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Colorful Gift Tote Sets for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is right around the corner and it's a great time to stop and appreciate not only your Mom but all of those special ladies who have watched over you throughout the years.  My mother, Sandy, has early onset Alzheimer’s and came to live with me last year. I have to say it's been fun/interesting/really really hard. I actually lost her (briefly I swear) at the beach last summer. I simply forgot to keep an eye on her because it was not something I was used to doing. It made me realize though that we all have  someone who "keeps an eye on us"; makes sure we are pointed in the right direction, feels sad for us when we suffer disappointments and happy when we find success.  I know I have at least three ladies on my Mother’s Day list who will be getting something special from me this year!

So with Mother’s Day in mind I’ve stocked Kir with these adorable mini totes which are perfect for making a unique customized gift bundles for every Mom on your list. I’m not a big fan of gift wrap (not very eco) so I loved the idea of having this fantastic cotton  tote to fill with thoughtful and personal gifts. Simply pick your bag and pick your gift and you’ve got a beautiful and thoughtful Mother’s Day gift that’s sure to make her smile. I’ve paired a few of my favorite combination's to make shopping quick and easy for you.   Oh and Yes! That’s me and my Mom way back in the day. Looks like  I had curlers in my hair … what was I thinking?

  

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and here we are, basking in the sunshine circa 1974 !

Give them 365 days of smiles: Cheerful stocking stuffers they will use every day of the year

Surround yourself with happiness- that’s what I always say! And yes, seeing the sugar pour out of the playfully sophisticated Pylones sugar tumbler and  toting your groceries home in a stylish Envirosax bag will brighten your day! Here are my top picks for entirely practical and ridiculously cheerful stocking stuffers that everyone on your list will use and enjoy all year long. 

The Pylones Sugar Tumbler: Trust me at 6 am, seeing this little guy staring back at you from across the kitchen counter is always a pick me up! a generous size sugar tumbler that will look great in your kitchen and be fun to use everyday. Just tilt and enjoy the sugar pours right out of his crown!

The Mix Tape Mighty Wallet: In the 80's I once pulled all of the tape out of my ex-boyfriend Brian's favorite mix tape and look, now it's been made into a lovely wallet!  The mix tape Tyvek Mighty Wallet features the strewn tape image on the inside and the hand drawn mix tape graphic on the outside. You know he'll smile every time he reaches for that wallet!

Shinzi Katoh Squirel Mug: I just LOVE shinzi, he brings his great Zakka design to the simple pleasures in life like tea and biscuits (ok coffee and donut holes if you're at our house). This cafe cup features a generously sized cafe cup and topper that doubles as a snack tray.

Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags: Envirosax bags now come in designs and colors for every style imaginable. Use it every single day, shop, smile, save the planet, go to sleep, life is good ;-). 

Envirosax Stainless Steel Water Bottle: The superior quality of Envirosax in styles and colors for everyone on your list. You may ask "But does your reusable bag really need to match your water bottle?" ... it's probably for the best! 

 

To-Go Ware Bamboo Cutlery Set: There's no better time than lunch to take a smile break. Sitting down with this  bright and cheery pink bamboo cutlery set is sure to make you smile! 

 

My Friend Tea Box : For when you can't be there personally to remind them of how much they mean to you- send a tea bag. Every tea bag tag features a lovely reminder of how great friendship is. Like this one: "we've been through so much together and most of it is your fault". 

Kristen's Top Gift Picks for 2009

When it comes to gift giving, I like to strike a balance between practical and inspiring. It’s nice to give someone a gift that they might never buy for themselves, provided it’s something they will use and appreciate.  This year my top gift selections all fall under this umbrella. So who are you shopping for? Based on some worthy gift recipients that I know, I have organized my top 2009 gift selections by personality.

The Rodger. You all know this guy , he’s the one you want to sit next to at the dinner party! Anyone willing to try new things who likes to enjoy a straight drink every now and again will love the Terroforma Whiskey stones ($19.95). These soft Vermont hulled whiskey rocks are chilled and then placed in the glass to cool their drink without diluting it.

The Amy.  She injects her fun sense of style into everything she does, including shopping! She’s going to love this set of 5 Envirosax mix and match bags ($38.95) with 5 unique bag patterns custom chosen to suit her style.  P.S. that’s Amy in the picture!

The Nikki. Every time I see Nikki she’s always sporting some awesome accessory that prompts me to say “that’s so cute, where did you get it?”. She’s going to love the warm and stylish cotton scarf series ($23.95)  that we have just introduced for the holiday season.

The Bill. You can always count on him to serve a healthy and delicious meal that has a great story behind it. He’s kind of a health nut so I know he’s going to love cooking with fresh organic  pesto made from his own window sill herb garden ($23.95). They grow in just 5 days and come with recipes for three different pesto sauces that can be made with the pesto herbs.

