No Silver Telephone Dialer December 4, 2008

Remember in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ when Fred (aka Paul) wanted to buy something for Holly at Tiffany & Co., but only had $10. They considered a silver telephone dialer for her, but it lacked romance. The days of rotary telephones are gone so Tiffany no longer sells the item, but out of curiosity I looked for the least expensive unromantic, classically-styled, sterling silver item in their online store. Using the advanced search, I found the Tiffany 1837 Bookmark for $75 (photo below). There is also a modern Apple Bookmark for $65 and, for something a bit more romantic, a few simple necklace chains for $50-60.

If nothing else will do and you simply must have a vintage Tiffany & Co. sterling silver telephone dialer, Collectibles Kingdom has one for $125 (photo below). Or you can look at Ebay.com and Ebay.co.uk. Looking for Tiffany & Co. vintage items in general? Here is a link to the related search on Ebay.com and on Ebay.co.uk.

To relive the magic of Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard shopping in Tiffany & Co. click here (go to 4:38 for their entrance into Tiffany and to 6:00 for their conversation/purchase at the counter).

TIFFANY STERLING SILVER PHONE DIALER. Marked: TIFFANY & CO. STERLING M. 3" long. For sale from www.CollectiblesKingdom.com for $125.

Tiffany 1837 Bookmark ($75)

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! December 4, 2008

Into each holiday a little snow may fall. Order a bundle of snowflake cookies so you can enjoy snow on your own terms. A charming hostess gift to bring with you when invited to a holiday feast or to send after a holiday stay. Especially ideal for non-drinkers or those with children (or anyone who loves cookies but does not have baking skills). Starting at $41.88 per dozen ($3.49 per cookie) from Cookies By Design. Other cookie designs are available now and seasonal designs are quite darling. I have had a basket of ones with a bumble bee theme and they actual freeze well if wrapped appropriately. Would make darling favors for a baby or bridal shower, new home gift, thank you gift, or just a thinking of you present.

Cookies By Design - Snowflake Ice Cookies