There’s something about the look of owls that makes for such cute products and party themes… I think it must be those big eyes. :)  Here are a few stylish & artistic owl themed finds that are available at West Elm right now and perfect for fall entertaining & gift ideas… and at these prices [...]

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This Giveaway is now closed. I know all you were hoping to win a $100 shopping to score some fabulous personalized gifts but we had to randomly choose only one winner. The lucky winner is, Commenter #91, Colleen, who said, “I am a FB fan! =)” Congratulations Colleen! We hope you love whatever items you [...]

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Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. While we wish all of our readers could be the winners of this fabulous bake set but we just had to pick a random winner. Well,  without further adieu….The winner is…Commenter # 2410, Annette, who said, “I LOVE dark chocolate, the Milky Way Midnight sounds most tempting!!! Pumpkin [...]

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Seriously loving the simple, modern vibe of these tea towels by Studiopatró… and the clever ways that they’ve extended their use beyond the kitchen, creating pretty presentation ideas for everything from wine bottles and cookbooks to serveware and bread! Great for hostess or housewarming gift ideas too! ($24 each at studiopatro.com)

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If you love discovering fabulous things but don’t have a ton of time to devote to keeping up with the latest and greatest, there’s a cool new daily lifestyle email & website that does the work for you! PureWow is totally free and highlights a wide range of topics, including arts & culture, health & [...]

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You know how it’s always a fun surprise {and welcome break from the bills!} to find a creative party invitation in the mail? Well… imagine not only finding an invitation, but finding one of THESE amazing 3-D invitations by etsy shop When & Where Invitations! I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure I’d [...]

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We have a fun new Surprise Giveaway for you paper lovers today! This one comes from TearDrop Weddings – a whimsical, designer stationary design shop that’s actually goes way beyond weddings. Case in point, the co-founder of TearDrop Weddings – Holly Hatam – is offering up $100 worth of personalized EVERYDAY stationery to a lucky [...]

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As a self-proclaimed jewelry fanatic myself, I’m super excited to share this brand new Surprise Giveaway with you today – (and already a little envious of the lucky person that wins it!) – because it features a generous $150 Shopping Spree towards fabulous jewelry by Foxy Originals. There are so many great designs to choose [...]

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Talented letterpress designer Cindy Taylor of San Diego-based LOL Letterpress is here today with a step-by-step DIY Tutorial for a creative bridesmaids gift set featuring a handmade jewelry pouch that’s perfect for holding a heartfelt note + earrings or necklaces. You can customize these  pouches with your own favorite fabric to coordinate perfectly with your [...]

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Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed – and WOW – what a great response! I so wish we had a tower to give away to all of you, but – as always – we had to draw a winner, and the {very lucky!}, randomly selected person is… Commenter # 269 – Lynda, who said, [...]

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The weather’s heating up and SUMMER is just around the corner! BBQs, picnics, pool parties…it’s just about time for the outdoor party invites to start rolling in! And if you’re looking for some summer hostess gift ideas that are both creative AND outdoor-friendly (bright colors, non-breakable, etc.), look no further, because we’ve got a fun [...]

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Winner Update 5/18: This giveaway is now closed. And wow… what a GREAT RESPONSE! There can only be one winner (I know…sigh…), but Pedestals would still like to offer everyone else 10% Off as a thank you for your feedback! The code is “HWTM1” and it’s good through the end of June 2011.  And now [...]

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I am so excited to share a FABULOUS and BRAND NEW party product with you… The Pastry Pedestal! These darling & creative mini treat displays were dreamed up and brought to life by Jessica Kirkland of Pen N’ Paperflowers. Simply put, they are a display mechanism consisting of an acrylic “rod” and “round” that you [...]

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With an addiction to cake stands, handmade pottery and anything mini…I naturally fell head-over-heels for these beautiful cupcake stands by Jeanette Zeis Ceramics. The workmanship is just as lovely as the available color selections and I knew I just had to share this fabulous find with all of you!! Since I’m always looking for ways [...]

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When you think of Apple products, the word “digital” probably comes to mind pretty easily, but did you know they also offer LETTERPRESS? Yep – that’s right! You can actually use iPhoto ’11 to create custom printed letterpress cards personalized with your favorite smiling faces (or other favorite photos) + your own text. ($2.99 card) [...]

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Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky {randomly selected} winner is… Commenter #32 – Jennifer from Licious. Congrats, Jennifer! Happy shopping! ***** So… I definitely like the sound of a $250 Giveaway – how about you?! That shiny number should make a HUGE difference in [...]

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***Winner Update 4/7: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky, randomly selected winner is… Commenter #353 – Alex, who said, “I love the bird juicer and the cupcake sets, so cute!” Congrats, Alex! *** There are SO MANY fabulous kitchen & entertaining items to share from cool [...]

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When it comes to gift-giving, personalization really adds an extra-thoughtful touch! So if you have a gift to give for any sort of occasion… weddings, birthdays, housewarming, etc (or maybe you deserve to treat yourself!), this new Surprise Giveaway should come in especially handy! The giveaway is from J. Bee Designs, a sweet online boutique [...]

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Have a special kiddo in your life? If your answer is YES, then you should especially love this fabulous new Surprise Giveaway from the ADORABLE etsy shop Piccadilly Circus Designs! They specialize in super-cute custom shirts for kids… initials, birthday numbers, and fun everyday designs… like this carnival-esque Argyle Heart or modern Polka Dot Seahorse [...]

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I was researching where to find these adorable mini sweet stands recently, and stumbled across the website of the company that actually makes them… hello hanna. Not sure if I’ve been living under a rock or what, but I’m already smitten with this brand! Hello, fabulous placemats! Hello, darling wishing birds! Hello, amazing wishing tree! [...]

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