My friend Brie introduced me to her friend Molly's line of laser cut jewelry, with the disclaimer that I shouldn't wear them unless I was prepared to be complimented on them ... all day long. She was right, and I was thrilled to reply to compliments with the fact that they are sustainable, and made by a friend (of a friend!). Don't you love that "oh I got them in Paris" feeling you get from knowing the creator of something fab? E-mail molly@mollymdesigns.com to get your friendly discount.

I usually try to fight the impulse to buy something just because it's 50 percent off, but please, this is a divine little black jersey dress with a double v-neck, empire waist, twisted straps, and velvet sash around the waist ... and it's Vera Wang ... and it's 50 percent off. I'm only human ... oh but won't I be one well-dressed human in this little number?

Truth, honesty, and sincerity are never far from mind when it comes to my Holiday cards, but I'm going to keep this Honesty Stamp at hand, should I need to add an additional "honest" touch to my envelopes. My mother might enjoy the "I swear on my mother's grave it'll never happen again" stamp, and I'm sure I could make great use of the "I sincerely apologize for all the trouble I've caused" stamp in all my correspondence—in fact, I might even consider having it tattooed across my forehead.