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0nline Housewarming Gifts from the Netique Gift Boutique Terms of Use WINE STOPPER SET A beautiful, burl-wood keepsake box opens to reveal a distinctive wine stopper set, consisting of 2 wine stoppers with round, polished wood tops and a burnished-metal bottle opener/corkscrew. The heavy, cone-shaped, stainless steel wine stoppers with rubber seals fit snugly into bottles to preserve freshness (and bubbles, for champagne enthusiasts). The keepsake box, which is lined with felt, measures 6-14/" x 5-1/4" x 2-1/2". ( Item #0209 ) More Wine Accessories Price $46.00 ROSE BOWL Whether used simply as a decorative accent for the office or home, or functioning as a flower vase or candle holder, this cut glass rose bowl draws admiration. Made of 24% leaded crystal, a swirling cut glass pattern adorns the rounded sides, while a starburst cut class design graces the underside. Available in two sizes: A . 6" x 6" in diameter ( Item #0455 ); Price $38.00 B . 8 " x 8 " in diameter ( Item #0456 ); Price $50.00 More Crystal Gifts View Larger Image PINK DAHLIA FLORAL BOUQUET Varying shades and sizes of pink, silk dahlias form an enchanting bouquet in a clear, circular vase that appears to be half filled with water. The bouquet measures approximately 9" in diameter x 7" high. ( Item #1534 ) More Floral Gifts Price $35.00 View Larger Image PEWTER TAPER HOLDER With a matte, finish, this pewter taper holder will elegantly complement home or office decor. The circular base, taper holder and curved handle have scalloped edges decorated with curving scrolls and fan-shaped designs. 3-1/2" high x 5-1/2" in diameter. [ Candle not included. ] ( Item #1525 ) More Candle Holders Price $30.00 View Larger Image HUMMINGBIRD CLOISONNE OIL LAMP A dainty, cloisonne hummingbird poised in flight above a royal blue ginger jar resting on a mahogany pedestal stand creates a vision of beauty that arrests the viewer's attention. Made of metal painted in blues and greens with gilt filigree in the oriental cloisonne style, this extraordinary oil lamp will create a decorative focal point for home or office. 4-1/4" high x 3" in diameter. ( Item #1342 ) More Oil Lamps Price $95.00 View Larger Image MAHOGANY COASTER SET A fabulous addition to any executive desk, this coaster holder features a mahogany, piano finish with stepped edges. Four brass uprights hold the two weighted, circular coasters made of brushed brass with a polished brass rim. Felt feet on the underside of the coaster holder and each coaster provide additional protection for furniture. Includes an engraving plate. Each coaster measures 3-3/4" in diameter. The coaster holder measures 6" long x 5" wide x 1-1/2" high. ( Item #1377 ) More Desk Accessories Price $38.00 View Larger Image VICTORIAN PEWTER SERVING DISH This stunning, Victorian-design, pewter dish provides a beautiful way to serve candy, nuts, or dips, or to display potpourri, soaps or other decorative accessories. Floral designs and curving scrolls decorate the undulating, scalloped edges of the dish. 7-1/2" x 6" x 1-1/2". ( Item #1532 ) More Serving Pieces More Victorian Gifts Price $22.00 View Larger Image CINNAMON ROLL CANDLE Hot from the oven goodness of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls is the image that comes to mind when lifting the lid of the decorative box containing this designer candle. Glittering, wax replicas of a cinnamon roll, cinnamon sticks and cinnamon candies decorate the 2-wick, 14-ounce candle, which is elegantly presented in a clear, crystal candle holder with sloping sides. Measures 4-1/2" high x 2-1/4" square at the bottom and 3-3/4" square at the top. ( Item #1542 ) More Candles Price $28.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image AROUND THE WORLD IN TWELVE COFFEES From the deepest Africa, to alluring Hawaii, to the sunny Caribbean, this collection of gourmet coffees from Coffee Masters includes twelve of the finest arabica coffees from exotic lands around the world. Each coffee is freshly roasted, precisely ground, and then pre-measured into a freshness-sealed packet containing just the right amount for the perfect potful (8 to 10 cups). The collection includes the following 12 blends: Hawaiian Kona Blend, Brazil Santos Liberdade, Colombian Supremo Popoyan, Costa Rican La Fuente, Ethiopian Moka Harrar, Guatemala Pacaman, Haitian Bleu, Indian Monsooned Malabar, Mexican Coatepec, Reggae Java Blend, Sumatra Mandheling TP Select, and Tanzanian Peaberry. ( Item #1099 ) More Coffee and Tea Gifts Price $22.00 View Larger Image CABERNET CANDLE Scents of rich, dark wine and winter forests waft from this festive, designer candle. Sparkling, purple, wax grape clusters rest atop a background of glittering emerald green and gold. The 2-wick, 14-ounce candle is elegantly presented in a clear, crystal candle holder with sloping sides measuring 4-1/2" high x 2-1/4" square at the bottom and 3-3/4" square at the top. ( Item #1546 ) More Candles Price $28.00 View Larger Image CRYSTAL DREAMS SPHERE One can imagine foreseeing the future and realizing dreams when gazing into this European-designed, crystal sphere. Champagne-like bubbles catch the light and the eye, adding artistic flair to the surroundings. Approximately 5" in diameter. ( Item #1313 ) More Art Glass Price $84.00 View Larger Image RED ROSE BOUQUET Six, crimson red, silk roses form a stunning bouquet in this square, crystal vase that appears to be half filled with water. The bouquet measures approximately 5" in diameter x 5-1/2" high. ( Item #1535 ) More Floral Gifts Price $38.00 View Larger Image WHITE ORCHID TILE ART Art and functionality beautifully merge on this artistic ceramic tile, which can be displayed as a decorative accent or used to protect furniture from hot serving pieces. The back side of each tile has a prop that can be extended to stand the tile upright, as well as a notch for hanging the tile. These are hand painted, glazed and fired, so slight crazing and variations may occur. 7-7/8" square x 3/8". ( Item #1346 ) More Tile Art Price $24.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image TUSCANY BAY OIL & VINEGAR SET AND DIPPING BOWLS Bring a touch of Italy to the table with these glazed, ceramic oil and vinegar dispensers and dipping bowls hand painted with an Italian, waterside, villa scene. The oil and vinegar dispensers include stoppers with pouring spouts and each measures approximately 12" tall x 3-1/4" in diameter at the widest point. The dipping bowls each measure approximately 6-1/8" long x 4-3/4" wide x 1-1/2" deep. A. Tuscany Bay Oil & Vinegar Set ( Item #1513 ) - Price $42.00 B. Two Tuscany Bay Dipping Bowls ( Items #1514 and 1515 ) - Price $26.00 View Larger Image BLACK BURL WALNUT MANTLE CLOCK An extremely elegant mantle clock that will add stylish grace to study, office or living room. Shiny ebony veneer on the base and top edge of the clock exquisitely complements the burlwood walnut finish on the front of the clock. The gold toned clock face, with black Roman numerals, and the gold-toned pedestal feet provide the perfect finishing touches. Battery operated. 