Gift buying for Suite Suzy is getting difficult because she has everything & I never know what to get that will be put to use. A few weeks ago when I started thinking about what to get her but never came up with anything decent. Gift certificates are so impersonal, she has a ton of perfume, she’s lost like 25 pounds in the last 2 months & I have no idea what her bra size is anymore & our sex toy drawer is full. I was just at a loss.
So on a trip to the mall to get my laptop repaired, I walked past a jewelry store & just happened to look in as just as I was about to turn my head, I saw this bright green bracelet that called my name. I was like, hmmmm, here is her gift. I got the attention of a salesperson to ask about this green bracelet. Excitedly, she explained that is made of Malachite & the little stone in the gold cage was a rough conflict-free diamond.
Then she told me that it was this was a benefit bracelet designed by Russell & Kimora Simmons with 50% proceeds going to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), an international, non-profit that raises money to educate and uplift the people and communities of Africa. With all that said, there was nothing to think about & it was mine without a doubt.
How perfect, a totally conscious gift; Negro budget friendly, it’s beautiful, designed by a Black company and benefiting those on the continent.
So tonight at dinner, I presented the bracelet to her & she was so super excited.
I guess was a good thing that my laptop died on me, which forced me to go to the mall. Otherwise she would have winded up with a book of movie tickets.
On a selfish note, after visiting the Simmons green website, I found a necklace that I liked, which will be seen around my neck soon!
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Darius T. Williams / January 2, 2008
That’s not selfish…the necklace is hot.
Cluizel / January 2, 2008
ooohhhh….I want that bracelet!!!
Torrance Stephens bka All-Mi-T / January 2, 2008
hey man, i need a new lap top too. and happy nappy new year folk
Naturally Sophia / January 2, 2008
The necklace and bracelet are both nice. You are too funny! Good Post! And thanks for commenting on my blog while I was on a hiatus.
Lola Gets / January 2, 2008
Heres an idea for the next gift-giving time…a new sex toy drawer!
lol
Happy New Year!
L
Tamra / January 2, 2008
I don’t normally wear other folks’ jewelry, but I do like that bracelet. [If I wear a piece I don’t make, it has to be jewelry that “has meaning.”]
I was also diggin on that ivory bracelet I saw somewhere else in your blog. I’d wear that in a heartbeat (i.e., if it’s vintage ivory).
Cool picks!
brunsli / January 3, 2008
I read your blog thinking “awwww, how sweet,” until the part when you mentioned what you’re getting for you! No fair, get SS another gift as well.
Or, give her a spa or lingerie gift certificate. Losing 25 pounds is a big deal and she deserves some pampering! So have the spa give her flowers upon checkout too!
Of course, you may have to put your necklace on hold for all that…
Seriously though, the bracelet is very nice and very thoughtful. I try my best to put my money where my politics are too.
Bygbaby / January 3, 2008
darius – yes it is!!!
cluizel – make that move then big baller.
torrance – happy new year to you also brotha.
sophia – happy to see you back around!!
lola – hmmmmmm, now that is a thought!!!
tamra – i know what you mean, i no longer use other peoples lotions & soaps but sometimes, i have to make those exceptions.
oh yeah, i love my ivory bracelet. i tend to not wear it in the winter so it is hibernating as we speak. btw, it is antique.
brunsli – you have officially called me out. yeah, i know it looks funny but the bracelet was one of her gifts. also, i do thinking of you surprises often so it all adds up. i may not get the bracelet, i have calmed down a bit, but it would look so much better on me.
bygbaby
Sugar / January 3, 2008
Hey Bygbaby! Happy New Year! I saw that bracelet in a magazine recently and it is gorgeous! I haven’t clicked on the link to the necklace, but I’m sure it’s nice too. Such a thoughtful gift. You’re right about that laptop too. Everything happens for a reason and all of that…
GC / January 3, 2008
happy New Year
that bracelet is beautiful in concept and reality
Liz / January 5, 2008
Go ‘head Suite Suzy for taking off 25 pounds! That’s no joke! It is very sweet of you to get her something original and meaningful. I’ll say it again, you are a good husband. Keep it up!
James Tubman / January 5, 2008
you did the right thing my brother
i wish ihad the foresight to do something like that
you are gonna get extra points everytime she tells somebody where you got it from
playa playa
Bygbaby / January 5, 2008
Thx for the mad props yall!!!
Liz, Suite Suzy & I are playing the home edition of the biggest loser, & so far she has me beat hands down!!!
James – It’s all about them extra points!!!
Bygbaby
Jovan / January 6, 2008
The bracelet is extra fly. I may have to bite your style and pick something up along these lines for the Mrs. myself.
Bygbaby / January 6, 2008
Make it happen & get some points with your boo!!!