Today's Prescription: Need a small gift for a fun lady who loves her wine?

Colorfully decorated glassware is always fun for a birthday or general "pick me up" gift for your girlfriend, mom, or other fun lady in your life! We just received some great designs from Mud Pie.

So, check out these sayings and find one that is perfect for someone you know!

"Why pay a Therapist when I can Wine to my friends for free?"

"We've survived mini skirts, go go boots and free love... We can certainly survive another BIRTHDAY!"

"We've survived disco dancing, bell bottoms and feathered hair. We can certainly survive another BIRTHDAY!"

"Here's to good friends, good wine and a faster metabolism"

If decorated glassware isn't her style, these "wine belts" will ensure her guests always know which wine is theirs!

Today's Prescription: Natural, woven accessories perfect for outdoor entertaining

We love bringing in new, interesting collections! One of our most recent additions by Calaisio is already a hot seller! Their timeless, durable collection is handmade by artisans in the South Pacific. According to their website: "The vines they use to construct [each piece] — called “vignes d’eau” or water-vines — only grow in remote mountain jungles and are very difficult to reach and challenging to harvest. However, once reaped, the vines grow back quickly, leaving no damage in their native forests. At a mere 3 millimeters in diameter — barely one-fourth as thick as typical rattan — the water-vine takes 1-7 days to hand-weave into a finished design but yields a substantially more durable, heat-resistant and elegant product."

While each piece is perfect for outdoor entertaining, don't hesitate to use these eco-conscious, natural, functional products inside as well. We are big fans of the square chip 'n dip and rectangular handled tray.

These are perfect house-warming and bridal shower gifts!

Today's Prescription: Fun, kids' gifts to keep them outside, enjoying summer!

School is over, summer has begun, and the kids need something to do (outside!). Help save the sanity of some nice parents you know by giving their children some fun activities or toys to keep them entertained. We've got a few ideas for you:

• Who doesn't love bubbles? Well, forget about those little wands of the past and check out Alex Toys MONSTER BUBBLES! This machine will create enormous bubbles and lots of laughs.
  

• Here's a twist on the classic game of catch - Monster Mitts allow for easy catching with their velcro fronts. This is a fun game for the backyard or the beach.
  

• Know a little one who wishes they were "big". Let those three and up pretend with Monster Clompers foam stilts.
  

• If a rainy day is in the forecast, we have a huge selection of crafts and games perfect for indoor entertainment from Alex Toys, eeBoo, and more.

Today's Prescription: Brighten up your bakeware!

Cooks rave about the quality of cast iron cookware from Staub. You can expect the same quality from their collection of stoneware baking dishes. We just stocked up and are excited to offer their oven-, microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe bakeware. We love the convenient handles on the bakers and pie dishes... so HANDY! If you like to create petite, individual masterpieces, you will love the sets of mini-pie dishes and mini-rectangular bakers which easily go straight from the oven to the tabletop. Dishes are presented beautifully and they stay at the proper temperature!

Aesthetically pleasing and neutral, the stoneware collection is available in your basic white. If a pop of color is more your style, however, check out the vibrant yellow, red and orange choices as well!

Today's Prescriptions: Encourage the oenophile in someone!

Did you know that to truly appreciate the complexity of a wine, you should drink it from a glass designated for that specific grape? Size and shape do matter when it comes to bringing out the full flavor of a wine. Some glasses may look large in volume, but they are meant to hold only a small amount of wine allowing space for the bouquet to collect in the bowl.

The Riedel Wine Glass Company has been a family business for over 250 years. They are deemed the first to create a "functional" wine glass designed in a shape according to the character of the wine. Riedel is our hottest seller as far as tasting glasses go, with their Vinum collection being the most popular. Vinum is a reasonably priced, machine-made, 24% lead crystal collection of glasses for every type of wine. This is a great collection for every day use.

Know someone whose wine cellar (and its contents!) is their prized possession? Then they will surely appreciate the Sommeliers collection. These hand-made, 24% lead crystal glasses will have a profound impact on a wine.

Don't miss the O-Riedel, Tyrol, Vinum Extreme, Vitis, Wine, Ouverture, collections from Riedel as well in order to see the various options and price points.

Many other companies have begun to make technical glasses, however.

Comparable in price to the Riedel Vinum collection, we have a selection from Robert Mondavi by Waterford Crystal. These varietal specific designs also allow room for the wine to breathe to enhance your drinking experience.

Orrefors Difference is another exquisite collection offering the ultimate enjoyment of wine and other beverages. The series has glasses for ales, water, fruit wines, crisp wines, sparkling wines, mature spirits and more!

Wine glasses make wonderful gifts for so many occasions - housewarmings, bridal showers, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and more. Pair one or more of them with a bottle of wine in a festive bag, set in a metal sculptural wine caddy, or maybe given with a modern cheese board for a truly personal gift. Let us help you pick the perfect glasses for your next wine-themed gift!

