La-di-da Designs is a family owned and operated company in Rockwall, Texas.
They design a unique and functional product with a touch of class.
La-di-da Designs specializes in Beaded Serving Pieces.
Each of their designs are uniquely handcrafted, using natural stones, glass and crystal beads.
The beaded serving pieces include wine openers, salad sets, glass dispensers, ice and salad tongs, pie servers and cheese slicers, all wire-wrapped with natural stones, and glass and crystal beads.
They come in a variety of styles and colors, are dishwasher safe and are as functional as they are decorative.
They use 18 gauges stainless none tarnishing wire on every piece.
La-di-da Designs are trendy and colorful works of art as well as functional
These serving pieces and flatware are designed to bring a bit of fun or elegance to any table for any and all occasions.

These pieces make great gifts for:

• Weddings
• New Home
• Anniversarys
• Holidays
• Hostess Gifts
• Thank You
• Birthday
• Corporate Gifts

Every piece from this fun and elegant company is handcrafted. No two items are identical, and while the piece you purchase will be very similar to the one pictured, your piece will have its own unique beading, making it truly “one-of-a-kind.”

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Just when the Christmas frenzy dies down, and you get used to settling back into your regular working life again, it’s time for another holiday! One very high up on the relationship/romance scale of importance. Of course it’s Valentine’s Day…
Now it can be a tricky thing, getting exactly the right gift, to set the ideal mood for some romantic Valentine’s Day activities. But you’re not alone! At MyGiftee.com we have exactly an entire section devoted to the Valentine’s Day gifts



Get your heart beating this Valentine’s Day with fun and unique romantic gifts. MyGiftee.com is making February 14th a little sweeter with ideas to fan the flames of love – from chocolates and lingerie to cosmetic and jewelry gifts.
Maybe it’s a new date or maybe it’s a long-time sweetheart – either way, everyone could use some fresh and fabulous gift ideas for wooing that special someone. MyGiftee.com allows users to peruse gift ideas according to their personal gift-giving style, while also making suggestions based on the recipient. Nothing could be easier than a list of enticing tailor-made options perfect for saying, “I love you!”
Whatever your stage of love, MyGiftee.com Valentine’s Day is sure to give you that warm-fuzzy feeling.

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Santa Barbara Design Studio has a new division of trend-inpired accessories and giftware as the exclusive US distributor of the fabulous UK based company.
Bombay Duck exudes fun, fun, fun!!! Their mission statement is for “you to have a good time, laugh lots and have a fantastic life…” and try to make products that do just that! Every product is exclusively designed by their very own creative team and sourced from all corners of the globe. They strive to combine both the functional and the frivolous in products, characterized by originality and attention to detail. Inspired by everything colorful, sparkly, and of course FABULOUS! It is the small details that make everything from Bombay duck extra special. Bombay Duck designing home interiors and accessories that are more than trinkets and trimmings, they are invitations for you to create, dream and imagine.

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The Alan Lee collection was established in1994, with a complete line of beautifully designed, functional items for the home. Santa Barbara Design Studio is pleased to add this stunning collection to their offering of exceptional glassware and barware.
Indulge yourself with Stunning Hand Crafted Collection of Martini Glasses, Wine Glasses and Champagne Glasses from Santa Barbara Design Studio.

Discover the World of Alan Lee. The Alan Lee Hand Crafted Glassware and Stemware Collection lends elegance and sophistication to any event. Experience the beauty of Aurora Borealis Crystals, the rich style and jewel tone colors and the intricate gold leafing process inspired by Traditional European Craft. Alan Lee Hand Crafted Martini Glasses, Wine Glasses and Champagne Glasses are Worldly yet Intimate, Stunning and Original.
The brilliance of an Italian sunset. The vivid colors of a centuries-old vineyard. The Tuscan Jewels Collection evokes the rich style of a stunning Tuscan Villa.
An intricate process, creates the old world feel of timeworn, yet ageless, antique glassware. Every glass is beautifully presented in a coordinating gift.

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“I’m a fun girl at
heart, playful and
spontaneous. Laughing
out loud inspires me to
create. The woman
inside me is inspired be
some very memorable moments - moments that
collection of hand - painted
glassware. Lovingly designed,
with you in mind.”

Lolita

Santa Barbara Ceramic Design manufactures and markets hand-painted art pottery products. The company markets its products under Santa Barbara Design Studio brand name. Santa Barbara Ceramic Design is based in Santa Barbara, California.
They offer a line of unique giftware designed by America’s leading artists.
One of the artists is Tracey Lolita Yancey
Each lovely glass from Santa Barbara Ceramic Design is an officially licensed item by her.

Martini Glasses, Wines Glasses, Margarita Glasses, Champagne Glasses, Pilsner Glasses, Bar Accessories, Hot beverage Glasses and More… Lolita Yancey is a brilliantly creative and witty artist. Each glass has its own personality and is a masterpiece. No two are alike.
Collectible glasses designed by Lolita are hand painted. Each glass is distinctly gift boxed, and includes unique recipe on bottom of glass.
Lolita Glasses are hands down the most intriguing glasses on the planet. They are sure to create instant conversation.
Both highly functional and fashionable, these glasses are perfect for any birthday celebration that comes around.
Discover the most unique glassware around. Liven up your cocktail parties with these instant conversation pieces.

