Gifting for a Good Cause

I am absolutely delighted to have partnered with Modatrova this holiday season to put together a curated gift guide of my favorite pieces from their website to benefit Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The cause is truly near and dear to my heart as the hospital has provided incredible care to my daughter throughout her life. It is one of the leading children's hospitals in the world, yet what makes it even more special is that it is a non-profit hospital meaning that {thanks to generous donors} no child is ever turned away from treatment or care they need due to financial circumstances. Use the code "CAITLIN" at checkout on Modatrova and 10% of your order will go directly to the Lucile Packard Foundation. It is lovely to be able to buy gifts during the holidays while also making a difference to children and families who are truly going through so much.

        xx,
 

dCc Gift Guide: For your Little Loves

The holidays are fast approaching and no one is more fun to shop for than your little ones. As a parent, there is nothing more exciting than seeing your child's eyes light up with delight on Christmas morning. Here are a few of my favorite gifts for any littles on your list ...

   PRIMO - Ride on Toy - super fun for them (and bonus it looks cute in their room or playroom)
SMALL FOOT - Premium Nordic Wood Workbench - every Toddler boy's dream 
SOPH SHOP - Surprise Soap - washing your hands has never been more delightful
OLLI ELLA - Casa Bag - perfectly playful for a girl on the go 
SING ALONG PRO - Karakoke Microphone - fun for all ages! 
DOUGH PARLOR - Dough Sets - love this natural, non-toxic, and delightfully scented play dough 
 MAILEG - Princess & the Pea Playset - sweet as sweet can be  
BANWOOD - First Go Balance Bike - the key to learning to ride a bike easily! (and in style)
OLLI ELLA - Dolly Stroller - our favorite wicker stroller that will look darling under the tree   

Happy Shopping! 




xx,
 

dCc Gift Guide: For Her

 
I cannot believe how the holidays have crept up on us! It has simultaneously been the longest and shortest year yet.  I have started to scramble and start my holiday shopping and would love to help you do the same! Here are a few of my favorite gifts for her ... whether it is your mom, sister, friend, or yourself there is sure to be something she would love on this list. And Santa, if you are reading this ... I'd love anything on this list for myself!

     JEFFERSON LANE - Monogrammed Cashmere Sweater - simply delicate & dreamy

MEMO - Bespoke Notecards - thoughtful & classic 
OLIVIA MORRIS - Daphne Bow House Shoes - comfy doesn't get chicer 
RILEY SHEEHEY for MODA DOMAS - Painted Ceramic Salad Plates - practically perfect 
MINNOW - Picnic Basket Duo - want to plan a picnic just for this 
THE AVENUE - Pearl Cocktail Coupe - cheers dears! 
PAMELA MUNSON - The Lady Bag - chic is the only word to describe it
 AERIN LAUDER - Entertaining Beautifully Book - brimming with inspiration 
  
    xx,
      

Memo

There is truly nothing quite like a hand written note. Thus, I was delighted to discover the newly founded bespoke stationery brand, Memo. Based in the UK and founded by former jewelry editor (and mother of two!), Alice Edwards, the pieces are absolutely exquisite with their elegant calligraphy and hand done watercolors. You can customize your stationery with an impeccable assortment of colors and combinations. I have a set of these personalized notecards (in ballet with my initials in olive) that I absolutely adore and next I want to get a set of the writing paper (how stunning is this blue?!). The timing of this launch is quite perfect just before the holidays as a set of this stationery would truly make a wonderful (& thoughtful) gift for any woman in your life.

     xx,     

dCc Gift Guide: For Your Little Bunnies

It is looking like will all most likely be celebrating Easter in our own homes this year and I still have to make sure that the Easter Bunny comes to our house for my children. I am thinking we will do an egg hung in our pajamas as a fun twist to our normal traditions.  Below are a few things I am buying to put in my bunnies baskets and make the holiday a little sweeter during this uncertain time.

  These Pajamas for Boys paired with the perfect Bunny Sleep Mask   This Classic Nightgown (you can monogram!) paired with this Bunny Sleep Mask    These pajamas are super sweet for Babies   Love using these Baskets as we use them all year round   These Pre-Stuffed Easter Eggs are cute & easy   A truly Darling Bunny {on sale!}   A Cute & Cuddly Bunny Bathrobe - this for girls & this for boys   Swimsuits for Sunny Days Ahead - this for girls & this for boys   A Classic Book     Bunny Ears to hop around in    Make Your Table Festive - with These Plates & These Chargers                xx,                

dCc Gift Guide: Your Little Love

 

The final dCc Gift Guide this year is for the little loves in your life. Here are some BIG surprises for the tiniest of recipients.  Merry Merry, darlings! 