Today's Prescriptions: Sizzling gifts for the Grill-Master!

Ok, I don't think I'm shocking anyone by saying that men like to grill, right? Even if they're useless in the kitchen, they seem to be able to master the art of grilling. With Father's Day right around the corner, we thought we'd highlight some items to make your personal Grill-Master even better! So pour a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy the meal!

Forget take-out pizza when you can cook your own fresh, cheesy pizza at home... on the grill. Yes, you can use the Wilton Armetale Grillware Pizza Tray on your backyard barbecue grill! This easy-to-care-for, durable tray will soon become a favorite. So, pick up your favorite, fresh toppings and get started.

From the same collection, we've also got the Wilton Armetale Grillware Wok. This indestructible piece will allow for easily cooking small vegetables to toss on a burger, into a rice dish, or as a side-dish of their own.

Keep him burn-free with a mitt/glove set from Le Creuset. It comes with a nice brush too for easy coating & basting. The silicone brush comes off the wooden handle for easy dishwasher cleaning.

Showers and storms in the forecast? Pick up an indoor grill pan so he can't get out of his grilling duties! We've got various size & color options for you to choose from - skinny rectangles, square, handled, and more.

Let us help you find the perfect Father's Day gift!

Today's Prescription: Dad prefer whiskey or wine? Whatever his poison, help him decant in style.

What bar is complete without a stylish decanter? We bet Dad won't splurge on a gorgeous decanter for himself, so treat him to one on Father's Day. Here are some of our favorites. Which one fits your father unique style?

• Urban, city chic - Kate Spade Madison Square Decanter


• Minimalist, architectural - Nambe Tilt Decanter and Two Glasses


• Traditional, classic - Waterford Lismore Ships Decanter


• Simple, elegant - Riedel "O" Decanter

Stop in or check our our website for many more decanter options for Dad or yourself!

Today's Prescription: Token gifts that travel well

Do you have a generous host or hostess putting you up at their house for the weekend? If so, you probably want to bring along a small thank-you gift, but worry about toting along something else! Here are our favorite "tote-able" token gifts for under $50:

• A charming boxed set of stylish cocktail spreaders (6 or 12), spoons (6 or 12) and forks (6 or 12) from Sambonet ranges from $20 to $32. These are already packaged nicely, and compactly!

• Don't let the fact that these hot sellers are glass frighten you from choosing this lovely gift. The Plates with Purpose and A Platter That Matters collections made by Riverside Design are made in Pittsburgh, constructed out of recycled glass AND a portion of their proceeds go to charity. You can surely find a meaningful organization or a design that appeals to you. Don't worry, they are packaged safely in corrugated cardboard and we can easily add some additional packaging material if necessary.

• The Julia Knight metal and enamel collection has an assortment of small bowls perfect as a hostess gift. They come in beautiful colors like Azure, Snow, Hydrangea blue and many more! If you're traveling to a beach house, this little scalloped shell bowl may be just what you're looking for. Feel free to add a gorgeous spreader in a matching or complementary color, or give the spreader on its own! Julia Knight bowls all have a Julia Knight box fitted precisely for the item, so no worry about unnecessary bulk or breakage with these metal items.

• You can't get much easier to pack than a soft tote bag. The Envirosax bags fold up small enough to easily fit in your purse. They come in fun, cool styles and colors. I can't live without mine! We've also got functional bags under $50 from Reisenthel, Scout!, and more.

These are just a few highlights, we'd be happy to help you find the perfect "tote-able" gift for your next trip!

Today's Prescription: Contemporary glassware gifts are perfect for all your Spring occasions!

If you are looking for that perfect gift for a modern couple, urban bachelor, contemporary friend, we think the Tamara Childs collection may be just what you need. This artistic, unique collection combines glass giftware gilded in gold, copper, silver or variegated metal leaf. Every one of a kind piece can make a statement on its own or would look stylish grouped together. Here are just a couple prescriptions for your gift-giving needs:

• The amazing colors of the Vareigated Bubble Bowl will surely please any new homeowner when they receive it as a housewarming gift.
  
• For a unique wedding gift, consider the Square Tray paired with a Vase.
• Pick up a couple mini-vases as hostess gifts, shower favors, birthdays and more!

These pieces are really more interesting and lovely in person, so come and visit us in Squirrel Hill if you can!

About the Artist:
Tamara Childs is a Seattle native, and has a BFA in Graphic Design. After a successful career in art direction for commercial photography, experimenting with gold metal leaf on her grandmother’s old chair led to a new career creating gold and silver leafed giftware. Her work is sold in the finest galleries and stores across the country. Ms. Childs is listed in “Who’s Who in American Business.”