House of Lavande Gift Guide Week Four: For Her

All ladies love a bit of the finer things in life from time to time, so this Holiday why not treat your special someone to a gift that is as unique and lovely as she is? 

Cosbella Bellissima babydoll  / House of Lavande Vintage bracelet  / Jimmy Choo iPad Case 

Tom Ford Nail polish set  / Tokyo Milk bubble bath / SW1 Mother of Pearl clutch 

Hermes Parures des Maharajas scarf / Christian Louboutin Fifi Strass heels 

House of Lavande Vintage earrings / Jo Malone candle

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Food For Life

Wether entertaining at home, or bringing a dish on the go, we are all preparing treats for parties this holiday. Appetizers are by far one of our favorite parts of a party, so here are a few ideas that you can whip up at home, or take with you to your next gathering. And if you don't mention it, we guarantee no one will complain about their delicious vegan/meatless snacks!

Vegan Spinach Dip:

This is an easy recipe that you can throw together and adjust the ingredients to your liking.

What you will need:

1 10oz package of frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/2 cup of veganaise

2/3 cup of vegan sour cream, like Tofutti

1/2 finely chopped green onions

1-2 cloves of minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, combine all ingredients into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm with pumpernickel bread, chips, or crackers. 

Vegetable Appetizer Squares:

What you will need:

3 cups of zucchini, grated and well drained

1 large carrot, grated

1/2 cup of red pepper, diced

1/2 cup of red onion, finely chopped

4 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup of strong cheddar cheese, grated

2 tbsp of parsley, chopped

2 garlic cloves

1 cup of flour

1 1/1 tsp of baking powder

1/2 tsp of seasoning salt

1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves

1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup of butter, melted.

*Substitute cheese and dairy products with your favorite vegan alternatives, for a completely vegan dish.

Heat oven to 350 degrees, grease bottom of a rectangular pan

Mix eggs, parmesan cheese, pepper sauce, parsley and vegetables. Set aside

Combine dry ingredients and stir into liquid mixture

Stir in melted butter

Spread mixture evenly into baking dish

Sprinkle grated cheese over top

Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown

Cool slightly, and cut into squares. These can be served warm or cold. 

Thai Spring Rolls:

What you will need:

1/2 cup of lettuce, chopped

1/2 cup of carrots, grated

1/4 cup fresh coconut meat, shredded

1/2 bean sprouts, blanched or slightly steamed

1 cup peanut sauce

vermicelli wraps, 1 per roll

sesame seeds

Lightly steam vermicelli wraps and cool on a flat surface and place filling onto wrap. Add a bit of peanut sauce on top. Roll into wraps and drizzle more peanut sauce on top 

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Holiday Gift Guide- For Everyone on Your List

Getting gifts for all of the people in your life can often times be a bit of a challenge. What do you get your cousin who is a sophomore in college? Or how about your father, or man in your life who has everything and wants nothing? Well we are here to help today! A gift guide with specific people in mind, and just overall fun ideas for things to give!

1. Vintage Cuff Links for the golf lover: House of Lavande $98
2. The Dreaming Tree Wine: By Dave Matthews and Steve Reeder $15 bottle/ $150 case
3. Custom made coasters for the perfect hostess gift: Haute Papier. Fifty coasters, $58
4. Iphone case: Get Uncommon $34.95
5. Sterling silver vintage bangle: House of Lavande $1,148
6. Natural foods cookbook: Super Natural Everyday, Anthropologie $23.00
7. Vintage locket and chain: House of Lavande. Locket $448, chain $398
8. Cube Aerium as a center piece or a desk decoration: Flora Grubb Gardens $22-$75
9. A Real Hoot Canister: Anthropologie $68
10. Whiskey Stones: Uncommon Goods $19-$58 Tweet

It's December!

The last month of 2011 is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited! Even though we are among the palm trees here in Palm Beach, we are still majorly feeling the spirit of the holidays. We have the carols on, and are putting together our major holiday gift guide as we speak! Here are a few things that we are loving for this month in the meantime:

A Very She and Him Christmas. Check out the album here.

Free People's December Calendar

Gaga inspired holiday windows at Barney's New York

Gingerbread cookies courtesy of Martha Stewart. Check out the recipe here.

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Christmas Goes Gaga

The 5th floor at Barney's has been taken over, and transformed into a fabulous treasure trove of all things Gaga and Christmas! Decked out in Chanel haute couture, Gaga cut the ribbon to officially open her workshop doors last night. The 5,500 square feet of workshop has something for everyone. Looking for a leather, studded jacket for an infant, $50 heart shaped sunglasses, or a $4,000 pair of heel-less Gaga boots? Look no further. You can also find plush toys, funky nail polish and christmas ornaments while satisfying your sweet tooth in the candy shop section! To top it all off, 25% of each sale in store and online will go to The Lady Gaga Born This Way Foundation which focuses on youth empowerment and anti-bullying. So shop away for a good cause while snagging some fantastic, unique gifts for friends and family!

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