10-1/2" x 5-3/4" x 1-1/2". ( Item #1311 ) More Clocks Price $55.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image BLACK BURL COMPARTMENT BOX Contrasting bands of highly polished ebony and burl veneer create a striking impression on this versatile box, which may used for organizing desk or bureau accessories. Companies looking for a distinctive corporate gift will also appreciate the beauty of the box when a corporate logo is imprinted on the center burlwood stripe. The lid lifts to reveal an interior with three storage compartments, lined with hunter green velvet. 8" x 5-1/4" x 3". ( Item #1308 ) More Desk Accessories Price $38.00 A View Larger Image B View Larger Image WISTERIA ARC OIL CANDLE The unique, arc-shaped bottle of this oil lamp beautifully displays the colorful artificial flowers inside. 8" tall x 6" wide x 2" thick. Choose from 2 styles: A. Wisteria Arc Oil Lamp (top photo) - Contains a delicate, purple wisteria vine. ( Item #1354 ) B. Poppy Arc Oil Lamp (bottom photo) - Contains a large red-orange poppy. ( Item #1355 ) More Oil Lamps More Floral Gifts Price $42.00 View Larger Image MOTHER OF PEARL ROTATING GLOBE WITH TABLE CLOCK A truly magnificent and eye catching combination, this Mother of Pearl gemstone globe with table clock and thermometer is an impressive addition to any home or office. The globe, which measures 6" in diameter, is handcrafted with a variety of natural semiprecious stones such as tiger eye, abalone shell, onyx and jade. Not only are countries labeled, but also some capitals and other large cities. Beneath the globe, a 4-sided mechanism houses 3 clocks (for keeping track of time in different parts of the world) with crystals marking the hours, and a thermometer that measures the temperature in Fahrenheit and Centigrade. The rotating globe and clock are encircled by four brass pillars, all of which are mounted on a circular, golden-colored base that rotates. 7-7/8"in diameter x 11-1/2" tall. ( Item #1301 ) More Globe Gifts Price $235.00 A View Larger Image B View Larger Image GARDEN TILE ART Art and functionality beautifully merge on these colorful artistic tiles. Each can be displayed as a decorative accent or used to protect furniture from hot serving pieces. The back side of each tile has a prop that can be extended to stand the tile upright, as well as a notch for hanging the tile. These are hand painted, glazed and fired, so slight crazing and variations may occur. Choose one or a combination from 2 different garden styles, each measuring 7-7/8" square x 3/8": A. Garden Fiesta Tile Art (top photo) ( Item #1343 ) B. Chile Peppers Tile Art (bottom photo) ( Item #1344 ) More Art Glass Price $24.00 Each View Larger Image SACHET VOTIVE CANDLES IN JEWELED POUCH The flickering glow of candlelight and allure of fine fragrance fill the home with a sophisticated array of scents. Six patchouli scented votive candles are packaged in a gossamer beaded bag, which may be draped over a door knob to greet guests with a wisp of fragrance each time the door is opened, or nestled in a drawer to add fragrance to lingerie. Once the candles have been used, the taupe beaded bag with satin ribbon drawstrings will serve as a beautiful container for potpourri or jewelry. The candles measure 2" high x 1-1/4" in diameter and the bag measures 7" x 5-1/2. ( Item #1079 ) More Candles Price $15.00 Each SILVER ICE BUCKET Inspired by the era of the grand hotels of the 1920's and 1930's, this silver-plated ice bucket has movable ring handles in lion's head mountings. Shipped in protective natural flannel bag with drawstring. ( Linen and champagne not included .) ( Item #0223 ) More Silver Gifts Price $52.00 A View Larger Image B View Larger Image CRYSTAL DECORATIVE PAPERWEIGHTS Add glamour to the desktop with these elegant leaded crystal paperweights. Choose from 2 exquisite styles: A. Diamond Crystal Paperweight (top photo) With the look of a gigantic, round-cut diamond, the paperweight is 3-1/4" in diameter. ( Item #1158 ) - $35.00 B. Crystal Pineapple Paperweight (bottom photo) Cut in the shape of a pineapple, symbol of hospitality, this paperweight has a brass leaf design at the top and measures 4" tall x 2-1/4" in diameter ( Item #1157 ) - $32.00 More Crystal Gifts View Larger Image MEDALLION BOUQUET STATIONERY SET An ideal gift for the letter-writing enthusiast, this charming stationery set will artfully grace any desk area. The ceramic base, with golden pedestal feet and a gold tassel, holds a pen decorated with golden flowers and two pads of lavender and green floral paper of different sizes: 4-3/4" x 5-1/2” and 3-1/2 x 5." The ceramic base can also beautifully function as a letter holder or container for organizing desk clutter. The letter holder measures 6" x 3-3/4" x 3-1/4”. (Item #1334 ) More Floral Gifts Price $18.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image CONNOISSEUR WINE SET The hinged lid of this lustrous, rosewood box opens to reveal a perfect collection for any wine connoisseur. The set includes four wine accessories made of or trimmed with highly polished chrome: (1) a corkscrew that includes a double-ended bottle opener at the top; (2) a bottle stopper consisting of a pour spout with a removable cork center; (3) a wine collar lined with a scarlet red felt; and (4) a thermometer topped with a barrel-shaped chrome finial. The box measures 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/2". ( Item #1436 ) More Wine Accessories Price $38.00 View Larger Image ROSEWOOD CLOCK AND PHOTO FRAME Every glance at the time will draw the eye to a photo of a favorite memory with this beautiful clock/photo frame combination. The rosewood box opens like a book to reveal a Roman numeral quartz clock on one side and a photo frame for a 3" x 4" photograph on the other side. A stunning addition to home or office. 5-1/4" x 4-1/2" x 2". ( Item #1441 ) More Desk Clocks More Picture Frames Price $35.00 View Larger Image SAVANNAH BRASS SHELL BOOKENDS Made of highly polished brass, these shell-shaped bookends blend with either traditional or contemporary decor. The rectangular base measures 5-1/4" long x 2-1/2" wide. The shell measures 6-1/2" at the widest part x 5-1/4" high. The overall height of each bookend is 6" and each pair of bookends weighs approximately 4 pounds. ( Item #1398 ) More Bookends Price $84.00 per Pair View Larger Image ITALIAN LEATHER FRAME Designed to match our exquisite Italian Leather Desk Set (Item 0952) and Italian Biscotto Desk Box (Item 1141), this leather frame also beautifully decorates the desktop on its own. Made of smooth leather in marbled, golden tan tones and bordered with an embossed gold-leaf, the picture frame has the look of an elegant antique. The frame measures 9" x 7-1/4" and displays a photo measuring up to 5-1/4" x 3-1/2". ( Item #1152 ) More Frames More Italian Gifts Price $110.00 View Larger Image GLOBE WINE STOPPER SET A stunning gift, this wine stopper set features 3 gemstone globes atop cone-shaped stoppers, presented in a velvet-lined wooden box with a brass latch. The 3 globe stoppers will be one each of black onyx, white howlite, blue lapis, or red jasper, depending upon availability. The gemstone globes are impeccably designed and hand-crafted with semiprecious gemstones of varying colors and textures representing the continents. Gold or silver latitude and longitude lines add the finishing touch. The globes are each approximately 1-1/2" in diameter and each wine stopper is 3-1/2" in length. The presentation box measures 5" x 5-5/8" x 2". (Item #1083) More Globe Gifts More Wine Accessories Price $65.00 View Larger Image JEWELED PINEAPPLE BOTTLE STOPPER WITH STAND Long known as the symbol of hospitality, the pineapple is a favorite decorative choice for entertaining. Covered with sparkling clear and gold-tone Swarovski® crystals and topped with a spray of enameled green leaves, this enameled pineapple bottle stopper forms an eye-catching tropical delight. 