Reed and Barton Jewelry Chest - The Athena

Reed & Barton Athena 664MR Jewelry Chest

The lady in your life would be thrilled with this beautiful Reed and Barton Jewelry Chest.  She deserves the very best - and the Reed & Barton name tells her that you purchased the highest quality in style and convenience.This beautiful jewelry chest will look stylish on her dresser.   There are 5 lined drawers for earrings, pins, bracelets and chains.  The ring bars in the well provide safe-keeping for her ring collection.  Notice the hooks in the lid -- those hooks will hold her pendants so they stay organized and untangled.  There is a solid brass nameplate and the side handles are brass finished.  It is difficult to imagine a more organized or more beautiful jewel chest anywhere.  Click here to purchase a Reed and Barton Jewelry Chest for her today.

Shopping for Gifts for Book Lovers? Choose the Peeramid Bookrest

Looking for gifts for the book lovers on your list?  The Peeramid pyramid-shaped bookrest is a great reading accessory that makes a terrific gift for a reader.  Satisfied customers love it to support their lightweight books while they read.  No more cramping of the hands when you hold a book open for long periods of time!  It's easy to rest the Peeramid in your lap whether sitting in a chair, sitting at a table, or propped up in bed.

Customers give this top ratings for smaller or thinner books; it isn't really designed for text books or coffee table-sized or other large books.  Many reviewers also use the Peeramid book rest for their Kindle or iPad - what a great ereader accessory!

The Peeramid is available in multiple colors and prints and sells for less than $30 including shipping.  Choose a different color for each of the book lovers on your list!  See the entire selection of Peeramid book rests here.

Tee Shirt with Smiley Face Emoticon

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The ubiquitous smiley face. We have seen it everywhere and on everything since Harvey R. Ball, a freelance artist, created it in 1963 for an advertising campaign for an insurance company. These days we see it every day in our email as an emoticon. This cute 100% Organic Cotton tee shirt is from Great Organic American Apparel Tees. FREE SHIPPING for a limited time in the continental US.

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Creative Cookies, Delicious Decorating For Any Occasion, Cookie Cook Book

My favorite sweet treat is homemade cookies. They have to be homemade because store bought cookies just do not taste the same. My cookies must be soft and chewy, not crisp. My rule is, take them out of the oven just a hair before they’re done. If they get crisp by mistake we can always dunk them in milk or coffee but that’s not the ideal. How is it at your house? Does your family like their cookies soft or crispy?
Cookies allow for a lot of creativity. There are lots of add-ins that you can use such as chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, raisins, or nuts. My Mom used to send us cookies made with cherry flavored chips. The boys loved those!
Then there are decorated cookies. You can make some fabulous looking cookies with icing and decorations such as jimmies, sprinkles, colored sugars, luster dust, edible glitter, cookie stamps and so much more. My mom and sister and I used to decorate sugar cookies to take to a children’s home at Christmas time. It was a lot of fun working together in the kitchen and sharing our creations with those less fortunate.
Are you a cookie enthusiast like me? Check out the cookie cook book links below for creative inspiration and soon your kitchen will be filled with the sweet, homey aroma of cookies baking.

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Creative Cookies: Delicious Decorating for Any Occasion
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New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home with Paper, Glue, and Scissors by Durwin Rice

Decoupage is pretty fun. It’s fun to look for just the right images and colors and fit them all together. I made a couple of pieces as gifts and one for myself and I enjoyed doing it, but I did not know about this book at the time and I didn’t have any instructions. I just dove into the project and didn’t know the right kind of glue and if my project needed a sealant. Durwin Rice is the acknowledged expert on the art of decoupage. He leaves behind the tedious methods of Victorian decoupage and brings the art into the present, making it fun and easy. I own his book now and when I do another decoupage project, I will know exactly what to do. With decoupage you can make a beautiful work of art for your home for not very much money. I love hearts and cherries so I incorporated both into the decoupage piece I made for my home.

