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At Home : Other : Wedding and Shower Gifts : Home & Garden Television Program Guide Shows A - Z Decorating Remodeling Gardening At Home Crafts Store SEARCH AT HOME Antiques / Collectibles Books / Videos Cleaning Entertaining General Information Holidays / Special Occasions Outdoor Parties Table Settings / Decor Tips / Techniques Wine Other Hobbies / Interests Kids / Family Moneysaving Ideas Organizing Personal Care / Health Pets Real Estate Recipes Shopping Tips / Techniques Vacations / Travel Wedding and Shower Gifts A cozy bed tray is a wedding gift that will be appreciated long after the honeymoon is over. (SHNS photo by Nancy E. Hill / courtesy Chris Madden Inc.) By Chris Casson Madden Scripps Howard News Service The invitations have arrived in the mail and you probably have a shower to attend before the big day. It's the peak of wedding season across the country, and along with the festivities are the gift decisions we'll be making for the bride and groom. These days the couple can be a young pair just starting out or those entering a second marriage that could include the blending of families and households under one roof. Clearly, finding a special gift depends on the couple's tastes and lifestyle. The tradition of a china registry at a favorite department store will never go out of style, but today people also are coming up with some wonderful, creative alternatives. Similarly, around the country the bridal shower and luncheon are still alive and well, but now we also see his-and-her showers that often have a gift themes, such as home improvement items or kitchen appliances. The Internet also has made for even more alternatives for registries and gift options for friends and family. From Saks Fifth Avenue to Target, department stores are putting couple's gift registries online. So after a few clicks of the mouse and a handy credit card, you can select a gift from a registry and even have it wrapped and shipped. Stores specializing in home decor and accessories also are very popular places to register these days, including such national standards as Williams-Sonoma, JC Penney, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Here are some of my ideas for wedding and shower gifts that will enhance any newlywed's home: Gift certificates welcomed: The variety of stores that offer gift certificates can help you stay within a budget and ensure the couple will choose something they want and need for their new home. You can choose from a favorite department store, specialty boutique or even a home improvement center. Timely gifts are a favorite: Whether it's a formal Waterford crystal clock or a funky urban design for the kitchen, clocks are a creative choice for a home. Be sure you know the design style that will work best for the recipients. Pampering gifts for breakfast in bed are a treat: Taking a cue from colors and linen choices mentioned in registries, look for bed accessories. As I have in my own home, consider a "bed desk." These can include features such as flip tops and side storage racks. They're prefect for reading and catching up on letter writing — or for that special breakfast in bed. Framing memories is always a must: You can never go wrong with a beautiful picture frame for that wedding portrait or candid honeymoon photo. These are the visual memories that can last a lifetime, so why not frame them elegantly? Consider a trio of sterling silver frames in varying sizes, or a single large one engraved with the wedding date. If a couple has a more casual lifestyle, photo albums with acid-free paper are also a good choice for storing those treasured pictures. Enhance a tabletop: Take a look at the china patterns that the couple has chosen and you can complement them with accessories. Tablecloths and napkins are an obvious choice, but you can also choose candlesticks or napkin rings that will fit with their color and design scheme. A wonderful vase for fresh flowers is also a classic wedding gift, but look for something a bit different. A ceramic pair can also serve as sculpture in a contemporary living room, or a quintet of small silver bud vases can be used in a variety of ways. Use your creativity and learn a bit about what the bride and groom want in their home, and you'll enjoy the giving as much as they'll enjoy receiving your gift. (Chris Casson Madden, frequent contributor to Home & Garden Television, is also author of 15 books, including the newly released New American Living Rooms , Clarkson Potter Publishers, $35.) Home | About Us | Newsletters | Questions | Advertising Site Map | Privacy | Legal DIY | Fine Living | Food Network | Shop At Home Great American Country | HGTVPro | Living | Video On Demand Comparison Shop for Home Gifts & Patio Furniture at Shopzilla © 2005 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CBS News | Valentine's Gifts: New Approaches | February 9, 2005 05:00:21 SEARCH: CBSNews.com The Web Home U.S. World Politics SciTech Health Entertainment Business Opinion Sports FREE CBS News Video February 9, 2005 05:00:21 Living HealthWatch Leisure Series The Sat. Early Show Contributors • Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Valentine's Gifts: New Approaches NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2005 Chic Valentine's Day Gifts (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (Photo: CBS/The Early Show) (CBS) The National Retail Federation's 2005 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey found that the average consumer will spend $97.27 on Valentine's Day. In all, 2005 Valentine's Day spending is expected to reach $13.19 billion. Greeting cards are the most popular Valentine's Day item, with two-thirds of consumers planning to buy at least one card for the holiday. 