Comments on: ds 2009 gift guides: ds editors’ picks

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:52:05 +0000

I want everything Lauren & Derek are giving AND receiving this year!! How cool is that press??

By: js

js — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:15:45 +0000

interesting to see the comparitive $ value of the give vs. receive items.

By: grace

grace — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:28:43 +0000

hi guys

just a quick note on the pricing of these items- there are a lot of items in here that aren’t vespa-price-range, and i really enjoy seeing a range of ideas, from budget-friendly to dream-wish-list.

we produce at least 3 budget gift guides a year (all under $100) so if you’re looking for something with a specific price point, we’ve got you covered. this guide was meant to be a fun look into what our editors were looking for personally- not a general guide to gifts for everyone.

grace

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:03:21 +0000

Not to add more work to your ever hectic schedules…but perhaps a solution to the price range problem is to treat it more like the other guides with limits. So you’d pick your wish style luxe gift to give and receive (e.g. Love to give my sister this vespa and receive a neclace) and then a reality give and receive. I wouldn’t want to lose either the practical or the inspirational!

By: Kitty

Kitty — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:13:39 +0000

I am SO COVETING that orange French Press…I don’t know that I can wait for mine to break so I can justify getting that one!

By: Jesse Lu

Jesse Lu — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:48:24 +0000

Re Lynda W’s comment:

I have to say that this was the strongest thing I noticed in this post as well, the whole ‘I’d like to recieve X, Y, Z and I’m DIYing all of my gifts’ thing. I know that isn’t what contributors had in mind but it was a little glaring. I think what Marcie, G23, and B are pointing out is that part of the DIY spirit (one of the things I adore about D*S) is the appreciation for receiving DIY gifts. It’s hard come the holidays with all the ‘mass consumption’ propaganda around to remember that. Especially when so many dreamy things are out there like compact compost machines, shiny Vespas, and those awesome wine glasses (totally drooling). I love receiving handmade or baked items during the holidays or for my birthday, they make me feel loved and that’s why I give handmade things when I have the time. I would love to see a post about editor’s favorite handmade or baked gifts to receive. I think it would give us reader’s a better idea of what crafted goodies our friends love receiving from us.