Last Minute Gift Ideas

It's the night before the night before Christmas. Still stumped and in need a little gift guidance? Help a fan of Mad Men channel his inner Don Draper with a trayful of martinis. The tray itself is incorporates contemporary design and metallic foils with centuries-old Vietnamese lacquer techniques. Sorry -- gin and olives not included.


When you just need a little something. These charming glass bulbs come nestled in a padded box (like two gifts in one!). Chinese character on one side, English on the other. Who couldn't use a little peace and love?

So the warmth of a Russian sable is out of the question this year. This gorgeous lacquerware bowl radiates warmth. And besides, a sable makes a lousy salad bowl.


Give a little light and a fragrance so enticing it was a FIFI finalist this year for home collections. Le Cherche Midi candles combine cotton wicks, all natural essential oils and the highest quality hand poured wax. The boxes, made from recycled wood, are silk lined, perfect for storing little treasures and trinkets.

Look for us in Chic in Paris

We're delighted to be among the three florists in Susan Tabak's Chic in Paris blog. Check out Get Festive with Florals. Besides gorgeous arrangements, we've been busy making kissing balls and garlands, decorating wreaths, potting up delightful orchids and helping customers pick out fabulous gifts. We should note that Susan was erroneously promoted to owner; Kevin Esteban is still the owner and Susan remains the jack-of-of-all trades. Or is that jill?

Birch Bark Birds

These handmade birds just flew in from the West Coast today, trading sunny climes for the first snow showers of the season here in New York. Six different species, each charmingly unlike anything we've seen in Central Park.

Deck the Walls

There's no end to what one can do with a simple circle of greenery.

Dried hydrangea and beautiful ribbon.

A sumptuous covering of rose hips and pepperberries

Traditional pine cones enlivened with magnolia leaves, leucadendron, juniper berries and more.

Twists of steel grass and sparkly, icicle garlands.

Multiple shades and textures of green: hydrangea, magnolia, seeded eucalyptus and cedar.

We're Dreaming of a White & Peaceful Christmas

Sometimes you want "holly jolly" Christmas flowers. Sometimes you want something more in the line of "heavenly peace." The gorgeous white ranunculus we've been getting seem to be asking for a calm, serene, gracious treatment. Here's we've paired them with the magical green puff balls called "Green Trick." They're seriously cool and no one ever guesses they're part of the much maligned carnation family.

A Two Tree Year

Fraser firs are a fabulous choice if you're looking for a short needle tree that'll hold on to its needles. We decorated ours with vintage ornaments and live poinsettia plants. The tree has a lightness and levity we're especially enjoying during this grey, rainy weather. In the back of the store our flocked tree is back for its third annual, decorated all in red, white and silver with red poinsettias.