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Well, Love's Baby Soft is back again, in a big way. This classic sweet scent is a fun retro way to express your love this Valentines Day. It's fun, flirty and romantic. Available at drugstores and mass merchants nationwide. Love's Baby Soft 1.75 oz. Cologne Spray; $15. FOM SWEETIE HEART PILLOW: This heart-shaped pillow is perfect for everyone, especially your kids. With its shimmery material, thousands of cushiony micro-beads in a stretchy nylon shell, it's a completely irresistible sensation that's lovable and fun. Available in red, deep purple and hot pink. brookstone.com ; $25.00 LINGERIE SILK & LACE CAMISOLES: Lingerie-like camisoles that look too good to stay in the bedroom. Pair these trendy silk and lace tops with almost anything for day and evening looks. Camis come with adjustable straps in an assortment of flirty color combinations. Available at Henri Bendel, 1-800-HBENDEL; $128.00 FLEUR DE LIS SEQUIN TANK: Tank top with gold sequin heart decal available in pink, kelly green and red. Celebrities Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson own these tanks. Available at shopintuition.com ; Infant size-$24.00, Adult size-$38.00 JEWELRY CARTIER BABY TRINITY BRACELET: Baby Trinity Bracelet is a new twist on Cartier's 1918 signature design. It's the mini-version of the classic trinity ring symbolizing friendship, love and fidelity. Silk bracelet cords available in a variety of colors, including pink and red. At Cartier Stores; $350.00 CARTIER TRINITY RING: The Trinity Ring was created by Cartier in 1918, and is still one of the most recognized designs today. It's a classic Cartier design representing the three stages of a relationship-yellow gold for friendship, rose gold for love and white gold for fidelity. $750.00 HELEN FICALORA GOLD CHARMS: These specialty charms come in pink, yellow or white gold. They are available in various designs such as heart cutouts, xoxo, love and initials. Moms can wear their children's initials or their husbands. These were featured over a year ago but are still hot! Pink Gold Heart Charm, $95, Yellow Gold "xoxo" Charm, $85, and White Gold "love"charm,$95.00. 1-16" twist gold chain retails for $120. Go to helenficalora.com or call 1-877-754-2676. GRAND BAND MONEY HOLDER: This money holder is ideal for keeping currency and credit cards neatly in place. An engraveable sterling silver bar is presented on an expandable black rubber band. Measures 9mm wide and 4-inches round. A great gift idea! Perfect for your boyfriend or husband on Valentine's Day. $45; available at diamond.com ACCESSORIES SMITTEN MITTEN: The smitten is a red heart-shaped uni-mitten made of warm plush polar fleece. This cute and cozy winter accessory can make your next stroll with your honey a whole lot more romantic. Perfect as a Valentine's Day gift! $10.95 smitten.com FOR KIDS LARGE BEADED FLOWER RINGS: Make sure you have a fresh manicure so you can show off these beautiful elastic beaded rings. Play dress up with your girlfriends if you can bear to share these fun baubles. Great for all ages. Set of 6. $32.00; Available at plumparty.com HEART ETCH-A-SKETCH: Etch a message to your valentine using the heart-shaped etch-a-sketch. It's a fun and unique way to tell someone how much you care. Kids can create their message and write back and forth on the screen with their valentine or friends. $5.99; world-of-toys.com What's This? MMV, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Rita Exodus Texas Gov. 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60th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, My parents will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. My brother and I want to give them a big party with family, friends, neighbors, and church members, but they don't want one. Should we honor their request, or give them a "surprise"? Also, what would be a good gift? My brother and I want to give a joint gift from both our families. My husband and I can afford to send them on a two-week cruise, but my brother cannot contribute that much. My brother wants us to pay equally. What should we do? Signed, Compromise? Dear Compromise, The 60th wedding anniversary is very special indeed. However, you should honor your parents' request to not have a party, and honor your brother's request to share in a gift for them equally. Instead, have a family celebration or dinner with just the immediate families. Although the 60th wedding anniversary is diamonds, you do not have to get them a gift of diamonds. Any gift for a special birthday is also appropriate for wedding anniversaries. One of the most often cited cherished gifts is a memory photo album composed of photos and special remembrances of their marriage. For example, the photo album could have crystal rhinestones glued on the front to simulate diamonds, and contain something like the following: 1. Photographs of the highlights of their 70 years together. Enlist the help of other family and friends to get copies of photos. Include their wedding photo, photos of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, vacations, and other special moments over the 70 years. 2. Written tributes: Close family members and friends write a short tribute to your parents and include a funny or touching anecdote. Intersperse these tributes throughout the album. For friends, ask them to include information such as how long they've known one or both of your parents, how they met, and their first impression. 3. You can request a special congratulatory note be sent to your parents from the President of the United States (if a U.S. citizen). Be sure and request this well in advance (at least 6 weeks). See www.whitehouse.gov 4. Historic news headlines, popular songs, and movies on the day of their wedding. Greeting card shops often have these "time capsule" sheets that can be printed out. Or, you can design your own using info from the Internet or from websites. Some helpful websites are: http://www.dmarie.com/timecap/ http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/index.html http://www.infoplease.com/cgi-bin/dayinhistory In addition to the album, or if you've already given them something similar recently, then other suggestions for a gift are a weekend trip to a special place they've always wanted to visit, a nice dinner to their special restaurant, or gift basket full of their favorite items and special items that they feel is too extravagant to buy. Depending on your parents' interests and limitations, other gift ideas could be an amplified, large button telephone or a computer so that they could email all family members.