Today's Prescription: Christmas in July

Many of us are struggling through the hottest day of the year and I'm asking you to think about Christmas!   Stay inside to beat the heat, but shop online for 2011 Holiday ornaments that we already have in stock!  Many of these are limited editions, so don't miss your opportunity to add to your collection or even to start one for someone special. 

Here are just a few of this year's ornaments you won't want to miss:

We think Mom might appreciate the beauty of Reed & Barton's 2011 Sterling Silver Snowflake ornament.  2011 marks the 5th edition of this lovely, elegant holiday ornament.

A consummate collector will appreciate one of the 2011 Lladro collectibles.  Choose the traditional bell or ball design or either shape in the re-deco version.  The "Born in 2011" figurines are perfect to mark the birth of  special little boy or girl this year. 

Lunt is offering a new collection of silver-plated, hand-cast and Swarovski jeweled ornaments this year.  The Jeweled Holly Christmas Ball would make the perfect gift this season. 

My own tree wouldn't be complete without Swarovski's annual crystal ornament.  The 2011 Swarovski Snowflake is another beauty worth owning.  We still have some 2010's in stock too if you missed out last year!

While these are all great holiday gifts, consider a 2011 ornament  to commemorate any occasion this year - weddings, new homes, babies, engagements, etc...

Today's Prescription: Give a personalized baby gift!

To make sure your new baby gift is one of the new mom's favorites, get it personalized!  Here are our most popular personalized baby gifts:

A chair from Hoohobbers will get years of use by the little ones!  Choose from either the Jr. Director's Chair style which easily folds for toting around or the slightly larger Rocker.  You'll have several fabric choices for either and don't forget to choose to add an embroidered name and design to make it truly unique.  The Jr. Director's Chair is our biggest selling personalized baby gift. 

A wooden step stool is also a wonderful, practical choice.  The child's name will be carved out of the top so that the letters will come out like puzzle pieces.  There are several different stool options available like flowers, sports, transportation and more!  The personalization is included in the price of these puzzle name stools. 

A set of Initial Bookends are one of our newest options.  These are great choice as they are not "babyish" and can easily be part of a child's room into their teenage years. For under $40, you can't go wrong!  Add a couple books to encourage their love of reading to start young!

These are just a few ideas!  Visit our website for more baby gift possibilities!

Today's Prescription: Wedding gifts for under $100

Do you hear wedding bells?  We do!  Everyday we help someone find a wedding gift for a special couple.  If you are in need of a wedding gift, and can't or don't want to use the couple's registry, here are a few ideas in the under $100 range:

I believe you cannot go wrong with a vase from Simon Pearce.  While most of this collection is over $100, there are some lovely pieces for less.  The Petite Woodbury Vase, for example, is just too perfect!  Whether it's displaying a sweet smelling peony bloom, some colorful jelly beans, or shells collected over the years, it's a piece they'll appreciate forever.

Has the new couple just moved into their first home together?  If so, A Platter That Matters benefiting a local charity called HEARTH may be just the ticket.  This is a great piece for appetizers, cookies, even a cake.  There are other designs available as well.  Add a reasonably priced cake knife to make a complete gift!

The newlyweds will certainly have wedding, reception and honeymoon photos they'll want to display!  Whether it's the formal 8x10 from the wedding photographer, or a great snapshot, help them cherish their memories with a lovely frame.  We are fans of Elias Art Metal frames, and for under $100, you can choose from many 4x6 or 5x7 frames.  For a more formal option, consider a Waterford, Vera Wang, or Reed & Barton frame.

If these options don't work for you, we're happy to help find the perfect gift for you!

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