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Alice has been creating her whimsical artware for as long as she can remember. A native of Little Rock Arkansas, she attributes her laugh-out-loud art to her Southern roots and her experiences and associations with the unforgettable and amazing characters she has encountered throughout her life. Each by Alice Art tells its own story, making it a true conversation piece. Alice believes that function and fun are key to her work-she states, “this is art that is meant to be used and enjoyed!”
Each glass arrives in an adorable colored gift box Each stem has its own personality based on the “Name” of the stem and the play on words. Every piece tells it’s own story making it a true conversation piece at any occasion. Alice believes that function and fun are key to her work - This is art that is meant to be USED!

“If at the end of the day AliceArt makes you smile, even just a little, we are a success - Cheers!” Alice

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The Sarut Group is an innovative, international gift country that imports giftware from eclectic and unique European, Asian, and African vendors. Ultimately, the Sarut Group aspires to provide their clients with unusual and whimsical products that will entertain, inspire, and enrich their lives.
Focusing on natural, innovative, and timeless products for every age, The Sarut Group’s distinctive gift items are both fun and practical. The name Sarut (pronounced Sa-roo), is derived from the names of Alan Ceppos’ grandparents - Sadie, Arch and Ruth. Since 1985, he and Frederic Rambaud have worked with creative talent from around the globe to make The Sarut Group into the internationally acclaimed company it is today.
Everywhere you look these days, the functional is getting a coat of froufrou. Let’s call it cutility. Toasters, desk sets, bike accessories even tools are no longer dull, straightforward, undecorated things. They are gussied up with polka dots, flowers or Disney characters to reflect the owner’s personality and to make the mundane fun.
The firm distributes practical items with fanciful designs, such as cheese graters shaped like princesses in long skirts, vegetable peelers that are Asian characters and “Nemo whisks” shaped like fish. “Everything we do is very functional. But it brings an element of whimsy into the home,” says company spokeswoman Sharon Hitchcock. “We take ordinary objects and make you smile.”
In this same-old, same-old world, she says, “it’s an attempt to make your home an oasis.”

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Artist Michael Michaud, designer of the Silver Seasons jewelry collection, combined his love of nature and exceptional knowledge of precious metal casting and model making to create wonderful giftware and tabletop items.
Table Art is truly a collaboration of creative and design talents.
Combining his love of nature and exceptional knowledge of precious metal casting and model making, Michael Michaud has created wonderful tabletop and giftware items. His exquisite use of layering colors of gold, silver and copper on bronze and pewter, give the Table Art collection an elegant and unique look all its own.
Michael Michaud explores the same sensitivity with nature in his Table Art pieces as he does in his Silver Seasons jewelry collection. The ability to expand nature’s creations in various mediums has added to the successful growth of the Table Art division.
Michael Michaud is a highly respected artist. He blends an exceptional items making skill with his true appreciation for nature including flowers, fruits, plants, berries, leaves and sealife.

The base metal used throughout the collection is primarily pewter in either its natural coloration or, gold plated. Other metals used are sterling silver and brass. Freshwater pearls, glass beads and semi precious stones are used on certain designs within the collection.
Michael Michaud’s napkin rings, sugar and creamer sets, serving spoons, vases and miniature boxes look like they’ve tumbled out of a fairy tale. Each piece of this botanical tableware collection is crafted from a branch, leaf or fruit. Molten pewter is poured into a lost wax mold, a wash of silver or gold over copper is applied, and the results are astonishing. Variations occur in each piece. All pieces are lead free and food safe.

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MyGiftee.com is excited to include Melissa & Doug as one of our suppliers. They’re commitment to developing the talents of children by providing innovative, well designed, high quality products made with a respect for the environment is a perfect match.
From puzzles to puppets, plush to play food, magnetic activities, music, and more, Melissa & Doug is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of educational toys and children’s products. Started in 1988 in their garage, Melissa & Doug has something for everyone, with nearly 800 unique and exciting products for children of all ages!
Melissa & Doug offers kids exciting, engaging wooden toys and wooden puzzles that are not only educational, but a lot of fun too! Beautifully crafted and richly illustrated, Melissa & Doug toys further the development of children by building motor skills, challenging cognitive thinking, and enhancing overall play value!
Melissa & Doug create award-winning children’s wooden puzzles and wood toys that are beautifully-crafted, innovative and educational! They design all products with education in mind, fostering vocabulary development, fine and gross motor coordination, and a strong sense of accomplishment in children of all ages. Their highest standards of quality and safety, along with the fun, educational value of the products make Melissa & Doug the leading brand name in wooden puzzles and toys today.
Melissa & Doug products are recognized year after year with awards from consumer magazines, toy industry publications, school market associations and have been featured on TV shows, movies and children’s educational videos.
Because of their quality and solid construction from real wood, Melissa and Doug toys will be cherished for generations.

Please take a minute to browse our wide selection of Melissa and Doug’s unique products.

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What do you get when a former beauty and bath product junkie becomes fed up with the massive of unused products in her drawer? The answer is Bella IL Fiore, a creative, wearable cosmetic and personal care line, founded by Jennifer Maloy that simplifies your daily routine down to a few key items while maintaining glamorous effects.

In 2000 Maloy and her rocker husband Zac were expecting their first child, and both agreed they wanted to be full time parents. that was when the beauty diva, turned to the growing inventory of random products in her bathroom, and decided to take matters in her own hands. “You name it, and I had it in my bathroom: lotions, potions, scrubs, lip sticks, all unused,” says Maloy. She sought out a chemist who understood her concept, and could help to create her independent beauty vision. A year later Bella Il Fiore was born and won the hearts (and cosmetic bags) of real women and celebrities alike. Hollywood A-listers Amber Valletta, Amy Smart, and Isla Fisher are all fans of Bella’s products.

