2009 April

30 Apr

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: See’s Candies

Winner Update: Wow – you guys really love your See’s! This giveaway is now closed, but thanks so much to all 586 of you that entered! I wish we had gift certificates for all of you, but as always we’ve gotta narrow it down, and the randomly drawn winners for this giveaway are…. #418 – [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 30th, 2009 at 7:50am

30 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Punch

categories: cocktail recipes, theme parties

While the Mint Julep is definitely the obvious drink of choice when it comes to Kentucky Derby parties, revelers who aren’t fans of bourbon can sip on vodka-based “Infield Punch” instead. This simple cocktail recipe from Budget Living’s Party Central is basically just fruit punch & vodka garnished with lemon, but it’s so much more [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 30th, 2009 at 5:28am

29 Apr

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Cambria Cove

categories: fabulous gift ideas, reader giveaways

Winner update 5/8: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that participated! We drew the random winner this morning, and that (extremely lucky!) person is commenter #403 – Pamela S. Congrats, Pamela! Hope this makes your day! We’ll be in touch via email to coordinate your prize.
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Read more → Posted on April 29th, 2009 at 8:16am

29 Apr

Kentucky Derby Party: Infield Theme

categories: centerpiece ideas, theme parties

Looking for a reason to party this weekend, but “Hats ‘n’ Heels” isn’t really your thing? Not to worry! One of the best things about the Kentucky Derby is the wide variety of personalities – and methods of celebration – that it attracts.
We’re talking both ends of the spectrum here… from the “lifestyles of the [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 29th, 2009 at 8:15am

28 Apr

Simply Stated: Loving RED

categories: Simply Stated, mothers day

In continuing with the color themed gifts today (see earlier post below) – check out today’s post over at Simply Stated: Loving Red… Stylish Gift Ideas for Mom (or your best friend…or your sister…or yourself!).

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Read more → Posted on April 28th, 2009 at 1:45pm

28 Apr

Loving Yellow: Sunshiny Gift Ideas

categories: mother's day gifts, paper love, stationery

Let the sun shine in… Here are a few fun ways to brighten up your desk – or someone else’s! Hint: maybe mom deserves a little “sunshine” for Mother’s Day?
1. Golden Cherry Blossom Notes – Box of 12 ($18); 2. Yellow Bird Correction Tape ($11); 3. Yellow Peony Personalized Paperweight ($35); 4. Thomas Paul [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 28th, 2009 at 9:19am