4-1/2" long x 1-3/4" in diameter. ( Item #1491 ) More Jeweled Gifts More Bottle Stoppers Price $58.00 View Larger Image SILVER FRAMED CLOCK This elegant, silver-plated, desktop clock adds the look of a bygone era to the home or office. The round white clock face with black Roman numerals measures 4" in diameter. The clock frame measures 7-1/2" high x 6-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" deep. ( Item #1146 ) More Clocks More Silver Gifts Price $36.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION PEN HOLDER This versatile, rosewood, pen holder features a picture frame on one side and a multifunction, electronic clock/calendar on the other side. The digital clock displays not only the time, but also the year, month, day and week and the temperature. The clock also includes a daily alarm with snooze feature, a countdown timer, a birthday reminder alarm, and 8 popular, international, musical tunes. The pen holder is lined with green felt and measures 4-13/16" high x 3-13/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. The picture display area measures 4" x 2-1/4". Felt pads underneath the pen holder protect furniture. ( Item #1163 ) More Pen Holders More Clocks Price $34.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image BLACK GEMSTONE PEDESTAL GLOBE These black gemstone spheres encircled in a pewter holder create a striking image on the desktop. The globe features countries crafted from a variety of multicolored, semiprecious gemstones. The base of the globe contains a compass. The globe can rotate on its axis and the inner pewter circle also rotates. Available in two sizes/styles: A. Black Jasper Pedestal Globe (top photo) - The ocean is solid colored black jasper. This item measures approximately 6-1/2" high and the globe measures 3-1/2" in diameter. ( Item #1300 ) Price $65.00 B. Black Opalite Pedestal Globe (lower photo) - The ocean is pearlized black. This item measures approximately 8-1/2" high and the globe measures 4" in diameter. ( Item #1445 ) Price $95.00 More Globes View Larger Image STETSON ANTIQUE COPPER BOOKENDS Made of copper with an antiqued finish, these florentine design bookends will decoratively support books in the home or office. Measuring 8-1/2" high x 7" wide x 2" deep each, the pair weigh 4-1/2 pounds. ( Item #1524 ) More Bookends Price $75.00 for the Pair View Larger Image JEWELED PRISM CLOCK This jeweled treasure inspires a sense of awe from the moment it is uncovered in its presentation box. The silver-rimmed, white clock face is embedded in a crystal pillar, the sides and back of which are faceted to reflect the light in a prism-like fashion. The base and top of the clock are capped in silver, beautifully complementing the silver, jeweled embellishment underneath the clock face. An ebony-colored bead in the center of the jewel provides the perfect finishing touch to this exceptional design. 3-3/4" high x 2" wide x 1-1/4" deep. ( Item #1321 ) More Clocks Price $68.00 View Larger Image \ ASCOT WINE COASTER AND WINE STOPPER These exceptional bar accessories add a distinctive touch that blends well with a wide range of home or office decor, whether a richly paneled barrister's chambers, mountain retreat, contemporary home, or other style. Covered with top-grain leather with a crocodile finish, the silver-tone metal of the wine coaster features a cutout design with subtle hints of the Old West. The wine coaster measures 5" in diameter x 2" high. The wine stopper measures 2-1/4" long x 1-3/4" in diameter at the top. The underside of the wine coaster is lined with felt. A. Ascot Wine Coaster (Left) ( Item #1230 ) Price $35.00 B. Ascot Wine Stopper (Right) ( Item #1231 ) Price $26.00 More Wine Accessories View Larger Image LEATHER COCKTAIL SHAKERS These leather-covered cocktail shakers add a sophisticated touch to the bar. Made of stainless steel, each holds 30 ounces. Choose from 2 styles: A. El Paso Cocktail Shaker (Left) Covered with tooled, brown leather with Western theme designs. ( Item #1224 ) B. Ascot Cocktail Shaker (Right) Featuring brown leather with a crocodile design. ( Item #1228 ) More Leather Gifts Price $54.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image D View Larger Image E View Larger Image F View Larger Image ICE SCOOPS AND BOTTLE OPENERS Add a decorative touch to home or office entertaining with these stylish ice scoops with matching bottle openers. Each is made of highly polished metal with decorative leather around the handles and has a bell dome and small finial at the top of the handle. Each ice scoop measures 8-1/4" long x 2-1/8" wide x 1-1/4" deep (at deepest part of scoop). Each bottle opener measures 5-1/4" long. Choose from three styles: A. Ascot Brown Ice Scoop (top photo) - Brown, crocodile pattern leather handle. ( Item #1487-BRWN ) - Price $35.00 B. Ascot Brown Bottle Opener (second photo from top) - Brown, crocodile pattern leather handle. ( Item #1488-BRWN ) - Price $25.00 C. Florentine Gold Ice Scoop (third photo from top) - Leather handle embossed with florentine gold pattern. ( Item #1487-FLOR GOLD ) - Price $35.00 D. Florentine Gold Bottle Opener (fourth photo from top) - Leather handle embossed with florentine gold pattern. ( Item #1488-FLOR GOLD ) - Price $25.00 E. Safari Ice Scoop (fifth photo from top) - Leather handle with leopard pattern. ( Item #1487-BRWN ) - Price $35.00 F. Safari Bottle Opener (bottom photo) - Leather handle with leopard pattern. ( Item #1488-BRWN ) - Price $25.00 More Bar Accessories View Larger Image View Larger Image SILVER DECANTER LABELS A beautiful way to identify the contents of decanters, these silver-plated labels are engraved in script and hang around the decanter neck by silver chains. Choose one or both of two sets, each of which is packaged in a black, velvet, drawstring bag. Each label measures 2-1/4" x 1-7/8". A. Set of 4 Liquor Labels - Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, Rum (Top Photo) ( Item #1052 ) Price $28.00 Per Set B. Set of 2 Wine Labels - Good Wine, Cheap Wine (Lower Photo) ( Item #1053 ) Price $14.00 Per Set More Silver Gifts More Wine Accessories BELLAGIO GOURMET CAFFE MOCHA Too delicious to simply be called cappuccino, this "Caffe Series" combines the finest roasted 100% Arabica coffee with sweet, rich chocolate. Prepare the same delicious Mocha beverages enjoyed in coffee houses in the comfort of home or office with five (5) unique flavors: Caffe Cioccolato (chocolate mocha), Caffe Francaise (French Vanilla Mocha), Caffe Hazelnut (hazelnut mocha), Caffe Bianco (white chocolate mocha), and Caffe Caramella (caramel mocha). ( Item #1177 ) More Food Gifts Price $16.00 ALLURE CRYSTAL SALAD BOWL Made of 24% lead crystal, this striking crystal salad bowl is mouthblown and handcut. From the starburst pattern on its base, the cut-glass circular sides of this sparkling salad bowl rise straight, then gently scroll out at the top edge. Adds a gourmet look to whatever is served. 