We Love: Made in NY

What’s on your holiday wish list? We have some cool things picked out that are made in New York, and a few other irresistible somethings from everywhere. Here’s our round-up of enviable items to we’d love to give & receive.

For the art & design-types on your list, the most gorgeous fishbowl imaginable.

How pretty are these gem-shaped soaps, by husband & wife designers in Red Hook, Brooklyn!

Also made in Brooklyn! The best Hanukkah gelt

These killer neckties are made in NYC, too.

Yes, yes, yes, more awesome presents made in Brooklyn!

Speaking of color, who wouldn’t want to wake up with this every morning?

European dream weekends! How fun would it be to find this in your stocking?

And this, from artist Yayoi Kusama’s too-cool Louis Vuitton Collaboration.

Of course, the best things in life aren’t things. Have fun this weekend!

Photo: Aruliden’s Fish Bowl, from the A+R design store.

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We Love: A Colored Wedding Dress

Would you dare to forgo the classic white gown for a colored wedding dress? If three times make a trend, then colored dresses are a craze in Hollywood, since we’ve seen this almost a dozen times!

Trendsetting stars like Julianne Moore, Gwen Stefani, Portia De Rossi, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, Cynthia Nixon, Emily Deschanel  and Amber Tamblyn all wore color, and we suspect it’s a trend we’ll see more of in the future.

Who wore it best? It’s Hollywood, so of course everyone looked uniquely amazing. We’re all about the refined simplicity, so we’re voting for Reese Witherspoon’s blush pink Chantilly lace Monique Lhuillier. Such a flattering color and classic silhouette could really work on anyone.

Photos: Lara Porzak & People Magazine

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We Love: A Great Wedding Video

So what are you up to this weekend? The Matisse show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art looks amazing. But then, so does holiday shopping online with a cake in the oven. Here are some fun links from around the net we’re loving this week. Have a wonderful weekend!

The ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction at Christie’s.

Is ‘Magnificent’ a bit too extravagant? Try these.

Put a bow on it for the holidays.

Yum. Nine Amazing American Whiskeys.

A sweet gift that gives back.

Matisse at the Met!

Just so incredibly romantic.

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Celebrity Style: Jessica Biel Engaged!

Check out Jessica Biel’s engagement ring! We hear that Justin Timberlake collaborated with his jeweler, to create the most “personal” design possible. The halo around the center stone even includes aquamarines, the bride’s birthstone. Awww. The end result was a big, bold square diamond in a vintage-inspired setting, a look we absolutely love.

Can you see yourself rocking this style? There are quite a few similar styles in our Tandem Collection, but we think Tallulah comes closest.

Photo from instyle.com.