CECE DUPRAZ - Kid's Custom Artwork Gift Set

OLLI ELLA - Wicker Strolley

SUPER SMALLS - Jewelry

 

MERCEDES - Classic Ride on Car

 

PLAN TOYS - Block Set  

EMILY MARTIN - 'All the Wonderful Things You Will Be' Book

 

BANWOOD BIKES - Balance Bike  

MELISSA & DOUG - Giant Stuffed Giraffe

        xx,      

dCc Gift Guide: Your Doubles Partner

 Here is a gift guide for your darling doubles partner... she is sure to LOVE All.         ASSOULINE - The Stylish Life 'Tennis' Book    ETSY - Monogrammed Tennis Balls     THE PRINTERY - Tennis Notecards    TORY SPORT - Tennis Dress     RAE FEATHER - Monogrammed Basket
TRETORN - Nylite Women's Sneakers             xx,        

dCc Gift Guide: The Princess of Palm Beach

Whether she truly winters in the iconic luxury hideway or is just someone who dreams of going back in time and living in a Slim Aarons photograph... here is a Gift Guide filled with beach chic picks for the lady who aspires to be a Princess of Palm Beach ... 

     ASSOULINE - Palm Beach Book   AMANDA LINDROTH  -  Island Trays   INDIA ARMORY - Pareo     CASA CHIQUI - Beaded Earrings    PAMELA MUNSON - Pearl Clutch   AERIN - Lip Conditioner            xx,                  

dCc Gift Guide: The Sleeping Beauty

Darlings, here are some gift ideas for the lady in your life who thinks of lounging as the ultimate luxury. Although she may just be laying around in the comfort of her own home she wants to make sure she looks and feels good while doing it. Here are some of my favorite picks for the Sleeping Beauty .... 

    SLEEPER - Ruffled Chiffon Pajamas    SHRIMPS - Pearl Headband FALLON - Crystal & Pearl Earrings  HILL HOUSE HOME - Silk Eye Mask  AERIN - Rose Oil  HILL HOUSE HOME - Custom Waverly Pillow         xx,      

dCc Gift Guide: The Holiday Hostess

 

Darlings, it's that time of the year ... Holiday Gift Guides are here! As your social calendar starts to fill up with fabulous fetes over the next few months here are a few ideas of things to bring to your Holiday Hostess. The only thing worse than not being invited is showing up to the door empty handed. Cheers! xx
 

      ASSOULINE - Dinner Diaries Book   DEAR ANNABELLE - Cheeky Notepads   JULIA B. LINENS - Pink Champagne Cocktail Napkins     AERIN - Bottle Opener & Corkscrew   AERIN - Sphere Match Striker    CHARBONEL ET WALKER - Champagne Truffles  
ALICE NAYLOR LEYLAND - Christmas Crackers  
CIRE TRUDON - Room Spray
MAISON SABLE - Custom Cookies 


xx,        

Lately, Inspired By

 Lately, inspired by so many beautiful people places and things. Here are just a few ...



One of my new favorite Instagram accounts to follow, @covermeinivy

Seriously swooning over these silk nightgowns from Jasmine & Will

A roundup of the best classic calligraphers on Etsy found on Gramercy Gift Guide

A glimpse into a gorgeous potential collaboration between AERIN x LOVESHACKFANCY

            xx,        

Dear Annabelle

I have always adored sending and receiving snail mail and thus shopping for stationery is truly a guilty pleasure. I am seriously smitten with the playful yet polished new stationery brand, Dear Annabelle. Founded by a former editor of Town & Country with impeccable taste, the luxury paper brand aims to remind us all of the joy of the handwritten note in this digital age. My personal favorites in their first collection are their notepads and Je T'aime Notecards. It's absolutely 'delight delivered', darlings.

    xx,          

dCc Gift Guide: Bunny Baskets

 

I truly cannot believe that Easter is less an a week away! Now that I am a mom, I must say I absolutely adore getting to play the "Easter Bunny". Here are a few of my favorite finds to fill your bunnies baskets (and this is MY Easter Basket this year). Hop to it! 