9" in diameter x 4" high. ( Item #0356 ) More Crystal Gifts Price $55.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image View Larger Image ITALIAN INLAY DESK ACCESSORIES Made of highly polished, Italian burlwood molding, inlaid with a narrow band of black edged with gold, these desk accessories add a beautiful touch to home or office. The backs of the frames and clock and underside of the note pad are lined with black felt. Select one or more of three items: A. Burlwood Clock and Photo Frame (top photo) - The left side is an ivory-faced alarm clock with large, easy-to-read Roman numerals. The right side is a frame with a viewable area of 3-1/2" x 5-1/2". The exterior dimensions of each side of the clock/frame are 5-1/4" x 6-3/4". ( Item #1044) Price $44.00 B. Burlwood Triple Frame (middle photo) - The folding frame holds three 4" x 6" photos. The outer dimensions of each frame are 5-1/4" x 7-1/4". ( Item #1045 ) Price $52.00 C. Burlwood Note and Pen Holder (bottom photo) - With a silver-tone pen rest, the 4-1/2" square note holder holds a 3" square note pad. [ Pen not included ] ( Item #1043 ) Price $22.00 More Picture Frames More Clocks More Pen Holders More Desk Accessories View Larger Image BURLWOOD GLOBE BOOKENDS Bookends too beautiful to be hidden on a bookshelf. With a burl finish and old-world globes that rotate on a brass axis, these bookends are sure to find their way to a special spot in the home or office. 7-1/4" X 4-3/4" at the base X 7-1/4" high. Weight 4 lbs. ( Item #1114 ) More Globe Gifts More Bookends Price $52.00 per pair TEA CHEST The perfect gift for a tea lover, this beautiful, solid hardwood, cherry finish tea chest is lined with rich emerald-green velvet, embossed in gold script with "Gourmet Teas." Inside, eight compartments are perfectly sized to hold the tea lover's favorite tea bags. A brass plate on the top engraved with "Tea" and brass side handles add the finishing touch for this exquisite gift. 13-1/2" long x 7-1/2" wide x 4" high. [Tea Not Included.] ( Item #0495 ) More Coffee and Tea Gifts Price $88.00 View Larger Image SILVER SHAKER Create a pampered feeling for everyday tasks with this regal silver-plated shaker. Whether filled with cinnamon, chocolate sprinkles, sugar, salt, herbs or other condiments for cooking, or bath powder or scented talc for body, bath or linens, the shaker combines practicality with decorative beauty. 6-1/ 2" tall x 2" in diameter at its widest point. ( Item #1055 ) More Silver Gifts Price $25.00 WEATHER CUBE A unique and tasteful desk accessory with a smooth cherry finish. The weather cube features a clock, thermometer and hygrometer on three of its sides. The fourth side may be used for engraving. The 3-3/4" cube rotates on a square-shaped base. ( Item #0225 ) More Desk Accessories More Clocks Price $45.00 COLONIAL PLANTATION PICTURE FRAMES Inspired by the decor of British and Dutch colonial plantations of the East and West Indies, these ruggedly elegant picture frames make a stylish statement for home or office. Choose from 3 styles: A. Crocodile Double Picture Frame (top photo) 15" wide x 9" high (Item #0550 ) Price $60.00 B. Rattan and Leather Single Picture Frame (lower photo, left) 7" wide x 9" high ( Item #0552 ) SOLD OUT C . Rattan and Leather Double Picture Frame (lower photo, right) 15" wide x 9" high ( Item #0551 ) Price $60.00 More Picture Frames CHOCOLATE VAN GOGH IRISES Gourmet chocolate candy that looks like master works of art - almost too beautiful to eat and yet too tempting to resist. This reproduction of impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh's Irises is packaged in a gold gift box. Made from a blend of rich gourmet chocolates, the chocolate canvas is "painted" with FDA-approved food coloring. Both the painting and the frame are made of chocolate. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2". Net Wt. 16 ounces. ( Item #0473 ) More Chocolates Price $38.50 View Larger Image GLASS COASTER/FRAME SET Add your own personal touch to the desktop with this glass coaster/picture frame set. The rosewood base holds 4 glass coasters that double as picture frames. Each 3-1/2" square glass coaster has a 1-5/8" x 2" display area to showcase favorite photos or artwork. Each glass coaster and the rosewood holder have padded feet to protect furniture. ( Item #1113 ) More Desk Accessories More Picture Frames Price $28.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image 7-IN-1 GAME SET What may appear to be a beautiful, decorative accent piece is actually a collection of 7 games in an attractive wooden box. Includes checkers, backgammon, chess, cribbage, dominos, dice and card games. The underside of the game set is lined with felt. 12-1/4" x 12-1/4" x 1-7/8". ( Item #1111 ) More Games Price $48.00 VICTORIAN LETTER HOLDER Antique-finish, Victorian letter holder with intricate carving adds a touch of beauty to organizing the desktop. With two slots to hold letters, the middle divider has an arched handle. 8-1/2" wide x 3" deep x 7" tall. ( Item #0335 ) More Desk Accessories More Victorian Gifts More Silver Gifts Price $44.00 ROLLED BURLWOOD CLOCK Made of finely crafted, Italian-designed, wood moulding, this clock is artistically decorative, as well as functional. The battery-operated clock is an alarm clock with Roman numerals and a second hand. The wide, curved burlwood molding creates a look of elegant simplicity. The clock is sized for larger spaces, such as mantel or credenza. The frame measures 10-1/4" x 8-1/2", with 2-1/2" molding surrounding the 5" x 3-1/2 " clock face. Italian clocks of other styles, sizes and prices are available on our clocks page. ( Item #0686 ) More Clocks More Italian Gifts Price $48.00 View Larger Image MAHOGANY BOOKENDS With elegant simplicity, these mahogany bookends add sophistication and functionality to the desktop or library. Made of mahogany, piano finish wood, each bookend slopes inward atop a brass base, with felt lining on the underside. Each bookend weighs approximately 2 pounds and measures 3" x 3" x 6" high. ( Item #0975 ) More Bookends Price $65.00 per pair CRYSTAL HEART With sleek, elegant lines, this leaded crystal heart makes a beautiful decorative accessory, on its own, or filled with Potpourri, flowers, or favorite edibles. 