I can't believe it's November already. How the year has flown! It seems as though we were just bringing in 2009 and suddenly retail stores are playing holiday tunes and TV commercials feature Santa Claus. 'Tis the season to get shopping!
People often tell me that they have more and more difficulty each year on determining what to buy for those on their list. Luckily, this year's round of gift guides has begun circulating to help with just that. I was recently asked by ForbesWoman Magazine for my top picks in holiday gifts for this year and I wanted to share the article with you to give you a little jumpstart on your holiday shopping.
Good luck and good cheer this holiday season!
ForbesWoman Gift Guide
Gifted Giving
Leah Bourne, 11.10.09
These top style setters have sure-to-please presents for everyone on your list.
Ever wished for a savvy friend to shop for you? Now you have five. Genius gift ideas from Bobbi Brown, CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics; Jenna Lyons, creative director of J. Crew; Kelly Wearstler from Bravo TV's Top Design; Gilt Groupe's Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and Alexis Maybank; and Lydia Sarfati, the founder of Repêchage skin care.
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CEO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Lydia Sarfati
CEO of Repêchage
Lydia Sarfati, the founder and CEO of the skincare line Repêchage, is an entrepreneur known for making facial treatments quick and accessible. Sarfati pioneered the day spa--she opened the first in New York City in 1977--and was the first to use seaweed in skin products. When it comes to giving gifts to her husband, she believes that time is the most precious commodity. On holidays and other special occasions, "I take the time to make a beautifully prepared candlelight dinner with wonderful appetizers and the whole works. You don't have to spend a lot to do something special for someone."
This year, Lydia has her eye on a bottle of Patz & Hall 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Check out her other picks here
Patz & Hall 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
When Sarfati needs to buy someone a gift and she is short on time she sends Patz & Hall wine. "In my opinion it's better than Montrachet," says Sarfati. The best part is that you can easily order it online.
Patz & Hall 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, $42, patzhall.com
Tiffany & Co. Card Case
"Anything in a blue Tiffany's box is great to give to business associates," says Sarfati.
Tiffany & Co. patent leather business card case, $65, tiffany.com
Vintage Rolex Watch
Sarfati says, "The Rolex watch that my husband gave me when I launched my company was the best gift I have ever gotten."
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Women's Automatic Watch, $6,500, portero.com
Montblanc Fountain Pen
For the men in her life Sarfati likes to give special pens from Montblanc or Cartier.
Montblanc StarWalker Black Mystery fountain pen, $570, montblanc.com
Courvoisier XO
"When I give my father a wonderful bottle of Courvoisier he's in heaven" says Sarfati.
Courvoisier XO, $129.99, courvoisier.com
