GIFT GUIDE FOR THE MIXOLOGIST

What to buy for the mixologist on your list? There are oh, so many wonderful things! First let’s start with...

You! I’m sure you definitely have been nice this year. Instead of the go-to little black cocktail dress, why not stand out a touch in Indigo?
*1. Stilled Night Dress by Anthropologie ($128) & Vanessa Kandiyoti Earrings ($2,455 - if you’ve been really, really nice!)
*2. Bottle openers can be lovely & fit quite neatly into a stocking. Wingspan Bottle Opener ($16). 
*3. Surely not any tonic water will do. Here’s a little set for that girlfriend who likes even her bar to be stocked prettily. (Q Tonic Water  $11.99) & why not pair it with the Wingspan Bottle Opener above?
*4. Just because it's my favorite & perfect for sipping holiday cocktails next to when your friend's home is lacking that essential working fireplace. Henri Bendel Fireplace Scented Candle ($29.99)
*5. Cocktail Books! Definitely not only for the coffee table - and just think, it's the gift that just may give back later in the year! Vintage Spirits And Forgotten Cocktails ($13.59), The Art of the Bar ($16.47), + Vintage Cocktails ($50).
*6. Why not make your own luck & bring a leave-behind Mistletoe Kissing Ball to the party? (FREE! It's a DIY from Martha Stewart)
*7. This is my favorite gift to give at the moment - vintage decanter sets. Roam through your local antique store - or spend a few minutes on Etsy. Mix & Match Vintage-Modern Decanters offered by Roost Living (approx. $131) + Vintage Aqua + Gold Decanter set offered by Birch & Bird on Etsy ($50)
*8. A new take on the Chalkboard Paint Wine Glass. Don't you just hate it when you lose your drink at a party? Chalkboard China Glasses ($15); other retailers listed here
*9. Last, but not any less chic, are stainless steel sipping spoons for mixed drinks. Set of 6 Stainless Steel Sipping Spoons ($14.95)


& happy holidays!

of le petit happy

24 comments:

  1. What an amazing montage, everything on that list looks covetable! The vintage decanters are truly old world lovely...

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  2. Great style, love the dress!

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  3. the bird beer opener - um LOVE!

    *kiss kiss*
    Erika
    ~Tiptoe Butterfly~

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  4. Anonymous15.12.10

    love the Anthro dress! they always have the best things!

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  5. Love, love the decanter and the dress! Great list, Cassandra.
    Teresa

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  6. Great gift guide, and lovely dress!

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  7. I ADORE that dress but ALAS it's sold out!

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  8. amazing post! love this mixologist glam theme;)

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  9. A nice decanter is a key essential to having a great bar set.

    Paul

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  10. can't find the dress in the Anthro website, any ideas?
    thanks

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  11. This blue Dress just Stunning! Great post!
    http://allglamthings.blogspot.com/

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  12. So sorry to see the dress is already sold out - I checked just the other day & they still had them. :-(

    Here are a few more lovely dresses in indigo - in a mix of price ranges. Good luck!

    http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Late+Night+Talking+Dress?utm_medium=CJaffiliate&utm_campaign=CJ&utm_source=CJ

    http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/dresses/raoul-RAO-Z-LRFPP3132DHKB-dresses-NAVY/44258

    http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/01C409530005.htm?siteid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-CsmDR_YUCC7vzX6DFqs3.g

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  13. For those still looking for the dress, I just posted a little round up of same/but different cocktail dresses in indigo/navy that are still in stock online - take a peek!

    http://lepetithappy.blogspot.com/2010/12/fashioned-for-cocktails-indigo-dresses.html

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  14. why do I now feel like dressing up like grace kelly, wearing heels, perfume and sapphire jewelry? GORGE! oh, yes...I want a gin martini stat!

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  15. OMG!!!! that dress is absolutely stunning! Love it!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Merry xmas from Barcelona!!!!!
    Carmen

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  16. I need to save up for that dress.. I don't need anything else from Santa! :-)


    xo



    Luciane at HomeBunch.com


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  17. This is so cute I love it. It definitely makes me want to host a party. Great post.

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  18. Ahh I love everything on here! I included this as a part of my Guide to Holiday Gift Guides. If you want your link taken off the list, let me know. Happy holidays!
    -Liz

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  19. Those decanters are gorgeous!

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  20. Cool gift ideas! Glad I saw this post. I've got an idea. Looking forward for your next post. Keep posting.

    toni

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  21. SERIOUSLY ...i love those vintage decanters....remind me of perfume bottles...:))))))))HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

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