FATHER’S DAY GIFT PICKS BY MR. SLIPPERSOCKSMAN! OY!!!

I politely asked Ben to help me pick out a few items for Father’s Day.  After twelve hours or more of him breathing down my neck, correcting everything I wrote, and just being down right irritating – I was thinking I should have just conquered this myself!!   By the time it was all over he was mumbling something about writing a book!!!  Such an ego!!!! 

Here are his picks – mostly.  I have a few picks myself.  He is very invested in knowing if y’all will think he came up with great ideas.  Needless to say, he certainly thinks so!!!

And away we go!!!!

BARBOUR WINDBREAKER & WATERPROOF.  BARBOUR IS A HOT BRAND HERE, BUT A CLASSIC FROM SCOTLAND.

Actually, this would be good year round.

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SEAVEES MARINER’S BOOT

Ben bought these and he lives in them.  A cross between a desert boot and a sneaker.   They comes in three different  shades.

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FILSON SMALL DUFFLE BAG HERE

AND

MEDIUM DUFFLE BAG HERE

These also come in different shades, but Ben likes these shades.

KNIFE – WINKLER HUNTING KNIFE WINS MR. SLIPPERSOCKSMAN’S EXPRESS APPROVAL.

It comes with a brown leather sheath and a maple wood handle.  It’s really good looking for a rustic knife.

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LEATHERMAN SURGE MULTITOOL, 21 DIFFERENT TOOLS.

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RALPH LAUREN CABLE KNIT CASHMERE SWEATERS IN 22 COLORS – THESE ARE GREAT FOR SUMMER!

Guess whose pick these are?   LOL!

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THE BEST BELT FOR ANY MAN OUT THERE.  SUCH A CLASSIC.  THIS IS A PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT. 

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THE REAL ALLIGATOR BELT, ABOVE, IS EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH IT.  IT WILL LAST FOR A LONG, LONG TIME. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY, THIS FAUX BELT IS A GREAT COMPROMISE.  I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE SILVER TIP:    HERE

YETI HOPPER TWO COOLER.

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BIRDWELL BEACH BRITCHES SWEATER.   BEN AND I BOTH HAVE THIS SWEATER!!  WE LIKE IT!  HERE

BEST FISHING SHIRT – SIMMS!!!!  HERE

SPINNER SUITCASE & SO GOOD LOOKING!  BRICS!! 

I’D LOVE THE ENTIRE SET.

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I LOVE THESE MOTHER OF PEARL TUXEDO STUDS!

SO BEAUTIFUL.

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COMES IN THREE COLORS:  HERE

FROM TUCKERNUCK. 

IT WOULD LOOK SO CUTE WITH KHAKIS AND SHORTS.

AND HERE IS A PICK OF BEN’S:

THE ORIGINAL STEVE MCQUEEN FOLDABLE SUNGLASSES.  MCQUEEN IS AN IDOL OF BEN’S AND HE THINKS HE WOULD LOOK GREAT IN MCQUEEN’S SUNGLASSES.  HE PROBABLY WOULD!!  HERE

HEIGHT OF CHIC – WOOD HANDLE, FOLDABLE UMBRELLA HERE

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOCKS, COMES IN ALL COLORS HERE

GORGEOUS RALPH LAUREN TIES.  GORGEOUS.  HERE.

RALPH LAUREN GOLF CLOTHES HERE

COLLECTION OF TORTOISE SHELL FRAMES FOR THE OFFICE OR HOME.  HERE

Klarus XT11X

We have flashlights in every drawer in the house, it seems.  Plus batteries.  We are always hurricane ready.  This is a favorite flashlight of Ben’s.   I really couldn’t care less.  This is truly a man’s world. HERE

BIRDWELL BEACH BRITCHES – ANOTHER FAVORITE OF BEN’S.  HE JUST TOLD ME  HE WISHES HE HAD   HAD THESE CORDOUROY SHORTS HE JUST SAID!!!  HERE

Fab Backpack for family trips or hikes.  Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Backpack.  HERE

The newest book by historian Stephen Harrigan.   This is a pre-order promise or an early Christmas present.  OK.  I’m laughing right now.  It’s 3:40 AM and Ben is hanging over my shoulder critiquing every word I write.

