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".