This year you have to go big for her birthday. Maybe she’s entering a new decade or you’re making up for last year’s gift gaffe; either way, you need impressive ideas. Any of the following suggestions will surely make your beloved lady smile, especially if she enjoys her beverages, adores high fashion or is passionate about a spotless home.
Feed your loved one’s obsession for green juicing with a Vitamix blender. Consider it a long-term investment into your family’s health and nutrition. Vitamix’s Modular Blending System blends any type of vegetable or fruit, from celery and kale to apples and cucumbers, into a nourishing smoothie drink. Vitamix quietly blends ingredients, which means the rest of the household won’t wake up as an early morning beverage breakfast is prepared. With a Vitamix blender, you’ll upgrade your love one’s culinary adventures and juicing escapades while improving her overall health.
Try out Vitamix beverages and smoothies recipes, such as Acai Pomegranate Blueberry Agua Fresca or a Beet, Strawberry and Cranberry Smoothie. Wellness activist Kris Carr also offers delicious recipes like Sunshine Energy Smoothie and Almond Butter and Jelly Smoothie on her site KrisCarr.com.
If she has a room she is redecorating or wants a new look for the living room, an elegant set of drapes will make a wonderful addition to her decor. Drapes not only add texture to your room, but they become the focal point as they are the largest fabric presence in the space. Sites like TheShadeStore.com offer modern designs that fit any room and allow for an easy redecorating fix. Take the room renovation one step further and buy matching throw pillows, bedroom sets, and accent pieces to truly complete the look.
Photo by Wickerfurniture via FlickrBecause she deserves it. That’s why your special lady needs a timeless Louis Vuitton bag. If your gal is an on-the-go fashionista, a Louis cross-body bag may be the style for her. If she is a glam goddess who adores the latest trends and over-the-top accessorizing, spurge on the glossy top handle Montana bag in the bold Pomme D’Amour color or classic Noir Magnetique color. With choices of gorgeous handbags in different materials, such as the timeless monogram canvas, sassy python or understated Epi styles, you’re sure to find one that complements her beauty.
A Dyson vacuum is more than a vacuum. It’s a happy homemaker’s household accessory that turns a dreadful chore into a fun cleaning activity. Spotless floors and clean carpeting feel rewarding, and Dyson’s cutting-edge technologies and features make the vacuum more like a cool toy than cleaning equipment. You can shop at Macy’s to make comparisons among uprights, canisters and handheld and cordless models. A vacuum may not seem like a fancy birthday gift, but for someone who gets pleasure from sparkling surfaces in a flawless home, it’s a to-die-for surprise.
A Nespresso coffee machine will transform how the caffeine addict in your life enjoys her daily cup of joe. Cut back on those pricey Starbucks runs and treat her to gourmet cups of coffee, lattes and cappuccinos right in your kitchen. The energy-deprived in your home can brew a single shot of espresso for a quick dose of caffeine or pour the espresso into hot water for a bold Americano. For gourmet latte and cappuccino drinks, add the Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother. Pair her new Nespresso machine with a monogrammed or vintage-patterned mug from Anthropologie.
If your leading lady’s favorite accessory is a glass of wine, then you’ll certainly keep her happy with a 35 bottle Frigidaire wine cooler. Don’t forget, of course, to stock the wine fridge with her favorite vinos. As a wine connoisseur, she’ll love the two temperature zones for chilling her top favorite red, white and sparkling wines. The cooler’s sleek design will also enhance the aesthetics of your kitchen. To keep with the vino theme, serve wine, cheese and chocolate at the birthday celebration, and pair the fridge with a fun wine stopper or pourer from WineEnthusiast.com.