He says I should say:

“Larry McMurtry and Dan Rather say this book is destined to become a classic on Texas history.” 

Whew!!!  Ben just pronounced this good!!!

PREORDER HERE

I HOPE YOU AND YOURS HAVE A WONDERFUL FATHER’S DAY!!!

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

Sorry this is so late!  Unfortunately I took more time on the last story about Houghton Hall & Prince William and Lady Rose which caused my Mother’s Day gift list to be really late.

SOOOOOO….if you see something you like, on this list, gift it for yourself!!   I bought a few thing myself.   LOL.  You’ll probably be able to figure it out yourself.

And for all the Mothers out there and for all the special Aunties – I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

I’m in love with Tory Burch purses.  The quality for the price makes them especially attractive.  HERE

And the purse goes especially well with this Tory Burch top and pants for summer.  HERE

Hair ornaments are the rage, but I think these are a bit more sophisticated for the elder amongst us.  HERE

Another really darling Tory HERE.

This would be so cute with white jeans.   HERE

There are a jillion straw purses available this season – one is cuter than the next.  HERE

BEAUTIFUL.  HERE

Something about this blue appeals to me.  HERE

And this Tory B would be the perfect accessory.  HERE

Summery cardigan to hide the tush, although this one is shorter than most which makes it look cuter!  Click to see the length.  Lots of different colors too.  OK OK I ordered this!!!! HERE

Minimal cat eye shape  LOVE   HERE 

The round rattan is very popular this year.  HERE

Black & ivory summer cardigan HERE

Want to celebrate Master Archie’s birth with Meghan?  She was seen wearing this necklace!!!!  Well….hers actually said Mummy which is an English endearment for sweet Mum.   Here, we say the good old fashioned Mama. HERE

Romantic, cute soft bag HERE

I think this is a great gift and so cute too!!!  HERE

Yellow is the color of this summer with flowers.  HERE

And this band is a good way to bring yellow into your wardrobe without a huge investment.  I have one of these watches.  Cheap, but fun with lots of options.  HERE

Love this hat!!!  HERE

You wouldn’t catch me in any bathing suit without a coverup!!  Nope.  HERE

Get the floral romantic look without overpowering yourself.  HERE

Another one with a liner.  HERE

I thought this was a cute top/skirt for the summer.  HERE

Straw hat with a great shape  HERE

It’s called a Hunting Season Bag  HERE

This is actually a long sleeve shirt.  Perfect look for summer, can’t be beat!  HERE.

This one is one of my favorites.   LOVE.  HERE

Darling.  HERE.

I love the hobo shape.   I think it looks great on the body.  HERE

Affordable Michele in white for summer.  My sister Cathy SWEARS by a white watch each summer!!!  HERE

Another perfect shirt for summer.  HERE

Absolutely the cutest ever!!!!!   HERE

Victoria Beckham.  She  might not be the best singer in the Spice Girls but, I love the clothes she designs.  HERE

Here is the most popular item on Cote de Texas sidebar.  The beads always change, so do the pendants, but the style remains.  HERE

Roses on black.  HERE

Another summer cardigan.  I guess I really like this look?!  He he – Yep, I bought this too.   HERE

Update your purse with this Gucci wallet.   Flowers!  HERE

Cute!  HERE

This green looks good with all the flowery prints this season.  Speaking of my family,  Betty Rae SWEARS by a green leather purse.   HERE

Tuckernuck can’t keep this plastic Tortoiseshell purse in stock.  Best seller. HERE

Another Tuckernuck best seller.  I like the smocking and the ruffled neck.  Perfect!!   HERE

LOVE these Ippolita earrings to go with the shirt.  HERE

Enough of clothes.  I just love the Smeg small appliances AND the big ones too.  I’m not sure which color I would get, but green is good one.  HERE

I love the pink color too.  HERE

This is a good selection of their best sellers.  My favorite is the Fig.  HERE

And finally, door mats are the RAGE on all the farmhouse Instagrams.  You have to double the mats yourself, though, to get this look.   First, buy the top mat with a cute saying like this HERE.

Next, find a contrasting rug for layering.   Here’s one from Target that would look cute doubled under the top rug.  HERE