Swarovski simply called this piece “A Flower,” but I think it is retired. I don’t know why they didn’t give it a distinct flower name, like they did with their other flower figurines that they created around the same time that they created this one. Swarovski released a series …

I bought a few glass pieces from Marilyn Kimble Holt at an expo several years ago. This piece was one of them, but she told me that her son Zeke made this particular piece. He even signed it underneath. I had never seen any of Marilyn’s work before that, …

I bought this cast paper wall sculpture at People’s Pottery in Willow Grove, PA, which closed down years ago. They carried all kinds of handmade metal sculptures as well as art glass, ceramics, and jewelry. I love all different kinds of tropical fish because of their bright colors and …

I think I bought this crystal figurine in a Hallmark shop in Cape May, NJ, several years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t know the name of the company. I know that it is not a Swarovski piece, because I have many of their pieces, and this doesn’t look like their …

One of the hot new items that stores are selling this holiday season are solar candles. Let me tell you, they’re not all they’re cracked up to be. I’ve purchased four sets now, manufactured by several different companies, and unless the light is or is not hitting …

I recieved this adorable musical toy for Valentine’s day. My 8 year old grandaughter gave it to me. Scooby Doo is a singing pooch! Scooby is attired in white wings and clutches an arrow, with a cute little heart tip, he also has a pouch with 3 extra arrows …

I purchased this glass paperweight in Bloomingdale’s at a time when they carried Caithness art glass. I don’t think they carry it anymore. Caithness is a company from Scotland that produces gorgeous handmade glass paperweights. I have a few of them, and I think they are all fascinating in …

The ‘Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep’ coin is a decent coin for anyone’s collection. It comes in a standard maroon, Royal Canadian Mint box (similar to a jewelry box). The inside of the box is lined with black velvet and within the black velvet lies this coin. It’s a pure gold …

I received this stationery set as a gift. I’ve never been big into stationery but it does come in useful from time to time.
First of all I love the small 4 x 6 size, and really everything about the packaging. Everything about the way it’s designed makes a …

Sally Ray Cairn’s Asian Style Note Card set is a very beautiful set of sixteen note cards and sixteen envelopes. The cards come in two designs, one mostly red, the other mostly black, both with their own beautiful Asian inspired design on the front. I really love …

Take a peruse through www.demdaco.com and you are bound to find a gift for your mother, father, sister, brother, child, or friend. Demdaco’s recent line of Willow Tree wooden sculptures have become one of the largest selling items at local Hallmark stores throughout the USA. This simple …

Last year, I purchased Teleflora’s Tulips for my mom, and she loved it! This year, for Mother’s Day, I am going to purchase Tulips again, from Teleflora too, since she loves it so much. But I might buy these 3 types of Tulips featured from Teleflora, as …

I’m classifying this review in gifts because it occurs to me a lot of us girls shop for gifts at the Dollar Tree or similar stores looking for inexpensive gift ideas. I put a lot of thought into my gifts personally and the presentation of the gift is important …

This is located at the upper ground floor of SM City Fairview. Papemelroti is actually a store of simple items made from different kinds of recyclable materials like newspapers, magazines and glass bottles. Their items here are mostly for souvenirs and simple gifts and are usually …

My daughter received the Littel People Kingdom Castle for Christmas this year and loved it so much she was playing with it before we even had a chance to get it assembled.
I can see why she likes it so much. Coming complete with a King, King and Dragon, the …

This is a piece that I had my eye on a long time ago, and then I finally purchased it. There is something very cute about penguins, their shape, and the way they hobble around on the ice. And these mini figurines are extra cute, because they are baby …

This book is a children’s book which I recently got as a gift to me from a friend. I started reading this book to my little one at home and I realized that the book doesn’t only give the benefits of learning and developing the communication skills to …

Happy Holidays I always say with a gift that is part homemade and partly bought materials. I have found that you can go creative and use Dollar Stores to really make your gift special. Last year I went to the Dollar General and picked up some cute …

Known for innovative products, Sharper Image brings us a great gift idea! Christmas is just around the corner (Yes, it’s on its way!)so you may want to start thinking of the gifts that you would like to give your friends and family members.
Instead of buying somthing right off the …

I will freely admit that I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to K & M International of Ohio, but I thought it was worth writing a review of their standing wolf plush figure as it is really rather impressive, and could make an excellent gift …

I have been using Harney and Sons teas since 1996 when I had a small bakery. They have a very large collection from green to black and everything you can imagine in between. I have tasted many but my personal favorite are the greens. They have at …

This is a very exquisite piece of jewelry and one that’s priced very accordingly, making it a very nice gift to give your friends and relatives. I honestly thought it was expensive at first but this necklace is priced at a mere $95 and it comes with a rose-gold …

I bought this little bottle in a women’s boutique called Sea Weeds by the Sea, which is located in both Cape May, NJ and Stone Harbor, NJ. They carry women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, and other accessories. This perfume bottle was so tiny that I was instantly drawn to …

You can always tell when Easter is approaching. In the old days it might have been a result of increased activity in the churches, but nowadays it’s more likely to be the result of increased activity in the supermarkets! With this in mind, Tesco have brought out their “Easter …

Christmas magazines are always fun to obtain. The projects are usually quick, and fun. Not always easy, but useful.
30 Knits to Give and Get, Fast and Easy Projects Knitspiration for the Holidays. Interweave Knits newest Christmas issue.
It was enjoyable reading up on cashmere and silk. I own both, …

