If you’re looking for a gift idea for an older woman in your life — or really, for any woman — these are really nice pajamas. (This year, I’m buying gift cards to Soma for a lot of the older women I know.) I think the Cool Nights pajamas are intended for women who may be getting hot … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Pass the Bubbly’ Scoopneck Long-Sleeve Pajama Set
Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag
This cute lunch bag is easy to clean and has adjustable shoulder straps and a small handle at the top. Of course, I love the colors, considering they’re the blog colors, but I also like how this bag is sort of feminine but also sort of masculine at the same time. If you’re looking for … Read More about Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag
Gift Idea for Him: Office Desk Clip (AND: Big Anthropolgie Sale!)
Oooh: Anthropologie’s sale section is an extra 40% off — lots of great options if you want to stock up on gifts for friends, family, or, you know, yourself. This pretty little desk accessory is the perfect pop of color near your monitor, and it’s a useful little one at that — you can hold post-it … Read More about Gift Idea for Him: Office Desk Clip (AND: Big Anthropolgie Sale!)
Coffee Break: Metallic Card Case
Oooh: of course I’m going to love the metallic cobalt card case from Kate Spade — but the whole collection looks fun, especially if you’re the type who a) likes to have a colored wallet/card case so it’s easy to find in your bag, b) you like feminine, girly things, or c) you are trying … Read More about Coffee Break: Metallic Card Case
Coffee Break: Water Resistant Slipper
One great gift idea if you’re on the hunt are these water-resistant UGG slippers. Sure, they’re a bit fug — but if you know a woman whose dog needs a quick early morning walk, or who has to take the trash and recycling outside for pickup, these could be a lifesaver. They were originally $95, … Read More about Coffee Break: Water Resistant Slipper
Coffee Break: ‘Munich Tapisserie Boston’ Leather Tote
I’m not usually a big fan of MCM bags — I find them to be a little too busy for my taste — but this gorgeous, textured black bag is fantastic, and I love the embroidered geometric pattern on the soft calfskin leather. If you’re feeling extra lucky this year, put this one on your holiday wishlist — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Munich Tapisserie Boston’ Leather Tote
Coffee Break: Original Tall Cable Knit Cuff Welly Boot Socks
The weather is getting colder, which means you’ll soon find yourself dealing with slush and ice as well as cold rainy days. So take a look at these Hunter Welly Boot Socks — they’ve been around for years and are well reviewed, and everyone loves them. I never see them on sale, but Nordstrom actually has … Read More about Coffee Break: Original Tall Cable Knit Cuff Welly Boot Socks
Coffee Break: Pointy Toe Pump
This looks like a great pump if you’re on the hunt for something with a lower heel — it’s under 2 inches, which is the perfect height if you’re going to be standing for any length of time, like at a networking event, or a presentation or argument, for example. If you want to be comfortable … Read More about Coffee Break: Pointy Toe Pump
Coffee Break: Tassel Leather Hobo
Huh: I am not usually a red leather bag kind of girl, but I am drooling over this lipstick red leather bag from Rebecca Minkoff. It’s highly rated, has a magnetic snap at the opening (no zipper, alas), and I like the “retro-cool” tassel. It’s $295, available in a tan “almond” and black, at Nordstrom; … Read More about Coffee Break: Tassel Leather Hobo
The Kind of Magical Billable Hour BFF
This spreadsheet will help you estimate here you are now versus your billable goal for the year — and show you how many hours you need to bill each day to hit your goal.
Coffee Break: ‘Fleming’ Leather Shoulder Bag
I love this green color! It just looks so classy and sophisticated — and I think you’ll be surprised at how versatile a green bag can be. (The other color options are black and cream.) It currently has only six reviews, but they’re all positive: The product page says “100% of reviewers recommended this product,” … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Fleming’ Leather Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break: Water Resistant Bootie
These boots from Paul Green are water resistant and have a fleece lining, making them the perfect choice for the winter weather we’ll be “enjoying” soon. I also like how they’ve got a sort of architectural heel and a fun little tassel detail. Handmade in Austria, where the brand is based, they are available in either black or … Read More about Coffee Break: Water Resistant Bootie