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Monthly Archives: November 2008

Gifts for the Deserving Hostess, Pt. 5

Welcome to the wonderful world of tea towels! Your hostess will appreciate the fact that these are anything but the plain jane variety found at your local superstore. And you can rest easy knowing that you didn’t break the bank on a spiffy gift.

{ at left: $9.99 here, top right: $18 for 2 here, bottom right:...

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Gifts for the Deserving Hostess, Pt. 4

Lots of lovely picture frame options out there, folks. If you’ve got an embarrassing photo of the hostess, all the better. Just kidding. 

Keep it classy when someone is feeding you and providing you with intoxicating beverages. Here are six ways to do it:

{ at left: from $7.99 to $44.00 here, top right: $50 here, bottom...

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Gifts for the Deserving Hostess, Pt. 3

You can’t go wrong with candle holders. Another great inexpensive gift that can easily be matched to your hostess’ decor. And do her a favor — bring the matching candles so she won’t have to make a special trip to complete your gift. But avoid the smelly stuff. A vanilla factory may be heaven to...

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Gifts for the Deserving Hostess, Pt. 2

I’ve always considered aprons to be a tad on the dowdy side, but it tends to be a popular choice for hostess gifts. A quick web search has completely proven me wrong – there are so many cool aprons out there! I would even wear some of these out of doors if it were socially...

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Gifts for the Deserving Hostess, Pt.1

I’m always on the lookout for a cool and unique gift idea, so this week I’m devoting my posts to gift ideas for the deserving hostess. Today I’m presenting some great finds from the world of salt and pepper shakers. Everyone needs them, they’re cheap and, as I’ve found, they come in a wide variety...

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Gifts for the Wino

When I saw these, I totally did a Stacy London and said, “SHUT UP!”

And bear in mind, I hadn’t even checked the price yet. I’m a huge fan of wine glasses, especially those that may fall in the “quirky” category. These are perfect, and prepare to faint when I tell you they are a mere...

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The Wedding of the Century

Unfortunately, I was not the chosen stationer for the Martin/Bernard wedding, but I still felt it necessary to share their lovely save the date.  

The groom has also set up a great website where you can follow the couple as they make preparations for this most important day. I wonder if Jim and Pam will...

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Holiday Greetings Giveaway

Lovely Liene at Blue Orchid Designs is hosting a giveaway this week that ends next Tuesday. The prize? Why 50 free Kelly Ashworth Design Holiday Greetings, of course! And all you have to do is leave her a comment about the things you love most about the holiday season. What could be easier?

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Borgata Bridal Event

If you are planning a wedding and you live in the Valley, be sure to stop by The Borgata of Scottsdale this Friday for An Evening of Elegance – The Borgata & Hilton Village Bridal Affair.

From the flyer: “Brides to be will find bridal gowns and jewels, live music, food samplings, wine tasting and wedding...

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Kate Spade, you evil genius

I have always been a big fan of Kate Spade and all of her wonderful accessories, but when I saw THIS…well. It was as though she instinctively knew that every stationery designer NEEDS a bag that looks like stationery. 

$175 for a PVC tote is a bit rich for my blood. Actually it’s freaking ridiculous, current...

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