“Simplicity doesn’t mean sacrificing glamour and quality.” It’s quite the opposite with Bella Beauty. The super-fem line is consistently praised for its rich color formulations, exceptional ingredients and clever packaging. After nearly six years, the Bella collections has grown to include a smattering of must-have beauty essentials such as Kiss Me Now Lip Gloss, Eye Treats, which feature five flattering shadows that will look from day-to-night (a staple for the busy girl) and the jet-setting Travel Face Pallets. Much-loved favorites; Roller Ball Eye Shadows and the luxe Honeysuckle Grapefruit Whipped Body Creme are still available and better than ever. Each product serves up a serious dose of glamour wrapped in over-the-top girly packaging that is portable, user-friendly and fun. That’s the Bella way: simple, easy-to-use glamour that fits chicly in your clutch, cosmetic bag, and life.

Today Bella Il Fiore’s ever expanding line of skin care and cosmetics is sold in fashion-forward boutiques and fine department stores nationwide, including Kitson, Henri Bendel, Marie Mason Apothecary, Ritz Carlton and MyGiftee.com, and has been praised in some of today,s ‘must-read’ glossies including O The Oprah Magazine, Allure, Lucky, Coastal Living and Cosmopolitan.

No Cosmetic collection is complete without Bella.

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Patrice Chapon is an extraordinary chocolatier!
Born in 1961 in the Jura, he trained and worked as a pastry chef and as an ice cream maker (to Queen Elizabeth nonetheless) before finding his true calling as a master chocolatier, which he has been doing for the last twenty years.
On his return to France Patrice Chapon produced chocolates for luxury hotels and gourmet shops. He also started to take part in exhibitions and won several prizes for his creations especially for chocolate dresses created with various fashion designers from Torrente, Louis Fèraud, Stella Cadente.
A sampling of some of his dark chocolate bars demonstrates his skill. The chocolate is dark but not too bitter. The added elements are not too big or too small and balance the flavors and textures of the chocolate. The Noir Mendiants (mixed nuts) and the Noir aux Éclats de Café (crushed coffee beans) bars get top marks from the CH team.
Patrice Chapon’s logo is represented by three mischievous boys with a sweet tooth and they are his ambassadors. They express the values that Patrice cherishes: the pleasure of eating confectionery and the innocent happiness of childhood.
For Patrice Chapon, chocolate is an art of living, as today it is necessary for a healthy balance. It is a part of our lifestyle. To show this, he takes pains to always encase his chocolate differently, be it in a sugar box, a traveling trunk, a presentation gift box, a porcelain set or an apron, to fill a house with a mood in which chocolate is a symbol of welcoming; of love and social interaction.
Celebrate each special occasion with authentic Chapon Chocolates that will evoke forgotten memories and procure moments of pure pleasure.

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From the very beginnings of the company Lot 26 Botanics created wonderful products that are visually and sensually stimulating. They created unique and fascinating collections of home fragrance products and new décor concepts.
Lot 26 Botanics sought out the best French perfumer to work with to create dreamy enticing scents and to make sure this scent blend would create the best home fragrance possible.
This company creates products that had a high perceived value.
Attention to detail from the tiniest little hang tag to the way the wax swirls in the ceramic bowl as it burns is judged and talked about.
This company is proud of what they make and sell to customers.
They always creating something new as the world changes and new ideas are presented.
These home fragrance products are produced with the utmost care and attention to detail while at the same time you can simply adore each time you light a candle or walk into a room and smell the wonderful scent from unique room fragrance.

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Based in Brookline, Massachusetts, Ame and Lulu has found a very stable niche in the sporting goods market since its inception in 2003. It began when Amye Kurson, the company visionary, was a golfer on the quest to find a trendy, fun, yet sophisticated set of golf headcovers. After searching through boutiques and pro shops, she was surprised by the lack of such sports accessories. Amye sought to put an end to the void and designed her own prototypes for golf headcovers, shoe bags, tennis bags, tee bags and yoga bags, golf totes and tennis totes…. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also intricately designed to provide longevity and durability. All products are hand-made in the USA. The stylish fabric and dulcet colors have become a match for those seeking to make a fashion statement while playing in the great outdoors.
Where to find chic, chichi golfing accessories? Stylish fabric and dulcet colors are ideal for sporty females who want to turn heads on the course, in the gym, or on the street.
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Bodrum Linens, home of affordable luxury table linens and accessories. Since 1994, Bodrum Linens has supplied select retailers with great designs, incredible quality, beautiful colors and latest trends at the best possible prices.
We are thrilled to announce that all organic fabrics introduced last season were met with resounding success! A lot of customers showed a great interest in the organic collections, so this season Bodrum is expanding the selection with Pines, an exciting new tabletop collection. Due to popular demand, there is some new hot colors in Helsinki and organic kitchen collections. These fabrics are woven using 100% Organic Cotton: grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or other toxic elements and treated only with low-impact dyes so there is no need to pollute water and soil with harsh chemicals. The manufactures are showing their commitment to helping the environment by supporting this new program.
This season also marks the addition of two lush new colors in the bestselling Leaves pattern: Myrtle and Cobalt. Deep, rich colors are a theme for the season, as there is also a number of new runners and toppers available in an array of vivid tones. Pompei’s unique and intricate mosaic theme is sure to make it one of the most outstanding collections of the season. Helen’s bold floral motif makes it a beauty as remarkable as its namesake. Artemis, Diana and Roma feature dazzling geometric designs on luxurious cloths. And look out for more fabulous new Napkin Rings to add sparkle to the table. The new Fall collections are truly extraordinary.

