Notes from Flower and Gift
Gold-plated stainless steel jewelry, explained honestly
14K and 18K plating over stainless steel is not solid gold, and it is not costume junk either. Here is where it actually sits.
Wrapping a gift so it does not look rushed
The difference between a gift that looks considered and one that looks last-minute is about three minutes and two materials.
Choosing a scented candle for someone else
Scent is the most personal thing you can buy for someone and the most commonly bought blind. Here is how to narrow the odds.
Keepsake gifts that actually get kept
Photo frames, figurines and engraved pieces either become permanent fixtures or go into a drawer. The difference is largely predictable.
Buying a gift when you barely know the person
A new colleague, a partner's parent, a secret gift exchange. Here is how to buy well with almost no information.
Gifts for a mother without falling into the cliché
The category is saturated with the same four ideas. Here is how to find something that is actually about the person.