Move Over, Oprah

In the spirit of Oprah and every magazine in the universe, I've composed my own "favorite things" list for the holiday season. These would be for the ultra-discerning shopper.

I do not receive any sort of monetary gain from this list, however, should these companies like to personally thank me with some free stuff, I'd be up for it.

The List:

• Jane Boatman Geller Stationery: My friend Whitney and I are fairly obsessed with Jane's cool plaids and timeless preppiness. Visit www.janeboatmangellerco.com
  for info and to drool over her Christmas cards.
• Library of Congress Prints: This is not quite as dorky as it may sound. Turns out that as an American, you get the rights and copies of all the prints that the Library of Congress owns. So, looking for something for your Depression-baby grandfather? Try some old blank and white of a Hoover-ville. Or, simply search for your state or hometown to get some neat old pictures that would look oh-so-hip in pottery barn frames with black mats. The LOC's site is: www.loc.gov.
• Land of Nod: Need something for the half-pint in your family? If you can't find it here, they don't need it. Ohh and awww over the cute bedding, prints and vintage toys. Heck, if you don't have a kid to buy for, get it for yourself. www.landofnod.com.
• Tie It With A Bow: My friends and I received bags from this store last year for a bridesmaid's gift and have been complimented on them ever since. Make sure to get it monogrammed for that extra touch. www.tieitwithabow.com.
• Sephora: Finally, a store that you can register at before getting married or having a baby. Don't you deserve the makeup and bath treats you want all year long? Make sure to fill your registry and have your friends do the same. Your stocking stuffers may actually be stuff you want this year, instead of five toothbrushes and enough floss to circle the globe. www.sephora.com
• Browns on 5th: Zionsville, Indiana's own Vera Bradley supa-store. They have a HUGE selection of Vera and other fun girly stuff. Make sure to ask for free monogramming. www.brownson5th.com.
• One Horse Shy: Been looking for the perfect gift for your 90210-obsessed buddy? Get her (or him) the oh-so-cool Donna Martin Graduates t-shirt? It's a gem. www.onehorseshy.com.