Today's Prescription: Gifts for the pet lover on your list!

If you know someone who loves their dog, but doesn't want to sacrifice style in their home just to feed their favorite pooch, then the Alessi Lupita or Lula dog bowls may be just the perfect gift. We also have a set of three Christmas Tennis balls for the playful pup.

Feline fans are not forgotten; the Alessi Tigrito cat bowls in grey, yellow, or black are purr-fect.

Here is just a sampling of gifts sure to please many animal lovers - Put & Peek Dog House for the baby dog lover, an Envirosax collapsible bag for the "green" Labrador lover, or a variety of Lladro animal-themed pieces for the collector like "Against All Odds".

Today's Prescription: Holiday gifts for the Pittsburgh Steelers fan on your list!

For the faithful fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, we have some fantastic items this holiday season. For the entertainer who wants to have a gang over to cheer on their favorite team, check out our Steelers pitcher & pint glass set or the Steelers melamine serving tray. For the "green" fan, we carry a 34 ounce aluminum water bottle that sports the team logo. We even have the perfect gift for the mini-fan, a Steelers Five Piece Dinnerware Set. Have a tween or teen fan on your list? We've got a magnetic dartboard, paddle ball game, or an NFL rivalry Steelers vs Browns chess set!

Perfect for someone's office or library, a commemorative, limited edition Waterford helmet will commemorate the Steelers Super Bowl XLIII win!

We have even more sports items available on our website and in our store.

Today's Prescription: Gifts for the holiday hostess!

Do you know someone that just loves to entertain guests during the Christmas season? If so, we've got an affordable collection from Mud Pie perfect for the hostess on your list. The ceramic Christmas tree collection features colors of green, red and white. Some pieces are adorned with little fabric ribbon details. If you just need a small gift, check out square Tree dessert or appetizer plates featuring a red and white stripe background. They are sold individually so you can buy as few or as many as you want to. As a more substantial gift, add the Tree Sectional Server or candy striped tray.

While you are checking out the Mud Pie holiday collection, don't miss fun items like the "wine belts", "beer belts" or ball and rope dog toys.

Today's Prescription: Help someone out with their holiday cooking.

If you are tired of your Mom's jiggly jello salad, your Aunt's boring broccoli bake, or your Uncle's sticky snicker-doodles, check out The Heart of Pittsburgh Cookbook. We'll be selling the cookbook here in our Squirrel Hill store location on Saturday, December 5th. Best of all, you can sample some favorite recipes between 1:00 and 3:00 on Saturday.

To make a complete gift, add some culinary tools, bakeware or cookware from All-Clad, The Culinary Institute of America, or Le Creuset.

Let us help you with your holiday shopping!

Today's Prescription: Pick up this Handled Tray in any size you need!

Ok, this basic piece from Nambé is a must for entertaining. The Handled Tray comes in a variety of sizes and is designed for serving everything from veggies to pumpkin roll, breads to turkey, shrimp to salad and everything in between. The alloy material will help keep the food either warm or cool, whatever is needed. The smooth, roomy handles enable easy serving. You'll be sure to find a use for these platters on Thanksgiving and all throughout the year.

Today's Prescription: Thanksgiving prep - two weeks and counting!

Maybe holiday shopping and gift giving isn't yet on your mind, but instead you are in planning mode for your Thanksgiving feast. If so, we hope our prescriptions over the next 14 days will help ensure you are ready for the annual festivities!

What Thanksgiving feast is complete without some kind of casserole? Green bean, sweet potato, no matter what type your family prefers, this square or rectangular white baker from All-Clad was designed for just this occasion. The porcelain Pillivuyt baker is freezer to oven safe and will clean easily in the dishwasher. The sleek, All-Clad stainless steel frame looks great on any table and makes serving a breeze. You'll be sure to use this great piece all year round.

Today's Prescription: Take advantage of our November Julia Knight promotion!

If you start your holiday shopping early, don't miss this opportunity. Julia Knight is one of our hottest lines, so we've stocked up and put together a great promotion for the month of November. At our Squirrel Hill location (or online), if you purchase any color 13.5" segmented tray ($99), you can choose a Julia Knight spreader (any color in one of two different styles) for FREE! That means a savings of up to $19!
Julia Knight pieces are made from sand cast aluminum with hand-applied, pearlized enamel. Their enamels are mixed with crushed Mother of Pearl giving each piece depth and beauty. Each swirl of color is applied with the thumb of a skilled artisan. Items are food safe, but do not place in freezer or use in microwave.

