Today’s Cambria Cove Deal of the Day (day 7 of 7!) is this exquisite Royal Jelly Soaps Set by Gianna Rose Atelier.

From the website: “Treat your guests royally with these opulent little soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier. Each luxurious bar in the set of 4 is embossed with a bee wearing a crown to indicate its distinguishing ingredient—Royal Jelly. Combined with shea butter, this creates the richest possible soap to pamper your skin. Packaged splendidly in a deep brown box with an elegant gold design.”

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I was browsing the new issue of Real Simple last night and fell in love with these Pool Ball Wine Bottle Stoppers! Pair one of these stoppers with a bottle of wine for a fun holiday gift idea for guys, party hosts/hostesses, or the wine lover that has everything. ($34 each)

Also loving how Real Simple styled the photo above – this idea would actually look great as a decorative accessory in any combo bar/game room and would be a fun DIY decor project to create yourself (for decorative purposes only), using an old or new billiard set set, wine corks (available at craft stores), & a hot glue gun… plus a very strong adhesive if you plan to display it on the wall!

While checking out the details at knobstoppers.com, I also discovered lots of other cool bottle stopper designs… from vintage designs channeling Anthropologie or Restoration Hardware’s style to combo stoppers/candle holders and even something for your favorite golfer:

Full details on all these and more at knobstoppers.com.

P.S. Added bonus: A percentage of all of their online sales will be donated to the Brain Tumor Research Fund at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

We’ve got a wonderful – and super generous – new Surprise Giveaway for you today! Cambria Cove, a beautiful gifting website that strives to create “The Exceptional Gifting Experience“, is offering up $250 Shopping Sprees to TWO lucky readers!

If you’re on the market for gifts for loved ones, holiday decor, or new kitchen & dining finds for holiday entertaining (or everyday entertaining), you’ll find tons of great ideas at Cambria Cove.

Pictured above and below are some personal favorites (from gift ideas, entertaining finds, hostess gifts, and bar accessories), and there’s much, much more to check out on the website. (Details on how to enter at the bottom of this post.)

Modern servware ideas… I just LOVE these Red Waffle Cone Sundae Glasses – they’d be so cute garnished with candy canes for the holidays!

Cool bar accessories… from Monogrammed Cooler Glasses to a pretty Copper Grape Leaf for your (or your party hostess’s) favorite bottle of vino!

Creative gift ideas for the holiday hostess:

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HOW TO ENTER:

• Post a comment here telling us which item(s) from the Cambria Cove website you think are especially fabulous – or would love to get if you win!

• Giveaway ends Wednesday, November 18th at midnight PST. The 2 winners will be chosen randomly and announced here as soon as they’ve accepted the prize. Good luck!!

Winner Update 5/28/09: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky random winner is… Commenter #301 – Emily, who said, “I adore the little red riding hood lunchbox, as well as the roses calling card case! also, the water bottle with the paris scene is too cute for words!!” Congrats, Emily!

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We have a fabulous new Suprise Giveaway today! This one comes from Kir De Vries – a wonderful shop that we’ve featured before. They’ve got so much cool stuff to offer – from great gift ideas and home accessories to fresh entertaining finds and more… a great place to check out with the gifting season coming up!

And this week, Kir De Vries is generously offering up a $100 Shopping Spree towards anything on their site to a lucky HWTM reader!

A few personal favorites from the shop are pictured here, including the guaranteed-conversation-starter Whisky Stones (pictured at top, left), and cheeky card holders & pocket cases (above). Also loving the adorable Pylones Paris Pie & Cake Server (below)…

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HOW TO ENTER
• Post a comment here telling us which item(s) from the Kir De Vries website you’d love to get if you win!
• Giveaway ends Tuesday, October 27th at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen randomly. Good luck, everyone!!

Bird motifs have always been great design inspiration…even when it comes to home entertaining! Here’s some proof from cool brands like Danica Studio, Dwell, and Shinzi Katoh…

Pictured above and below: Aviary Apron, Placemat, Napkin, Oven Mitt, and Table Runner (all from Danica Studio).

