seashell candle wedding favors

sea shell candles, 5 per strandThese seashell candles are a great wedding favor or gift. Lightly scented, they come linked 5 per strand, simply cut to burn one at a time. Just $9.99 per strand, add a candle dish for another $5 and you have an instant gift or wedding favor. Or for a wedding favor on a budget, cut the 5 strands and gift one candle per guest.

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04.26.10 / gift ideas, interior design, new arrivals, stuff we love / Author: / Comments: (2)
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new valentine’s day gifts

Our newly arrived Valentine’s Day gifts are unique and just a little bit love-y!

Clockwise, from top left: Heart shaped espresso or tea cups and saucers, set of 6 assorted colors in a gift box, $49.99. Love soaps, vegetarian shea butter base in Lavender and Blackberry scents, $2.99 each. Baby bouquet containing an organic baby bib, t-shirt, onesie, hat and socks in a cleverly presented bouquet, $79.99. Seidou natural beeswax candle; tropical, spicy and exotic all in one, $12.99.

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02.10.10 / gift ideas, new arrivals, stuff we love / Author: / Comments: (9)
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5 last minute mother’s day gifts under $20

venbytheseadrop earrings in silver and semiprecious stones

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! If you haven’t picked anything up for mom, grandma or friend we have many items under $20. Here are our top 5:

  1. Drop Earrings in semiprecious stones and sterling silver. Lightweight, available in 5 colors and 2 styles. $19.99 a pair
  2. Ventura by the Sea Potpourri in a real scallop dish, $13.99.  There are 12 other scents including the beautiful and bright red Pomegranate for as little as $5.99 per scoop.
  3. Soaps from around the world in various sizes and scents. $4.99 – $8.99.  The French Verbena or Pure Honey Soap with the bee stamped on it are a favorite. Various lovely Japanese soap dishes also available for under $10.
  4. Gorgeous ink press and metallic embossed cards have arrived. They are so pretty mom might want to frame them. $3.99 – $4.99.
  5. Better yet, we have mailable photo frames! Colorful faux leather frames double as a greeting card. Write a note, insert your photo, place in an envelope and mail. There is a ribbon attached inside that holds the card in a “tent” position so that mom can place your framed photo card on a desk or table. $5.99.
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05.08.09 / gift ideas / Author: / Comments: (0)
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gifts for our readers

We are happy to introduce our new blog format! And to celebrate, we are randomly selecting 3 comments and giving you a gift as a Thank You for supporting us.  Simply post a comment to this or any of your favorite articles posted on this page by clicking on the comments box on the upper right hand corner of the article or by scrolling to the end of the article. You will need to enter your name and email to comment. Your email address will remain private, but we will need it to contact you if you win! Your comment may not show right away, but don’t worry, you will be notified of this when you post.

Comments will be closed and we will select names on Wednesday May 13, 2009.

Prizes:  
Teabag Teapot valued at $19.99
A box of What a Pear! Organic Tea valued at $14.99
Murex Shell Tealight Holder valued at $19.99

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05.06.09 / stuff we love / Author: / Comments: (1)
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