Sunday, December 11, 2011

Top Fifteen places to wear antlers this holiday season, Reindeer Cars

The Top Fifteen Places to Wear Reindeer Antlers during the Holiday Season

Here are fifteen of the many good places, in no particular order, where you may want to wear your reindeer antlers!

15) On stage in a holiday show such as an orchestra performance [Santa's Favorite, Antlers and  Hat, left]

14) Working in a restaurant, cafe, food truck, having a holiday bake sale

13) Volunteering at a hospital or shelter, serving meals


Candy Cane Antlers

 12) Shopping, find each another in the mall!

11) While wrapping and/or Decorating

10) Office party, Potluck, Christmas parites, Cookie Exchange

9) School or other holiday parade

8) Working at Day care, Child care facilities

Antler headband fits both adults and kids


7) Airport to pick someone up, on a plane

6) Business promotional events, YouTube videos, attention getting

5) Christmas/holiday photos for cards

4) Making videos for grandparents, distant relatives

3) Going to pick out a Christmas tree

2) Delivering Presents, Toys to the toy drive

1) Christmas Day
Your own Reindeer Sleigh!


Don't forget that your vehicle would also like to be decked out! Having a Reindeer Car is in keeping with the spirit, but it also helps you to find your festive car in the parking lot when you have tired feet!

There are so many types of antlers to choose from. Don't limit yourself and don't think that you have nowhere and no reason to wear them. :)

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Gifts for BBQ Lovers : Barbecue Ideas

Shopping for a chef? Putting together a gift basket for a foodie who's really into barbecue? Are you visiting their home for Christmas? Planning a kitchen themed bridal shower or wedding reception?

With folks barbecuing Thanksgiving turkeys, having grilled vegetarian dishes, the ability and desire to grill year-round, a bar-B-Q gift basket is a great idea! You can find delicious gifts for under $25!

Whether it's for a co-worker, client, in-law, spouse or something wonderful for yourself, you know these are gifts that will be used! Is someone getting a new grill for Christmas or a birthday? This gift guide offers some ideas for BBQ lovers gifts.

Grill Charms: Grilling is a healthy option. Increase the likelihood of everyone's getting the foods they want, prepared the way they want with a pack or two. Grill Charms™ are the hottest host/hostess gift for those cookouts and get togethers. Mark your meat for flavor and safety.

These are so economical and clever, consider them as favors and stocking stuffers. There are several varieties, depending on your lifestyle, how and what you like to cook.

Add them to food prior to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. (photo top right)

Digital BBQ Thermometer: The Weber Barbecue Digital Thermometer helps the grillmaster make sure everything is cooked thoroughly and to the correct temperature.

Recipes / Cookbooks: Boy Meets Grill is just one of the products by Food TV Chef, Bobby Flay --


BBQ Cookbooks from The Food Network include Big Daddy's Zubba Bubba Holiday Bbqand Vegetarian Barbecue.

Cast Iron Skillet: Le Creuset 10.25-in. Enameled Cast Iron Iron Handle Skillet, Cherry
Enameled Cast Iron Handle Skillet : Le Creuset Five Star Customer Ratings : Choose your color

Le Creuset pans and skillets yield impeccable results time after time. The inner cooking surface is satin black enamel which seals in juices creating a succulent and tender meal.

Find other sizes and styles. Cast iron can't be beat!

Gift Giving Tip: Use a 'gift basket' substitute like this cool skillet; put smaller gifts inside a larger one. This is more economical and practical. You're sure the recipient will love the whole package.

The uniform heating of cast iron ensures completely even cooking across the pan surface.

Ergonomic: The assist handle allows for easy lifting and all pans and skillets are dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze.

Ideal for searing, sauteing, tenderizing, frying and deglazing.

Dishwasher Cover/Kitchen Decor: Barbecue isn't only an outdoor meal. Carry the theme and the fun indoors with the BBQ Time - Dishwasher Cover

These covers add new life to your kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a new dishwasher. Want to change them out for the party, for the season? Also check out the clever Delicious BBQ - Dishwasher Cover and others : Themed Kitchen decor gifts that are practical and will takes up no counter space at all. What a great idea!

Pig Mascot Costumes: Preparing your special recipe at a BBQ cookoff? Maybe your restaurant or food truck is hosting a promotion? Having a big party? Get attention, get customers and more with a Pig Plush Economy Mascot Adult Costume of your own. Kid and infant piggie costumes are always a big hit! Pigs in blankets?

Cow mascot costumes come in different sizes and styles, too. There's probably a costume for whatever you're grilling -- even hot dogs and veggies!

The Classic Pink Pig Adult Costume is another budget-friendly option, under $75.