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Those of us who are wine enthusiasts quickly find that the enjoyment of wines can be enhanced by the use of some essential wine accessories. There is a huge assortment of wine accessories available to consumers. Many of them also make excellent wine gifts for friends and relatives. Wine accessories are any equipment that may be used in the storing or serving of wine.
Here is a list of some of the more essential wine accessories.

• First of all, the most commonly used wine accessories is wine glasses.
In order to get the most enjoyment out of every bottle of wine, it is necessary to give at least a little thought to choosing the wine glasses that you plan to use. There are many different types of wine glasses, of varying styles and quality. There are a number of manufacturers of fine, and somewhat expensive, crystal glasses, designed specifically for use with certain wines.

• Wine Coasters
Coasters are nice items to have while entertaining guests. Coasters are designed to protect your table top from water rings that will form during condensation process, water rings will seep into the wood of your table top and leave a mark on the paint work. You can find many wonderful coaster designs that’ll fit any theme.

• Wine Decanter
Wine experts agree: pouring a bottle of wine into a decanter before serving aerates it and improves its character by allowing it to “breathe.”

• Wine Pouring Baskets
A wine pouring basket is also a great presentation accessory for your favorite bottle of wine. You mostly find these baskets used in fine Italian restaurants, they’re used to efficiently pour wine without fear of slippage. The basket also functions as a tool for decanting, whereby the bottle is placed in a semi horizontal position so that the pouring motion will not disturb the position of any left over sediments sitting at the bottom of the bottle.

• Corkscrews & other openers
Corkscrews are a must when we are talking about wine and other alcoholic beverages that don’t have a twist-off lid. Corkscrews are an essential in every kitchen, it is as important as a spoon. A corkscrew is used for drawing corks from bottles. A corkscrew comprised of a metal helix attached to a handle. A corkscrews are necessary due to the shape and texture of a cork which is small and smooth and are difficult to remove because the material of a cork are somewhat spongy and expands, this is why they are used efficiently in wine and champagne bottles to keep preserve the state of the drink.
Presently corkscrews comes in many variation for easy handling, most common and easiest to use are those that comes with a lever that further increases the force that is applied to removing the cork.

• Wine Pourers, Drip Rings & Stoppers
Bottle pourers, drip rings and stoppers are great bar accessories during a party. Bottle pourers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, most popular are the ones made out of stainless steel. Wine Pourer ensures the correct oxidation of the wine, and at the same time it prevents the bottle from dripping. A drip ring is attached below the mouth of the bottle to prevent spills after pouring. Stoppers are increasingly gaining popularity this is because it allows you to maintain the flavour in a bottle of wine for a few days after opening. It fits many different sizes of bottle neck.

We have all these wine accessories at MyGiftee.com

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There’s something about the creations of Mary Lake-Thompson that always elicits a smile, and evokes that warm, comforting feeling of a small town homecoming. Whatever it is, the cheerful array of gift and specialty items Mary offers comes by it honestly. Each item in her collection is creation from start to finish, all designed in her studio. Mary is the designer and vision behind all of the products Mary Lake-Thompson, Ltd. has to offer. She oversees everything from initial design concept to the end product. It is in the factory that all of the products are hand made by her very capable employees…it is important to Mary, that all of her products remain made in the USA.
Always artistically inclined, Mary began drawing and painting as a young child, and began her formal training at the University of Colorado.But the siren call of California proved too alluring, and Mary made her way to San Francisco in 1970, where she continued as a photography student at the San Francisco Art Institute. After graduation, she and her husband Richard moved out to Oroville, where her career as a commercial artist began to take off. Meeting with some encouraging successes in selling prints of her original paintings and illustrations, inspired by the natural beauty of her new locale, she and Richard started a small greeting card company. She expanded her line to include items such as address books, diaries, decorative paper napkins and the like, and was soon after approached by the Eddie Bauer Company to design and produce bath and skin care gift baskets for their catalog.
Encouraged by the new opportunity and inspired by the products she was working with, Mary began designing her own packaging for soap and skincare items, as well as fancifully decorated towels, aprons, drawer liners and other kitchen and household goods. Her small company’s sales began to soar as her lively designs caught the eyes of national retailers like Eddie Bauer, Crate & Barrel, Harrods, Coldwater Creek Catalog, Nordstrom’s, Nature Company and Ballard’s.
Gifts from Mary Lake-Thompson, Ltd. make a lasting impression for everyone on your list - and don’t forget a few items for yourself!
Whether or not you or your special someone are handy in the kitchen, Mary Lake-Thompson makes you feel like a pro. Her delicious gourmet cake and cookie mixes are not only foolproof, but they come wrapped in beautifully designed flour sack towels, single hanging flour sack towel, linen guest towels are beautifully packaged in set of two, liquid soaps and hand creme, napkins - each napkin bundle has 6 linen napkins, each napkin has a design printed on it and is hemstitched, placemats, sachets, soaps and soap dishes, soap & towel sets, seach bearing Mary’s lively and colorful artwork.