Today's Prescription: Give artistic, functional placemats to a family you love!

The possibilities are endless out there as far as the selection of table linens go. Luxurious, elegant, colorful, cloth, woven, expensive, machine-washable, dishwasher safe, beaded, vinyl, cork, wipeable... shall I go on? A busy family with children will likely rule out words like "luxurious", "beaded", and "expensive" as they picture pureed sweet potatoes being ground into the tabletop. So, if you are one of these parents or if you need a house gift for a family with young or school aged children, consider placemats from modern-twist.

"Modern-twist brings art to the table. Made from food grade, hand silk-screened silicone. The mats won't crease or rip. Great for travel and meal time activities. The kids placemats feature creative, playful designs that will amuse and inspire little tikes. For parents who live a design-inspired lifestyle, the simple, clean design provides optimal functionality with a minimalist aesthetic. Nurturing the inner artist in every child, the mats are doodle-friendly with the use of washable markers or dry erase—save paper/save trees, just clean off with a damp cloth or rinse. Color again and again." If the kids are beyond the drawing on the table phase, check out the nature-inspired, minimalist designs they offer like stream or floral.

Today's Prescription: Bring your Halloween party hostess a festive gift!

Not much time left to prepare for this weekend's holiday festivities! While you're out shopping for the final (or beginning!) touches for your costume, make sure you don't forget to bring your gracious host a little something. We suggest the always popular beaded cocktail napkin box by Mariposa. Pair it with the pumpkin, witches hat, or spider napkin weight for the perfect Halloween hostess gift.

Maybe you'd prefer something they could use all throughout the vibrant Autumn season? Check out the Tre Sorelle fall leaves decanter. Your hosts will use it for all their entertaining needs this season. Peggy Karr glassware is always great for holiday choices, and the Organic Leaf Fall Oak platter is no exception.Happy Halloween shopping!

Today's Prescription: Host a cocktail party!

Ok, I know our last suggestion was colorful glassware, but I could not resist highlighting the new collection we received from Smyers Glass Inc. The Lulu collection is utterly divine! The dual colored bowls are set on textured, twisted stems for a comfortable, yet gorgeous grip. Lulu comes in four color combinations (pink/gold, green/blue, blue/pink, ruby/cobalt) and six different glass styles (wine, water, champagne, martini, sherry, and aperitif). Forgo stressing over table decorations, and just add Smyers glassware to your tabletop. Your guests will take notice!

Smyers contemporary glassware has been in business for 35 years. The artist, Stephen Smyers, and his assistants mouth blow and hand finish each piece individually in California.

We can certainly special order collections, colors, styles not listed on our website. Please email GIFTDR@AOL.com for more information.

Today's Prescription: You don't need crystal to make a statement on your table!

Check out "Argento", the new line of glassware, from Julia Knight. This beautiful, colorful glassware is the perfect way to brighten up a table setting. Use these glasses for outdoor entertaining by the pool, cocktail parties in the game room, or formal dining! Stemmed glasses are available in champagne flutes, wine and cocktail shapes and barware is available in high-balls and double old-fashioneds. There is a great serving pitcher as well. Spice up your glassware with colors of buttercream, pomegranate, blackberry and kiwi!

(Search "Julia Knight Argento" in our search box on our website.) And while you're there, make sure you 'shop by designer' and check out the full line of Julia Knight products we carry.

Today's Prescription: A traditional gift with a modern twist.

Mothers, grandmothers, and beloved aunts alike enjoy giving a crystal ring holder as an engagement gift to the special young women in their lives. While there is always the traditional Waterford choice, we love this modern take on the jewelry holder by Nambe. Designed by David Tisdale, this sculptured slice of full-lead crystal is the perfect spot to safely rest precious rings, as well as a necklace and earrings. The piece looks elegant on the bureau sans-jewelry as well!

Today's Prescription: A sweet set of canape plates makes the perfect bridal shower gift!

Our brides love the Berry & Thread collection from Juliska. The multi-colored line of stoneware dinnerware and serving pieces are chip-resistant, as well as dishwasher, microwave, and freezer-to-oven safe (up to 500 degrees). The set of four heart-shaped canape plates is one of our favorite new additions to the collection! Of course, this gift boxed set would be perfect for an engagement, bridal shower, or wedding gift, but don't rule it out for any other occasion! Adding these to an existing collection of a Berry & Thread lover is a great idea, but this set is gorgeous on its own as well, so get it for anyone you think would enjoy these sweet little dessert or appetizer plates.