5" tall x 6". ( Item #0671 ) More Heart Gifts More Crystal Gifts Price $30.00 View Larger Image JEWELED ICE BUCKET Add elegance and sophistication to any event with this jeweled ice bucket. The stainless steel bucket and tongs are both decorated with brass and silver-tone jeweled medallions with oval jet stones in the center. The bucket measures 7-1/4" in diameter by 8-1/2" high. The tongs are 7-1/4" long. ( Item #1240 ) More Serving Pieces Price $240.00 A View Larger Image B View Larger Image COLLECTIBLE ART GLASS OIL LAMPS Reminiscent of artistic designs found in the finest museums and art galleries, these collectible oil lamps will be treasured for their individual beauty and for the unique accent they add to home or office decor. Each lamp includes a fiberglass wick that does not burn down, eliminating the need for replacement. [ Lamp oil not included .] Choose from two luminous styles: A. Charmed Oil Lamp (Top Photo) - Decorative, triangular, brass charms suspended from a beaded ring hug the sides of this clear glass oil lamp. A single, black, glass bead elegantly decorates the brass wicker holder atop the lamp, complementing the black, faceted mini-beads interspersed with brass beads around the neck of the lamp. 7" high x 3" in diameter. ( Item #1060 ) Price $95.00 B. Clear Crackle Oil Lamp (Bottom Photo) - The crackle pattern in the clear glass of this cone-shaped lamp and the facets on the glass bead topping the brass wick holder create an interesting play on light. 7-1/2" high x 4" in diameter. ( Item #1057) Price $105.00 View Larger Image ROSEWOOD PLAYING CARD CASE A most elegant place to store playing cards, this rosewood card holder has two compartments lined with ivory felt, both of which have ivory satin ribbons to make removal of cards easy. The storage compartments each measure 3-1/2" x 2-3/8" x 3/4" deep. The exterior of the card case measures 5-7/8" x 4-1/2" x 1-1/2". ( Item #1112 ) More Game Gifts Price $22.00 View Larger Image CRYSTAL WINE COASTER "Stunning" is the word evoked by this exceptional, designer, cut-glass wine coaster. A scalloped rim tops the gently sloping sides, which are decorated with silver and gold-tone medallions with oval black stones in the center. A cut glass starburst graces the bottom of the coaster. 5-1/4" in diameter x 3" high. ( Item #1234 ) More Crystal More Wine Accessories Price $125.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image JEWELED BOTTLE TOPPERS These bejeweled bottle toppers will convert a bottle into a work of art. The jeweled top of each twists off to reveal a pouring spout that provides a precise and efficient pour of your chosen liquid while exuding style with every drop. Each stainless steel topper has a cork base that creates a snug fit into the bottle of your choice to aid in a spill-proof pour. Choose from 2 styles, each measuring approximately 3" long x 2"diameter: A. Garnet and Crystal Heart Bottle Topper (Top Photo) Clear crystals, a garnet and faux pearls decorate the heart and medallion atop this bottle topper. A black tassel with gold braid trim gracefully hangs from the topper. ( Item #1179 ) Price $56.00 B. Jeweled Renaissance Bottle Topper (Lower Photo) With an old-world feel, this elegant bottle topper features a brilliant, multifaceted crystal mounted on a multi-tiered tower of decorative brass and black jet medallions. ( Item #1180 ) Price $59.00 More Wine Accessories More Jeweled Gifts More Heart Gifts View Larger Image MAHOGANY PEN/WEATHER BOX It's hard to keep your eye off this striking desk accessory. With a smooth, mahogany, piano finish, the box is lined with taupe, suede-like material with space for holding pens or other desk items. Embedded in the sloped lid on the exterior of the case are a quartz clock, thermometer and hygrometer, all with white faces, black hands and brass bezels. The thermometer is calibrated for both Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. The box exterior measures 7-3/4" x 2-7/8" x 2-1/4" high and the interior pen holder measures 6-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1" high. ( Item #1038 ) More Pen Holders More Desk Accessories Price $79.00 View Larger Image JEWELED GRAPE BOTTLE STOPPER WITH STAND Sparkling, purple, Swarovski® crystals form the grapes of this stopper - the perfect topper for a bottle of wine. Green enameled leaves add a stylish, finishing touch to this decorative treasure. 4-1/2" long x 2-1/4" wide. ( Item #1497 ) More Bottle Stoppers Price $48.00 View Larger Image BORDEAUX ITALIAN LEATHER WINE JOURNAL A perfect gift for the consummate wine connoisseur, this leather wine journal, handcrafted in Italy, is embossed with Bacchus, the god of wine. The mottled cordovan leather book includes embossed decoration that frames the central motif of a cherubic Bacchus carrying a bushel of grapes. The spine features a gilt fleur-de-lis, which displays beautifully when the book is shelved. The cover opens to reveal double page lay-outs ideal for capturing all of the essential information about a particular wine, printed in an elegant burgundy script in both Italian and English: name of the wine, country of origin, vintage, produced and bottled by, region, type of grape and degree of alcohol, place of acquisition, date, price, best served with, tasting date, bouquet, rating and a space for the label to be adhered. 10" high x 7" wide x 1" deep. ( Item #1503 ) More Leather Gifts More Gifts from Italy Price $125.00 View Larger Image CRYSTAL REGAL DECANTER This leaded crystal decanter, created by designer Ann Cichon, is so beautiful that it will be treasured and displayed as a work of art. The graceful lines of the decanter are faceted to catch and reflect the light. The Art Deco-style jewels that decorate the front and top of the decanter are made of oval jet glass from Austria mounted atop intricate designs made of brass finished with bronze and oxidized pewter. The neck of the decanter is encircled with a bronze design. 12" x 7" x 4". ( Item #0996 ) More Crystal Gifts More Jeweled Gifts Price $184.00 View Larger Image CRYSTAL ELITE VODKA SET From designer Ann Cichon, this crystal vodka set makes a memorable gift. Made of leaded crystal, the ice bowl features a curved shape decorated with ruby-colored, oval Austrian glass centered atop an Art Deco-style bronze and pewter jeweled design. The bowl measures 6" high x 6" in diameter and each of the 4 vodka glasses is 5" high x 1-1/2" in diameter. ( Item #0997 ) More Crystal Gifts More Jeweled Gifts Price $138.00 View Larger Image ASTORIA DESK ACCESSORIES The Astoria desk accessory collection consists of 3 commanding pieces that look as though they have been passed down through several generations. Each has a textured black background that serves as a striking backdrop for the silver and golden decorative designs on each piece. A. Astoria Frame (Left, Rear) Surrounding your choice of 5" x 7"photo in this 10" x 8" frame is a silver oval topped with a gold with leaf design. ( Item #1221 ) Price $29.00 B. Astoria Egg (Left, This egg lends a certain old-fashioned elegance to any room. The baubles at each end are a glowing sapphire blue color. (4-1/2" long x, 3" diameter) ( Item #1218 ) Price $16.00 C. Astoria Clock (Right) Featuring a sloping triangle design, this clock is an ingenious creation with interesting lines, curves and décor. The flower at the top sports a sapphire bauble and the golden designs surrounding it appear to be wing-like petals. The