Re-Gifting?

I'm not exactly sure how it happened, but I managed to keep a shirt that I have had since 1st grade. My mom hand painted it for me and it was a favorite. Part of the paint has faded or washed off, but surprisingly it is still in pretty good condition. Somehow, my daughter found it and has been wearing it. It got me thinking about gifts we receive as kids. Do you have something that you just couldn't let go of.......even though you didn't have any idea what to do with it at the time?

Tiny Tiara

Yesterday, I found out that one of our items is being discontinued....boo hoo. This tiny tiara is a very thoughtful baby gift, baptismal gift, and even birthday gift. I've said before that I always appreciate a gift that can start a tradition. If you give this as a baby gift, it can be used each year as a cake topper. Designed by Shelly Kennedy each ornamental crown has been reproduced by skilled glass craftsmen. Each piece is as unique as your princess and is fragile glass. Not a toy.
Available in blue, pink, and clear. Approximately 3 inches tall. We only have one of each color and we have marked them down to half price.

The gift of time

The "sea" in sea and jae is volunteering this week at our church. She is teaching 15 girls in 4th - 6th grade how to knit. Luckily, she is not in this alone. It is fun arts camp week and they thought knitting would be a fun addition to the camp this year. We put together some very cute packages for each girl. She is definitely giving the gift of time.

The Gift of Gab

Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon Computer Science Professor known for his famous "last lecture" died Friday from pancreatic cancer. In September 2007, he gave a lecture to his students that has come to be known as The Last Lecture. His lecture wasn't about dying, but about living and overcoming obstacles and following your dreams. Every single time I watch this, I cry. So, if you haven't seen this before, grab a tissue and be prepared. His book would make a terrific gift for someone struggling through a difficult time, but also for no reason at all.....just to remind us that it's short and it's challenging and it's full of dreams, but life is yours.

One more tisket and tasket for the basket....

This week, you've seen a couple of different things to do with the market tote. I thought I would end the week with one more possibility. Since it is Friday and you could have big weekend plans, it's appropriate. Fill the market tote with items to bring to your host or hostess as a morning after kit. Put breakfast in there for them, so when they get up in the morning and have all that clean up to do, they don't have to eat leftover stale appetizers. You can make it as simple as a bunch of bagels with spreads, juice and coffee. Do you have to bring a hostess gift when you are invited to dinner or a party? No, you don't, especially if it's just casual. However, for more formal get-togethers, it's a pretty good idea....especially if you want an invitation back again.

Change is Good

The sea in sea and jae has been busy drawing some new designs for us. We wanted to update some artwork we use on tags, letterhead, and various other things. We are kind of fickle like that....can't just pick one design and stick with it. Which is why our logo is just a solid classic font. We like to change it up and put other things behind it or with it from time to time.

I have too many deadlines looming on my calendar, so today's post is short and sweet, but I'll be back tomorrow with more gift inspiration.

I'm loving this first one. What do you think?

Dr Seuss Branches

Sometimes you need a creative centerpiece that is fitting for children and a bit more whimsical than just flowers. Get some branches, remove all the leaves, and simply put gumdrops on the ends. Here we used just purple for a 4 year old's birthday party, but you can make them with any colors. At Christmas, it is tradition with my kids to make several branches of multi colored ones and set them into the branches of the Christmas tree. We call them Dr Seuss branches. They just remind me of his drawings and imagination with all the colorful ends sticking out all over.

I would love to hear if you have an unusual centerpiece suggestion.