No one will turn down dessert when served with love on a "heart"!

Today's Prescription: Replace your old fry pan with our store owner's favorite!

This may not be the most exciting or interesting Alessi piece we sell, but it is definitely an employee favorite for function. The cast aluminum Mami frying pan which we carry in 9" and 11" can soon become your favorite pan too! Add a little olive oil or butter and your omelets will easily slide out onto your plate. But best of all, these nonstick, black Mami fry pans clean up effortlessly and continue to look like new for years and years.

If you are not the chef of your inner circle, put this item on the short list for holiday gift ideas!

Today's Prescription: Become the ultimate fan of the champion Pittsburgh Penguins!

Okay customers, you asked for it, and now we've got it for you - Pittsburgh Penguins merchandise! If you've got a little Pittsburgh sports fan in your life, you may have just found the perfect birthday or holiday gift. From Guidecraft, the manufacturer of fine educational toys and furniture, we have brought in a Penguins table lamp, rocker, director's chair and storage step up stool and more!

These pieces would look great in a child's sports themed room or even in the family game room.

**If you need us to build it for you, there may be an additional charge**

Today's Prescription: Take advantage of our Mariposa special offer!

If you have not given the gift of Mariposa before, now might be the time to start! Mariposa metalware, made from recycled sandcast aluminum, has been a best-seller in our store for quite some time. The String of Pearls collection is a particular favorite with many of our brides. The handmade line includes candlesticks, photo frames, serving bowls, utensils, etc...

For the month of October, we have two special offers on Mariposa:

- Purchase the elegant String of Pearls wavy salad bowl and receive the String of Pearls salad servers FREE! $47 SAVINGS

- Purchase either the fun and functional String of Pearls square baker or rectangular baker and get the String of Pearls casserole serving spoon FREE! $42 SAVINGS

If you make your purchase online, choose the salad bowl or baker and please indicate in the comments field of your order "Server Promo".

Today's Prescription: Beat the summer's end blues by accessorizing your Fall wardrobe!

So, you might not ever make it to the big screen, but that doesn't mean you can't look and feel like a celebrity! Join the ranks of oodles of stars who sport Sergio Gutierrez's designs and you'll immediately increase your sex appeal. Just slip on a slinky, comfortable Liquid Metal mesh bracelet, ring, or necklace and we think you'll never want to take it off!

We just added to our selection of Liquid Metal jewelry by Sergio Gutierrez. We've got pieces in antique silver and nickel. Check it out in our Pittsburgh store or online.

Today's Prescription: Give a gift and benefit a charity at the same time!

Contemporary Concepts Pittsburgh has launched A Platter That Matterstm as a way for us to give back to our wonderful community. We will be donating 10% of the purchase price of every platter to the associated charity. Our first beneficiary is HEARTH, a local Pittsburgh charity, who provides a progression of supportive services and housing that empowers families to become independent, self-sufficient and adequately housed. We, at Contemporary Concepts, wanted to support this important cause so we enlisted the design services of Riverside Design Group and Wilton Armetale to develop our first platters made of recycled glass and recycled metal, respectively.

A Platter That Matterstm makes a perfect gift for housewarmings, engagements, bridal showers, weddings and many other occasions. The pieces are both beautiful and extremely useful! Each piece comes with an informational card about the cause and donation.

To be even more environmentally conscious, opt for no gift wrap! Just a ribbon around the box is perfect!

Today's Prescription: Make a statement with your laptop!

Tired of seeing your boring black or simple silver laptop sitting on your desk? Brighten up your day and your workspace by adding art to your laptop with a laptop "skin" or "tattoo". These little works of art fit most 15" and 17" laptops and the patented 3M technology is removable, re-positionable and will leave NO RESIDUE on your laptop!

When your laptop is closed on your desk or on the coffee table, you'll enjoy the colorful, fun image or message. When it is open, the people around the conference table, coffee shop, or even your own home will benefit from this little bit of artwork and it might even spark some conversation!

We have designs that are perfect for the working professional, stay at home parents, graduates, college students, teenagers, and more!

