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CBS News | Wedding Gift Registry: Charity | August 5, 2005 13:00:24 SEARCH: CBSNews.com The Web Home U.S. World Politics SciTech Health Entertainment Business Opinion Sports FREE CBS News Video August 5, 2005 13:00:24 Living HealthWatch Leisure Series The Sat. Early Show Contributors • Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Wedding Gift Registry: Charity NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2005 Charitable Couples Aakash Thakkar and Christina Giallourakis (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (CBS) The latest request at many weddings these days hasn't been for presents at all. With the average ages of brides and grooms today at 27 and 29 respectively, many have all the dishes and bedding they need. So instead of asking for china and crystal, The Early Show contributor Laurie Hibberd reports, they're asking their guests to donate to charity. When Christina Giallourakis and Aakash Thakkar got married this spring, they were actually excited that half of their wedding guests did not buy them gifts. Thakkar explains, "We had sort of tried to, in planning for our wedding, to sort of get the basics that we need. Sure, maybe we didn't have sort of all the toasters and silverware and plates, et cetera, that one might need. But I think, our general thought was we could buy that stuff along the way." Instead, this Washington, D.C., couple asked their friends and family to help start a scholarship fund at Thakkar's high school alma mater. He says, "The thought was to start a scholarship that would be perpetual, and would allow a disadvantaged child in the Washington, D.C., area to be able to go to St. John's College High School." And they're not the only ones to forgo presents for charity. The trend has grown in the last few years, with a number of high-profile celebrity couples, including Billy Joel and his wife, Katie, setting the example. "I don't think we ever considered asking our friends to buy us gifts," Katie Joel says. "My husband and I were really on the same page when it came to this issue. We wanted to have charity donations for the wedding from the beginning. I got a lot of feedback from different friends saying, 'It's great that you chose to give to charities, instead of asking for gifts. We don't want to buy you a coffee pot'." Kara Corridan, executive editor of Modern Bride magazine, notes, "Over the past few years, couples may donate the unused food from their reception to a local food bank, or they'll print their invitations and their stationery on recycled paper. Or instead of giving favors to guests, they'll tell them that they made a donation to their favorite charity." Bethany Robertson is the executive director of the I Do Foundation , a non-profit organization that helps couples incorporate charity into their big day. Roberts says, "We have seen a phenomenal increase in the number of couples who are participating. In 2004, we had about 20,000 couples in the program. And this year, we're on track to have over 200,000 couples choose a charity through either the I Do Foundation or one of our partners. This is money that did not currently or before exists in the charitable pipeline. This is money that was being spent on cake toppers and garter belts. Now, it's being used for children's health or for community development, things like that. I kind of think of it as icing on the cake, really." Experts say it makes sense that this trend is on the rise with couples waiting longer - and until they're older - before walking down the aisle. Corridan says, "I think now because we have more couples who have been living together before they get married, they literally just don't need the stuff that would end up on a traditional registry, or they may live separately, and so, they might end up with two sets of everything going in to setting up their home." For couples like Christina Giallourakis and Aakash Thakkar, who are tying charitable giving into the day they tie the knot, they say it makes all the difference. "I think it made our wedding better," Giallourakis says. "There was that much more interaction with all of our guests before the wedding. It wasn't they just went to a Web site and bought a gift and that was it. It was: How's the fund doing? Where are you up to now?" And Robertson is hoping that more and more people think of those less fortunate while planning for their own futures. She says, "The I Do Foundation's vision is really that in 10 years, when someone comes back from a wedding, people will say, 'What did the bridesmaids' dresses look like? Who was the best man? And what was the couple's charity?'" If you're wondering how much money can actually be raised like this, so far Giallourakis and Thakkar's scholarship fund has raised about $8,000. What's This? MMV, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1 Audio Encoding: Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Rated: Not for sale to persons under age 18. Studio: Paramount Studio DVD Release Date: April 1, 2003 Run Time: 111 DVD Features: Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) Cast & crew interviews Music video "Furnace Room Lullaby" performed by Neko Case & Her Boyfriends From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia ASIN: B00005JH9M Other Formats: Theatrical Average Customer Review: Based on 145 reviews. Write a review . Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,451 in DVD Click here for more technical details about this edition... Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Take a pinch of psychic phenomenon, add a dash of Southern gothic, stir in a sharp cast of talented actors, and you'll come up with The Gift , director Sam Raimi's ingenious gumbo of a thriller. It doesn't hold together as well as Raimi's earlier A Simple Plan , but the two films are stylistically connected-- The Gift was cowritten (with Tom Epperson) by A Simple Plan 's costar, Billy Bob Thornton, who in turn draws from the Deep South milieu that informed his own Sling Blade and his earlier collaboration with Epperson, One False Move . A similar sense of mystery permeates The Gift , in which a small-town Georgia psychic (perfectly played by Cate Blanchett) is tormented by tragic loss and visions connected to the murder of a local vamp (Katie Holmes) whose schoolteacher fiancé (Greg Kinnear) is a prime suspect. Other suspects include a hot-tempered bully (Keanu Reeves) whose battered wife (Hilary Swank) is one of the psychic's regular clients, and a traumatized local (Giovanni Ribisi) who is tenuously stabilized by therapy and antidepressants. While this trio of potential killers keeps the mystery alive, the requisite red herrings don't add much to the film's low-level suspense. Instead, Raimi is far more effective in creating an atmosphere of anxious dread that wells up from each of these finely drawn characters, starting with the widow psychic's extended mourning for her lost husband, the agonized terror of a beaten wife, and the percolating anger of a cuckolded spouse. All of this makes The Gift a worthy showcase for its esteemed cast, even as its plot twists grow increasingly familiar. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to the Theatrical Release edition. Spotlight Reviews (What's this?) Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: CREEPY, HAUNTING THRILLER WITH A PSYCHIC TWIST --BRILLIANT! , November 5, 2003 Reviewer: Shashank Tripathi (Tokyo, Japan)- See all my reviews This stunner of a murder suspense thriller from Sam Raimi and Co. would have almost solely been carried by Cate Blanchett and her commanding screen presence, were it not for the haunting performance of Giovanni Ribisi as a simpleton town boy, or Keanu Reeves, who proved for once that he can act, in a gratingly negative role. Blanchett plays a clairvoyant woman in a small town, tarot cards and all, but thankfully she isn't shown to be omniscient and in fact makes lots of mistakes which people with better education or just greater knowledge could have avoided. An interesting turn of events lead to a murder, and almost anyone of the many characters could have been culpable. Katie Holmes plays the gorgeous victim, which only makes it twice as sweet! The suspense is contagious, the acting very convincing, and the background score is superb. Had me glued almost until the end, I did predict about 20 mins before the denouement who the killer could be, but that isn't too bad! I guess the movie's power lies in its character studies which happen to be wrapped in a homicide. Highly recommend this immaculate blend of high-octane drama and supernatural horror. At the very least, it'll leave you with plenty to think about. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: A RURAL GOTHIC THRILLER... , August 20, 2001 Reviewer: Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle)- See all my reviews This is an interesting movie with a stellar cast. The performances are notable, particularly that of Giovanni Ribisi, who plays a mentally troubled auto mechanic who is on the verge of a complete meltdown. Keanu Reeves also does a star turn, as Hilary Swank's abusive and philandering husband. Cate Blanchett is excellent as the young, impoverished widow with kids, who just happens to have psychic gifts. The always underrated Greg Kinnear gives his usual excellent performance. The action takes place in a rural Georgia town, where Cate reads cards for clients in