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Aromatique, the Creator of Decorative Fragrance, was created in 1982 by Patti Upton. Patti gave birth to this dynamic company literally “just for fun.” She mixed together a melange of native botanicals such as acorns, pine cones, gumballs and hickory nuts, fragranced them with spices, oils and ingenuity. Patti called her creation The Smell of Christmas and placed it in a friend’s gift shop. Visitors were enthralled. This extraordinary decorative fragrance quickly turned into an overnight success, and customers were consistently asking for more. Often copied but never duplicated, The Smell of Christmas remains the company’s flagship fragrance. As a leader in the fragrance industry noted, “It is great to create a wonderful fragrance, but to keep that fragrance at the top for over twenty years is amazing.”

With the birth of the company, magic and whimsy gave way to deliberation, as Patti began to envision the birth of a new industry: decorative fragrance. It is not potpourri, the traditional collection of sweet smelling dried flowers. Decorative fragrance is rich and full-bodied, with large distinctive botanicals carefully and artfully arranged with a memorable scent. The product is precisely layered into a primary packaging of cellophane bags. The preferred method of display is large open containers. The company now produces a wide variety of fragrance lines, including candles and decorative accessories.

In 1991, Ms. Upton, with the assistance of the nation’s leading personal-products experts, developed a new line known as “The Aromatique Bath.” The bath treatment line was expanded in 1999 to include basic skin care products in several fragrances and continues to evolve as new products are introduced. All Aromatique Bath products contain the finest ingredients at the highest therapeutic levels and are designed to promote and maintain the skin in its most natural, healthy state.

The Aromatique Spa, a specific line of skin care products designed to protect and rejuvenate the skin, was introduced in 2005. It includes a collection of relaxing scented candles to help set the mood for relaxation. Aromatique Spa offers the ultimate in luxury at an affordable price.

Aromatique’s vault to the top of the market has been both magical and deliberate, carefully orchestrated with Patti Upton closely monitoring every stage of the development. Annette Green, President Emeritus of the Fragrance Foundation in New York, declares Patti “as one of our industry’s most creative visionaries. Her trailblazing concepts set the stage for the revolution in the enjoyment and appreciation of fragrance in the home, which is driving the public’s interest in fragrance.” Patti was the first to artfully combine visual elements with fragrance. She is unique in that her business is totally focused on fragrances and their ancillary components.

Patti is quick to call Aromatique a “we” company. She attributes Aromatique’s success to the unique collection of people and talent on her staff that has been drawn to the breathtaking natural beauty of the company’s home in Heber Springs, Arkansas, located in the Greers Ferry Lake resort area of the Ozark foothills. Patti has blended these individual creative forces to produce a support staff second to none. In addition, the talents and ingenuity of local employees have been pressed into service to custom-design and build much of the specialized machinery needed to produce many of its products.

Numerous magazines, newspapers and television shows have featured Patti and Aromatique. She appeared twice on “Working Women,” a nationally syndicated television show from Washington, D.C., and “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” did a segment on Patti and the company. The London Sunday Express and The Washington Post newspapers have both traveled to Arkansas to interview Patti and focus on the company. A Christmas issue of Victoria Magazine featured Patti and the Upton’s Arkansas home. In 1999, the book “The Business of Bliss” featured Patti and the Aromatique Story. An article in the November 2002 issue of “Southern Living” profiled the company and its varied products from decorative fragrance to the bath.

Creating only the highest quality products and keeping Aromatique at the forefront of the decorative fragrance industry has been the company’s mission from the beginning. Patti Upton has been the driving force behind that mission. She states, “The quest for perfection is so important, it sometimes takes up to two years to develop a fragrance. We have always been known for the quality of our fragrances, and as we celebrate our 26th anniversary, our commitment to our customers remains strong and will not change. Aromatique will always provide the best products available and will continue to be the leader in the decorative fragrance industry.”

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Though we still have a bit of time before Christmas it’s never too early to keep an eye out for great gift ideas, especially ones sure to be a big hit come Christmas morning. We’ve actually got a couple great ideas for you, all from Noodle Head, a company that believes “imagination, creativity, ingenuity, concentration, personal interaction, and good conversation are developed and ignited with real-world projects and toys.”
Noodle Head has quite the lineup of great gift ideas, and we had the opportunity to check out Pawparazzi pets. If any of you have girls at home, a Pawparazzi pet would make the perfect gift. These miniature pet “celebrities” come with a carrying purse, blanket, and celebrity magazine. Be “mom of the year” and go with the Pawparazzi Celebrity Style Set, which includes a carrying purse, leash, collar, blanket, name charm, silver food dish, matching peral collar, and girl’s pearl necklace. No need to make room in the toy box, unless Santa puts the Hotel Pawparazzi and large selection of Pawparazzi accessories under the tree as well!
Pawparazzi Pets, one of the newest and most popular toys under the Noodle Head brand, are collectible plush celebrity pets that come with couture bags and accessories. Each pet comes with a magazine that promotes the personality of the animal and its celebrity status.

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French Look International is an importer and exclusive distributor of high-end and luxury niche brands from Europe. Their brands relate to different aspects of lifestyle and bring something truly unique. Their collections include assortments of fine bath collections, original home fragrances, uniquely scented candles and personal perfumes as well as home furnishings, garden accessories and high quality teas. Their products represent the absolute best from France, England, Italy and Belgium.