Some of the fun sayings include "Do not disturb... I am disturbed enough as it is!" or "Go forth and set the world on fire" (St. Ignatius Loyola).

Today's Prescription: Baby girls will love to learn to eat with a personalized feeding set!

Looking for a small gift to welcome the new baby girl of a co-worker, friend, neighbor, or associate? We think you'll be charmed by the pink and green initial feeding sets from Mud Pie. Each sweetly packaged, dishwasher safe, melamine set includes a plate, bowl, sippy cup with lid, spoon and fork. All for under $22. Most letters available...

We just got in a new selection of baby and children's gifts including banks, play blankets, bookends, and more from Mud Pie. Check them out! We also have a variety of other feeding set options available.

Today's Prescription: Colorful glassware plates are perfect for display or everyday use!

Peggy Karr glass hand-decorated platters and collectibles are designed and created in New Jersey. There is a piece of Peggy Karr to fit almost any gift recipient you might have. Whether their taste is contemporary, traditional, modern or classic, you can find a design to fit their style! There are plates for animal lovers, wine connoisseurs, flower enthusiasts, sportsmen and more! Best of all, these easy-to-care-for pieces are food-safe, dishwasher-friendly and safe in the microwave for gentle warming.

Each plate comes in a Peggy Karr gift box with an information card included. If you think they'll use it as a piece of art, make sure you pick up a stand for easy display!

Their holiday pieces are popular sellers for us, so make sure you check out our selection (White Bough, Let it Snow, Tannenbaum, Brocade Eggs, etc...)

Today's Prescription: A stoneware bread basket makes a great shower, engagement or housewarming present!

Eucalyptus Stoneware, made in America, has been producing handmade pottery with both style and true functionality. Attractive and comfortable with any decor, these stoneware baskets are a staple in the gourmet and tabletop industry. The baskets come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit french bread, some fresh picked apples, or a pile of crusty rolls!

The color selection is sure to please! If you don't know your recipient well, you can't go wrong with snow or vanilla, or maybe even coffee brown. But if you're buying for a good friend, make sure you check out the hues of celery, tomato, hunter green, tuscan gold and more to find the perfect shade for them!

These oven safe pieces will keep breads nice and warm on the table!

Today's Prescription: Buy a safe & adorable baby gift for someone special!

We love aden + anais products and we are so excited to add these "sleeping bags" to our selection. Using muslin made of 100% waffled cotton, to swaddle babies provides a layer of cushiony warmth produced from only the most natural of fibers. Babies and toddlers feel warm and toasty without overheating!

The sleeping bags are a safe way to keep your baby warm in their crib! And they'll look even cuter than they always do once zipped up in a bee, butterfly, fish, or other adorable sleeping bag.

Check out the other aden + anais products on our website!

Today's Prescription: Don't miss our Julia Knight salad set promotion going on through August!

Purchase a Julia Knight 15" classic salad bowl in one of many beautiful shades and receive a FREE set of mother of pearl salad servers! These servers retail for $50! The bowl and server set would make a unique housewarming, engagement, anniversary or wedding gift.

Julia Knight pieces are made from sand cast aluminum with hand-applied, pearlized enamel. Their enamels are mixed with crushed Mother of Pearl giving each piece depth and beauty. Each swirl of color is applied with the thumb of a skilled artisan. Items are food safe, but do not place in freezer or use in microwave.

** Search on "round bowl classic 15" in the search box on our website to find our selection of salad bowls.

Today's Prescription: Sit pretty!

If you are looking for comfortable, stylish seating for your bar or kitchen island, look no further! Check out the padded Sugar Cone stool, the sleek Uptown stool, or the modern Scooper bar stools all from Lumi Source. These come in fantastic colors and are all adjustable in height. Some work with dining tables as well as counter height bars and islands.

Stop in to try them in person! If you don't see the color you need on our website, don't worry. Give us a call or email giftdr@aol.com to ask about special ordering what you need.

Today's Prescription: "Themed" metal ware gifts to fit unique personalities!

Do you have a friend that loves monkeys, goes ga-ga for grapes, or is a true country western fan? If so, check out aluminum serveware from Arthur Court. You will be sure to find some very useful pieces such as trays, chip 'n dip servers, pitchers, and bowls in animal, wine inspired, floral, and western themes, just to name a few. Their pieces are individually crafted and polished by hand, so each piece is unique. With proper care, these pieces will last a life time!