an attempt to make ends meet. Hilary Swank is one of Cate's clients. Cate counsels her to leave her abusive and womanizing husband, played by Keanu Reeves. This just earns Cate the emnity of Keanu, who begins a campaign of terror against her. Cate also reads cards for Giovanni Ribisi, who is a standout with his dazzling performance in the role of a mentally traumatized young man, whom Cate treats kindly. Cate is called to her son's school one day, where she meets with Greg Kinnear over something her son did. While there, she meets meets his kittenish fiancee, well played by Katie Holmes, who recognizes Cate as the local psychic and asks what she sees in their future. What Cate sees does not bode well for them. When Kinnear's fiancee predictably turns up murdered, the hunt is on for her killer. The obvious suspect is Keanu Reeves, who is tried and convicted for the murder, after Cate testifies at his trial. You see, the body was found in a pond on his property, after Cate had a vision about it, and Keanu had been having an affair with her and had been the last person known to have seen the deceased alive. After the trial, however, Cate has visions that lead her to believe that the real killer has escaped justice. While there are a number of red herrings that are thrown the viewer's way, the viewer should have no trouble zeroing in on the real killer. What is surprising is the way Cate escapes death at the hands of that killer. Therein lies the real surprise. Viewers should enjoy this quirky, though interesting, film. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) All Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. The real star of this movie is "The Classic". , July 29, 2005 Reviewer: Lorraine Smith (Richmond,B.C. Canada)- See all my reviews If you are a Sam Raimi fan then you know that his old car is always featured somewhere in his movies. This movie is great in every aspect but especially because if features "The Classic"( which is what Sam calls this car) in almost every scene. This adds a touch of comic delight to a very tense and suspenceful movie. This role is usually filled by Bruce Campbell but in lieu of his precense "The Classic" is a worthy stand in. All kidding aside this is an excellent movie and well worth your time. Keanu Reeves gives an excellent turn as a creepy wife beater. Cate Blanchet is as always flawless. Every role is excellently cast and acted with skill by all. Sam's direction is always great and this is no exception. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) Can I Return This 'Gift?' , June 16, 2005 Reviewer: L. Mintah "Lotusneko" (Illinois)- See all my reviews While The Gift has a stunning, heavyweight cast of actors and boasts a screenplay co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, who wrote and directed Sling Blade, one of the greatest movies of all time, I was disappointed at the predictable plot, cliched screenplay, and one-dimensional characters. The Gift has a few things going for it. It has great indoor sets, and builds suspense well. There were some really scary moments. It is on par with a Lifetime movie, and not a bad way to kill an afternoon. Plus, how can you resist a cast featuring Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Hilary Swank, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear, and Giovanni Ribisi? Cate Blanchett stars as small town psychic Annie Wilson, raising three boys as a widow. She brings in extra money by doing card readings to people in need of serious mental and sometimes physical medical care. Here come the one-dimensional characters. This plot and group is so stereotyped and overdone that it would serve well as a Whodunit audience participatory dinner theatre murder mystery. Hilary Swank is the Abused Wife. Reeves is The Wife Beater, a bully so unbelievable he also threatens little boys. Ribisi is the crazy schizoprenic. Holmes is The Slutty Society girl. I would say how slutty she is, but it would spoil the story. The makeup is also really bad in this movie. Swank sports a shiner that screams "shoe polish," and is gone without a trace next time we see her. And when Holmes' dead body is shown, she looks like a ghost in a Gothic thriller rather than a dead body. She also looks like she is playing dead. Last, but not least, gratuitous nudity to push this up to an 'R' rating. Enjoy this Lifetime type film, but don't expect more than dinner theatre. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Once Again Ms. Blanchett Proves She Has A Lot Of Class!!! , May 27, 2005 Reviewer: John Baranyai "Book Nerd And Ex High School Geek Member Of The Chess Club" - See all my reviews In this movie Cate Blanchett plays a psychic who supplements her weekly income by giving card readings. A brutal murder takes place and Ms. Blanchett is requested to help solve the case by the local Sheriff. Ms. Blanchett's character proves that you don't need a lot of money to still have lots of class which is a lesson most rich folks I know could benefit from. Cate is supported by a powerhouse performance by Giovanni Ribisi who plays a traumatized young man barely stablized by his medication. This movie is sad, creepy at times, but never boring. --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: It's Creepy, But It's Good , May 1, 2005 Reviewer: K. Fontenot "wandering aimlessly about" (The Pelican State)- See all my reviews Somehow, "The Gift" fell through the cracks when it came out in theaters. That's hard for me to understand, because not only does it have a brilliant cast, it's a great story that holds on to you and keeps you enthralled for the entire time. It stars Cate Blanchett, Giovanni Ribisi, Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes. It also stars Keanu Reeves in what I consider to be his best performance as a wife-beating slackjaw who constantly hurts his wife(played with trailer trash charm by Hilary Swank). There's also a brief but very intense cameo by Dennis Hopper. The basic plot is this: A murder has occurred in Blanchett's sleepy little town. No one knows who committed it and leads are slim. In desperation, the local authorities seek out Blanchett's psychic abilities to look for clues. What ensues is a haunting tale of good ol' fashion spooks, creepy sequences, and a wonderful little mystery that keeps a grip on you. Written by Billy Bob Thornton, who has a knack for capturing the good folks of the South, and Tom Epperson. Sam Raimi directs this flick and though it is nothing like his "Evil Dead" films or even his "Spiderman" flicks, you can see bits and pieces of Raimi's brilliant and off-kilter humor throughout this film. A must see for fans of a good murder mystery, suspenseful horror, or Raimi fanatics. It's got an "R" rating for a reason, that being strong language, a little nudity, and plenty of butt-whipping violence. No kiddies allowed, unless you're a dolt. Highly recommended. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) See all 145 customer reviews... Customers who bought DVDs directed by Sam Raimi also bought DVDs by these directors: George A. 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Skidmore College - Gift Planning - Life Income - Pooled Life Income Fund Search | Calendar | A-Z Index Thu Sep 22 5:37 PM EDT Skidmore Home | Admissions | Current Students | Faculty & Staff | Parents & Friends | Alumni Wills and Bequests Life Income Gifts More Gift Options Breaking News To Honor Donors Bring Legacy to Life! Scribner House Contact Our Staff Gift Planning Home STANDARD MAIL 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866 GIFT PLANNING PHONE 518-580-5655 E-MAIL CONTACT Gift Planning Gift Planning Life Income Gifts - Skidmore Pooled Life Income Fund The Pooled Life Income Fund (PLIF) provides a way for alumni and friends to make gifts to the College in exchange for lifetime income, favorable tax treatment, and other financial benefits. The collective power of pooling gifts from many donors increases the size and investment earning potential of the overall fund. Donors may join in the Skidmore PLIF with a gift of cash or securities of at least $5,000. Subsequesnt gifts of $1,000 or more may be added. Each participant receives a percentage share of the total PLIF investment earnings each year. The amount of income received by the donor, or a beneficiary designated by the donor, depends upon the subsequent earnings performance each year. Growth in the value of the Skidmore Pooled Life Income Fund results in increased annual income for beneficiaries and a larger eventual gift for Skidmore. When the donor and/or beneficiary passes away, the donor's share of the PLIF principal is withdrawn and transferred to Skidmore College to be used for general educational purposes or for such specific purposes as the donor may have designated. Please call or email to learn more. Bring Legacy to Life! Philanthropy • Legacy • Security The Office of Gift Planning urges donors to consult their legal and other professional advisors when considering charitable gift giving. Our staff is always pleased to work directly with donors and their advisors during the process. Creative Thought Matters. Skidmore College · 815 North Broadway · Saratoga Springs, NY · 12866 Skidmore College Main Links ©2005 Skidmore College · Contact Information Skidmore Home | Admissions | Current Students | Faculty & Staff | Parents & Friends | Alumni

