These eclectic gift suggestions for this holiday season include ultra-soft leather purses, a warm, fuzzy coat, a mini fragrance set, a great read, and practical anti-blue light glasses for those people in your life who spend long stretches in front of computers.
Bolsa Nova Purses – Beautiful, Soft, Versatile
Bolsa Nova purses are distinctive and luxurious because not only are they are as soft as butter, but because they are well-made and come in an array of different styles and rich, vibrant colors. Many have unique stud additions, too. Whether you prefer a larger Hobo hold-all bag, a sling, a slouchy tote. a backpack, or a crossbody, there’s a Bolsa Nova purse size to suit your needs.
The colors are remarkable —ranging from light taupe or mushroom gray to blush pink, ocean blue, and creamy pistachio, to a warm oxblood, chocolate, navy or black. The Naples Saddle bag in Cognac brown leather is a nod to the traditional Italian style, but every single one of the Bolsa Nova purses are finely crafted with all of the workmanship and high quality you have come to expect from Italian purse makers. Find your own favorites at Nordstrom or at BolsaNovaHandbags.com.
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Carve Designs – Boucle Jacket in Birch
This long, fuzzy, stylish coat in white is downright magical for winter wandering, as it keeps you cozy and warm while pairing with virtually everything. The Carve Designs origin story is based on sun and surfing, but this foray into winter garb proves that the brand’s creativity extends to all seasons and styles. Carve Design clothes are distinctive, simple, sustainable, non-GMO, hard-working, durable, and most of all: eminently wearable because of their high-quality materials. Wrap yourself up in front of a fireplace in this cozy winter white coat or take an outdoor adventure trek in it. Find it at carvedesigns.com, and Follow @carveddesigns
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Tocca – 2 Mini Fragrances for Purse, Tree or Travel
With garden breezes long gone, the emphasis is now on indoor fun and fragrances, so the TOCCA Eau de Parfums set of two minis serves as a handy purse option for work or apres-gym, a stocking stuffer or a tree decoration, as part of a gift bundle, or as a small sample duet for your fragrance collection. Two fresh loral TOCCA Eau de Parfums, each with their own unique character, come in a beautiful windowed ornament box. The fragrances are Florence Eau de Parfum (0.17 oz) and Lucia Eau de Parfum (0.17 oz). Available at Nordstrom, Ulta or HERE.
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Great Book Reads – Visions of Death: The Music Department Murders by Karen Hallam
New York City-based author Karen Hallam has created yet another great read for the holidays for you or the book lovers in your life. The plot: in the summer of 1935, Ruby St. Claire is a rising star in the Weston Music School Department and she and her swinging quartet have their sights set on the Roseland Ballroom Competition. With her extra-sensory visions, she helps police find murder suspects, and after taking a break from this work, her images of death have returned as girls from school are disappearing. Ruby has to act fast and find their killer — even when all the signs point to her. This book captures all of the small details about life in the mid-1930s era and the music realm that you never knew you would love. Pick it up HERE.
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Orange by TIJN – Story of Your Eyes
Using minimalist and eco-friendly packaging for the good of our planet, Orange by TIJN’s blue-light blocking glasses are a veritable godsend for tired eyes during longer winter days. They look amazing, fit well, are available in an array of different hues and styles, and most important: they protect your peepers as you work, binge-watch and scroll. Their 1-year protection plan is a bonus, so banish eye strain in 2025. Follow @orangebytijn on IG and choose your favorite frame styles and colors HERE.