The monkey banana holder is a favorite with our customers!

Today's Prescription: Bring out someone's inner chef with a culinary gift from All-Clad!

All-Clad stainless steel cooking and baking products are always a favorite. You will be sure to find them on many bride & groom's registries! Some of our favorite gift items include the highly functional stainless mixing bowl set, the simple and very useful ceramic and stainless rectangular baker, or the popular marble cheese board with tools set.

If you're buying off of a couple's registry or looking to stock up for yourself, we have competitive prices on All-Clad, so check our website!

Today's Prescription: Don't be embarrassed to pull your readers out of your purse again!

Bring out your inner Fashionista by carrying MagniFique readers and sun-readers in your handbag. MagniFique readers and Nomi K Sunwear were created to provide high fashion readers and sunwear for the discriminating consumer. Handmade from the finest materials and conceived for all occasions, these artfully designed, signature collections combine classic with cool to fit all modern lifestyles. Whether working, playing or relaxing, these glasses present eyewear with style. Each style complements any face shape so it is easy to pick a pair that looks fabulous on you!

The Nomi K glasses are available as sunglasses or sun-readers; and the MagniFique frames can be fitted with prescription lenses!

You'll never be embarrassed by your readers again!

Today's Prescription: A William Yeoward Country labeled Wine Bottle is both wonderfully stylish and useful!

William Yeoward Country Wine Label Carafes are great for the hostess who wants a casual, but chic table setting. You can easily picture these carafes in a lovely, outdoor, garden setting as well as indoors in the dining room or kitchen. So, is the recipient a huge fan of Chardonnay? or Pinot Noir? Not sure, choose your favorite! Start a collection for someone you love, and pick up a new varietal for each special occasion!

If you can't decide on the grape, you can always go for the unlabeled Wine Bottle or one of the many William Yeoward carafes and decanters available on our website.

Today's Prescription: Bake some delicious pastries and give them to someone you love on a beautiful platter!

A couple episodes of Cake Boss inspired today's prescription. I am not much of a baker, so my pastries would be purchased from the local bakery! Regardless of home-baked or store-bought, bringing them to your next gathering displayed on one of these fun and fabulous DuRee dessert platters will be sure to please your hostess and her guests. If you are bringing an assortment of goodies, go for the round Doily Dessert Platter. The Biscotti and Cookies platter is another mouth watering choice! And who wouldn't want to ditch the diet and grab a canolli off of this Italian Canolli Tray?

DuRee Design makes all sorts of fun, usable, food inspired art platters, check them out!

Today's Prescription: Keep the conversation flowing, by keeping the coffee hot!

Dinner was hit, and now the party is moving into some cozy chairs for dessert, coffee and lively conversation. Keep the gossip flowing by having the hot coffee close by for refills! No need to get up and head back to the kitchen if you have the Alfi Novo Carafe. This attractive chrome-plated metal carafe is easy to operate with one hand and keeps liquids hot or cold for 12 hours. Hand wash this product and it will last for years to come! Alfi makes some of the most beautiful thermal carafes on the market. They are the world leader in high-quality carafes and their products combine elegant design with superior functionality.

This carafe would make an excellent gift for anyone who entertains!

Today's Prescription: For the discriminating chef, choose a Le Creuset french oven.

Le Creuset's French Ovens (or Dutch ovens as most people refer to them) are made of enameled cast iron, which distributes heat slowly and evenly. Almost any recipe can be prepared in these pieces. These versatile shapes are must-have for any kitchen collection! Their collection ranges in sizes from 2 Quart to 9.5 Quart, and comes in round and oval shapes, so you are sure to find one to meet your needs. These handy pieces are stove, oven, dishwasher and freezer safe. They are so useful, they may never get put away!

Once you find the right size and shape, the hard part will be deciding which fabulous color to choose! Cherry, Kiwi, Caribbean, Cobalt... Contact us for any of your Le Creuset needs!

Today's Prescription: Go green by adding a rainbow of colors to your dinnerware collection!

Fire & Light manufactures their bright and colorful dinnerware out of 91% recycled glass right here in the USA. Feel free to mix and match colors to create your own unique table appearance. Consider just adding a sampling of pieces to energize your entertaining possibilities, like the Dipping Dishes, Big Bowls, or Moonstone platters. "This hand-poured colored glass tableware has a way of drawing the eye, enchanting the viewer with the unique play of light that filters through its rich spectrum of colors and textures. This enchantment is not simply a quality of the glass or its pigmentation, but of the very way in which it is made, the very hands that pour and press it, the beliefs and spirit that drive the people who craft the product, and the community from which it originates."

