There’s a reason your grandmother and her grandmother extolled the virtues of a mustard bath. It works. Home remedies usually do!

The mustard bath from Bigelow’s Pharmacy is what you want. It’s the one for detoxing. And the one for colds, flu, sniffles, sneezes, over-indulging, over-imbibing, over-anything-ing. Dump it in a hot tub and be amazed. Mustard pulls out all the bad joo-joo in your system, you know. If I were you, I’d stockpile this. I certainly have. It’ll make you feel all human again.

Bigelow Mustard Bath, here.

xxooxxox,
Bobbie.

This is the most fascinating book. Who knew the alphabet could be fascinating, right?!?

The whole book is a pop-up of the ABC’s. Sounds silly, but it’s just amazing. Each spread features a letter. An architectural wonder. A graphic marvel. A reason to start collecting pop-up books. I think I’m hooked. How do they do that?????

Learn your ABC’s the best and most modern way, here.

xxooxxox,
Bobbie

A long, glorious weekend is staring you in the face. You could be a complete slug and not do anything, OR you could do something that will make you feel less slugly. Break out the Craft Corral, I say. Your thighs will thank you.

This kit includes everything you need; buy the book with it to get the skinny on how to do it all. Busy hands, you know.

Get your DIY kit right here; there are other some-kind-of-wonderful and amazing projects you can line up for yourself, too!

xxooxxox,
Bobbie-girl (say it Southern, darlin’)

Sweet little wishes. Perfect little thought: If I had a hundred wishes I would give them all to you.

A roll of wishes for $7? It’s true, it’s true. They’re right here.

Oh, Joy!,
Bobbie.

Those are the names of the lions that guard the entrance to The New York Public Library. Someone must have named the dears this time of year, I swear. Anyway, patience & fortitude people, even though it might give you a massive headache. From the NY Public Library’s gift shop ….

A wonderful, but wonderful wooden pen made from the stadium chairs at the old Yankee Stadium. Really, how cool is that?

A pen masquerading as a stogie. Love this. Love a good trick and this is really a good one.

And the very fancy and very tasty Art Nouveau fountain pen. Start practicing your autograph.

The NY Public Library has more than books! The Yankee Stadium pen is here. The cigar pen, here … and the fancy fountain pen is here.

xxooxxox,
Bobbie Pen.

Finding all sorts of treasures, from the silly to the sublime. Executive gifts, stocking stuffers, niceties, little luxuries and collectibles to boot… all to make you look like a star!

There’s nothing that screams the season quite like a candy cane, or for that matter, peppermint all twisted. Don’t be all silly and get drugstore peppermint, get these from famed candy-maker Hammond’s. They are a just design marvel and by God, they are so tasty, too! Pretty gorgeous, very yummy. Craving.

The lollies are the perfect tie-on for a gift, and they come in about a billion different flavors. They’re also a great idea for each place setting at your Holiday feast.

Those guys have thought of everything …. Here’s one for Hanukkah, in blueberry!

But the absolute best, at least for gobble factor, are these peppermint things: they’re stuffed with chocolate! Be still, my beating heart. And OMG, they even come in licorice with a vanilla center. Sell my clothes, I’m goin’ to Heaven.

The famed Hammond’s candy canes are right here. If you’re into the cutest little lollipops, they’re here and here. However, if you want the all-time Hammond’s Epiphany, order the filled peppermint things here.

xxooxxox,
Bobbie Pen.

Don’t lose it now! There’s still plenty of time to order the best Holiday stuff that I’m shooting your way. Primo gifts, pretty cool accessories, tummy yummies & treats, and some bling to go with it all.

Giddyup.

From the very collectible series by Alessi, right here. And you know there’s another crazy little creature on my Gift Guide for Men.

Oh, Joy!,
Bobbie.

Are made of this! Whether you’re jetting around on your G7Whatever or have hitched a ride in a crop duster, you must and I mean absolutely must have this travel essential.

A light-as-a-feather cashmere throw that folds like a snap into its own cashmere pillowcase. The cashmere gods had a hand in this one. Here’s the hat trick: Use it as a cushion, or multi-task and use the throw as a blankie and the case to cover those questionable airline pillows. I love choices, don’t you?

The very essential cashmere Jet Set set, here.

xxooxxox,
Bobbie Pen.

Little luxuries, sweet somethings, stocking stuffers and all problems solved this Holiday season. Stick with me, baby; I’ve got you covered!

Because this time of year can cause some, um, shall we say confusion, these dears come marked so you’ll know what to do with ‘em. Yes, you eat out of the bowl that’s marked Eat and so forth. But be my guest and break the rules if you want. Live on the wild side. Drink out of the Eat, Eat out of the Tea if you’re feeling just a titch rebellious. It could do your heart good.

It’s elementary, chickens. You can find porcelain dinnerware with directions! Eat here; Drink here. And be sure to be merry, fa la!

xxooxxox,
Bobbie Pen.

This is the most fun, isn’t it? Like your own personal shopper, searching high and low and east and west for all the must-have Holiday stuff and otherwise. Great gifts, little luxuries, small surprises, perfect party pleasers and some lip to go with it!

For those that need a little help in the etiquette department. Sadly, you know who I’m talking about, the poor darlings.

Emily Post would be proud of these mannerly reminder coasters, here.

Oh, Joy!,
Bobbie.

Trying to keep you from losing your mind during the hectic Holiday season with humor, quirky hostess gifts, decorations, stocking stuffers and some great finds to keep you out of Bellevue.