“Tade” is one part of French Look International.
Founded in 1995, Tade is a company where craftspeople, artists and merchants combine their talents to bring the traditions of the Middle East into the homes and lifestyle of today.
The ritual surrounding the art of bathing and cooking is symbolized in everyday, familiar items. The simplicity in the choice of raw materials and the sumptuous Middle Eastern design bestow a powerful identity upon these otherwise modest objects.
Ten years ago, while browsing through the Souks of the Middle East, the discovery of these objects sparked off the idea of exploring the mysticism and riches of these lands in depth. Inspiration came from the cooking of oils, the baking of glass and clay, the forging of iron and copper, and from a world rich in vegetables and minerals.

SOAP
The soap has been made in the same way in Aleppo for centuries. Its legendary reputation and mildness come from the high olive and laurel oil content, combined with a nine month drying process.

BATH ACCESSORIES
The wash mitts are made from cotton or sisal and give a rich lather when used with soap. After a long shower, the exfoliating mitts remove dead skin.
The black pumice stone’s rough texture removes hard skin. The alum stone has astringent properties, tightens and lifts the skin, and reduces perspiration. It is used as a deodorant, to relieve razor burn and to restore brightness to drab white linens and garments.

GLASS
The craftsman blows the red-hot molten glass, which gradually takes shape before cooling and becoming iridescent. The process is repeated day and night until the fire in the clay furnace, rebuilt every three months, dies.

COPPER

Copper is a perfect heat convector making it ideal for kitchen utensils. Tin-plating gives it a silver finish and acts as a barrier against its sharp, acid taste. This non-toxic alloy is applied while hot and will last indefinitely provided that it is dried after use. Clean with silver polish.

RECYCLED TIRES

WROUGHT IRON

Modest raw materials are expertly transformed into refined pieces of furniture, representative of the elegant and much celebrated Middle Eastern hospitality. Wrought iron and tin plated (non-toxic), copper consoles and pedestal tables, stools and chairs will extend a generous and characteristically oriental welcome to your guests.

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Le Patissier’s cakes look like the real thing - it’s not until you get up close to them. These cakes are actually towels that are exquisitely designed to look just like real cakes. The soft 100% cotton towels are rolled and swirled in different combinations to resemble layers of cakes, sundaes and other goodies. The fruit toppings can be used as magnetic memo holders or cellular phone straps or as a paper holder. Each cake is individually made by hand from carefully selected materials.
What makes them look so authentic is that they put them in plastic sundae and tinfoil muffin cups so that the look is complete and well, very deceiving - and delicious!
Now you can join in on the fun - using them as great gifts or as a little something special in your guest bathroom.

You can get a whole cake, just a slice or perhaps a sundae or holiday treat.

Enjoy Le Patissier’s special taste as an interior ornament or of course as a towel.

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Everyone wants to add a little sparkle to our lives. Swarovski rhinestones are the best way to do that whether it be on flip flops, glasses, headsets,mirror or key chain. These are some examples, but the list is endless. There are a variety of shapes and sizes. Stones vary from very tiny 5ss size stones which are equivalent to 1.8mm in diameter all the way up to 48ss which is equivalent to 11mm in diameter.

If you appreciate beautiful, fine artisan jewelry, you are probably already familiar with Swarovski crystal beads.This delightful brand of precision cut lead crystal beads also creates other items such as desk accessories, hair accessories, home decorating items and even toothbrush or shaver. When people think of the household name Swarovski, they think of luxury, high fashion and quality. Swarovski crystal beads come in various degrees of quality, everywhere from top quality distributors to craft retail stores. This means that anyone can pick some Swarovski crystal pendants or jewelry for themselves, or some decorative items.
You can see Swarovski crystal pins on runways all over the world. Swarovski is one of the “must have” brands around right now. Crystal accessories is the perfect showcase for the many colorful, intricate Swarovski crystal beads and each piece is made with the utmost skill and care.
The fashion forward set adores accessories from Swarovski crystal, earrings or necklaces to Swarovski crystal glasses. Accessories makers are able to buy the crystals either by themselves or set in silver and another medium. Lighter cases with Swarovski crystal faces are fully coveted. The possibilities, using crystal, are endless and we can expect many more innovations from Swarovski in the future.
If you want the most stylish accessories this season, look for Swarovski crystal bead products for your home and to wear. A Swarovski crystal pendant on a necklace accented with Swarovski crystal beads ensure all the attention is on you! If you admire brilliant colors and fine, intricate craftsmanship, the Swarovski crystal should come immediately to mind.

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There is no airline more influential, more important, or better known than Pan Am Airways. From 1927 to 1991, this aviation pioneer set the stage for commercial air travel, transporting hundreds of thousands of passengers across oceans and around the world. Its Boeing 707 service on the North Atlantic was the first pure-jet service by a U.S. airline and marked the beginning of age of jet transport. With a longer fuselage, bigger wings, higher-powered engines and increased fuel capacity, it could travel farther and more smoothly than ever before.

The inaugural took place on October 26, 1958, on Clipper America, from New York to Paris and covered 3,634 miles in 8 hours and 41 minutes. Pam Am’s staying power and the Boeing 707 went on to revolutionize intercontinental travel.

Twenty-five years later, Pan Am decided to have a celebration worthy of its historic achievement, duplicating as closely as possible the original inaugural flight. A Boeing 707 was stripped to bare metal and repainted to duplicate the color scheme used on the original 707 in 1958. To make the recreation authentic, popular magazines and newspapers from 1958 were placed in the seat pockets, 1958 movies were shown on board, and the dinner menu was adopted from the 1958 Maxim’s of Paris version used on the inaugural.

