Countdown to Christmas
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With only a few days left before Christmas, we know how stressful last minute shopping. Never fear, the Cali Mag staff compiled list of gifts we are currently crushing on.SWEET LOVE EARRINGS by JES MAHARRY $590
The Cali Mag staff is currently gushing over incredible jewelry designer Jes Maharry’s collection of bold gemstone fusions and words of love and inspiration on each piece making her collection unparalleld in her distinctive style.
ELDER STATESMAN ULTRA STRIPECASHMERE CREW $1195 With the freezing temperatures outside who doesn’t need another cashmere sweater that’s why we love Elder Statesman for their colorful hip collection. The Ultra Stripe Crew is a blend of 20 different up-cycled yarns creating a unique strip pattern.100% cashmere.
ANSEL ADAMS IN THE NATIONAL PARKS $29.55 Coffee table books are always a welcomed gift especially if they are visually stimulating and informative at the same time. We love this Ansel Adams collection of black and white imagery taken around some of America’s most beautiful National Parks. amazon.com
VINTURI VERTICAL LEVER CORKSCREW $84.95 At the end of the day there is nothing more relaxing than opening a bottle of your favorite wine, the Venturi Vertical corkscrew from Crate & Barrel makes it quick and easy. Designed to work with all bottle sizes, this ingenious, chrome-plated gadget utilizes a spiral and die-cast lever to remove any type of cork with ease.
PRIM + PROPER FLORAL SAGE SMUDGE STICK $29.55
The holidays are a time to set your intentions for the following year so giving the gift of sage interwind with flowers and crystals to burn away any unwanted energy. Prim n Proper’s floral sage bundles are carefully crafted with ethically sourced California white sage, wildcrafted yarrow and lavender and tied together with hemp cord.
Tara Owens, Director of Lifestyle & Beauty
British born Beauty and lifestyle editor Tara Owens has amassed over 20 years of experience in fashion, beauty and lifestyle. At the age of fifteen, Tara started modeling and went on to travel the globe working with the most coveted publications and beauty brands the world has to offer. In 2017, Tara became a beauty entrepreneur in her own right and co-founded niche perfume brand Seren Apothecary. Tara continues to educate readers worldwide forecasting lifestyle trends and writing about emerging beauty brands. When she is not working she is traveling, around competing with her reining horse Eddie.
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*Featured image by Amy Shamblen