There is a lot of pressure at this time of year to find the perfect gift. And when it comes to buying something for me, there is the additional stress of choosing a birthday gift. December 26 is my big day, and it's up there with Christmas Day as one of the worst possible birthdays of the year. Everyone is over-partied and over-spent. — Read More —

Since we can't all have a professional photographer on hand to capture picture-perfect holiday memories, we've got the next best thing! Tips and inspiration from guest blogger Janis Nicolay, professional photographer, baker, world traveller, and interior design connoisseur. Get snapping! - A&K — Read More —

Holiday shopping can be serious. — Read More —

'Tis the season for family, merriment, and thankfulness! From our hearts to yours, may we be the first to grab a mug of eggnog, and give a hearty cheers to the season of joy and a New Year filled with happiness. Check out our 2012 Holiday Guides below. We've got great finds for all who love to dwell, primp, thrive, escape, and eat! — Read More —

From Anna & Lola, and Kristina & Ruby — Read More —

Whether you've got tots or teens, fashionistas or foodies on your holiday list this year, we've scoured the globe to bring you the best gift ideas this holiday season, including some great gets under $50! — Read More —

Today is a happy day: my last day of work (in theory!) until 2011. And while that's reason to enough to celebrate, it also means that it's time for me to head back into my kitchen to begin my holiday baking. — Read More —

'Tis the season! We've been making our lists and checking out prices, roaming store aisles and clicking our mice. When Santa Claus comes to town, here's what he's putting under the tree for the people on our Nice List! — Read More —

I love this time of year: the parties, the shopping (all done weeks ago), the decorations (up in early December), even wrapping presents (two more to go), not to mention getting a few weeks off work. — Read More —

I was expecting it to be quiet on the party circuit this year, but not only is my social calendar packed, the party dress racks are wearing thin and it takes advanced planning to get in to see my manicurist. — Read More —