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New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home with Paper, Glue, and Scissors
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Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote by Built, French Bull Multi Dot Pattern

This cute lunch tote looks so much nicer than a brown paper bag or a plastic grocery bag. It is made from stain-resistant neoprene with no vinyl or PVC used, and it is lead-free. It is reusable and washable and has a large zippered pocket with a smaller pocket inside. Throw in an ice pack and this insulated tote keeps your food cold. Customers report that it expands easily to hold tupperware, is soft yet sturdy, and holds everything they need for lunch.
With a nice lunch tote like this you can pack healthy, nutritious lunches for your children to take to school. It would be great to take to work as well. Save money and eat better by packing your lunches. To buy this adorable lunch tote from Amazon at 16% off, click here:
Built Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote, French Bull Multi Dot Pattern

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Weber's Big Book of Grilling

Weber's Big Book of Grilling certainly delivers. It is lavishly illustrated with great food photos and it is full of recipes for beef, soup, turkey, seafood, vegetables, appetizers, sides, and even desserts! Some of the recipes such as Lobster Tails with Champagne Vanilla Sauce sound absolutely decadent. You can also find recipes for more familiar grilling favorites such as barbecue sauce, rubs, Beer Can Chicken and several different variations on S'mores. Weber's Big Book of Grilling includes charts, guides and advice on whether to get a gas grill or a charcoal grill. This book is a great gift for the person who does the grilling at your house! You will easily find some new favorite recipes for the grill in Weber's Big Book of Grilling.You can save 34% off the list price by following this link to purchase it at Amazon:
Weber's Big Book of Grilling

Betty White 2011 Wall Calendar

Betty White is hot, hot, hot and her fans can't get enough of her. She's classy, she's funny, she's nearly 90 years young, and last year she became America's favorite pin-up girl.  Now fans can look forward to new episodes of their own Betty White show for 12 months - on a collectible calendar.

New fans know Betty White from her popular 2010 Super Bowl Snicker's commercial, her guest-host spot on Saturday Night Live, and now her starring role on the TV series Hot in Cleveland. Older fans remember Betty as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, her hilarious role in Golden Girls, as a regular on the game show Password, and in dozens of roles in both comedies and dramas over the last 50 years. But none of her fans know her the way they'll get to know her in the 12 hot pictures in this fun fan calendar.

What a great Christmas stocking stuffer gift for fans of all ages. Don't be left out!  Grab a Betty White calendar now, while it's still available.  Note that Betty's royalties from the sale of her calendar go to her favorite charity, the Morris Animal Foundation.

A Mother's Pendant for a New Mom

Looking for a gift for a new mom? This gorgeous baby shoes and heart pendant is an absolutely perfect new mother gift, especially for a first-time new mom. We love this!

The pendant is a 10k white gold heart with an adorable pair of white gold baby shoes hanging from a bow in the middle. The heart is encrusted with tiny round diamonds. The pendant is almost an inch in height. A delicate, understated rope chain is included and the necklace will arrive ready for presentation in a lovely gift box.

If your favorite new mom likes jewelry, look no further. She'll absolutely love and cherish this pendant forever.

Folding Pocket Magnifier

Conveniently slips into pocket or purse. Magnifies up to 9x.

Folding Pocket Magnifier

This powerful little magnifier is a great gift for stamp collectors, crafters, model builders or anyone with low vision. And it folds conveniently out of the way when you are not using it. There are two optical quality lenses magnifying 4x or 5x when used alone, and providing a big 9x when used together.

Little Pink Drill

Little Pink Drill 18V- 10% Donated to Breast Cancer Research!

For the lady Ms. Fix-It, this little pink drill is a delight -- and the men in her life will not borrow this one! The drill has its own carrying case, pink of course, and comes with six drill bits and six screwdriver bits. Cordless, rechargeable and lightweight, the little pink drill is 18V.

Amazon Reviewer Sara Hamer said, "Although, the color was one of the top reasons for choosing this drill- Don't let the color fool you. It is a great drill. It has enough power, without being too heavy. I love the fact that it comes with 2 rechargable batteries- My husband was even jealous of this drill's performance- Of course, he can't be seen using it! :) Which is a definite plus- I will never have to dig thru his tools to find it!"

Christmas in July Gift Ornament

Happy July! Are you ready for Christmas? Just kidding, but it is fun to celebrate Christmas in July and this gorgeous patriotic ornament would make a perfect patriotic gift!

Made by Bellissimo! this is a heavy glass ornament, handpainted using a specially-formulated nontoxic paint, fired twice to insure durability. This "America's Flag" design is a favorite and is available on a wide variety of different Bellissimo! pieces. So while you're celebrating Independence Day, include this pretty piece for your 4th of July tree!

Bellissimo! glass is collectible with each piece individually signed by the artist. You'll find our featured America's Flag glass ornament here. See more of the Bellissimo! America's Flag collection here.

Happy holidays!