I’m also loving these adorable, porcelain Birds of a Feather Napkin Rings (such a fun way to dress up any table!)…

Also pictured above: polypropylen (translation: “easy to clean”!) Bird Cage placemat featuring a charming illustration by Shinzi Katoh and Chinoiserie Placemat Set by DwellStudio (currently 50% off!)

Pictured below: Whimsical bird-themed aprons in Pink and Yellow.

For the first time in my life I’m thinking that toilet plungers and dustpans would actually make for great gifts! This change of view can be  credited solely to Alice Supply Co. – whose fun, hip designs for garden hoses, buckets, brooms, & more just might change the way you look at housework…(at least a little bit!)

The prices are affordable too, making these great gift ideas for new nesters, the college bound, and recent college grads…. or maybe even that teen living in your house that could use a little “encouragement” getting the chores done!

Pictured above: Dustpan & Brush Set ($16.50); Chip Cheery Garden Hose ($38), and Modern Plunger ($18.50) – all at Delight.com.

Pictured above & below: Modern Toolboxes ($46.50 at Delight.com)

Pictured below: 10-Quart Striped Bucket ($36), 3-Pack Sponge Set ($6), and Dust Brush ($10) – all at alicesupplyco.com.  (Broom & Mat will be available on October 31st)

These new Oliver Appetizer Plates from cb2 are so random & fun! I love it when kitchen & dining products step outside the box like this… mixed media black & white hand sketches of little “doodle dudes” with color photos on slim rectangular white plates. Great conversation starters at your next party… or a fun hostess gift idea for the design-forward party guru! ($2.95 each at cb2)

Pictured above: doodle dude + green olive. Pictured below: doodle dudes + champagne cork & food/tooth pick =)

As a sugar-lover with a soft spot for a good cause, the pairing of these 2 attributes in a venture always seems especially sweet! For example…

The Flour Pot – an adorable cookie boutique – has teamed up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand – a foundation working to aid in the fight against childhood cancer – on this adorable lemon cookie gift set. ($25/set of 6)  Each set features 6 individually wrapped lemon shaped cookies, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each box is donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

The bright, sunny yellow color of these treats makes them a great summer hostess or thank you gift… but they’d also be great as party favors for a citrus or yellow themed baby shower or bridal shower! Each cookie is individually wrapped and tied up with a bow, so the party favor prep work is already done for you!

To learn more about Alex’s Lemonade Stand, visit www.alexslemonade.org.

Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so  much to everyone that entered! And the randomly selected winner is: Commenter # 235 – Lynn, who said, “I love the cocktail napkins and the drink me flutes What a cute selection they have!” Congrats, Lynn!

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If you love colorful, clever, and unique entertaining finds, then today’s SURPRISE GIVEAWAY is for you! HostessJo.com was born from Joanna’s passion for entertaining and it shows! You’ll find everything from hilarious Anne Taintor products to stylish Jesse Steel aprons to backyard BBQ accessories in her shop.

This week, HostessJo.com is offering a $100 Shopping Spree towards your favorite hostess gifts & entertaining products on their website! (A few of my personal favorites pictured below: Cork Cheese Spreaders, Girls Night Glass Stick ‘Ems, Casablanca Wine Glasses, and Colorful Stripes Coasters.)

(More products + details for HOW TO ENTER after the jump…)

Pictured below: cool cocktail napkins from the partyware section, clever Ant Tablecloth Weights (great for picnics!), and just a couple examples from the fabulous selection of themed Koozies.

Pictured below: Giardino Dragonfly Server and Outdoor Wine Glass Holders (2 per set)…

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HOW TO ENTER:

• Post a comment here telling us which item(s) from HostessJo.com that you think are especially fabulous – or would love to get if you win!

• Giveaway ends Monday, June 8th at midnight PST. Winner is chosen randomly and will be announced Tuesday, June 9th. Good luck!!

These Limited Edition Artist Series Glass & Coaster Sets are just plain cool. Not to mention a fabulous, unique gift idea for your favorite people that love one or more of the following: 1. modern art 2. design 3. entertaining 4. neat stuff!

Available in 4 different styles, each glass & coaster set comes in a special clear-top cardboard canister that features info on the artist. $24.50 each at Delight.com.