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Aspen Country - Housewarming Gifts, Affordable Housewarming Gift Ideas, New Home & Garden Welcome Gift Decor Entrance Contents View Basket Shipping Checkout Contact Us F.A.Q.s About Us end rendering tab -- Welcome to Aspen Country Aspen Country Store specializes in distinctive home accessories, housewarming gifts, rustic garden decor, Feng Shui home decorations, affordable fine art sculptures and unique theme collectibles. Shop for that perfect housewarming gift, or browse our decorative home accents, kitchen ceramic gifts, welcome signs and garden housewarming gifts, theme home decorations, patriotic gifts, wall crosses, angel figurines and good luck elephant decorations. And, be sure to check out our other thoughtful gift ideas . Enjoy Aspen Country! God Bless America FREE SHIPPING On Orders Over $75 Click for details Search For Unique Gifts: Free Greeting Cards Free personalized online greetings from Aspen Country! 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We aim to please our customers and we want you to have a pleasant online shopping experience. Our customer service is second to none and your credit card purchases are secure. Shop Aspen Country By Mail Order or Fax! Printable Order Form ©2005 Aspencountry.com All rights reserved. Number of Hits: - Home & Garden Housewarming Gifts - Thoughtful Housewarming Gift Ideas | Decorative Housewarming Gifts & Affordable Housewarming Gifts | | Welcome Wreaths & Welcome Signs | Housewarming Garden Gifts | | Thoughtful Housewarming Gift Ideas: Feng Shui Housewarming Gifts | | Symbolic Feng Shui Housewarming Gifts for the Garden & Patio | | More Unique Housewarming Gifts & Housewarming Gift Ideas | - Affordable Housewarming Gifts for the New Home - Decorative Housewarming Gift Ideas & Unique Housewarming Gifts Grape Motif Metal & Rattan Wine Bottle Basket Rattan and antiqued metal wine bottle basket combines a country feel with city sophistication. This stylish housewarming gift features a grape and grape vine motif. 6 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 16" high. Item:27090 (Regularly $11.95) SALE! $10.95 Chef Sculpture Holding Ceramic Cookie Jar A most unique kitchen accessory. This French chef presents a tureen in which to hold cookies or store your favorite herbs or spices while cooking. 6 1/2" x 8" x 12 1/2" high. The chef is resin and the jar is ceramic. A nice housewarming gift for the gourmet. Item:31230 (Regularly $29.95) SALE! $24.95 "God Bless America" Stars & Stripes Wreath A wreath to express your patriotic sentiments! Made of wood, it features a heart decorated with the Stars and Stripes and a "God Bless America" sign. This thoughtful housewarming gift is 16" x 2 3/4" x 16" high. Item:32345 (Regularly $19.95) SALE! $15.95 Brass & Pewter Vase - Floral Petal Design A ginger jar shape lends to the beauty of this turned brass floral vase with flower and petal design. Add a few cut flowers or silks, and this vase makes a charming housewarming gift. 5 1/2" diameter x 9" high. Item:29363 (Regularly $24.95) SALE! $19.95 Cobalt Blue Glass Vase - Ornate Silver Grapevine Base Gorgeous cobalt blue colored glass vase with head and foot of antiqued, silver-plated, grape-and-leaf design. An elegant way to present your favorite flowers. This decorative flower vase is 6 1/4" x 11 1/2" high. Item:30072 (Regularly $39.95) SALE! $31.95 Mariner's Spyglass in Carved Wood Desk Box For those keen of eye and intellect. A hand-carved mango wood box opens up to reveal an attractive antique-style spyglass telescope covered with leather and brass accents. A unique housewarming gift idea for men. 3" x 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" high. Item:33015 (Regularly $24.95) SALE! $21.95 Wood Replica Antique Travel Clock / Key Box This collectible "antique" wooden clock is a replica of a travel clock of years past. Elegantly styled, it also features key hooks inside. An unusual home office accessory or unique housewarming gift idea. 7 1/8" x 4 3/8" x 8 1/4" high. Item:31754 (Regularly $19.95) SALE! $14.95 Country Rooster Sun Catcher - Capiz Shell The top of the morning is celebrated by this Capiz shell rooster, hand-painted and ready to catch the sun's rays. Perfect for that new country kitchen, this unique housewarming gift is 6 1/2" diameter. Item:31697 $7.95 Pig Chef Holding Chalkboard - "Chef's Special" This porcine chef holds a chalkboard on which you can present the menu for the day or a note to the family. A great kitchen decoration or housewarming gift. 5 3/4" x 5" x 16" high. Item:31529 (Regularly $29.95) SALE! $24.95 Click for more Vases and affordable Kitchen Housewarming Gift Ideas . - Housewarming Gift Ideas for the New Garden - Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts for Garden, Lawn, Patio Indoor Outdoor Garden Plaque - Night & Day Sun Moon Presenting the best of both worlds, the night and day, this celestial motif indoor-outdoor plaque will add interest to your new garden or home. Heavy durable resin. This sunny garden decoration is 11 1/2" diameter x 1" thick. Item:31826 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $9.95 White Wooden Gazebo Hanging Bird Feeder This gazebo style bird feeder, painted with its own white picket fence and foliage, is a lovely place to lunch. Wood. A nice gift idea for the new couple's first house. 