Gift Guides: from the December Vogue + for the Cupcake Lover

Another Sunday has crept upon us, and I hope you’re all getting some Christmas shopping done!

Since every month I feature my favorite Vogue photos, I didn’t want to steer away from that, but I also said I would prepare you for the holidays…well this month’s issue of Vogue solved my dilemma!  This month’s issue came with The Vogue Gift Guide…

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…featuring a collection of fabulous items by 24 incredible designers in partnership with Neiman Marcus and Target.  It’s an amazing opportunity to find exactly what you’re looking for, regardless of your price range!  And here’s a sample of what you find inside:

vavbSo if you live and breath fashion like me, or know someone who does, and need the perfect present, don’t miss out!!! I’m talking about designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler, and Brian Atwood, just to name a few.  You can’t beat these prices so GO SHOP NOW!!!

And now for my fellow cupcake lovers, whether it’s you or someone you’re shopping for.  I’ve chose 5 gifts that any cupcake enthusiast would love to receive this holiday season, and you’ll be sure that they’ll get plenty of use out of them!

1.  OXO Ice Cream Scoop – $11.99 from Bed, Bath and Beyond; the secret to baking every cupcake as equally as possible starts with a great ice cream scooper like this one:

7198122129132.  Cupcake gift boxes – (prices vary) $4.50 from The Container Store; I love giving cupcakes to my friends and family, but what to put them in is the challenge.  Cupcake gift boxes like the one below are perfect since they come with a holder inside so the cupcake stays put! You can also sometimes find them at TJMaxx.

CupcakePepperSantas10058604_x3.  Cupcake Tree – $19.99 from Martha Stewart Collection at Macy’s; It’s so important for us cupcake bakers to beautifully display our creations, and a cupcake tree such as this one is especially handy for parties and events…just in time for Christmas and New Years!

holder4.  Giant Cupcake Cast Pan – $20.19 from Target; This pan will bake a huge cupcake, and makes for a great gift.  I have one myself, and love it! If you have young ones at home, they’ll really enjoy decorating this giant cupcake 🙂

107539955.  The Cupcake Diaries – $15.58 from Barnes & Noble; I have a copy of this book, and really love it.  Georgetown Cupcakes are my all-time favorite cupcakes, so having this book is so great since it has recipes and baking tips from these talented sisters.

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Hope I’ve helped you get one step closer to feeling prepared and excited for the holidays.

Till next Sunday,

XOZ