        OLLI ELLA - Wicker Basket (my fav basket this year!)    VELVETEEN RABBIT - Book (cannot go wrong with this classic)   PETITE PLUME - Bunny Sleep Mask (pair with your favorite pjs!)   SUGARFINA - Bunny Bark (a sweet treat)    PIU - Monogrammed Bunny PJ Set (perfectly personalized)   MERI MERI - Bunny Plates (perfect party ware)           xx,              

Le Cub for Le Lion

I have long adored Le Lion's whimsical personalized knits and was absolutely delighted when they released their first run of children's product exclusively with Maisonette. These personalized sweaters are the perfectly chic way to do a mommy + mini moment and would be the ultimate Mother's Day gift. I am most certainly thinking that my Grace and I need to get these in the peony color way. 





xx,

Mother and Child

The bond between mother and child has truly been on my mind, as I just gave birth last week to my third child, Henry and could not be more in love. Thus, it is only appropriate today that I share with you a new book that captures that very special relationship. 

 I have long admired photographer, Claiborne Swanson Frank as a person, mother, and photographer. Thus, I was absolutely delighted when she came out with her latest book, Mother and Child, which captures the essence of the bond between mothers and their children. Her portraits give a unique glimpse into the beautiful lives of so many women that I admire. Each photograph is absolutely captivating. The book was released just this week and is truly the perfect Mother's Day gift for any mom or mom-to-be!

        xx,            

dCc Gift Guide: Bunny Baskets

 

I still cannot believe that Easter is just around the corner. Here are a few of my favorite Easter basket ideas for your little bunnies .... Hop to it!  

Monogrammed Gingham Bunny Eye Mask 

Marshmallow Book (a classic!) 

Scalloped Lined Easter Basket (add a monogram!) 

 

Wooden Easter Egg Hunt Kit 

 

Cotton Knit Bunny

 

Luxe Bunny Coat

 

Wood Push & Pull Bunny

 

Liberty of London Bunny Bags

  xx,      

dCc Gift Guide: the Blushing Bride to Be

 

I was inspired to create this gift guide given two very important recent engagements (the royal one and my sweet sister's!). Here are a few things that would be perfect under the tree for any blushing bride-to-be ...  

KATIE ERMILIO - Custom Rehearsal Dinner Dress

 

FETE: THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE - Book 

 

HUEB - Gold and Diamond Earrings 

 

EMILY MCCARTHY - Couture Wedding Monogram 

 

  SMYTHSON - 'Tying the Knot' Notebook 

 

ESSIE - 'Blushing Bride' Nailpolish  

 

KATE SPADE - 'With this Ring' - Ringholder  

JULIA B. LINENS - Champagne Linens 

 

 

 

      xx,          

dCc Gift Guide: The Holiday Hostess

 

 

Well darlings, your social calendar is full of parties for the next month and besides worrying about what to wear to each fabulous fete you must remember not to show up to the door empty handed. Here are a few glamorous gift ideas for the holiday hostess ... 

 

 

 

 

ASSOULINE - The Dinner Diaries 

 

CHARBONNEL ET WALKER - Champagne Truffles  

MARK & GRAHAM - Champagne Coupes

AERIN - Sphere Match Striker

 

ADRIENNE LANDAU - Pom Pom Bag Charm   

AERIN - Bottle Opener & Corkscrew

LETTERMADE - Monogram Cocktail Napkins

 

FRENCH GIRL - Rose Lip Polish

 

CIRE TRUDON - Room Spray 

xx,

           

dCc Gift Guide: the Garden Goddess

 

Well darlings, it's the most wonderful time of the year again ... and gift guides are back! The first is for the Garden Goddess in your life who channels Bunny Mellon or is maybe just an enthusiast of all things floral and feminine... 

          HAMPTONS GARDENS - Book 
D. PORTHAULT - Boudior Pillow
DARBY HOME - Cedar Wreath
AERIN - Garden Rose Cologne
TORY BURCH - Lettuce Ware    GIAMBATTISTA VALLI - Floral Dress    OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Nude Leather TRO Bag     OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Impatiens Flower Drop Earrings    BUNNY MELLON 'THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION' - BOOK              xx,          

To & From

Darlings, I recently discovered the most delightful gift concierge service that I just had to share. To & From curates truly thoughtful and beautiful gifts for their clients to celebrate all of life's special moments. Whether it's bringing home a new baby or welcoming you to a wedding weekend, they will customize a complete package for your gift. What I adore is that their wrapping and presentation is just as gorgeous as the gifts inside! 







xx,






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