The Countdown

Christmas is just 10 days away. 10 DAYS.   If you still have gifts to purchase ~  shop local!  Today’s post provides great gift ideas from a just a few of my local faves and may help you find that perfect last minute gift for family and friends.

Let’s get started with this fab “Mighty Purse” from Articles For Her.  I wanted to start with this purse because Santa is actually reading this post today ~ and Santa has occasionally been known to lose his blog attention span.

Not only does this soft leather clutch come in a variety of gorgeous colors, it also holds your makeup and credit cards AND charges your phone!

Yep, this little cutie houses a built-in battery and will recharge most phones and tablets.  Retails for $100.   Santa,  I’ve measured ~ It WILL fit in my stocking.

Now, I love me a good scarf.  And I often wear them ~ especially as a wrap.

Diva D’Luxe scarves normally retail for $30 but they are now on sale for $20 each.  Available in more colors than I could even hold and at such a smokin’ price.

Kiki bracelets from Minu Jewels look awesome layered together or with other bracelets.  The crystal pendants are available in silver-plate or gold-plate and you have an assortment of real gemstones to choose from. Normally priced at $65 each,  More Than Turquoise followers can use code: MJMTURQ and receive an additional 25% off. Code valid on ANY online purchase until Dec 31.

And Kristin Diener sterling silver spiral rings from Mariposa Gallery are beyond totally cool. They have touches of copper and brass and retail for $150 each.  If Santa hasn’t yet clicked off …  size 6 1/2.

Now, Ladies ~ just hand your tablet/phone/laptop over to your husband/boyfriend/partner and point to this:

A gift certificate from WORTH New York can easily be secured by contacting local representative, Cris Abbott at  (505) 235.1934.  Can you EVEN believe that you almost forgot about this option?  I’m here to help.

How ’bout great menswear like this Threads 4 Thought flannel shirt from Runway Apparel that was recently spotted on Jared Leto?  Retails for $86.  And what guy wouldn’t love stylish J Brand pants from Izzy Martin?

Why not support great companies that are also clients of WESST?

betty’s bath & day spa: I’m holding the betty’s lotion ~ but while supplies last, purchase of any Jurlique product and you will receive a holiday organza bag full of special samples.

Heidi’s Raspberry Farm: Any of their yummy jams would be well received.  I’m kinda all about their red chile jam.

Intergalactic Space Sauce:  Known for their delicious breads that are produced with local products (such as arugula, rhubarb, pears, chiles and wheat flower) owner, Amy Quirke, recently added scrumptious sauces and salsas to her offerings.  Contact Amy at (575) 779.0872.

Other local places with GREAT gifts:  Women’s Accessories – Silk Road Connection, Jewelry – Sukhmani Nob Hill, Women’s clothing– Elsa Ross, Menswear– Toad Road, and Beauty/Skincare – Untoxicating Beauty.

So, this is just a sampling of what’s available in my local area. There’s so much more. Wherever you happen live ~ just get on out there and shop locally!  And then all you’ll have to do is …

… wrap everything.