Could you use a hug? I think everyone could. But when you can’t be there in person, how about sending one!
Our daughter, Alexandra just gave birth to our new grandson and I can’t wait to get out there to hug her.
Extraordinary Gifts That Feel Like A Hug
Gold Belly Food Gifts
Have you heard of this company? We have gotten bagels and a cake from them. It’s fun to tour their website for regional specialties. Check it out and see what’s famous from your area.
I just saw that I could get the bread that I loved in San Francisco from Tartine Bakery. So tempting!
Their mission statement: “At Goldbelly, we believe in the emotional power of food. For many of us, food is a language of love. It’s more than just nourishment. It’s memories, it’s connection, it’s comfort.”
Many years ago when we were living in Paris, Howard, the kids and I drove through Italy on vacation. We had heard of a restaurant in Naples where you could get the most amazing pizza and we wanted to go there for lunch. Well, we got lost (before GPS) and ended up finally getting to the restaurant around 3:00 pm…starving.
And let me just say…that wood-fired pizza WAS the best I had ever tasted! And this is similar…
Neapolitan Pizza Best Seller – 4 Pack
Russian Caviar and Blinis
This is the best of the best. I’m not sure what we did to deserve this but my sweet friend, Liana (you may remember her as the Pillow Master) and her husband sent us extravagant Imperial Russian Caviar with creme fraiche and blinis for Valentine’s Day.
All I can say is Howard was really excited about opening the Caviar Express box! Thanks, Li!!!
Although Liana is out of the pillow business, she has made all my best pillows for clients and for me. Including the ones above that, I bought from her 15 years ago for our Newport Beach house.
Books For The Design Lover (Like YOU)
Details That Matter By Amber Lewis
I just ordered this.
More Decorating By Tom Scheerer
Rooms from around the world using antiques and gorgeous fabrics. Right up my alley.
A Beautiful Leather Tote For Any Woman On Your List
You know I love the quality for the price at Quince!
A Luxe Cashmere Sweater For A Mama
I am bringing this Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater to our daughter. I doubt she will see this post before I get there with the infant and a two year old so it will be a surprise!
Great Smelling Body Cream
I know Alexandra loves the Le Labo brand and I bought this rich body cream for her in Europe duty free. Can you tell I feel like spoiling her? Afterall, she’s MY baby.
And those are some Extraordinary Gifts to show you care.
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I love this post Mary Ann! Alexandra is going to love that cozy sweater and the Le Labo body cream! You really can’t spoil a new mama too much!!
Hope you and Louisa get a chance to go to Target!
Xx
Congratulations to your family on the birth of a sweet baby boy! You are so blessed💙
Thanks, Judy…so happy!
Hi Mary Ann,
That tote is lovely, but even more beautiful is your new grandson! Congratulations, and wishing that little doll all of life’s blessings.
Xo Heidi
Thanks, Heidi…can’t wait to get my hands on him!
The link for the pizza’s did not work for me? My browser would not let me connect to it.
Also, the purse/tote above is no longer available it says. 🙁
I messed up and send out and old post. It is corrected now, Sandi.
Congratulations on the new grandson ! Wonderful news ! CANNOT WAIT to order that pizza.
Oh wow, that pizza looks delicious. What an amazing gift. Perfect timing so you don’t have to cook on Valentine’s Day. 😊💙 Great gift ideas.
xo,
Karen
I own a painting by Tjasa that I bought years ago in Martha’s Vineyard. I could not decide between two of her works, so for four mornings I sat in a rocker on the gallery’s front porch with a cup of coffee, viewing both and contemplating. My chosen piece is still up and I still love it. What a fond memory.
Awesome memory!!
Thank you, Mary Ann for the link to order pizza from Italy. I ordered one for each son’s family. Before they were married, they traveled together through Italy. Won’t they be surprised!!!
Lucky boys!!!
Thank you, Mary Ann for the link to order pizza from Italy. I ordered one for each son’s family. Before they were married, they traveled together through Italy. Won’t they be surprised!!!
Beautiful books too. Enjoy your champagne. Happy Valentines Day!
What a great post! Lots of great eye candy and gifting ideas.
Thanks, Janet!
Oh Mary Ann…thanks for this post! I just ordered the Mark & Graham tote in blue, the pizzas from Napoli and the two beautiful books are in my cart ready to be ordered. Loved seeing your Newport home living room, I loved everything about that house and of course, Liana’s gorgeous pillows.
Happy Valentine’s Day, may it be filled with love and lots of warm snuggles.
That tote will be so pretty with your eyes, Gail! The pizzas are so nice to have on reserve. They aren’t big but Howard and I split one (he gets 2/3s) with a big salad.
LOVE these posts every Sunday
my Amber Lewis book is on order!
xoxo Debra
It’s a fun one. Thanks, Debra!!!
That pizza is so good! Our grocery carries it sometimes. What a great suggestion. Love that tote suggestion. Your friend Claire is gorgeous! I have been dying to order that Tom Scheerer design book. I love his books. I will check out the Amber Interiors one as well!
You must have a deluxe grocery store, Cindy!! The books are good.
I love all of your gifts, especially the pizza and the beautiful watercolor! How wonderful to have clients that turned into friends and just friends that were so thoughtful. I am off to order these books, because you can never have enough design books. Have a happy valentines day!
Yes, Elizabeth….we are lucky. You will love the books.