The Jessica. She has a stressful job but still likes to take a few minutes for herself during the day. I know she’ll love the Tea Forte Oasis Gift tower ($29.95). With the inspiring red café cup, decadent Tea Forte Tea sampler and feng shui inspired tea tray it will provide her with a much deserved  oasis from her hectic day.

The Michael. He’s always on the go and has great sense of style. I know this Envirosax water bottle will not only look great sticking out of his messenger bag but will also be something he uses every day.

The Raquel. She’s that cute girl on the train every morning who’s off to her busy metropolitan job.  She’s going to love toting her lunch in this adorable insulated lunch tote from Two Loops($19.95). The rich chocolate felt material is  stylish on the outside and the wipe clean insulation interior  is practical on the inside. Folds flat and rolls up for super ease of storage after use!  Since she has flare for the unexpected, I’ll throw in the 5 pack of floral wood chopsticks($9.95) to go with her lunch too.

The Brett. Why should girls get all the cool lunch supplies? He’s going to love the safe and practical BPA free 2 tier stainless steel lunch tiffin from To-Go Ware (21.95). I’ll pare it with the reusable bamboo reusable utensils ($7.95) and he’s ready to head out the door with a healthy lunch.

The Carrie. As the leader of our  ten years strong  book club I KNOW Carrie will appreciate the Novel tea collection. This boxed tea gift set features tea bag hang tags with quotes from famous literary classics. This is sure to be a welcome gift for any book club member!

 

Still looking? At Kir we offer close to 400 unique gifts, check out our full slection of stylish, eco-freindly and inspiring gift ideas.

Alena Hennessy Organic Scarves & Wraps For Fall

I am so pleased that fall is here and I can wrap up in my Alena Hennessy wrap! I have to confess I think of it more as an accent or accessory. And maybe I'm a little vain but I think every outfit looks cuter with the layered wrap draped across my shoulders. As you can see here, my friend Amy loves her new wrap and has been putting it to good use as she strolls the streets of Downtown Annapolis. 

Koko Insulated Lunch Bags For Fall

The new fall styles of  Koko lunch bags are here and they are rich and luxe! The rich fabric and practical styling are great features when you are taking lunch with you. I'm not going to suggest that anyone get a different lunch tote to match every outfit but with the great price points offered on the Koko bags... you could ;-). 

The newest Tyvek Mighty Wallets  are now in stock! Everyone loves these very  cool wallets by Dynomighty and now there are several new designs to choose from. My favorite is the 35 MM photo wallet. It features all multiple  pockets and card slots to help you keep your cash and credit organized and is eco-friendly to boot. All Mighty wallets come packaged in recyclable PET (already made from recycled goods) packaging and is made from durable yet still recyclable eco-friendly Tyvek.  Shop the new designs and  other unique gifts at Kir Devries. 

 

Teroforma Ice Melts Whisky Stones: I'll take mine on the rocks

Wow the hot item of the fall for sure! the Teroforma Whisky Stones have been selling out fast. And why not- what an incredibly awesome and refined gift. Simply chill these food grade (and Vermont harvested) soapstone rocks and then use in place of ice with your favorite liquor. Now there's no need to worry about watering down your drink, I'll take mine in the rocks!

Retro Vintage Compact Mirrors

Every girl needs a slick looking compact to demurely pull from her bag to confirm her fabulousity  whilst on the run. That's pretty much what I pictured myself doing when I  saw these awesome new vintage and retro compacts !  With Christmas just around the corner though this is the THE girlfriend gift of the season. It's a substantial stainless steel compact with both a regular and magnifying mirror inside and the supr fun artwork on the front. To top it off every compact arrrives in it's own lush velvet carrying pouch and tucked into a super bright and fun custom gifts boxes.

Bussines Card Cases Make Great Graduation GiftS!

Every graduate needs a stylish business card case to add a little extra inspiration to the job hunt! With cards for every style, you can't go wrong with an Acme Studio card case. These sturdy metal cases will protect your cards and hold up for years and years to come. A timeless gift with a new twist, these stylish business card cases are fun to carry and start great conversations!

Dynomighty Tyvek Mighty Wallet

At Kir we like knowing  the products we are selling are going to perform as well as they inspire. With the Tyvek wallet line from Dynomighty we  tested it out first with our top researcher.... Codie (16) loves his Peace Tyvek Mighty wallet. It has expanded with use to fit all of his things, secures his money and cards, held up very well and remains super fun to pull out of his pocket!

Made from durable, long lasting and recyclable Tyvek, these wallets are made by folding the Tyvek, orgami style into a secure and practical wallet. It has several long pockets for bills as well as several smaller slots for cards. They expand as you fill them and can hold a suprising amount (for the stuffers out there). Codie loves his and his freinds all wnat one now too. Get yours today- at only $14.95 they also make a unique gift wallet.