For many years, I have only carried a compact umbrella. I love the looks of the large, standard umbrellas, especially the ones with the curved handles. However, I opt to forgo those big umbrellas and use a compact umbrella. There are several reasons I choose a compact umbrella, starting with the weight. I normally carry […]
As a mother, I love getting flowers for Mother’s Day and I enjoy giving flowers to my mom for Mother’s Day each year. However, I hate throwing them away a week later. It always seems so tragic somehow to just toss out a gift and only have pictures to show. The first time I ever […]
I am always on the lookout for unique gifts! I recently came across these fabulous animal shaped cutting boards made by Tom Roche. He has quite a few wonderful designs in his shop that include charging stations and lazy susans. Everything in his store is awesome, but I was enchanted by the animal shaped cutting […]
If you are seeking a unique, one of a kind gift, one of these really neat hidden compartment puzzle jewelry boxes would be perfect! They may look like a wooden block with a pretty hand-carved design, but they are so much more. It is not immediately evident how to open this fantastic jewelry box even […]
If you are looking for a really fun gift that teenagers, men or women are sure to love, you definitely want to consider these portable hammocks. Hammocks hung between trees have become a common sight in parks, campsites, beside tree-lined lakes, or on trails. It seems, wherever there are trees, there are hammocks for lounging […]
Every woman loves to own unique and original accessories. One of the best original accessories is a woman’s handbag or purse. A handmade handbag is guaranteed to be unique and original simply because it is impossible to make every stitch uniform when stitching by hand. I recently found a designer on Etsy that makes fabulous […]
Real Everyday Gifts Don’t you love receiving gifts you can use every day? Over the years I have accumulated many gifts I treasure, but I love receiving gifts I can use every day. I also love the daily reminder of the thoughtful loved one who gave the gift. Let me share my list of favorite […]
Book lovers really do love their books and hate to be anywhere without a good book. Many years ago, I discovered the beauty of audio books. I used to have a long drive into the office and I loved listening to my audio books. Of course, back then they were on cassettes. Still, I could […]
Mother’s Day Gifts Given and Received With Love Mother’s Day is a day we set aside each year to give a gift of appreciation and to say thank you to our mothers for always being there, always taking our side, always saying the comforting or encouraging words we need, holding our hands and our hearts […]
Beautiful Abalone Jewelry Sets If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, this article features a selection of beautiful abalone jewelry sets for both women and men. Each of the sets for women consist of a necklace or pendant and matching earrings. These sets would make wonderful gifts for any occasion […]
