THE WIFE Holiday Guide: Last Minute Gifts

Jonathan Wright and Company: If THE WIFE™ finds herself a little behind with Holidays cards and gift wrapping, pop into Jonathan Wright. At this imaginative store you will find the most beautiful cards, gift tags and wrapping paper, to ensure your gifts will be the best wrapped under the tree!  Their dream team will hand wrap your gifts to perfection for a small fee, perfect for those helpless husbands. Jonathan Wright is also the perfect pit stop for small thoughtful last-minute gifts, whether you’re looking for stationary, candles, soaps, hand crafted children’s toys and other fun creative holidays treats. If you’re feeling extra generous pick out a desired amount of goodies and have them wrap it up in holiday basket with tulle and french ribbons. Your gift will be the topic of conversation for months to come. Jonathan Wright, 7404 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90036, (323) 931 1710

Joan’s on Third: Every Angeleno WIFE has a special place in her heart for the 3rd street sensation, Joan’s on Third. What you might not know is that they can create elegant and imaginative customized gift baskets that will leave a generous and lasting impression. Whomever they are for, fill them a lavish selection of sophisticated, gourmet items from their kitchen and marketplace. Call or stop in to customize a gift basket. Joan’s on Third, 8350 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California (323) 655 2285.

The Empty Vase: You’ve already left town, your sunning yourself in Saint Bart’s and you’ve just remembered you’ve forgotten to get someone important a gift. Speed dial The Empty Vase… The best and THE WIFE’s very favorite florist in Los Angeles. Their team of florists can have the most show stopping arrangement sent to a friend or delivered ahead time before you arrive to your holiday soiree. What THE WIFE loves most about The Empty Vase are the extras they can include with your stunning flowers. You can request champagne in honor of  New Years, plush toys for children, coffee table books for the art or fashion enthusiast, candles and bubble bath for the girliest of girls, even a giant topiary for the person who has everything and mistletoe for the one you love. The Empty Vase, 9033 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90069, (310) 278 1988, www.emptyvase.com

Rolling Green Nursery: This wondrous place is perfect if you find yourself in search of a more unique housewarming gift. People flock to Rolling Greens for their famed Arrangement Bar, a creative alternative from fresh-cut flower arrangements. Here THE WIFE can choose from exotic creations like orchids paired with moss placed in anything from a carved stone pot to a driftwood box… Let your imagination run wild. Don’t miss the treasure trove of potted plants that would make a wonderful addition to any home decor. This Nursery also offers exclusive household gifts ranging from antiques to handmade table linens, tea towels, vintage pottery from foreign bazaars and rare artists. Rolling Green Nursery, Locations in West Hollywood, Culver City and Costa Mesa, rollinggreensnursery.com

Fraiche Fine Gifts: Everyone always seems to go on the non creative route and order fruit baskets from Harry and David. Enter Fraiche Fine Gifts, they design quaint custom fruit baskets.They can create anything with Fruit, berries, fine chocolates, teas, premium cheeses, nuts, dried fruits and even charcuteries all in a darling wicker basket or box. These make for the perfect office gift or for the friend who has family coming into town with lots of extra mouths to feed. Fraiche Fine Gifts, 8361 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90048, (323) 655 2880, www.fraichegifts.com

Cheese Store of Beverly Hills: If THE WIFE finds herself heading to a Holiday pot luck soiree or needing to put together a little something for a hostess gift, The Cheese Shop of Beverly Hills will make that extra errand super fun! Their in store experts will help you pick out the most exquisite cheese selections with an array of accompaniments. They also carry a bevy of other decadent treats like Prosciutto di Parma, Black truffles and Imported Caviar. With a gifts like these to give, your host and hostess will be begging you to come back for years to come. -The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, 419 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210, (310) 278 2855

Sweet Lady Jane: With an abundance of dinner parties and get togethers this season, THE WIFE is a huge fan of  showing up with something sweet for dessert. A few days before your plans, give Sweet Lady Jane a call and put in an order for one her deliciously famed cakes and or pies. THE WIFE’s favorites include: The Triple Berry Shortcake, German Chocolate Cake and Raspberry Marzipan Tart. Friends and family will be thanking you post sugar coma. Sweet Lady Jane, Locations in West Hollywood and Santa Monica, sweetladyjane.com

Williams Sonoma: THE WIFE loves Williams Sonoma for family gifts. Create the “Perfect Sunday Morning Basket or Box” with organic flap jack pancake mix, butter making kit, bourbon barrel aged maple syrup, festive pancake molds, Pancake flipper spatula, whisk, mixing bowls and dish towels (in colors to match their kitchen, of course!). To go the extra mile make a mix CD of your favorite morning songs like: Louis Prima, Steve Tyrell and Django Reinhardt. Wrap everything up in a basket with a bow and deliver to ensure future sunday morning smiles. Williams Sonoma, Locations Nationwide, williams-sonoma.com. –Taryn Cox for THE WIFE™