BBQ Cuts iPhone 4 Case : BBQ by auraclover
Bar-B-Cue Beef_Cuts is also available.

Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone Share cooking apps, talk to other chefs, take photos of your best dishes.

Selection of Pork & Beef Cuts BBQ Shirts, Aprons, Posters

BBQ Gifts from Zazzle

Planning a wedding??









Designer Skateboard, Be a butcher or just travel like one:
8 1/2" : A little wider and a little longer, this board will quickly become the favorite of a veteran skater on ramps, streets, ditches, and pools. 

The best quality hard-rock maple deck and an unrivaled patent-pending printing process make this the best skateboard available in the world. Gather the carnivores.

It's transportation that's cool enough to be art on your wall. Maybe both? 
[See More Cow Skateboards]



References:

Grill Charms : Barbecue Sale : Grilling BBQ : Party Food : Holiday Gift Baskets


Cow iPhone and iPad cases, Kindle e-Book Reader Designer Covers


Pig Costumes: Dress Up, Political Rallies, Parties, Plays and Pageants

What would Rachael Ray do? Casseroles & Cookbooks

Top Chef Inspired Kitchen Bridal Shower Favors : Kitchen Favors, Foodie Gifts 

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

One week sale Layla Grayce! New Home Lighting, Glenda Gies, Presents for New Moms

Layla Grayce is offering a fabulous deal in celebration of their 7-year anniversary. For one-week only, save 15% off coupon for the ENTIRE site (some exclusions apply) with promo code LG7YRS valid 10/11 through 10/18. I'm fond of of many things Layla Grayce, below are a few of my favorites.

Their lamps and chandeliers are varied. They are artistic, inspirational and suitable for many budgets. A chic trend is the exposed bulb, and one of my favorites is the Reeves Small Polished Nickel Glass Pendant by Arteriors. 

Trend lights don't have to be extreme. The variety is worth checking out if you're in the market for home or business lighting or know someone who may be.

It has a cool industrial design aesthetic while still having a classic appeal. For larger rooms, such as what would be my dream loft space, you could make a grouping including two of these and a third larger version of the same pendant.

Need a new handbag for fall? The Glenda Gies Vivian Fuchsia Chenille Flowers on Chocolate Handbag blends the history of Hollywood glamour with today’s modern fashion. This bag is impeccably constructed, and is the ideal accessory for all your fall looks. The texture of chenille and the rich, striking color combo of chocolate brown mixed with the fuchsia, reminding me of the color of tourmaline. 
If you're going to a baby shower and need to come up with a gift, or you're the auntie and want to give something special, I have an idea for you. 

The Kashwere Kreature Blanket Bear is perfect for naptime snuggles and bedtime hugs. This unique blanket is just the right size for little hands & it features a teddy bear head. This is just like my little grand-niece's lovey toy. Talk about baby calming...

When we went on a family reunion trip over her first birthday, her mommy packed two of these lovies so she wouldn't be without it. The baby couldn't be separated from them. They helped to calm her during unusual stressful times like at the airport or on the plane. But they were always there when it was nap time.

There's also a really cute monkey and a Kreature Blanket Duck, among other animal critters. They're washable and they won't shrink.

Now I have a new grand-nephew. :-) His lovey is a different animal, but he adores and depends on it just as much. 

I have a page of Princess Rooms, Pink Bedrooms featuring Princess decorating ideas. The art and furniture is extraordinary and hits all price points. 

From cradles to big girl furniture and gifts you can find the best gift items for your home. Have fun decorating everyone's rooms. This is a time of year when I'm thinking about stores where I'd give someone a gift certificate as a present. Layla Grayce has such an amazing selection for young and old, it's just that kind of place.


Saturday, October 1, 2011

Royal Wedding William & Kate Costumes Prince Charming Cinderella Great Couples Costumes

Let your husband or significant other know that he's your Prince Charming.

Before the royal wedding of William and Kate was even over, wedding dress designers were hard at work analyzing Kate's dress, coming up with their own versions to get out to the dress buying public ASAP. 

Would women want sleeves like Kate's or would they prefer a little lace jacket they could put on and take off? Every detail was scrutinized.

Now we can dress like the royal couple even if we're not about to get married ourselves. Halloween or any fancy dress occasion allows the costume industry as well to make attractive and affordable costume versions of the couple's wedding attire. So fun!


You'll find the latest Kate and William Adult Royal Wedding Costumes on my page of Prince Charming / Ken Doll / Prom Date Costumes. Also included you'll find the highly sought after Knight in Shining Armor. 

So often the princess costume, the women's costumes are really easy to come by, easy to create. But how about the guys? Our husbands and boyfriends want to look good. They want easy and good-looking costumes. What better than Prince Charming?! 

