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Birthday Gift Ideas For A Friend

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A dear friend’s birthday is just 2 weeks away. She will be having a little birthday party do at her home with friends and family. I cannot wait to celebrate her birthday as she is turning 40. My friend is the first one in our group of friends to turn 40 so this is very special indeed. A few of us are going to help her put up the decoration for her party. The decor involves lots of heart-shape stuff, banners, sweet paper flowers made from cupcake liners and etc. It is going to be so much fun.

I have been thinking what to get her for her birthday. I found a couple of things which I think she would like.

Gold Peter Pan Collar from Dorothy Perkins. My friend loves tops with Peter Pan collar so I think she would really like this gold collar.

Tan East/West Shopper from Dorothy Perkins. She has been looking around for a shopper and since orange is her favourite colour, I think she would like this bag.

Beautiful candlewick bedspreads from Damart. Pink is her favourite colour and just recently, she was saying that she would like to get a new bedspread. So, do you think she would like this lovely Dusky Pink candlewick bedspread?

Cream and Crystal Necklace from Dorothy Perkins. I just love the simplicity of this necklace.

It is so hard to make a decision on which to choose for my friend. Perhaps I should get a few of them as gifts for her.

DIY Paper Flowers For Valentine’s Day

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I was at a craft blog earlier today and stumbled upon a very creative idea of making your own paper flowers. Rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com has a tutorial video on how to make flowers with coffee filters. Ain’t that awesome? It is really very easy to do. All you need is a pack of coffee filters, glue gun and stapler.

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These paper flowers are great as gift toppers. Just dress up your gifts with ribbons, customized gift cards, the paper flowers and you are good to go.

Hostess Gifts From Jonathan Adler

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Besides helping a friend to look for heated car seat covers, I am also shopping for hostess gift. My cousin is hosting a dinner party next weekend at her home. It is a family get-together party and I would like to present her with a hostess gift. I was at Jonathan Adler and came across this lovely Elephant Butter Dish. Ain’t that cute? My cousin is an elephant lover like me and I am sure she would like this gift.

Wedding Gifts Shopping

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Christmas celebration is over. Time sure flies when you are having fun. I had a great time with friends and families these past few days. I have been eating way too much since Christmas Eve too. Now it is back to work time for the next few days until it is time to bid farewell to 2011. In the meantime, I do have to start looking for wedding gifts online. My good friend is getting married in a few month’s time and it is better to start shopping for a wedding gift now. I am planning to get her a meaningful gift, such as this “Home Is Where Your Story Begins” Canvas from Personal Creations.

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Another Christmas Gift Idea

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I came upon these cute Kids Step Stools at StepStoolSupply.com. They are exclusively made for children of all ages. At this online store, you can find many top quality step stools and step ladders for your home. From a fairy princess to a macho man, these colourful kids step stools will definitely bring a smile to anyone’s face. They make a nice Christmas gift too. So if you are still out of idea what to get for the little people in your life, then do check out StepStoolSupply.com.

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Holiday Gift Guide For Women

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I was at Kate Spade just now and chanced upon their Holiday Gift Guide. If you are still doing some last-minute shopping and are out of ideas what to get for your loved ones, then you may want to check these out. I have listed some of their gifts under $50.

Prized Ball Thermos

Rainspot Ipad Case

Putting On The Ritz Stud Earrings

Visit Kate Spade for more gift ideas. Happy Shopping.

Mini Emergency Kit For Moms

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I love this Minimergency Kit for Moms. They are a life-saver for busy mothers to prevent little melt-downs. This kit contains hand-sanitizing towellettes, lip balm, miniature crayon set, fun adhesive bandages, a mini playing cards, dental floss, stain remover and etc. They are great stocking stuffer for those who are looking for ideas. Available at MsandMrs.com.

Japanese Gifts

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I just came across this lovely online gift shop that offers items which are uniquely Japanese. I have a friend who loves everything about Japan. Its culture, fashion, food and etc. I am sure she will be thrilled to know this online store. I browse through the website just and found a few things that I really like.

Matryoshka Tea For Two Pot Set

Kawaii Kitchen Containers

Daisy 2-Tier Bento Box

Decolello Kids Hanger

If you are into Japanese stuff too, then check out Japanesegiftmarket.com.

Great Kids’ Goodies Bag Ideas

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I have a pretty busy weekend heading my way. Next week is the last day of school and there is Children’s Day celebration and a Tea Party. I am making some goodies bags for my daughter’s classmates and have turned to Pinterest for some inspiration and ideas. Oh what would I do without Pinterest? Below are some of the bag ideas that I may borrow next week.

Pretty cute eh?

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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The time of the year has arrived. In another 2 more weeks, the long school holidays will began. I am thinking of getting my daughter’s class teachers a gift each. I was at Pinterest and saw many great ideas on what to get and how to wrap them. They are so inspiring. A friend suggested that I shop Shari’s Berries baskets for the teachers. Shari’s Berries baskets are great too. Even I would love to receive one, especially the Spa Gift Basket.

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This Waves of the Pacific Bath and Body Gift Basket looks very nice. It is something that the teachers can use to pamper themselves.