face of the clock is reminiscent of a sunflower with golden petals around it and a speckled taupe center. (6 "x 5-3/4" x 1-5/8") Item #1216 ) Price $40.00 More Clocks More Frames More Eggs View Larger Image JEWELED STOPPERS IN EBONY BOX The ultimate in elegance, this stopper/pourer set features a designer, ebony-tone wooden box containing two bejeweled stoppers/pourers. Each stopper/pourer features a cork base with a pouring mechanism inside, topped with a removable, jeweled nickel cap that screws on and off. Each nickel cap and the box are decorated with Art Deco-style bronze and pewter designs accented with Austrian glass stones - an amber-colored stone on the box, an amethyst-colored stone on one stopper and a deep blue stone on the other stopper. Inside, the box features velvet-like lining with custom-fit slots in which to securely rest the stopper/pourers. Once the stopper/pourers are in use, the lining may be removed from the box so that the box may be used as a jewelry box or for other treasures. The stoppers may be used for pouring liquids such as oil and vinegar, as well as wine and liquors. The box measures 6-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 3". ( Item #0998 ) More Wine Accessories More Jewelry Boxes Price $140.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image JEWELED FROG VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER A tiny golden frog with emerald crystal eyes perches on the lily pad that covers this enchanting votive candle holder. Green leaves of a rambling vine form the base of the candle holder. Amber and pale green multifaceted crystals of varying sizes generously adorn the frog and the base and lid of the candle holder, ready to sparkle in the light of the candle flame. 3" in diameter x 3-1/2" high. Includes 1-1/2" votive candle. ( Item #1254 ) More Candles More Jeweled Gifts Price $49.00 View Larger Image JEWELED GRAPE WINE COASTER Grape clusters made of sparkling purple and mauve crystals decorate the green enamel grape leaves forming the sides of this elegant wine coaster. Measuring 2" high x 4-3/8" in diameter, the underside is lined with felt to protect furniture. ( Item #1250 ) More Wine Accessories More Jeweled Gifts Price $59.00 View Larger Image View Larger Image JEWELED DRAGONFLY PICTURE FRAME A symbol of dreams, luck and ancient knowledge, the dragonfly is thought to bring harmony and serendipity. Marquise-shaped crystals of sparkling pink and green adorn the bodies and wings of the dragonflies that flit among the flowers and reeds that form the border of this Victorian-style picture frame. Crystals of varying colors and shapes accent the intertwining leaves of the vines, tops of the reeds and centers of the flowers. With exquisite attention to detail, the back of the frame is also decorated with vines, reeds and flowers, creating a beautiful view from every angle. Made of cast metal painted with rich enamel, the frame measures 6-1/4 " x 5" with a viewable photo area measuring 3" x 3-1/2." ( Item #1252 ) More Picture Frames More Jeweled Gifts Price $65.00 View Larger Image EL PASO WOODEN TRAY Embodying the feel of the Old West, this rustic wooden tray will create atmosphere and interest when used as a decorative accent or as serving tray. The dark wooden circular tray is decorated with four ornate, silver-toned, round studs. The tray measures 15" in diameter. ( Item #1233 ) More Trays Price $45.00 View Larger Image CHEYENNE RANCH ICE BUCKET AND TRAY Crafted to pay homage to the spirit of the American West, this ice bucket and tray are covered with cowhide, finished with bands of tooled leather. These are timeless treasures meant to be enjoyed and used for years to come. As with any finely made saddle or pair of bench crafted boots, normal wear and tear enhances the rugged beauty of these pieces as they develop a rich patina. With varying degrees of brown, tan and and white markings, each piece is unique. A. Cheyenne Ranch Ice Bucket (Left) - 8" in diameter x 7-1/2" high. ( Item #1226 ) B. Cheyenne Ranch Tray (Right) - 19-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 1-1/2". ( Item #1227 ) More Trays Price $110.00 Each A View Larger Image B View Larger Image C View Larger Image DECORATIVE TOOL KITS Add style to the toolbox with a set of hand-painted, whimsical, wood-handled tools, perfect for any Ms Fix-It. Each set includes: (1) a 4-in-1 screwdriver with 2 Phillips head and 2 flat head tools; (2) an 8 ounce hammer; and (3) a container of nails, screws, and other fasteners. The hammer measures 11" in length and the screwdriver measures 7" in length. Available in three styles: A. Periwinkle Blue Tool Kit (top photo) - ( Item #1506 ) B. Raspberry Tool Kit (center photo) - ( Item #1508 ) C. 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Berkeley Parents Network: Gifts for Weddings and Wedding Showers Berkeley Parents Network Home Members Post a Msg Reviews Advice Join BPN Help/FAQ What's New Search Gifts for Weddings and Wedding Showers Berkeley Parents Network Advice Holidays and Special Events Weddings Gifts Wedding Gift Suggestions What to give as a shower gift Wedding Gift Suggestions Help! I have a good friend getting married in TWO weeks and I need to find her a great wedding gift. Am thinking of a bread-making machine. Does anyone know of a good brand as well as a store that carries them? I bought one once from Bed and Bath (under $70!) but they don't seem to carry them anymore. Thanks! Naomi Recommendations for bread machines: http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/where2buy/breadmachine.html I can't provide advice about the breadmaking machine but would like to tell you that the one wedding gift we have found most useful over the years was a pair of binoculars (ours are Baush and Lomb and sport-size, not clunky with excellent optics). We've used them a lot at sporting events(baseball/football games) and on hikes. In recent years they have come in handy on walks with children, bird/animal watching at the house, at the beach, etc. By far we have used them more than the relish dishes, fine china or other various and sundry machines received(with possible exception of the rice cooker which we use a lot.) As you consider a gift for you friend think about the things they enjoy doing together--one friend of mine registered for camping gear. The happy couple received tent, "Sunshower" portable water bag/with shower attachment, camp stove and one of those small gas Weber barbeques (about $60) which doesn't require the charcoal and noxious lighter fluid, can be used at a moments notice, is also portable! Hope this helps...Good luck! Mary Have you considered giving your friend a wedding commemorative plate? As a "hobbyist" ceramic painter, I have done several of these for friends who have gotten married, and they love them. Jessica Abbott, who owns Brushstrokes Studio (a paint-it-yourself studio) in N. Berkeley (510-528-1360), will paint one for you if you don't feel confident enough to do one on your own (I think she charges about $75), and she can do just about any style you want. (She has some samples on the wall of the studio if you'd like to