I am definitely one of those people who see a candle rack in the stores and have to stop to take in the scent of each one. There is just something so peaceful about lighting up a candle to fill the room with wonderful fragrances to add to my …

Looking for a gift to give the previous holiday season was made easy for me because I was able to find some goodies that I think most Filipinos would love to eat. It is not a plain goodie, but also something that even those meticulous kids would enjoy. I …

I saw the ads. The Edible Arrangement are not just edible. They are beautiful and I was curious about it. But a friend who check it out as a possible holiday gift said that it is too pricey. So I was wondering if it is worth the price …

I have always wanted to send a gift that doesn’t cost too much, but has a special meaning. I discovered InstaSong.com a while ago. For a price of $4.95, you can choose any of the occasion, whether it is for a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion.
You can …

I just bought this Moxie girls jammaz guitar for my 7 year old granddaughter Makayla for Christmas and she loves it! I have to tell you to start with she is very hard on toys, so far the guitar is holding up very well. Matter of fact she likes …

I like the fact that Swarovski gave this dolphin an unusual name that starts with a D, instead of giving it a common name like Don or Dan. Anyway, this was a darling little piece that I think is retired, which is a shame. It is one of my …

Harry and David recently put out their 2006 Holiday gift pamphlet and it is quite awesome, if I may say so myself. There are georgous gift ideas within the catalog such as their Gourmet Tower of Treats Collection. This beautiful gift idea includes apples, cheeses, pears, cookies, …

Wow, this is a crystal piece that is totally different from ANYTHING else that I own in my crystal collection. I was really in awe when I stumbled upon this one. And I bet if I were looking for something like this piece, I wouldn’t be able to find …

I was, during my last visit to Bangkok, Thailand, walking around in the Central World Plaza building, floor to floor, looking for some nice gifts and souveniers for my sister and her family back home. Ofcourse, the Central World Plaza building was a huge building, and with the recent …

I don’t have any other crystal bird figurines from Crystal World, so I am glad that I had the opportunity to purchase this one. And what’s more, it is a bluebird, so that really makes it something special. Every once in a while, I do see crystal and glass …

I bought a copy of Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements shortly after he appeared as a guest on Oprah years ago. I remember this book as being one of the few new spiritual self help books to come out that didn’t strike me as absolute nonsense.
I first …

Savannah Gardens scented Bath Soaps was first given to me several years ago by a friend, and it’s a product that I really love and enjoy. The product comes from Crabtree & Evelyn.
These delightful, heavenly scented soaps are vegetable based. They contain extracts of honey, lemongrass, and …

Hey, it’s getting into Christmas time/ holiday season again, and you know what that means—¦(Other than the annoying companies who like to shlock their crappy products WAY too early in the season using the timeless tunes of carols.) No, I mean, this time of year is the season for …

What a great gift idea! I was skeptical when these first came out that they would work as well as they do. I know it sounds strange; after all it is only a gift certificate. However, just the fact that it had to do with a …

It is always sad to see Swarovski retire a gorgeous crystal figurine, especially when it is a piece that hasn’t even been on the market very long. That was the case with this little violet figurine. When I heard it was being retired, I made sure I got to …

Ever been in one of those situations where you can get free shipping, but you’re a few dollars off? I was recently, so I decided to buy Ghiradelli Ornament Balls to make up the difference. That way, I got something instead of just paying out shipping.
Ghiradelli Ornament …

It’s nice that Swarovski gives names to some of their little crystal animal figurines. I believe this was a limited-edition figurine, so I purchased it as soon as I had the chance. I am an animal lover, and I have enjoyed collecting Swarovski animal figurines for about ten years …

I remember buying a few Crystal World flower figurines within a course of maybe three to six months. That was several years ago. Now I am trying to practice some self-control and avoid buying as many, since it gets costly after a while and I find myself searching for …

This Christmas I was at a loss as to what I should get for my brother-in-law for Christmas. He is incredibly difficult to shop for and if there is something he wants, he usually just goes out and gets it.
He was the last person I had left on …

Stuck for something to buy when it comes to boys who have everything?
Try Roboraptor iteractive robot dinosaur, this toy is expensive in my opinion but well worth the money.This toy will interact with the child giving hours of fun. Roboraptor performs many functions including;hunting,running,walking,stalking, he moves his head clockwise …

Another holiday or occasion is coming up; most of us must have been pretty busy searching for the right gift or cards to send to our loved ones. Well, I’d say there is only one place to go for online or e-cards this valentine’s season and that would be …

Recently, I was given a coin as a gift. Generally when I buy or receive coins, they’re generally Canadian. This coin that was gifted to me was made for Tokelau, New Zealand. Tokelau is an island and a territory of New Zealand. The coin is called ‘Pegasus’, and it is …

The gallery that carried this piece was having a sale, so I was very lucky to be able to get it at half-price. I bought it seven or eight years ago, but if I remember correctly, it was originally $150. So I got it for $75. That is still …

In my home, everyone has their own bath kits to enjoy. This way, we don’t hear ‘you used all my………’ whatever! It works. For Christmas, I got my adult son a beautifully packaged in green and clear kit, with a handle that snaps shut, set of Yardley bathroom products. …

A friend bought this for my (then) weeks old son - she was on a shopping trip to New York and this was his ‘birth’ gift, along with other similarly themed decorative presents. It’s not the largest piece of wall art, measuring just 9″ high and 7″ wide but …