D Is For DAD - And He's #1

Sunday, June 19th marks Father's Day for the 2011 year. Are you ready? A sentimental card is a must, but a little something to tack that card onto is always nice. Here are a few ideas that can be found on Etsy:

Onesie by Mumsygoose

Wooden shave set by Dirty Deeds Soaps

T-shirt by Signature T-Shirts

Mustache Mugs by Preppy Rags

8x10 Poster by Poster Pop

Banana split fudge by PernillasSS

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there- particularly Papa Pete!

First Impression

During the holiday season my living room transforms into Gift Wrap Grand Central Station- wrapping paper, bags, boxes, and bows are scatted everywhere, with the hope of making each package perfect for the person. This year, I am taking the time to personalize my gift wrap with unique gift toppers and handmade tags. I know it sounds ambitious, but Better Homes and Gardens is making this task a littler easier...and cheaper! BHG has provided printable gift tags for the holiday season. Just download the document (as a PDF) and print- you can take it a step further and customize the tags with stickers, stamps, special fonts, buttons, feathers, etc. Here are some of the darling designs offered:

Happy Wrapping!

The Coffee Table Gets Personal

Are you already hyper at the thought of all the holidays gifts that you need to buy? If so, why not make life a little easier and get some shopping done way in advance with the help of Amazon.com. For those "what the heck do I buy them?!?!" people- think of their favorite past time or hobby and buy them a hardcover coffee table book. For all the hosts and hostesses in your life, look to William Yeoward for your solution.

In 2009 I received his wonderful book William Yeoward on Entertaining and a year later it is still my favorite look book in my collection.

"William Yeoward has a worldwide reputation for designing collections for the home, and is particularly known for his imaginative table settings. He has shops in London and New York, lectures on design throughout the United States, and his work is featured in magazines such as Town and Country, Elle Decor (for whom he is a contributing editor), House and Garden, Vogue Living and Vogue Entertaining" (Amazon.com).

On my wish list this year is his 2006 Perfect Tables: Tabletop Secrets, Settings And Centerpieces for Delicious Dining and his 2010 William Yeoward at Home: Elegant Living in Town and Country.

Help make your favorite person's home that much more personal with pages of information and illustrations that will keep them occupied for hours. Happy Shopping!