take a look.) Jessica will put the name of the couple and the wedding date on the plate for you, but I have also seen people put special messages on them. I think a handmade gift is wonderful, and your friend could enjoy it for years to come. Sarah Our favorite wedding gift (which we first received, and have given several times since) is a well-stocked picnic basket. Shops like Pier 1 and Cost Plus sell all sorts of baskets which you can fill with any number of goodies -- place settings, of course, but also acrylic wine glasses, a jelly jar with a votive inside, a checkered blanket or tablecloth, a CD of romantic or classical music, a bottle of champagne, cheeses, crackers, dried fruits... Especially if the couple are close friends, I prefer something creative and personal like this over picking from a registry. Loralee I recently remarried, and my husband and I had both been running householdsfor a while, so we weren't "starting from scratch" and already had mostof the basics. Here are some weddinggifts that we really liked and still enjoy after 3 years:a beautiful "throw" for the sofa, a serving platter forThanksgiving dinners, dinner for 2 at Bay Wolf restaurant, crystal wine glasses. What to give as a shower gift August 2003 I've been invited to a bridal shower and am lost as to what togive. I've looked on the web site which has recommended weddinggifts, but those are more for the couple, as opposed to thebride. In fact I've never been to a bridal shower before andalmost wonder if we're supposed to give ''racy'' gifts such aslingere -- I don't know the bride that well and don't feelcomfortable doing this. Are there other traditional orappropriate gifts to give at this occasion?Bobbie When in doubt, bath & body stuff from Body Time or the Body Shop is always a great gift. Another idea; a gift certificate to a nice restaurant for the happy couple (most places sell them). anon I received several (mostly white) pieces of lingerie at my engagement party several years ago- nothing too racy as they were gifts from my parents' friends. I had 2 showers- one with my future mother-in-law's friends and a co-ed one with our friends. At both of these showers, the gifts were not personal for the bride, but were mostly things we had registered for.Susan My sister threw me a surprise bridal shower and I got lots of fun racey (and some obscene)lingerie. One of my favorite gifts, however, was a set of 3 beautiful silk covered padded hangers - something I would never buy for myself, but I have enjoyed for almost 15 (!) years. I have also seen pretty soaps, skin creams and other ''pamper yourself'' gifts that everyone likes go over very well.showered I think it's fine to buy something off the registry for the bride. At my shower, I was up to my ears in lingerie that I only wore on the honeymoon, so I much appreciated the more useful, less racy gifts. Or if you want to get something just for the bride, you could get something not quite as sexy as lingerie, like a cozy but cute bathrobe or pajamas. Good luck! First, check the invitation. Most showers have ''themes'' to which the gifts ideally will relate (for example, ''travel'' or ''kitchen''). You may even have been ''assigned'' a letter of the alphabet with which the name of your gift should start or a time of day that your gift would be used. Second, are you sure this is a shower for the bride only, or is it for the couple? Among my friends, ''co-ed'' showers are now the norm, and typical gifts include books, movies, games, wine, and tools, along with the more traditional dishes and towels. Finally, remember that even though things like mixing bowls and picture frames are for the couple rather than for just the bride, they are normal bridal shower gifts because traditionally housekeeping, decorating and entertaining were the province of women only. Brides who are traditionally minded enough that their friends give them girls-only showers don't mind the implications of receiving a frying pan as a bridal shower gift, and usually prefer traditional housewares-type gifts. Lingerie is not the expected gift unless the shower has a stated theme of lingerie or ''personal'' items (which could also include bath products and the like). Something relatively inexpensive from the couple's registry -- kitchen utensils, napkin rings, casual candlesticks -- is appropriate. More creative possibilities exist, but in the absence of a theme and given than you don't actually know the bride very well, that's what I would suggest giving.Holly I am of the mind that the best gifts for brides-to-be are ones that a)encourage stress reduction and/or b) celebrate the fact that she is still an autonomous person who will bring her best to a marriage when she can maintain a clear sense of her own identity. Okay, so what does that look like in gift form? What I would have appreciated is a gift certificate for a massage or facial and/or a book on personal finance geared toward women, married or no. I don't know the titles of any off hand, but I know there are some out there. signed,not all that comfy in lingerie anyway Hi Bobbie.I like to give gifts to the bride that will benefit both bride and groom since this is a way of respecting their new union together. Also, men don't have these type of parties, so it's kind of sad if the guys don't get any gifts at all. You could give lingere if it is tasteful, and not trashy (and this will benefit the groom as well as the bride.) The best kind of gifts I think are for the home, particularly nice gifts they can use and show off when entertaining, and tell their friends that you were the one with such nice taste that gave them such and such.Hope this helps.Best Regards!Tiffany I have been to countless bridal showers (including my own), and it seems to me that just about anything goes. Some people stick to gifts from the wedding registry. Others do give lingerie, ''racy'' and not. But I think the nicest gifts are ones that are personal to the bride-to-be: candles, bath lotions and potions, gift certificates for a facial or massage, photo albums, camping gear, books--you name it. The only thing I'd steer clear of is giving cash! At the most recent bridal shower I attended, I gave the bride-to-be a gift certificate to a local bookstore; she is an avid reader and I knew she'd appreciate the chance to buy books for her beach-vacation honeymoon. Have fun and don't stress too much about it.once a blushing bride, now a tired mom how about bed & breakfast trays ($12 at Target) and some of your favorite breakfast recipes (breads, smoothies, etc.). Ask the hostess where the bride is registered. If she is registered, she hasvery good idea of what she wants for a gift and I think you should get her agift from her list, even if her tastes don't reflect yours. If she is notregistered, then you may want to get her a massage certificate. I know thatwhen I was a bride, I would have loved that! Lisa Some brides want lingerie as gifts, but don't get any if you're not comfortable with it! Bridal shower gifts are often more modest versions of wedding gifts. You could find out where the couple is registered from whomever is hosting the shower and choose something in your price range. If she's not registered or everything is out of your price range, simple home items -- think hostess gift -- are good bets. Picture frames are good shower gifts. If you want to get something just for the bride, you could get aromatherapy bath items since planning and preparing for a wedding is stressful though joyous, and I think everyone could use some pampering.