My favorite friends happen to be the most unusual. Come to think of it, everyone on my friend list is at least funny or odd or quirky in some way. And by the way, that proud title extends to my friends at work as well. Not gonna lie, the crew at Love and Lavender is […]
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Every year my brothers and I join forces in an attempt to find an amazing gift for our dad. Regardless of the occasion, Christmas, his birthday, or Father’s Day, let’s just say he’s ‘challenging to buy for’. Read: the man already has everything. Thank goodness for the advent of monthly subscription boxes! It has completely […]
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My father says that by the time 70 rolled around, he wasn’t so focused on gifts. “Sure, they’re appreciated, but they’re not really necessary,” he said. “When you get to my age, if you want something fancy, you go get it yourself. Done and done!” But let’s face it, the gifts are happening. Whether your […]
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Turning 40 is a gigantic milestone! Think about it, you’ve basically been an adult for half of your life when you celebrate the big 4-0 birthday party. And that’s a big deal in our books. So we’ve come up with some 40th birthday gift ideas for the husband, friend, or whomever the birthday guy in […]
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“After a man passes 60, his mischief is mainly in his head.” Sorry, Washington Irving, we must disagree with you. If the behavior of some of our favorite 60-year-olds is any indication, the mischief is just beginning. And we’re all about it. In that spirit, the best 60th birthday gifts should have a perfect balance […]
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In honor of those for whom the garage beckons and the open road calls! Gifts for car lovers are abundant, but is it easy to find one that fits your particular auto enthusiast? Maybe. I know my car enthusiast can be finicky at times. So if yours is like mine and can be a little, […]
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You know what? If I knew then what I know now, my 30th birthday would’ve looked a lot different. Or at least a lot more exciting. You see, I stayed home because I thought I had just turned old. HA! Not even close. But again, hindsight. If you’ve got a special daughter, sister, girlfriend, or […]
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The popularity of resin wedding bands is rising for a myriad of reasons. The biggest draw probably being its capacity for personalization options that would be impossible with any other material. For instance, some have the ashes of a loved one set in resin jewelry, including rings, so they can keep them close everywhere they […]
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Small is beautiful. And when it comes to your big day, a micro wedding isn’t just a beautiful option, it’s a budget-flexible and intimate alternative to the traditional wedding. Plus, it’s more pandemic-friendly, which is why we saw a meteoric rise in the search term micro weddings during 2020. Will that trend continue? So far […]
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