Today's Prescription: Pewter products made by skilled European artisans make cherished gifts for someone you love (including yourself!)!

Arte Italica brings us handcrafted, elegant pieces for the home crafted using techniques passed down through generations of European artisans. Each piece is handmade and therefore one-of-a kind! You can set your entire table with their various lines of pewter or pewter/ceramic dinnerware, or just add some unique pewter details to your table or home. Pewter flatware is absolutely stunning, and best of all it never needs to be polished and is dishwasher safe! Check out Isabella flatware and serving pieces. The pewter / ceramic combination pieces like the large handled tray make wonderful wedding gifts. But one of our sweet favorites is the Tavola Jam Jar with spoon!

Today's Prescription: Presentation is everything according to The Baby Bunch company!

Tired of giving your old standby baby shower gift? We have something to spice up your shopping. For your coworker, sweeten things up with a delectable Cupcake Onesies box of 2 or 4 cupcakes in pink, blue, yellow or even natural organic cotton. Onesies will fit babies 0-6 months and up to 16 pounds. There are long sleeved Cupcake Pajama boxed sets as well. For someone truly special, brighten their day with the yellow, pink or blue Large Flower Bunch which includes one bib, one t-shirt, two hats, two pairs of socks, one pair of mitts, two burp cloths, one onesie and one romper suit!

The cupcake boxes are SO ADORABLE, they don't even need any gift wrap!

Today's Prescription: Stock up on Alessi favorites on sale through the end of July!

If you love Alessi for yourself, or to give as a cherished gift, now is the time to buy! Through July 31, 2009, we have a range of Italian-made steel products from Alessi at special prices in our store only (these prices are not noted on our website)! You'll find items from well known lines such as Cactus!, Stiges, Mediterraneo, and many more. Don't miss the special prices on the popular Michael Graves items like the Kettle, Sugar Bowl with Spoon, and Round Tray with Handles.

Bar gifts make a great housewarming, shower, or wedding gift. Many stainless bar essentials have been included in this great sale! So, don't miss it! Stop by or give us a call (412.521.2500) for price information .

Today's Prescription: A wedding gift that truly sparkles!

If you have a special wedding this summer, and want to give an unforgettable gift, you must consider these pieces from Swarovski crystal. Champagne has never looked more sumptuous than when served in these crystalline toasting flutes with crystal filled stems. A vase is always a welcome wedding present. The bride will certainly look forward to her future husband bringing home a colorful bouquet of her favorite flowers when she has this Swarovski crystalline vase in which to display them!

Check out our website for all your Swarovski needs. We can special order any items you don't find on our website.

Today's Prescription: Encourage healthy eating - give someone funky salad servers they will love using!

We sell a lot of salad serving sets, but the Mediterraneo Salad Set from Alessi is absolutely one of our favorites! This stainless steel set is sleek, funky, useful, unique and so much more! These would make a fabulous bridal shower gift this summer!

If you enjoy these, you will likely love the entire family of Mediterraneo products which includes baskets, canisters, and more. If you cannot find the Alessi item you need on our website, please do not hesitate to email or call as we can generally special order any Alessi item.

Today's Prescription: Give a child a t-shirt they will be excited to put on every day!

We just got these adorable t-shirts in! Choose the right "attitude" for the little lady that you know. Is she a simple, graceful "Ballerina", a fancy "Fairy Ballerina", a diva "Pop Star", or just heading to her first "Dance Recital"? The colorful, silkscreened t-shirts have glittery, tulle skirts attached to really make the designs stand out!

Or how about a t-shirt in a tin can? The packaging is so cute for these shirts, you just need to add a bow on top and you are ready to go! Choose from Fireman, Firetruck, Earth Mover, Big Brother or Big Sister 100% cotton tees.

Today's Prescription: Outdoor entertaining does not mean disposable!

Are you looking for a great bridal shower gift that you know will be used? Or maybe you are heading to a BBQ and want to bring a hostess or housewarming gift? Grainware by William Bounds are heavy duty acrylic serving pieces such as chip and dip bowls, salad bowls, ice buckets, and more! Outdoor entertaining will feel extra special when you serve your favorite recipes in Grainware. But don't think these products are only for the outdoors! These solid, crystal clear pieces should be used and enjoyed all the time!

