In Love With Lists.

My love for lists has been well-documented on this blog; first here, then here, and finally, here. So naturally, when I came across Shaun Usher's new site, "Lists of Note," (Shaun's the editor of the equally brilliant "Letters of Note"), I was instantly hooked.

Three stand-outs: architect Eero Saarinen's index of his wife's most captivating characteristics (including my favorite - "that you were fantastically efficient"),

Johnny Cash's short and sweet list of to-dos, 

and this guide to jive talk from musician Harry "The Hipster" Gibson. (I "solid blew my top" when I saw it.)

See more at Lists of Note.

Holiday Gift Ideas: Do-Good Gifts.

To close out this year's gift guide, a few chic choices that benefit wonderful charities - click the links below to find out which!

Clockwise, from top left: Crewcuts Japan Love graphic tee, $25; Krochet Kids Thomas beanie, $31.95; Love Grenade coin bank, $32; Toms Burlap Triangles Women's Classics, $54; "Photowisdom: Master Photographers on Their Art," $50; Charity Mug - Architecture for Humanity, $10; Warby Parker Everett Gimlet Tortoise sunglasses, $95; Warby Parker Fillmore Sandalwood Matte glasses, $95; Haitian Dragonfly eye pillow, $28.

That does it for the gift guide - thanks so much for following along; it was fun, if not a little dangerous for my wallet. See you tomorrow!

Holiday Gift Ideas: For Pets.

For dogs, cats, and the owners who love them: a cardboard teepee, organic catnip, a wooden puzzle for canines, and an extra-snazzy bow-tie collar.

Clockwise, from top left: Rocky Mountain High organic catnip, $7; Nina Ottosson Dog Fighter puzzle, $55; Dachshund cat toy, $18.10; Cardboard cat teepee, $28; Bauer dog bowl, $41.80; Pedigree Bowtie Collar, $18; Ticking Stripe Bandana, $18; Pretzel chew toy, $14; Freddy's Feather Wand, $8.

Tomorrow, do-good gifts...

Holiday Gift Ideas: For the Kids.

For sons, daughters, nieces, and nephews: a pair of fleece-lined yellow moccasins, all-natural play dough, a charming little feathered friend, and a heart hat I'd buy for myself in an instant - if only I could. 

Clockwise, from top left: "Mud Pies and Other Recipes" by Marjorie Winslow, $10.17; Heart hat, $48; Manimal moccasins, $48; Clementine Modeling Dough, $12; Balsa wood airplane, $9; The Beep Beep Car Rubber Stamp Set, $18; Hansa emu, $32; Donut rattles, $32; Bear cave pocket pillow, $104.

Have a lovely weekend! On Monday, gifts for pets...

Holiday Gift Ideas: For the Guys.

For dads, husbands, boyfriends, and brothers: a pickling kit by Brooklyn Brine, gold frame Polaroid film, a handsome set of vintage pencils, and the very best album of all time, "Who's Next" - because if he doesn't already own it, gosh darn it, he should. 

Clockwise, from top left: Brooklyn Brine pickling kit, $29.95; Vintage pencils, $26; Black Keys t-shirt, $17.95; Askinosie Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, $13; "Who's Next," $18.17; Anniversary Galileo Telescope, $475 (a splurge, I know, but I couldn't resist!); "Abraham Lincoln: Quotes, Quips, and Speeches," $10.39; PX 680 Color Shade Gold Edition Polaroid film, $23.99; Mystic Skyscraper tealight holder, $18.50; Rocket Man Tattly, $5 for 2.

Tomorrow, gifts for little rascals...