-been to all types of bridal showers If the bride is registered, buy her something from the registery so you know you're getting her something the couple absolutely wants. It's tough to buy lingerie unless you really know her (size wise and raciness factored in!) Otherwise, I have gotten gift certificates for a massage, or any sort of spa treatment (manicure, pedicure, facial etc) because these are things anyone LOVES to receive. It also a great way to fit in time for themselves before their 'big' day! You can try Claremont, Nordstrom, LaBelle. If the cost is too much for a package, just give her a gift certificate that she can supplement; I'm sure she'll love/appreciate it. eileen Hi-Buy something that she will enjoy over the honeymoon. My hubby and I had a destintation wedding in Maui and one of my girlfriends bought me a nifty Hawaiian purse full of fun stuff: designer sunblock, sunglasses, evian spritz water, cheesy magzines, lip blam, scarf, aloe vera, etc. It was completely unique and I used everything. I am a bit of a penny-pincher so it was fun to get ''girlie'' stuff. :) Deniene Unless it's a themed shower, I typically give one of threepresents.... A ''breakfast'' basket... Muffin tins, a breakfast cookbook andmaybe a coffee pot Christmas Ornaments (obviously, for Christians) Baking trays, cookie cutters and a rolling pin. I sometimesinclude a good recipe for cookies. None of these are fabulously expensive, and they are alwayshappily received. anon I would not assume that the bride wants anything ''racy''...plus that's too intimate of an item. I would suggest PJ's from Macy's by ''French Jenny''. They're cute but not frompy. Also, http://www.flowerslippers.com/ sell super cute slippers that my attendants loved!!wfp The bride is almost certainly registered somewhere and the person who is organizing the shower should know where. I think the most traditional gifts are the kitchenware/cooking ones --the shower organizer should be able to point you in the direction of the gifts the bride would most welcomeanon I recently discovered what I think is a good bridal shower gift: cookbooks. I've been semi-seriously into cooking for 20+ years, and if there's one thing I know it's a good cookbook! FYI, my current favorites are ''The Best Recipe'' by the staff of Cooks' Ilustrated magazine, and the Bruce Aidells & Denis Kelly book on meat (I think it's something like ''The Complete Guide to Meat''). Both are really outstanding. The Cooks Illustrated folks take a scientific approach to recipe development: they read as many recipes as they can find, extract what seem to be the key variables, then experiment until they get something they think is the best. Aidells and Kelly not only give delicious recipes, but their stories of travels far and wide searching for great meals are lots of fun to read. Makes me almost feel sorry for vegetarians!Kathy She may have already registered for her wedding find out where and buy something off the registery- that way you know it's soemthing she wants. Or go for something simple like a nice leatherbound photo album for the wedding or shower. Film for the honeymoon. One fun thing to do is to make a bridal survival basket: you can keep it high brow or make it funny- it can include things you always need at the wedding- bobby pins, safety pins, extra pair of hose, hair spray, clear nail polish, lotion, aspirin, slippers for when those wedding shoes that were oh so cute don't feel so cute anymore, etc you get the picture. Just some thoughts. Have fun.Juliette As a recent bride, I loved getting gift certificates to local spas, for facials and manicures, etc. I think that even if the bride in question normally doesn't do these things, the first time is always fun! I was never into this, but once I did it, I understood why so many women love it. You can also get gift certificates to hot tub/sauna places (the one in Albany is nice) - this is something the couple can share. I also enjoyed getting gift certificates to nice restaurants. The memories from these occasions last as long, if not longer than, as any other ''tangible'' gift.anon Cookbooks are always welcome, as some are coffee table books in addition to being useful tools. I have really enjoyed the books by Nigella Lawson (Nigella Bites, Forever Summer, and How to Be a Domestic Goddess) as they are often doable, and accompanied by intersting stories about the food. Also books by Patricia Wells. I recently went to a bridal shower where the theme was ''Simplicity'' and asked us to bring the single most useful kitchen or other tool we had in our kitchen, along with a simple recipe. A NYT article proclaimed the 3 essentials of the kitchen as this: ''As the business of the vanity kitchen boomed, though, threesmall new tools - two tools and a mat, actually - werepicked up by cooks. You may own one or all of them: theMicroplane zester, the OXO vegetable peeler and the Silpatmat. None is particularly attractive. All are simple yetexceptional workhorses, and deserve to be regarded as newclassics of the modern kitchen - less flashy than theCuisinart, perhaps, but just as impossible to live without.Each has not only subtly and stealthily improved manycooks' lives, but changed what people cook as well. '' (June 4 NYT, A Hesser). Tongs, and an apple corer were also big hits at the bridal shower. I.e. useful, but perhaps esoteric items you would never buy for yourself. Email me if you'd like the full article. Good luck!ShahanaSimple but useful What you give at a shower can varry quite a bit. Some bridal showers have a theme and you buy gifts to go with the theme ie: lingere, kitchen, camping, etc. If it is a theme shower the hostess mentions that in the invitation. Otherwise, it depends on your relationship with the bride and your comfort level. Personally, I only have ever bought lingere for very close friends (room-mate, women I have known since childhood, if I had a sister... etc.) since size and style are hard to know for others. Other gift ideas: bubble bath/beads/lotions, candles and holders, hobby items (like cookie cutters and a jar if the bride or couple likes to bake). Cookbooks, kitchenware and linens are traditional gift items for a bridal shower. Also, you can purchase anything off the bridal registry for the shower as well. Rose Home | Reviews | Advice | Members | Post a Message Join BPN | Help | What's New | Search Please send questions and comments to Berkeley Parents Network . Last updated: Sep 14, 2003 © 1996-2005 Berkeley Parents Network The opinions and statements expressed on this website are those of parents who subscribe to the Berkeley Parents Network . Please see our Disclaimer for details.

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