CUFFLINKS BLOG

In less than one month, Barack Obama will become our 44^th president. No matter what party you side with, one has to acknowledge the historic significance of President-elect Obama’s win this past November.  My pathetic attempts at eloquent prose do little to shed light on the meaning of this event, so I won’t go on long. (I wonder what Hughes and other figures of the Harlem Renaissance would have had to say about it.) Instead, I’ll direct you to Cufflink Depot’s great collection of cufflinks commemorating Obama’s win. You can view the whole collection here, but this pair of Obama Yes Cufflinks is my favorite:

I think that they capture the spirit of his campaign best. That, and we can all use some positive thinking these days. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

“Beth, can you get the car keys? Beth? You do know where the car keys are, right?” That was my husband this afternoon as we were preparing to head to the suburbs for the holidays with my mom. It took me a little while, but I eventually did find the sought-after keys and we were on our way. We’re still living out of boxes in our new apartment, so we don’t have a set space for our keys, and other necessary odds and ends like cell phone chargers or the dog leash. Once we’re settled, we’ll have official spaces for all of those things.

I’m all about that old maxim, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” If I don’t follow it, I lose things all too easily. I think that this is especially true of small things. For that reason, I think that this 16 Pair Cufflinks Collector’s Case is a must-have for anyone looking to store cufllinks:

You wouldn’t store your best silver in a plastic bucket, would you? To ensure that your cufflinks, or ones that you’ve given to someone else are kept safe and easily accessible, consider adding case to your shopping list.  As you can see here, we have a number of different cases to offer, so it is easy to find the best one to meet your needs.

 So, yesterday, the hubby and I moved to our new apartment in Harlem (or perhaps Manhattanville; The New York Times talks about the disagreement on the name our particular section of the neighborhood).  My husband, who grew up New York, and I have lived in a few different neighborhoods in New York City over the years, and we’ve felt really fortunate to be able to get to know what is unique about each.  Harlem is a pretty big neighborhood, so we have quite a bit of exploring to do, but we’re already familiar with a bit of its history.

During the 1920s and 1930s, a number of African American writers and artists lived and gathered throughout the neighborhood, and contributed to an artistic and cultural movement, dubbed the Harlem Renaissance, that had lasting effects well beyond the confines of the neighborhood.  One person who was really significant to the era was Langston Hughes.

I’m thinking of getting the hubby these Langston Hughes Stamp Cufflinks to commemorate moving to our first Manhattan apartment:

He’s a fan of Hughes’ poetry as well, so it seems fitting way to celebrate our move. I haven’t decided whether or not they’ll be a Christmas present or just-because present yet.  Now that I’m officially a Harlem Sweetie, it seems only right that I dote on the hubby a bit, no?

I know that the holiday season is typically when we think about getting gifts for others, but my birthday falls right in the middle of it, too. I’m happy with whatever gifts I’m lucky enough to receive, but it’s always fun when I get a particularly unique gift.

These days, more and more women’s shirts are designed to be worn with cufflinks, but people don’t always consider giving the women in their lives cufflinks as gifts. I personally love these designer Mother of Pearl Honeycomb Cufflinks.

I already own some mother of pearl earrings, and find that they go with everything. If you’re unsure of how to choose cufflinks for a woman, going with something that matches some jewelry she already owns is a pretty safe bet, and makes them more personal. They make for a thoughtful and unique gift.

Welcome to a fresh start at Cufflinks blog! My name is Beth, and I’ll be using this space to talk about a variety of topics, including style, design, current events, and, of course, all the great cufflinks available at Cufflinks Depot.

We’re in the midst of December, and 2008 is winding down. The end of the year brings a lot to mind, but to me, it comes down to two things: giving gifts to loved ones throughout the holiday season, and the New Year. As much as I am concerned with getting gifts for my friends and family, I also have the terrible habit of doing much of my shopping at the last minute!

