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.

Gift Prescriptions: Present the happy couple with a shiny, yet carefree serving piece!

If you are one of the many attending an array of weddings this summer, you may be feeling uninspired in the wedding gift ideas department. To peak your interest and please the bride and groom, check out our handmade, metal serveware line from Beatriz Ball. These sand cast, aluminum alloy creations come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to meet everyone's entertaining needs. Feel free to warm up your dish in the oven, keep it cool in the refrigerator, and then move it directly to the tabletop for a beautiful serving piece.

Here are some of our favorites to note while you are checking out our collection - Football server and the Organic Pearl Chip & Dip.

Today's Prescription: Buy a children's gift to encourage a great summer pastime... READING!

Summer is almost here and the kids are home from school. If you give them a set of our colorful bookends from Kidorable or Tatutina, they will be able to organize their book collection and keep things tidy for Mom this summer (we hope!). Our website shows only our current stock which changes, but you can usually find sports and dinosaurs to please the boys; and butterflies, flowers or even ballerinas for the young ladies. Kids will happily grab a book and enjoy sitting under a shady tree for an afternoon treat, or curl up inside on a rainy day. Add a couple of your favorite children's books to create a truly special gift.

If you are local, stop by our store to check out our always changing book collection too!

Today's Prescription: Think functional for Father's Day!

There is still plenty of time for Father's Day shopping, but if you are searching for a fun, functional gift idea, we suggest a set of Tervis Tumblers. These double wall insulated tumblers keep your hot drinks toasty and your cold drinks refreshing. Put them in the dishwasher (top shelf), microwave and freezer! They also are exceptionally clear and resist scratching. Choose from12oz, 16oz, 17oz (mug) and the Big-T 24oz sizes. Picking the size will be the easy part, choosing the design best suited for the man in your life will be the challenge! Will it be golf (clubs, carts, hole #19), his favorite team logo (Pitt, WVU, Michigan), or even a parrot ready to party?

Tervis tumblers make excellent graduation, engagement, bridal shower, new home, or birthday gifts for men and women alike! Check out our selection online or contact us for any Tervis special orders.

Today's Prescription: Give someone a luxurious gift of handmade glass table art.

You will surely be able to find a beautiful and useful gift suitable for almost any occasion when you check out our collection of Annieglass. Annieglass, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008, is handmade in Santa Cruz, CA by a small team of employees and artists in training. Annie Morhauser is the founder and creator of the original masterpiece "Roman Antique" which is characterized by a glass piece rimmed in gold or platinum, similar to what you find on traditional fine china patterns.

In fact, spice up your own simple china collection by adding the Roman Antique 7" plate in gold or platinum trim to use as a salad, appetizer or dessert plate. The Slab design is particularly popular and versatile and comes plain or trimmed in a precious metal; use it for appetizers or as a candleholder. These modern, luxury pieces are used in some of the finest hotels and in the homes of a slew of celebrities. Add a piece to your own collection or make someone you know very happy with a gift of Annieglass!

Today's Prescription: Going green? Add recycled drinkware to someone's cupboard.

Honestly, this line of glassware from The Green Glass Company is just irresistible whether or not you aim to buy recycled! The glassware is made in Wisconsin mainly from bottles that come from the waste stream and would otherwise be destroyed. Most of their tumblers and goblets are made from reclaimed wine, beer, or soda pop bottles.

The beer and soda logo tumblers will be sure to spark conversation at your next get together. The inverted wine bottle goblets are another story... some guests may never realize they're drinking out of a "green" glass, but your savvy invitee will surely want to know where you got these cool glasses!

Take a peek, we think you'll have a hard time deciding which set to buy!

Today's Prescription: Add "Elements" of the past to your table in modern ways!

If you already love Royal Copenhagen china, you need to explore their new collection, Elements. Or maybe you will become a new fan after checking this out! Whether you are drawn to its simplest form, pure white, or prefer it with its vibrant, chrysanthemum hand-painted detail, you won't be able to wait to add some to your existing or soon-to-be-started Royal Copenhagen collection!

One of the most interesting pieces is their dish / board /tray which comes in three different sizes. Use this piece for sushi or be creative! Present your favorite summer tart on this dish, or use it as a backdrop for your favorite flatware.

As always, we can special order any Royal Copenhagen product for you, in case you don't find it on our website. Please contact us via phone or email (giftdr@aol.com)!

Royal Copenhagen introduces its "first new complete tableware collection for the 21st century...". "Tradition and the future meet and are fused together in new ways, in this inspired collaboration between Danish designer Louise Campbell and Royal Copenhagen. Building on the modern trend of reappropriating the past into the present, exquisite riches were borrowed from Royal Copenhagen’s treasure chest. With a daring yet respectful touch, the old virtues have been transformed. Some are twisted inside out; some are disrupted, while others take an unexpected turn."