If a gift-giver is also the receiver, does it count as a gift? The conundrum could be pondered as far as the vibrations of a tree falling in the forest might travel. But here at Her Mind, we all support self-gifting. In a season that creates more strain on nerves and wallets than it relieves, as you’re scrambling to make others happy, why not make sure that you get what you want?
CURL UP: Kashmina blanket, luxuriously soft while versatile and hardworking, this 100 percent Egyptian cotton blanket will make every bed in your home more cozy, $140-$210 at Urban Threads, Ellicott City. * MUST HAVE JEWELRY: 18-inch Akoya cultured pearl necklace in 14-karat yellow gold, $799; 2.10-karat total diamond weight stud earrings, Martini three-prong setting in 14-karat white gold, $8,499; 10.15-karat total diamond weight tennis bracelet in 14-karat white gold, $16,999. These indulgences and fine jewelry for every budget at Sergio’s Jewelers, Ellicott City. * A BOOK FOR YOU: “Celebrating You” by M.H. Clark, $9.95 at Sweet Elizabeth Jane, Ellicott City.
PANDORA JEWELRY that will make you smile, including oxidized sterling silver bracelet ($65) with clear pavé star dangle charms ($45 each) and pink pavé lights charms ($65 each); Cool Breeze blue topaz ring, $90 (with stacking sterling rings); Cultured Elegance white pearl ring in sterling silver setting, $50, all from Pandora Jewelry, The Mall in Columbia. * JESSICA STEELE “COUPON KEEPER, $10.95 at Sweet Elizabeth Jane. * BRAS THAT FIT (your body and your mood!), pink lace bra, $52, and polka dot bra, $48, both at Victoria’s Secret, The Mall in Columbia.
NATURAL BEAUTY FROM ORIGINS including VitaZing moisturizer, $35; Plantscription anti-aging eye cream, $43.50; Modern Friction scrub, 
$38.50, all at Origins, The Mall in Columbia. * HEAD MASSAGER, $5 at Su Casa, Ellicott City. * LAND OF MILK AND HONEY BATH ICE CREAM, $9.95 a scoop at Sweet Elizabeth Jane.
Have a soothing cuppa with a TEA FORTE KIT, $29 at Shoemaker Country Store, Ellicott City. * Run like the rainbow in these multi-colored RUNNING SHOES BY ASICS, $184.99 at Elite Sports Authority, The Mall in Columbia. * Dim the lights with WINE STOPPER CANDLEHOLDERS, $14 each at Shoemaker Country Store. * BAG LADIES TEA, $10 at Sweet Elizabeth Jane. * Brown bag it in style with a KOKO INSULATED LUNCHBAG, $30 at the Wine Bin, Ellicott City. * “I’M ON A LIQUID DIET” COASTERS, $7.50 at the Wine Bin.
