Tomorrow is the start of a new holiday tradition. We're throwing a party, so if you're in Houston, pick up a new toy or clothing to donate to Houston Children's Charity, and stop by the store. There will be drinks and nibbles, awesome music, and DISCOUNTS! Get some Christmas shopping done (minus the mall traffic). P.S. We'll gift wrap it, too. Don't forget to RSVP!
photo via Gerry May.
I was mostly drawn to the color of this one. Not that I would need anything this hardcore in Houston. Still, fun to look. Moka Coat by Moncler @ Barney's Co-op, $950. 
Leave it to J. Crew to make a puffer vest look ladylike. Love the skinny belt over the vest! Sherpa Puffer Vest, $118.
It's the non-puffy puffer jacket. Just enough puff to keep you warm courtesy of Gap. Puffer Cardigan, $98.
I'd say this is the most masculine of the bunch, but it is called the Military Puffer Jacket. $69 at Banana Republic.
I love how this one creates a slim waist, even in a puffy jacket. That's no small feat! Puffed Chevrons Jacket, $128 at Anthropologie. 
Punk up your package with Zipper Tape @ Walker Art. 
Zipper Rose Cuff by Adia Kibur.
Rosette Platforms from Topshop.
Zipper Pin @ Walker Art.
I love how the zipper detail makes the sleeves hold their shape. Pretty and practical!
This would have been the ultimate house as a kid.
I would have actually been excited to go to school every day if that was the bed I woke up from.
This energy efficient building gets the inherent energy benefits of the unmilled wood along with solar panel technology.
Lots of natural light gives this house an sense of nature indoors.
Met Home's next issue will be it's last.
I've been eyeing this Wood LED Clock since it came into our store. The time shines through a super-thin veneer of wood. Maybe it's time I made it mine? 
The simplicity of the Aura Clock appeals to my need to keep things looking clean (I try, at least), but the pop of orange on the inside of the rim appeals to my desire for something interesting. 
Daily Candy recently mentioned this Emily Clock. I like the practicality of it. I mean, who enjoys craning their neck to see the time in the middle of the night? Luckily, it's stylish as well. Because a practical clock means nothing to me if it's ugly.
Of all of the clocks, the Clocky is probably the one I need the most. The only caveat: my dog might attack it the second it rolls on the floor. She goes nuts for noisy things!
Here is a modern day Christmas tree where you can share memories of all your loved ones.
I can only solve half of the problems. But it's nice to look smart when you bring over guests.
Not sure if you can get by airport security with this. It's cool rain protection that can double as a self defense weapon.