The Prince Charming jackets seem to be white or blue, as depicted in the Cinderella movie and/or as worn by the character at Disney Land. How do you visualize Prince Charming??

If you're into it, there are some great Zombie and Goth Prom Date versions. Tim Burton would probably approve.

In On Golden Pond when Katharine Hepburn plays the wife of Henry Fonda. She tells him that he is still her knight in shining armor? That's a terrific movie.


There must be some planet where all guys' Prom date tuxes are powder blue. Several of the costume Prom Date tux jackets are blue. You could get together and form some kind of band. An alternate Blue Man Group?


Prom King Zombie AdultEven the Zombie Prom King is in a pastel blue tux. That's the uniform, un-dead or not.

So maybe you've been married for decades and are looking for a couples costume to bring some spark back to your relationship, a costume that your spouse won't hate! Or could be you've actually got a date for a Halloween party and you want a Killer costume combination so he'll thank you for your idea and will be sure to save that last dance for you.


Dress your man up fine this Halloween or for the next fancy dress party on your agenda as your date, your Prince Charming, Prince William, Ken to your Barbie, the perfect Prom Date or your Knight in Shining Armor.





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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sherlock Holmes Costumes : Where's Watson??

In this time of forensic evidence and CSI, it's refreshing to note that people still remember and love the old classic iconic detectives. I have some costume pages, among them, one is devoted to Sherlock Holmes.

I'd been able to find Sherlock Holmes costumes for men, women, children, pets and even a little Sherlock pacifier for babies! What eluded me was finding the Dr. Watson costume. It was there but I'd missed it.

Sherlock Holmes Regency Collection Men's Costume (above)

Now I have a Dr. Watson costume on my page. It is on Clearance Sale! Not available in many sizes but it will give you some ideas.

Also a lot of the cool Steampunk Costumes out now would work really well for Dr. Watson.

Take a look if you'd like to be Holmes and Watson this year.

Maybe this Halloween, Sherlock could also be accompanied by his long-lost cousin, Mike Holmes, of HGTV's Holmes on Homes?
 


Sunday, June 26, 2011

Crafts San Jose : Button Crafts : A Work of Heart

Is there someone who really knows how to push your buttons?? They say the reason our Mom knows how is because she's the one who sewed them on in the first place.

Always wondered how to make a button bracelet? On June 28th, San Jose's A Work of Heart will be having a Button Bracelet workshop.

I'm a big button fanatic and am looking forward to visiting A Work of Heart. 

If you can't make it to the workshop, Button Bracelet Jewelry Kits are available online. There are many ways to make the bracelets. The Charm Bracelet Jewelry Kit incorporates Mother of Pearl buttons. The Precious Pearls Necklace Bracelet Comboat top is inspirational. It's by Grandmother's Buttons.




Try a book on Making Button Jewelry, there's a lot of variety available. Button Jewelry & Accessories: 22 Unique Projects has been on my shelf for years. It covers accessories, too including statement rings. Pretty cool that it's out in a version for Kindle e-readers now.


This place has the coolest workshops and parties, including their famous Craft Raves. Please comment if you've attended a workshop there.

A Work of Heart has week-long kids' camps over the summer months. Check to see which camps still have spots available and what your children may like. There's even one for creative writing. You'll see some of them listed on our Non-traditional camps in the bay area page.

They're located at 2196 Lincoln Ave. across the street from the Senior Center, just north of Elva's Coffee Shop.

Any artist or crafter will appreciate their blog which is beautiful and informative, definitely worth a click.

The shop is closed in early July so get in there and have fun while you can. After that, check out the variety of hot and exciting arts and crafts that are offered.

Buttons are symbolic, they're nostalgic and they're very green and eco-friendly to use in craft and art. Upcycle buttons from your family's clothes. Mother's coat. The kids' old baby clothes. Can you make a cha-cha bracelet from buttons. I sure hope so!

Monday, June 20, 2011

BreastFest : Beer Festival : 11th Annual San Francisco Beer Tasting

The 11th Annual BreastFest Beer Festival happens in San Francisco on July 2nd.

BreastFest is a breast cancer brewfest. More than 60 breweries are represented with unlimited tastings!

The event is 5-9pm, but Happy Hour is 4-5pm. Purchase a VIP pass for an additional $10 and receive that special VIP entrance at 4:00pm.

Enjoy a variety of great food as well as a a choice of non-alcoholic beverages. There'll be live music and raffle prizes. come early, have fun and show your support.
Get your commemorative glass!

The Breast Fest is a benefit the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic.


Breast Cancer Charity Art Bras : Bra Art Raising Money for Breast Cancer Research


Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon iPhone Cases
Pink Ribbon Cases, Covers & Faceplates for your Apple iPhone 3G or 4G, 3 or 4