Today's Prescription: Sweeten someone's day with a Lolita "Love My Sundae" ice cream bowl!

Summer has arrived, and the temperatures are rising! Who doesn't love to splurge on a cool, refreshing ice cream treat once in awhile? Rocky Road, Butter Pecan, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough would all taste even better in a whimsical sundae bowl from Lolita (Santa Barbara Design Studio). These sweet, footed bowls come in designs like "Eating for Two" for the mommy-to-be and "Celebrate" for the birthday man, woman, boy or girl.

Lolita's "Love My Wine" and "Love My Martini" glasses have been hugely popular for us. "Love My Sundae" is the perfect summer addition to the collection. Each bowl has a special sundae recipe on the bottom and comes packaged in a signature gift box.

To complete your gift, consider adding a gift card for your favorite ice cream parlor, a set of cute spoons, or packaged toppings such as sprinkles, chocolate syrup and a jar of maraschino cherries!

To see the curent designs we have in stock, enter "sundae" in the search box on our website.

Today's Prescription: Add some elegance to your table.

Even if you didn't wear a Monique Lhuillier gown down the aisle, you can still possess her style when you set your table. Celebrity fashion designer, Monique Lhuillier, has teamed up with Royal Doulton to create an elegant, exciting line of fine dinnerware, flatware, stemware and gift items. It is easy to see the design aesthetics of Monique's gowns come to life in this new collection for the table. One of her patterns, Charms, was even inspired by her own personal charm bracelet!

To fully appreciate the delicate details of these patterns, stop in to our store!

Today's Prescription: Give a natural, snuggly baby gift!

Taggies, an already popular baby line for us, now offers an organic alternative! Taggies Naturals offers children the patented interactive and emotional security that only original Taggies can bring, while being sensitive to the world in which they thrive. Their Naturals Collection are ideal for the family that embraces a natural lifestyle and has both safety and the environment in mind. They use exceptionally comfortable, 100% certified organically grown cotton fibers, pure silk ribbons and safe dyes. With an eco friendly conscience, the Naturals collection offers sophisticated and unexpected prints, making our organic offerings timeless standouts!

These make a nice shower or new baby gift for any new mother, but especially those trying to be gentler on the environment.

Today's Prescription: Give the newlyweds a photo frame worthy of showcasing their special day!

Picture frames are always a popular and useful engagement, shower or wedding gift! Not only will the couple get professional shots from their photographer that they will want to display, they are also likely to have tons of snapshots taken by their loved ones. Their wedding bands don't need to be the only sparklers the bride and groom receive on their wedding day. A stunning, Swarovski crystal studded, jewelry inspired frame from L'Objet will surely demand a place of honor in the couple's home.

Today's Prescription: Accessorize with Alexis Bittar!

We love this jewelry collection and we think you will too! Does your best girlfriend have a birthday around the corner? Do you have a summer anniversary? Do you deserve to treat yourself today? Whatever the occasion, you will surely find a unique, stylish accessory from one of Alexis Bittar's three lines - Elements, Lucite, or Miss Havisham. (Click on the links below for a sample from each collection.)

Elements combines semi-precious stones with 18 karat vemeil or sterling silver. These nature-inspired, delicate designs will please any refined jewelry lover.

Lucite, on the other hand, is made for those who want their jewelry to make a big, bold statement! The crystal studded lucite bangles are our summer favorite, but don't miss the rest of the collection.

For the architect-type in your life, Miss Havisham might be your best bet. This sculptural, modern collection combines Gunmental, Rhodium and Gold plate with cultured pearls and quartz.

We have pieces from all three collections on our website and in our store.

Today's Prescription: Inspire the chef in your life with a gourmet culinary gift!

The Culinary Institute of America's faculty of Certified Master Chefs have created a line of simple, but elegant kitchen products. Their Masters Collection of premium quality items offer the highest performance for specific functions. Products are available in 7-Ply Clad Copper cookware, non-stick bakeware, stainless tools & gadgets, Hyde Park cutlery and utensil categories. One of our favorite features is that all product sales benefit The Culinary Institute of America's Scholarship Fund!

We are excited to offer this new line! If you do not see the piece you need on our website or in our store, please let us know as we are happy to special order anything for you.