Tokens & Coins has acquired a section of fuselage from this now-retired Pan American Boeing 707, N880PA, recreating the shape of the plane’s gravity-defying wing ribs, rounded rectangular windows & flush rivets in three unique designs. Each pair incorporates the plane’s feather-light aluminum and original sky-blue paint, harking back to a time when air travel was a luxury, an event for which gentlemen donned suits, ties and yes, cuff links.

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Dolly and Dimples! A children’s adventure began when two sisters with recent newborns decided to combine their unique professional talents for interior design and child development into inspired creations for your baby’s treasured little toes.

We are delighted to bring you a unique baby collection of infant booties for those who appreciate fine quality, great design, and originality. These booties were fashioned with much labor and love. So for those precious new sweet feet, we bring you several collections that are sure to keep that little one in style.

All booties are bundled in an adorable box personalized for each collection, making them the absolute perfect gift for that one lucky baby! So whether you are pampering your new little baby or looking for the perfect gift for everyone to “oooh” and “aaah” over at the next shower, Dolly and Dimples booties are sure to steal the show.

Also, wanted to let you know of the special news that in this week’s Life & Style weekly, Dolly & Dimples are showcased on the feet of Tori Spelling’s baby girl Stella Doreen McDermott. The below cover shows the issue focusing on Hollywood’s cutest kids, and Stella sure looks cute with these socks on.

“And back in the States, Tori Spelling is definitely a fan of the color pink — and it looks like her 2-month-old baby girl, Stella Doreen McDermott, shares her mom’s taste.” – especially her Dimples Tea Party pink mary janes with lace trim!!!!

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Nicole Miller has gone beyond clothes, and is launching products in a wide range of categories.

The Nicole Miller company may be 25 years old, but its loyal consumers are just getting a taste of what it has offer as a lifestyle brand.

Chief executive officer Bud Konheim announced the firm’s all-out accessories initiative, signing licenses for handbags, footwear, belts and jewelry, as well as other related categories in a bid to boost the brand’s revenue by 25 percent.

In the past year, the firm has been ironing out the kinks, such as changing its fashion jewelry licensee from Maurice Mac to Gigi Accessories, and the accessories seeds sown by Konheim and the Miller tem are set to bloom this fall on shelves at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, MyGiftee.com and other retailers.

Categories now include women’s shoes produced by Camuto Group, eyewear by Signature, belts with Roma Industries and handbags by NM Designs. Miller also licenses men’s shirting and ties with A.W. Change Corp.; umbrellas, pet products, baby and cosmetic bags with Essex; women’s golf accessories with Glove It, and several others for a total of 34 licenses. Included in that queue are 10 licensing agreements to produce home goods for Bed Bath & Beyond, with Liza Saunders, licensing manager at Nicole Miller said had been a vary lucrative niche for fashion firm.

“Everybody’s in the start-up phases” commented Sanders about the fashion accessories, who added that there has been a soft launch of handbags, belts, and shoes in the firm’s SoHo store in Manhattan.
The accessories are already a hit, according to Rogers Pimenta, general manager of the Nicole Miller Soho boutique. “The bags are doing awesome.” He said. “Just earlier, one of my good customers came in and bought a dress. We added the neck lace and shoes, and the first thing she said was, “Wow, the necklace really made the look” That’s the thing. It’s all complementary to the clothes.”

Styles included large leather satchels in cutout metallic leather, clutches in Miller’s crinkled metallic taffeta to pair with her evening dresses in the signature fabric, oversize leather belts with an ethnic feel to layer over tunics and dresses and skinny stiletto heels that wrap around the ankle several times.

Nicole Miller fine jewelry, produced by World Trade Jewelers, based in New York, the line includes gold pendants in Celtic motifs and elaborate crosses encrusted with pave diamonds. As with all the accessories categories, Miller herself had a huge amount of input in the design.

Miller sent all of her licensees in the direction of South America, a major influence on the fall read-to-wear collection.

“The jewelry represents who she is,” said World Trade Jewelry designer Maria Fryda Velarde. “I talk to [Nicole] about what her style is. She likes to approve everything and details are very important to her.”
“Nicole is who she is because she’s so involved,” said David Yallouz, ceo of Gigi Accessories, “my designers do the final touches, but it’s her vision. When you talk to her, you realize she’s genius. She knows what she’s doing.”

Kate Nienen, designer for NM Designs, which produced Nicole Miller handbags, had a similar experience working closely with Miller and her team. Based on Miller’s South American inspiration, Neinen sourced some vintage-looking, intricate hardware, which Miller just loved, according to Nienen.

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Authentic transit tokens, real European coins and actual pieces of computer board make the men’s accessory collection of Tokens & Coins a showcase of nostalgia and quality design. Perfect gifts for men with distinctive taste, these cufflinks, key rings and money clips are packaged in colorful map or computer graphic – wrapped gift boxes.

Industrial in design and unique in taste, the token jewelry collection features officially licensed products from six cities: New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Calif. The idea was born in 1980 when New York discontinued its unique “Y” cut token, whose industrial design struck the founder of Tokens & Coins, Ward Wallau. After 11 years of persistent requests to the New York Transit Authority, Ward was finally granted exclusive license to produce men’s jewelry using the actual 1953 – 1980 discontinued tokens. Chicago approached him to do the same thing with its token, and the company expanded from there.

The new Euro came in January 1st, 2002… and the individual European currencies was phased out. For those who have family roots in Europe, these coins have strong sentimental value. Tokens & Coins has captured a piece of the Old World with its cufflinks using the French Franc, German Mark, Italian Lire, Irish Pound and Spanish Peseta.

