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5 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts from the knack!
Do you still have people to buy for at this late date?Don't worry - there's still time, there are still options.What about these lovely items?See, it's going to be a good holiday after all!1. **PREVAGE Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisture Lotion...
Sending Cards This Season? Then Get Yourself My Ugly Kitty, mango ink and Tota Press Cards!
Whether you're sending an invitation, thank you card or simply a note , "Thinking of you," you should consider these guys. They are a whole lot of fun!**My Ugly Kitty**First of all, you've got to read about this cat!How awesome is that?And the cards...
Gifts for the Hard to Buy For From Chronicle Books, KeepCup & Sharp Shirter!
You know the ones I mean.They're the people who either already seem have everything or are very particular. The people who you don't know extremely well or those that you've known forever and can't think of a single thing to get them.This list ought...
Satiate Your Paper Cravings with Sycamore Street Press, Chronicle Books & Paper Orchid!
You know how much I love paper and stationery.And this right here is the good stuff, folks. Enjoy, indulge and get back to writing the old school way!**Sycamore Street Press**There is nothing more lovely than a letterpressed card. The old style of ...
Get Organized For Fall with Wonderful Products From FileItBox & Chronicle Books!
Doesn't it seem like you have more papers to organize than ever before? Weren't we supposed to be paperless by now?And what about all the stuff that now fills up your days and nights? When did scheduling get so darn complex?I've got the solution fo...
Fantastic Greeting Card Round Up - Give The Pefect Card From Now On!
September to November are busy birthday months for me. And 5 people I know moved in the last 2 months. That doesn't even include anniversaries, every day notes, etc. So I went in search of great cards - ones that are memorable and unique. Here ...
Back-to-School Alreadyl? Yes, It's That Time Again! Get Great Notebooks and Planners from Exaclair & Chronicle Books!
Ack.Here it is the middle of August and it's only a few weeks before school starts.Chances are either you're going back to school, you've got kids getting ready for classes or you are one of those people whose new year starts in September instead of ...
Birthdays Abound This Summer So Get the Perfect Present (and Wrap) at My Mums Factory
This summer is jam-packed with friends and family celebrating birthdays. So how do you choose a fun and yet affordable present for all these folks? With a little help from me and My Mums Factory. Check it out! This UK-based company creates and of...
Discover the Prettiest Notebooks at Compendium Inc!
It doesn't take much to make me squeal with delight - a hug from my fella, a delightful find in the grocery store and pretty, pretty paper products.I have been carrying around notebooks, journals, pads of paper, for as long as I've been toting a purs...
Fomato Cards Make Me Laugh
Talk about unique.Fomato Cards are anything but ordinary.Recently I got a bunch of their Birthday Cards and man are they funny. And a little strange.Check out the Cheese card. Crazy, right? And then there's the Bakery, Low Expectations, Curing Pes...
The Funniest Cards Can Be Found At Teeny Tiny People!
As soon as I saw Teeny Tiny Greeting Cards, I knew I had found something truly fantastic!Using plastic figures that are not at all contemporary (read: Victorian!) and putting them in au courant situations, well it makes for a damn funny -and truly or...
Personalrecipecards.com - Pretty Organization Options For All Of Your Recipes
If you love to cook, no doubt you've got a collection of recipes that are bulging around you in the house, whether they are piled high in a basket, shoved haphazardly into a binder or scattered around in different rooms and areas awaiting a dream day...
Peter Pauper Press Has Something for Everyone!
Gift books are a great way to show someone that you're thinking of someone. You can pop them in the mail or leave them on a co-worker's desk to cheer them up.And no one has a better selection than Peter Pauper Press! Just check all the fine and fun...
This One's For The Fellas - Wrenchware, Grooming Lounge, ALL-ETT Billfolds & MAN|CARDS!
Although I like to think that this blog is for everyone, often products such as makeup, clothes, purses and shoes that I review are female-centric.So today, this post is for the guys that read my stuff.Thank you, you handsome hunks. And please know ...
Jenny Wren Paperie Offers Pretty, Joyful & Extremely Celebratory Cards & Gift Wrap!
It's spring, so let's celebrate!There is much to write to friends and family about:- it's finally starting to warm up- the days - and sunshine - last longer- my book is coming out!and all of the usual weekly news of my fella and I...And cards burstin...
