Gift Ideas

Fun Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifts For a Truly Special Mother’s Day! Oftentimes, Mother’s Day comes upon us and we have not prepared as we would have liked to. For truly special gift giving, it is essential to plan ahead. I’d like to encourage you to start thinking early this year, and to place your catalog or website orders for... Read more »

Unique Birthday Gifts for 1 Year Olds and 2 Year Olds

Unique Birthday Gifts for 1 and 2 Year Olds! It is so much fun to shop for birthday girls and boys at these ages! Here are some gift suggestions that will be welcomed by little ones and their parents too! Amazing Artwork For first or second birthdays, a keepsake is always appreciated! Personalized “Big Deal”... Read more »

Special Gifts for Book Lovers

Special Gifts for Book Lovers! Is there a bibliophile in your family or circle of friends? Someone from your book group who’s celebrating a special birthday? I loved compiling this selection of book themed gifts that are all unique and bound (no pun intended!) to be well received! Leather Book Necklaces Prepare to be wowed... Read more »

Fun Pantone Inspired Products

Fun Products Inspired by the Colors of Pantone! With the recent announcement of the Color of the Year for 2011, Honeysuckel, I thought that I’d take a look at some of the fun gifts inspired by these classic color charts! Mugs Choose your favorite shade from this assortment of ten colors! Or, an entire set... Read more »

Gifts to Give a Friend Who is Moving Away

Gifts to Give when a Friend is Moving Away! This is definitely not my favorite type of occasion – when a good friend or family is moving away! In my close knit small town, a transfer or move is felt by all! If you find yourself in this predicament, I hope that these unique gifts... Read more »

Fabulous Wine Bags

Look What I Found: Fabulous Wine Bags! A nice bottle of wine is the basic, go to hostess gift, but with the proper presentation it can be something special! Here are some stand out wine totes that will deliver your merlot in style! A Storage Sac from Henry Road This catchall was not designed specifically... Read more »

Unique Hostess Gift Ideas For All Occasions

Hostess Gifts for All Occasions! Whether you’re headed to a casual dinner, spending the weekend at a friend’s vacation home or attending a cocktail party, it’s nice to bring along a gift that’s a bit more imaginative than a bottle of wine! Here are some of the fabulous selections that I’ve found recently! For the... Read more »

Top Christmas Gifts for 9 and 10 Year Olds and Up

Top Christmas Gifts for Girls and Boys Ages 9 and 10 Years and Up! Are you looking for a fabulous Christmas Gift for a favorite child? Take a look at a few of my top recommendations: Gifts For Girls: Vera Bradley Back Pack* The Vera Bradley craze is big with this age group, too! Consider... Read more »

Give a Child a Gift that Keeps Coming

Give a Child a Gift that Keeps Coming! At birthday and holiday time, the excitement of receiving a gift is often over as soon as the ribbons and wrapping paper are off! Recently, though, I’ve come across several ideas for “subscription” gifts – gifts that arrive each month, giving kids something to look forward to... Read more »

Products Helping to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill

Look What I Found: Specialty Products to Benefit the Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup! In the wake of the Gulf Oil Spill, a number of unique products have appeared in the market place that make significant contributions to wildlife and cleanup organizations! For Kids Rescue Me T-Shirts Sales of these cute T-shirts, featuring a green turtle... Read more »