All posts tagged: HOLIDAYS

How to Take a Luxury Insider Holiday-Shopping Trip

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

If you haven’t already, it’s time to start your holiday shopping. What’s that, you say? Not feeling it this year? We’ve got just the remedy for those who need to find wonderful holiday gifts but have no desire to hit the mall, the avenue or the Internet. Why not do your holiday shopping in Italy this year? In case you think starting your holiday shopping in October is a nutty idea, let’s look at some facts. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2016 U.S. consumers reported that they began shopping for the holiday season at the following times: 41.4% during the month of November; 12.2% before September, 6.5% in September and 21.9% in October. See? Some people may already be done!

A Customized Luxury Bag Could be the Perfect Gift

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Searching for the perfect holiday present? Our Dandelion Chandelier holiday luxury gift-giving series showcases truly special products and experiences that will delight your beloved. We’re sharing incredible items and experiences that you can purchase right now. That way, when the holiday season actually arrives, you can go to parties, drink eggnog, look cute and be generally just totally chill. Sound like a dream? If you want to kick it like that this year, read on. Holiday shopping? Already? We can hear you groaning, but it’s that time of year, dear reader. In fact, it will soon be too late to purchase some of the most special items that you could give to your friends and family this year. And no, we’re not crazy. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2016 12.2% of U.S. consumers began shopping for the holiday season before September; 6.5% started in September; 21.9% started in October; and 41.4% started during the month of November. We’re not trying to alarm you. This is just a nudge to say that if you …

What are the best luxury gifts for sports fans?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Here’s a common gifting dilemma: someone in your life loves sports, or is passionate about a particular team – professional or college. They also have a good eye and refined tastes. Or a wicked sense of humor. So the usual T-shirt, hat or team sweatshirt is just not going to get the job done. Said another way, Modell’s is not going to cut it. Where can you turn to find upscale – dare we say luxurious – sports apparel and accessories suitable for the elegant precincts of Park Avenue, Miami Beach, or Beverly Hills? Or for the cool-kid streets of Brooklyn, Austin or Atlanta? Look no further. We’ve got you covered for the holidays, an upcoming birthday, the start of the season, or a spontaneous surprise. As part of our holiday gifting series, today’s post is about how to give a sports fan the perfect luxury gift.

Act Now to Gift the Hottest-Selling Luxuries this Year

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Who wants to be a holiday hero? That cool cat who can sit back and watch their loved ones squeal in delight as presents are opened, knowing that they’ve scored the hardest-to-get items that everyone wants. It’s not just little kids who get their hearts set on a particular gift only to have their parents tearing out their hair trying to find it at the last minute. Grown folks can get attached to the idea of one particular gift, too. Many movie and sitcom plots turn on this very dilemma, but IRL, it is SO not funny. If you’re one of those people who likes to get all of their holiday gift shopping done before the leaves have fallen from the trees, here are some ideas for fantastic experiences and products that you can buy right now. They’ll delight the gift recipient when the big day actually arrives, in no small measure because they’re sure to sell out – you’ll be able to gift something that lots of people might want but cannot get their …

When is the Best Time to Start Luxury Holiday Shopping?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Isn’t it way too soon to be talking about holiday shopping? Actually, no. It’s just about to be too late. That is, if you want to give your loved ones something truly luxurious, special, bespoke, unusual or hand-made. True luxury takes time. And that means you need to get moving. But don’t stress – here at Dandelion Chandelier, we’ve got you covered. Our holiday luxury gift-giving series will showcase truly special products and experiences that will delight your loved ones, clients, and anyone else on your gift list. We’re showcasing incredible items and experiences that you can order this month. That way, when the holiday season actually arrives, you can focus your energy on going to swanky parties, imbibing eggnog, looking cute and being generally just totally chill. That can be your holiday gift to yourself. Right?