Peculiar Pair Press Makes Gorgeous Custom Letterpressed Invitations & Stationery!
I have a lot of notes to write, thank yous to send and general warm wishes to distribute this week.And I'm doing it all on beautiful Peculiar Pair Press stationery.Created by graphic designers Mary Beth Fiorentino and Amy Elizabeth Hayson, this exqui...
Personalized Stationery From Dempsey & Carroll, PSA Essentials & Mr. Boddington's Studio
So it's almost the middle of March, which means that spring showers - the baby and wedding kind - aren't far away, as well as summer weddings, birthdays, housewarmings, etc. Which means, you're going to need invitations, cards, etc. all with a perso...
Handmade Treasures From Contexture, Yokomono Studio, Piano&Scene and TLC Bags
In hunting around for the perfect gifts, it seems I have been drawn to the handmade, the carefully sewn together or printed gifts that have been made with heart and soul and in many cases, found materials.Perhaps it's that I can't really make anythin...
Great Storage Solutions From Gutzees, Paolo Cardelli & Neat Containers
The start of the week always gets me in an organizing mood. If I get myself organized now, I think to myself, I'll be organized for the rest of the week.Well, it doesn't always work out that way, but I can't tell you how much the items below have tr...
Celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries & Every Occasion with Spruce Avenue, Nos Vemos Greetings & Chesapeake Bay Candles!
It's that time of year again, when birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations seem to cluster and gather - leaving me to wonder what the perfect card is for each person. And then what do I get them?Here are a few things to get you started:Spruc...
Rock Your Desk with Galison, myndology and Danna Bananas!
I am all about having pretty things at your desk while you work.Whether you work at home like me, or at an office like most of the world, you should have things that please you and not just the requisite office products from the supply cabinet - beca...
Valentine's Presents for Everyone - Including a Little Something For Yourself!
Valentine's Day is in just over a week, and well, it can be a lot of pressure to get the right gift, the "perfect" gift, the gift that says "I love you" better than anything else.And then there's the issue of being single - hard to celebrate it if yo...
Buttoned Up Gets Me Organized & On Track with Their Beautiful & Easy-to-Use Products!
I absolutely adore Buttoned Up. So much so that I've written about them before.They make products that make organizing your life easy - and they do it in the simplest, yet beautiful notebooks, pads, files and other products - that you can use in yo...
It's Not Too Late To Enjoy The Faber & Faber Diary 2009!
Maybe you have already got yourself a planner for the year.But is it one of those industrial black-and-white ones from the warehouse office supply store? Is it the same one you've been using for years?I am all about functionality, but I want somethi...
Scarlett Greetings Makes Beautiful, Original, Eco-Friendly Cards That You Will Want to Keep!
The whole point of buying cards is to send them.But when you get a look at Scarlett Greetings, do not be surprised if you want to hold onto them.These wonderful handmade cards are made by Karen and Adam Coombes and others, and have great handmade, so...
Inspiring Quotations From Quote Joy Are Pretty & Eco-Friendly!
Sometimes it's just nice to have the thoughts of others around you. To inspire you and lift you up in times of need or just to bring you good feelings throughout the day.That's why you'll love Quote Joy, inspiring quotations on 100% recycled cardsto...
Get Organized For 2009 with Smart Label Printer, Help Remedies and Healthy Harvest Freshness Extender!
I get very restless at this time of year. I start emptying cupboards, donating clothes I rarely wear and work at planning out my goals for the upcoming year.I have found some really unique products to help you do the things you want to do - better a...
Start Sending Out Those Thank You Cards With Bella Link, In Good Company & Linda & Harriett
Welcome back! I hope you had a lovely and peaceful day yesterday.Are you spending the day shopping and catching all those sales? Me, I'm catching up with friends from out of town, but in between visits, I'm going to be busy writing thank you cards ...
Personalize & Customize Your Gifts This Season!
Show you care this holiday season with personalized and customized gifts. I've got a few that may help you out with those last names on your lists!Happy Shopping!Letter PerspectivesI think that words and names have finally started to get the attenti...
Gifts for the Environmentally Conscious
Here is a list of fantastic eco gifts for the eco-warriors on your list!Revenge Is...One of the coolest eco companies out there, Revenge Is... is making a difference with their t-shirt, hybrid mugs and bags!Their t-shirts for both men and women are s...