Unique Romantic Anniversary Gift with Waterford Crystal

When it comes time for a couple to celebrate their wedding anniversary, choosing a gift can be a little tricky. While it's tempting to treat each other to the new kitchen stove that you really need, or even settle for yet another dinner out at your favorite restaurant, sometimes romance gets left on the back burner. But it doesn't have to be that way. Husbands, pay attention. Here's a unique anniversary gift idea that will thrill her and make romantic memories that will last.

Waterford crystal is renowned for its quality and brilliance and is perfect for any special occasion. A pair of these Waterford Wishes flutes, "Happy Celebrations," is my choice for a unique, romantic anniversary gift. All you need to add is a bottle of your favorite bubbly. Choose champagne, wine, or even her favorite healthy juice or water.

When it's time, tuck the children into bed, turn on some romantic music, dim the lights, and present her with this gorgeous pair of Waterford crystal flutes. They come in a pretty presentation box, so wrapping paper is optional, though a nice bow would add a thoughtful touch. Make the rest of the evening yours. Toast to your future as you recall your past. Look through your wedding album and revive those happy memories. Make it all about the two of you and vow to use these gorgeous crystal glasses frequently, any time that calls for "the two of us" time.

That's my advice for how to create a romantic anniversary evening atmosphere with the gift of beautiful Waterford crystal. You can take it from there.

WearEver Deluxe Steel Backpack Chair

Headed to a concert at the park, to the beach, or to the kids' baseball or soccer game? Then you need this top-rated folding backpack lawn chair. It's lightweight, but the frame is made from sturdy steel and supports 250 pounds. The chair folds and stores easily but will accommodate a small cooler, a blanket, water bottles, your camera and other essentials for an outing.

The backpack compartment hangs conveniently from the back of the chair to store your belongs up off the ground when the chair is in use.

This comfortable chair offers five reclining positions and a removable, adjustable headrest. Customers attest to its durability and comfort. And for the price, you're not going to find a better value. Plus, it ships free with Amazon's Super Saver shipping.

Highly recommended for your next picnic or outing! Click to read the excellent customer reviews or to order the WearEver Hi-Back Deluxe Steel Backpack Chair.

Weber 87886 Chimney Starter

It is officially summer in North America, the time of year when there is a BBQ in every back yard just waiting for the BBQ chef to fire it up. The Weber 87886 Chimney Starter is one grilling accessory that really is a must have. The Weber Chimney Stater allows the charcoal to light quickly and will greatly reduce the time it takes to get the charcoal ready so you can get on with your BBQ meal. You will no longer need liquid charcoal starter and will no longer have that awful taste in your burgers. Amazon customers who have purchased this chimney starter are generally very pleased with it, mentioning its large capacity and nice handle.



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Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Makers

This top rated ice cream maker has the ability to make up to 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet or frozen drinks. It only takes about 20 minutes to create a wonderful frozen summer treat. To make it easy, no salt or ice is needed and the chamber is non-stick for quick clean up. All you do is add fresh ingredients and turn it on. A heavy duty motor mixes the ingredients for you and soon you have a delicious frozen dessert. This ice cream maker has the capacity to make dessert for a crowd. What a nice wedding gift or housewarming gift for someone who loves ice cream! For a nice companion gift, consider Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book,or The Best Ice Cream Maker Cookbook Ever.

English Bulldog Buddies Mug

Here's a great gift for a dog lover, especially if said dog lover is especially fond of English bulldog puppies. These chubby, wrinkled bulldog buddies are adorable!

The cute design is printed on both sides of the mug, so both right-handed folks and lefties can enjoy the puppy picture along with their coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Prefer a different type of mug? Select your favorite style, size or color, from frosted glass to travel mug. It's easy to choose.

You'll find the Bulldog Buddies mug as well as more unique gifts for bulldog lovers in the Country Estate Bulldogs Gift Shop.

A True Friend Reaches For Your Hand...

..and Touches Your Heart.   Do you remember the best moment of true friendship in your lifetime?  This gift is for that friend -- The one who picked you up when you were down, who brought food when you had no energy for cooking, who sat up with you all night with your sick parent, who gave you a ride when your car suddenly quit on the highway.  You know this person.  You know that if you call in the middle of the night during a snowstorm, she will help.  It is time to tell her how much you appreciate her friendship.  Say it with this necklace on her birthday.  She will treasure it forever.

Sterling Silver Necklace for a Very Special Friend