My girlfriend suggested next year for Christmas we have a ugly sweater party and a homemade gift exchange. I told her no and threatened to send out my invitations for 2011 Christmas party in 2010. Unless you are friends with Karl Lagerfeld, five years old or a chef - I do not want a homemade gift. And if you are five years old, please get away from me.

Tonight I am having a little gift exchange at my house. White elephant style. The type of exchange where you can steal a present from a friend. (my kind of Christmas spirit.) This party will be sans cookie decorating as our friend, Jessica had an emergency. We love her tons and miss her even more!

They say when you want to keep your gift, it is a great gift. I am very tempted to pick my own gift or steal it back from someone. I can not reveal my gift but it is amazing. Usually about 80% more than what I paid for as well and not because it is old or last season... a favorite boutique of mine is closing and actually closing quite quickly. Due to some weird circumstances Zaniab will be closing on Saturday. Everything is 60-80% off. I am talking about Nina Ricci, Jeremy Rousseau, Jeremy Laing and more... Go to 7021 Melrose Avenue before Saturday at 6 and buy buy buy!

And if you are in town, know me, and know where I live, stop by and bring a $50 gift exchange at 8pm or come a bit later for some girl only festivities.