It’s just a cryin’ shame that there’s not more than one day for Valentine’s. Is it wrong to give 10 gifts to your dollbaby? But maybe you have more than one dollbaby, you sly thing.

Some sweet and sassy things for you …..

Dita Von Teese is famous for her beauty and her burlesque shows. She’s also a fashion icon in some circles. Her first book; don’t expect pole dancing tips. This is art, you know.

Love Sweet Love. The tiniest, sweetiest porcelain heart dish handmade by Nancy Bausch of White Forest. I think a dozen will do, thank you very much.

Be Mine. Conversation heart cookies packed in a swell tin. Pair them with the original ones for maximum message impact.

There will be even more on Monday. Can you wait that long?

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

Okay, so I nodded off. Ripply Van Winkle wakes up and poof, it’s Valentine’s Day! I’ve stretched, I’ve yawned, I’ve shaken off the cobwebs, had gallons of caffeine and I’ve go some things.You’ll want to get these same things, because they’re fab.Truly.

Big Love. A slick and silvery stainless ice cream dish built for two, with a heart shaped spoon. The better to share with your sweetie, my dear.

Good Karmals. These handmade caramels are amazing. Each one is wrapped with a cupid-imprinted love fortune from the likes of Gandhi to Maya Angelou. You can choose the size, too …. From 30, 60 or 90 pieces per, and it’s all tied up with a pretty red bow.

A couple today, a couple tomorrow!

xxooxxo
Bobbie

This is much better than some message in a bottle. So very subtle, too. A take no prisoner’s approach, which touches my Texan heart.

Watch this little story unfold …

Hand engraved lettering with a hinged book cover. The pages and chain are sterling. All by Digby and Iona.

Puts the world on notice, doesn’t it? You’ll either start a conversation or stop it in its tracks, which ain’t such a bad thing, you know.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

It’s Palm Wonderful, this sale.

The cute li’l elves over at Fifty Third Street have been tippling some Christmas Cheer, it seems. Let’s not judge; let’s take advantage of their joyful tippling! The munchkins have decided to do a Christmas Punch on Palm Reader with a 20% off offer for you. Yes, you.

Here’s what the brilliant copy says:

A true collectible and very cool to boot, these vintage palm reading cards from the turn of the last century (!) were collectible then, and even more so now. They were like baseball cards and came as premiums in smokes.

Each palm prophet is one-of-a-kind, so it’s extra special. Includes detailed explanation of the history.

And now it’s 20% off! They’ve lost their minds. The picture just doesn’t do this justice; it’s the perfect gift for that person that has simply everything. It’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in quite some time, and chickens, I’ve seen it all.

Did I say 20% off? Okay, just making sure you’re plugged in. Use this code at check-out: save20. It’s case-sensitive, just so you know. I know, I know.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

Such a great Joy Gift, stocking stuffer or just-because gift. These playing cards are almost frame worthy they’re so cool. You could do that, too.

Silvery cards that’s all the rage this season, for $12, here.

Aesop’s Fables, so you can get all literary while you gamble your life away, here. A sure bet at only $9.

I. Hardy cards. Check out those eyes. Another set for only $9.

And then, there are these gorgeous watercolor painted cards, and for only 10 bucks! Laid end-to-end, they create a panorama that’s some kind of wonderful, here.

I myself have ordered one of each set. Just couldn’t help myself.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

This thing is just ingenious. Designed by Sebastian Bergne, It’s called a Candle Pin. Here’s what you do: take all different and assorted sizes of candles and shove them securely onto the pins. Pretty dramatic, which is what we’re all after, after all. The candles seem to be floating, which is a pretty fine trick, if you ask me.

Can you imagine several of these together? Ah, the beauty of it all. Better than a crackling fire, especially since the fireplace ain’t so portable. So I say masses of these for the ultimate punch factor. And don’t forget that we all look better by candlelight, chickens.

Oh, and did I mention they’re on SALE? Yes, yes they are.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

Paper cocktail napkins will just not do this time of year. I don’t care how cute, how easy, how convenient they are; this time of year is about trotting out all of your best stuff. Don’t have any best stuff? Time, then to be all grown up and get some best stuff.

Embroidered cocktail napkins so beautiful and pristine, it will make your guests mind their P’s and Q’s and act right.

These are all hand-embroidered in Madeira on the finest Belgian linen, from Sharyn Blond Linens. Definitely keepsake worthy.

Now, if your guests just can’t act right no matter how many of those meaningful looks you give them or have had the audacity to lug their children from hell over for some reason lost to you (since they weren’t invited), you have every right to serve your Christmas Cheer on one of these and watch their heads twist off their bodies:

“Unattended children will be given a shot of espresso and a free puppy.” Serves them right, the heathens. Get them here.

xxooxx,
BobbiePen.

Who ever heard of serving bowls inspired by 18th century hair styles?! Gotta love it. These amazing porcelain bowls, aptly named Marie Antoinetta by artist Marta Giardina are produced and hand painted in Italy. AND they complement her equally amazing Louis dinnerware.

Clean, crisp and with curlicues. Perfection.

Serving bowls, here.

Dinnerware, here.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.

Black Friday. Shopping hell begins. You’re still stuffed to the gills with turkey and every carb known to mankind, and you’re expected to waddle around among the masses and shop?? !!!

I think not.

Stay home. Do your shopping in the comfort of that very large muumuu since that’s all that fits today anyway and shove your bloated dogs into those big fluffy slippers. Go to 53rd Street instead.

This is just the teensiest of previews, peeps. You won’t believe your eyes at all the goodies. Get yourself there pretty damn quick or you’ll be on the short side of the stick! I hate it when that happens.

53rd Street, here.
xxooxox,
BobbiePen.

There’s a magical place where all sorts of bewitching alchemy is performed and it’s called Canal House. It’s the best kind of laboratory and wizard shop, and now you can be a grand part of it all.

Hang on to your hats, kids, because Canal House Cooking has just published the second book in their series. And everything in it, from the photography to the recipes, will shiver your timbers.

I swear I gained 10 pounds just looking at this glorious photo of chocolate ginger cake. This volume is all about Holiday feasts, fare and family.

Get the first volume too, though. You’ll absolutely want it. It’s all the rage, you know.

And then wait impatiently for the next volume. Yes, tapping your feet and drumming your fingers on the table is allowed. Buy the book here.

xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.