These Sterling Curved Cufflinks struck me as a great gift:

You can have them customized with initials, and they make a classic accessory. Or, if you’re out shopping at the last minute as I often am, you can leave them blank in the spirit of starting 2009 with a clean slate!

Cufflinks are what the two of us think of most every day and since we are coming back after a soul searching trip to Europe we have many stories to tell.  Our journey began in Paris.  We loved Paris, while we were there we noticed the beauty of the architecture in the buildings, streets, and from the Eiffel Tower.  Just writing this brings back the memories of bagettes, cheese and a hot coffee on a cool evening. The sites and sounds of these pictures in my mind are clear with these Paris map cuff links. These fantastic cufflinks are worth a look.  The beauty of Paris is even seen from above in these beautiful cufflinks.

We will write soon

Simon

Welcome Home Simon!!

Hello all! I love to travel, but there is nothing that is more satisfying than when I arrive back home from an exotic destination.  When I got off the plane at Heathrow and head to Kennsington, nothing do I cherish more than some nice cucumber sandwiches and tea at Herrods.  There is a cold and damp feeling to London, but once I get indoors at my favorite local pub, a pint of beer warms my spirit.

When I am far from home, these unusual pound coin cufflinks remind me home.  They are beautiful and hand painted.  They can be a party stopper!  These are great last minute gifts to give to a close friend.  But, with a personalized cufflink box they make a great corporate gift.  They will never know that it was a last minute gift given how unique a gift it was.  They are available at our site www.cufflinksdepot.com.

Thanks!

God Save the Queen>

Simon

What a unique gift for the horse enthusiast.  There are very few gifts that a horse lover will love more than these beautiful cufflinks I saw recently.  Hi it is me Simon groving from my favorite equestrian location Hong Kong, home of the high rollers.  I am at the Hong Hong Racing Club.  I have never seen such a swanky place.  Horse racing can be hip and not stuffy.  Look at this pair of cufflinks I saw on a well dressed Australian.  These cufflinks go well with any attire whether formal or informal.  What a statement.  They make a great corporate gift or last minute gifts for the horse lover.  If you come to Hong Kong and you are lucky enough to get invited to this ultracool club, don’t miss the chance.  Oh yes, don’t leave home without these supercool unique gifts.  These cufflinks are very personal gifts for that special friend.  But they can be a great corporate gift in certain parts of the world.

See ya!!

Simon

Simon here, writing you from South Beach in Miami.  I can’t tell you how much I enjoy the Latin sites and sounds of Miami.  While shopping in the Lincoln Ave. Mall, I saw these beautiful cufflinks on a man.  Quite the attractive piece with the white linen suite the man was wearing.  It is the mot unique piece of jewelry which added to the man’s clothing.  These cufflinks are quite reminiscent of the art deco scene of this area of Miami.  It would make a great last minute gift for a friend or co-worker.  Take a look at the fine detail to this unique gift. This piece is available at www.cufflinksdepot.com.  It is the perfect last minute gift for that tropical dressing friend which will add class and sophistication to any attire.  It is the perfect gift for an attorney, lawyer, or banker.  It is the perfect corporate or last minute gift.  I think you will be pleased with this unique gift.

till we talk again!

Simon

I am Jonathan, your co-host of sorts on our worldwide search for the perfect and unique gift for you.  Mine and Simon’s travels are solely geared for us to evoke an ambience that you will always remember when you buy that special gift at Cufflinksdepot.com.  We love traveling and finding that special cufflink for you or that special friend or coworker.

This week I am in Havana.  With recent changes with the government, I think more of you Yanks will be able to travel down and enjoy the warm people and culture.  I think one gift for a lawyer, banker, or accountant is the Cuban box of cigars.  There is no better corporate gift that you can get.  These cigar cufflinks are the perfect gift for the cigar lover.  Take a look at these positively amazing and unique gift for that special someone. They are hand painted and would be a great gift with an engraved box. Whenever I look at these cufflinks, I remember the charm of Havana and her people.

See you soon!

Jonathan