6" x 6" x 9 1/4" high. Item:30209 (Regularly $17.95) SALE! $14.95 Jovial Bacchus (God of Wine) Garden Wall Plaque Bacchus, the god of wine, is captured in this off-white plaque sculpted with leaf and grapevine design. Stone finish. This unusual indoor-outdoor plaque measures 10 1/2" diameter x 3/4" thick. Item:31018 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $10.95 "Love Shack" Birdhouse with Heart Shape Entrance A great place for feathered friends to bill and coo ... the "Love Shack" birdhouse. Rustic wood construction will blend nicely with the new garden. A nice housewarming gift idea for newlyweds. This decorative birdhouse measures 8" x 6 3/8" x 8" high. Item:29634 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $10.95 Lion Sculptures Pair - Garden Entry Lions In all their royal splendor, this pair of garden lion sculptures will make a great entrance statement for your new garden, patio, or driveway. Each lion sculpture is 16" x 8 1/2" x 12" high. Pair. FREE SHIPPING!* Item:31640 (Regularly $149.95) SALE! $119.95 Cabin Birdhouse - "Welcome to Our Neck of the Woods" Welcome birds to your "neck of the woods" with this decorative wood log cabin birdhouse. With rustic ladder, twigs, and pinecones, this bird cottage has the feel of the Black Forest. This garden housewarming gift measures 7 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 12" high. Item:32190 (Regularly $17.95) SALE! $14.95 Tall Garden Fountain - Couple Under Umbrella This lovely fountain, with its acanthus and cabbage leaf design, is topped by a young couple seeking respite from a spring shower. A fine garden adornment. Pump included. 20" diameter x 42" high. Item:32001 (Regularly $249.95) SALE! $174.95 Click for more unique Housewarming Gift Ideas for the New Garden . - Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts for the New Home - Symbolic Feng Shui Housewarming Gifts: Harmony & Tranquility Gold Dragon & Chinese Characters Wall Plaque Add a touch of far away lands to your new home with this detailed golden dragon wall plaque. In the ancient practice of Feng Shui, the dragon is the symbol of power, good fortune and wisdom. 11" diameter. Item:30732 (Regularly $12.95) SALE! $10.95 Good Luck Bamboo Tranquility Water Fountain Water flows flows down from one "bamboo cane" into the next. This tranquility fountain comes complete with decorative stones and UL approved pump. Simulated bamboo. This soothing housewarming gift is 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 11 1/4" high. Item:31027 (Regularly $79.95) SALE! $60.95 Mystical Orb Serenity Water Fountain This thoughtful housewarming gift is a fine piece to add calm to an office or den. The natural pebbles, textured clay ball and faux bronze base of this desktop fountain create an aesthetic simplicity. Sound-activated. Battery operated. Item:32042 (Regularly $27.95) SALE! $21.95 Soothing Feng Shui Wind & Water Candle Holder This fan-shaped "Feng Shui" candle holder casts a comforting glow while the Chinese characters meaing wind and water are backlighted. Frosted, mirrored glass. This affordable housewarming gift is 4 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 4 3/8" high. Item:30790 (Regularly $9.95) SALE! $7.95 Chinese "Good Luck" Mirrored Candle Holder Fashioned in a circle shape for good luck, this mirror trim frosted glass votive holder emits a warming glow. The upside down Chinese character of good luck signifies good fortune has arrived. 4 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" high. Item:30789 (Regularly $9.95) SALE! $7.95 Click HERE for more Feng Shui decorations & housewarming gift ideas. - Thoughtful Housewarming Gifts for the Garden - Feng Shui Housewarming Gifts: Peace & Good Luck Authentic Bamboo Wind Chimes - Canoe Motif The gentle, natural sound of bamboo makes these canoe-motif windchimes a refreshing alternative you'll enjoy every time a breeze kicks up. Feng Shui hint: Bamboo windchimes attract and create ch'i. 13 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 36 1/2" high. Item:32221 (Regularly $14.95) SALE! $11.95 Click HERE for more wind chimes & garden housewarming gift ideas. 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