The Inside Source

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The Holiday Finish Line

After weeks of brainstorming, shopping, traveling, and cooking, it’s finally here: Christmas Day. You’ve done well, friends. If you’ve heeded our advice, we’ve given you a plethora of gift ideas for friends and family — from Easy-Bake Ovens to high-end cheese boards to dandy pocket squares). Your hard work and research has hopefully paid off. Today, The Inside Source team wants you to sit back, relax, and revel in the joy of good food and great company. To those celebrating, Merry Christmas!

(Photo: Courtesy of FashionsMostWanted. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Marlene Dietrich - Der Trommelmann (The Little Drummer Boy)

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A Sassy Little Drummer Boy

Who couldn’t use a little sexy version of Marlene Dietrich doing her rendition of a Christmas classic. This one is via the oldhollywood Tumblr who found this old school gem. Here’s “Der Trommelmann”

(Photo: Courtesy of OldHollywood. Text by Jauretsi)

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White Christmas

Having temporarily relocated to Los Angeles from New York City for the holidays, I’m jonesing for a little winter wonderland. Sure, there are the chilly realities to contend with: the snow chains, the shoveling of sidewalks, the discomfort that accompanies being extremely cold. But right about now, surrounded by blue skies and palm trees, I’d do anything for a little cup-of-cocoa-by-the-fireplace nostalgia. For those of you blessed with snow this Christmas (the grass is always greener… or, in this case, whiter), eBay is the place to go if you need to stock up on the winter essentials. Check out their selection of snow shovels, snow chains, or these wool beanies by Supreme. I’ll be living vicariously through you, for better or worse.

(Photo: Courtesy of @jess_linn via Instagram. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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RAPP Me Up in Love

By Jenny Bahn

Still looking for last-minute Christmas gifts? You’ve got a few hours left before time runs out! We love these digitally printed and Melbourne-made scarves from textile designer RAPP. The abstract shapes, bright colors, and silk crepe de chine fabric are just what you want to tuck into your pocket or tie around your neck. Wait, we’re shopping for other people, right? Either way, whether you’re buying for yourself or a loved one, head on over to Monk House Design to purchase one of five RAPP-designed scarves. Or, if RAPP doesn’t suit your fancy, there’s another amazing Hermes scarf up on eBay that you should definitely swoop up.

(Photo: Courtesy of Monk House Design)

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Postcards from China: Steven Alan

Steven Alan was recently in China to celebrate eBay’s launch out there. We asked him to pinpoint a new obsession he was inspired by. He tipped us off to this very cool traditional Chinese teapot. It’s an antique Chinese pewter Yixing teapot with jade signage. Following his lead, we’re now scouring eBay for more antique teapots, which make the cutest home adornments. We’d also like to remind you that the Steven Alan eBay Holiday Collective bags are in short supply, but still available for a limited time only. Take one for yourself and for a friend this Christmas.

(Photo: Courtesy of eBay. Text by Jauretsi)

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5 Days to Christmas: Aisha Sharpe

Aisha is a pro beverage consultant in NYC. She tended bar at New York’s Soho House and soon became a sought-after mixologist for places like The Breslin in Manhattan. She also served as the knowledgeable judge on NBC’s On The Rocks: The Search for America’s Top Bartender. We asked Aisha if she could have anything rushed to her doorstep in exactly one hour (using the eBay Now app) what would she get?

“Things I have needed in an hour professionally are glasses for booze and vessels of different varieties for holding large amounts of cocktails, garnishes, etc.” She adds a lil’ fashion item. “Personally, I think I would love to be able to get a good pair of jeans in an hour.”

If ordered on the eBay Now app (deliveries are within New York City and San Francisco currently), the liquor mix-master would be able to order several Igloo 12-Qt Ice Cube Blue coolers via the eBay/Target store for $17.99 and some Kirby Cordial glasses from eBay/Crate & Barrel for $8.95. For good measure, she could throw in some J Brand jeans from either Bloomingdale’s ($169) or Saks Fifth Avenue ($176) stores on eBay. Each item has a $5 delivery charge. Remember, eBay takes $20 off all first orders! Isn’t it time you used eBay now for all your Christmas shopping asap?

(Photo: Portrait courtesy Aisha Sharpe. Items Courtesy of eBay Now app. Text by Jauretsi)

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6 Days to Christmas: Crystal Moselle

We asked filmmaker Crystal Moselle, director of fashion films for a range of brands such as Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren, what item she needs delivered in one hour the most. “I would love to receive a warm puffy jacket because I forgot mine and it’s cold!” she says without skipping a beat.

After perusing the eBay Now app, which delivers to your doorstep in one hour (New York and San Francisco only), we spotted a Recon Quilt Jacket from the Quiksilver store and a North Face Women’s B Triclimate Jacket from Eastern Mountain Sports. If ordered on the eBay Now app, Crystal can stop being cold in exactly one hour! Remember, eBay takes $20 off all first orders!

(Photo: Courtesy of Crystal Moselle. Text by Jauretsi)

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7 Days to Christmas: Director Gabriel Stanley

Gabriel Stanley spends his days directing videos for clients like Lanvin to WWD, and making music with his band, Spooky. We asked him what he would order with the new eBay Now app (which delivers anything to your doorstep in 1 hour). ”If I was stuck in a shoot and needed an Apple USB Super Harddrive, I would get it ordered to the set asap” he mentions first. “I’m also a musician, so if I was at a gig and needed an emergency save, I’d hop onto the app and search Guitar Center for a Guitar Amp.” Good thinking Gabe.

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Too good to be true? Just download the eBay Now app yourself, and just let your fingers start searching for items. If you order before Dec 22nd, all delivery fees are free and git wrapped in Holiday Jonathan Adler wrapping paper. Remember, you can shop til midnight! Also, if you place your first order before Dec 31st, eBay will take 20% off.

(Photo: 1. Gabriel Stanley 2. Guitar Amp courtesy of Guitar Center 3. Apple USB Super Drive. Text by Jauretsi)

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Homemade Christmas Cards

From the mind of markwickens, here’s a visual inspiration to finish up those holiday cards, even if you need to hand draw them yourself. In fact, we prefer the handmade ones. If you like these instead, visit the multi-disciplinary designer based in San Francisco at Mark Wickens store to pick some up for yourself. To make your own Holiday gifts, visit the arts & crafts section of eBay to get your own “creative self” on.

(Photo: Mark Wickens. Text by Jauretsi)

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The Christmas Megamix

By Jauretsi

It’s that time of the year to bust out some Jackson 5 doing an a cappella version of “Give Love on Christmas Day.” Perhaps a little “Linus & Lucy,” the classic Charlie Brown Christmas song? Toss in some extra James Brown, Beach Boys, and Dolly Parton and now you have yourself one of the most eclectic Xmas tapes for your holiday entertaining.

The folks at McSweeney’s, San Francisco’s premiere publishing company, made this tasty mix to stream from your Spotify. Link with McSweeney’s Christmas mix here.

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