwood vase.

"waiting for a lucky bouquet of flowers."

$78 from Greener Grass Design.

amber-japanese bead & jasper necklace.

"thanks, beckie!"

$57.99 from The Art Addict.

mon petit oiseau cocoon jacket.

"she'll wonder why it took you so long to become so fashionable."

$342 from Doe.

orla kiely travel bags.

"plane ticket to tahiti not included."

$300-$400 from Neiman Marcus.

colleen baran love letter ring.

"a ring is worth a thousand words."

Contact Colleen Baran for pricing info.

2007-08 holiday gift guide: for old friends.

YAY! It's Friday! It's been a loooong week here at DFM and I'm just so excited to wrap it up with another gift guide!

Today is Installment #15 (can you believe it?) and full of lovely ideas for old friends. Scroll down for lots of fun finds with the entire guide uploaded by 11AM (PST).

In case you've missed yesterday's guide, it's a GOOD one, just for the man in your life. Click here for thirty gifts that he's sure to love!

That's all for today; I'll return Monday morning with Installment #16: for the wives.

Love to you all; happy weekend!

parskid hand towel.

"redefines the word 'cute.'"

$20 from Shanalogic.

jacqua beauty peaches + buttercream boutique.

"sweet, yet luscious."

$42 from Giving Gallery.

moc-croc domino set.

"for the non-frumpy gamer."

$52 from Toss Designs.

citrines by the stones square brass bangles.

"the fairest of them all."

$90 from Zoe.

sleepyheads book.

"portraits of a daydreamer."

$5 from Curiosity Shoppe.

towering espresso set.

"invite her over for a cup of coffee. or four."

$32 from Violet.

5x7 espresso bead wheat linen covered frame.

"so she can proudly display her 90's bangs."

$68 from Hable Construction.

feng soy diffusers.

"the three keys to friendship: energy, harmony and yummy scents."

$40 from See Jane Work.

susy jacks blue mesh notebook.

"perfectly sized and shaped."

$8.50 from Cut + Paste.

wonder year album.

"so you can always, always remember that hairdo from 1983."

$17 from Cut + Paste.

matthew izzo spa glass candle.

"the scent of luxury."

$21 from Matthew Izzo.

coconut ring.

"recommended serving with pina colada."

$30 from Regeneration.

girls with backpacks.

"because it's adorable, that's why."

$3 from Imogene.

potager bubble bath + soap.

"love at first sniff."

$16 from Basic French.

anne black small porcelain hay vase.

"be careful; she'll expect lots and lots of flowers to come..."

$56 from Peek Keep.

lotta jansdotter box of labels.

"communication is the key to any stylish relationship."

$15.95 from Peek Keep.

herb + ginger tea, "honey it's raining."

"tea for two and two for tea."

$6 from Doe.