The circuit “motherboard” that is the backbone of the computer has quickly become an icon. Teaming up with Motherboard a Chicago company known for its recycled computer clipboards, Token & Coins has created gifts from actual recycled circuit boards.

Additional new icons being incorporated into collections include buffalo nickels, mercury dimes, Honolulu token with “Hula Dancer”, leather clip wallets, crystal paperweights, and an array of Gift Sets….. all recycling nostalgic icons!

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European Soaps Ltd. imports beautiful soaps, lotions and bath gels from Europe and distributes domestic products that are found in the natural products industry in the United States.
Their product lines include:
Pre de Provence, Somerset Toiletries,
Mediterranean Spa,
Dresdner Essenz,
Martini Spa,
Kamasutra,
Abra,
Fruttoly,
Heart soaps,
Novelty Soup and more.
European Soaps Ltd. is the exclusive distributor of Pre de Provence, a French line of soaps, bath & shower gels, oils, fragrance and hair care. These Aromachology and Aromatherapy products are made with only the finest ingredients and no animal testing.
Aromatherapy only uses essential oils of plants. Aromatherapy products
actually have subtle effects on the mind, emotions, and even the body
that help you perk up, relax or feel better. Aromachology is all about
psychology. Which is why you may feel comforted smelling the perfume
your mother used to wear. While they have many products that are
based on Aromatherapy, the vast majority are truly Aromachology
products and are designed to bring you pleasant experiences and
memories.
The Pre de Provence selection of soaps, baths, shampoos and oils are produced from the purist botanical essences harvested in Provence. These products are for those who appreciate the quality of these refined products and require the purest and finest in bath and hair preparations.
Pre de Provence soaps are made in a variety of small soap factories in the south of France and are made with pure vegetable oils with no tallow.

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We are pleased to present a “Thistle & Bee” company at MyGiftee.com
Thistle & Bee maintains a long-standing reputation as a producer and purveyor of fine heirloom quality sterling silver. Their full range of sterling silver products incorporate designs both classic and contemporary, with styles both whimsical and sophisticated. Each Thistle & Bee offering is carefully assembled in dedicated production facilities around the globe, using only the finest materials available today.
Since 1987, Thistle & Bee Silver has represented the ultimate in sterling silver jewelery, gift ware and accessories. With each collection, they work to combine the best of traditional 18th and 19th century silver craftsmanship with 21st century style.
Their designs range from fine baby gifts to luxury jewelery. Thistle & Bee® designs focus on the garden and luxury home style. They make wonderful gifts for New Couples and Special Occasion giving.
Having manufactured for stellar brand names, Thistle & Bee has a finger on the pulse of what is currently in demand and what will remain a classic for generations.
Superior Italian craftsmanship is rewarded with the distinctive Thistle & Bee® hallmark upon the completion by its enthusiastic master silversmith.
Thistle & Bee is passionately committed to “The Art of Sterling Silver”.

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Here at MyGiftee.com we are pleased to present the Vera Bradley Company.
The Vera Bradley story is a testimony to the American Dream: While on vacation in March of 1982, Patricia and Barbara were awaiting a flight in Atlanta when they began to notice a definite lack of feminine carry-on luggage. The longtime friends wasted no time in correcting this situation. Within weeks, these dynamic women had created a company, named after Barbara’s mother, capable of marketing and manufacturing their cleverly designed products.

The demand for their unique luggage and handbags has grown and so has Vera Bradley, which is now nationally and internationally recognized. For over twenty years, Vera Bradley has cultivated a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to our lovely new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with our name. As a devoted retailer once noted, customers feel “Vera Bradley is something worth waiting for, something worth saving for, and something worth adding on to.”

Who would have imagined that over 25 years ago a friendship and simple idea would grow to be the company Vera Bradley is today? So many things have worked in our favor. Having a great idea at the right time. Having a good name — after Barbara Bradley Baekgaard’s mother. And having so many friends who helped launch what has become an American dream.

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Vera Bradley remains steadfast in our commitment to excellent quality, dependable service and tasteful, innovative designs.

Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims.

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Here at MyGiftee.com we are pleased to give you an opportunity to try these well-being products. Nothing beats a good night’s sleep, so it’s important to find the pillow that will support and pamper your neck in just the right ways. Most pillows are filled with feathers, fiberfill, or foam. In Japan, however, people sleep on buckwheat pillows. Buckwheat hull pillows have been used traditionally in Japan for centuries to ensure a restful, healthy sleep. Buckwheat hulls are a unique and natural filling that allows for air circulation and ease of motion. They won’t compress during the night, so your neck won’t have to strain to find a relaxed position. The small buckwheat hulls shift inside the case to match the exact contour of your neck and head. They provide support that allows your muscles to relax completely all night long, providing symptomatic relief of the aches and pains associated with tight, sore muscles. The even support means no more cramps or muscle tension both of which are known to contribute to headaches. Natural buckwheat filling is ideal for people allergic to feathers and synthetic materials. Since they are small and easy to carry, these malleable pillows are also a great present for friends who travel a lot. Dream Time’s buckwheat pillows truly are preventative therapy.

Classic Pillow provides pure Buckwheat Bliss. Largest full-sized bed pillow is moldable and adjustable for extraordinary support and comfort.

Buckwheat-filled Zafu Cushion is cradles and conforms to your body, encouraging proper spinal alignment. The discreet side handle makes it easy to bring your Zafu on outings or simply to move from room to room.

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