Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Plants and Flowers Online for Christmas Gifts and others


One of the most popular gifts for any occasion be it a Christmas Gift, Birthday Gift, Get Well or just to show you care is flowers or plants. They are a gift that can be sent to both men and women and are generally quite easy to select. A lot of people tend to have a favourite flower or colour which makes it easier to choose a bouquet or basket. You can also choose from hanging or window baskets which can then be reused making them very economical.

I always find flowers a fantastic pick me up and love having them scattered through the house and on my doorstep as a welcome to people. I think they brighten up any home and create a warm ambience. They need not be just for Valentines Day or Mothers Day. We have a lovely new range from our new clients Plants Online. One basket in particular which caught my eye was their Strawberry Hanging Basket. I think this would make a fabulous Christmas present for anybody. We also have a wide selection of bouquets and baskets from our client The Flower Yard. Both of which can be delivered anywhere in Ireland.

Now to drop some hints to my darling Hubbie. Roses are my favourite!!!

Friday, November 20, 2009

World's most expensive Handbag!!!

The one accessory that can always finish off any outfit for a lady, and sometime now a gentleman, is a handbag. Women are known to spend a fortune on these accessories. But they are an accessory that last. I know I have handbags in my wardrobe that come out year after year beacuase they are good quality and stylish and last. But the great thing about them as well is that you can get great value handbags as well for that sparkly outfit which will finish it off perfectly in the likes of Dunnes and Pennys. I was heading to a Ball a couple of months ago and realised an hour prior I had no handbag. A last minute dash into Dunnes Stores and I picked up a perfect little black clutch bag for €7 and a green stone brooch for €3 to pin into the front of it. I felt like I stepped out of Blue Peter!!

If you fancy really splashing out! Earlier this year the most expensive handbag in the world was the Chanel Diamond Forever – A Precious Fashion Accessory at £261,000 Stg!! I think that is just ridiculous. And if anybody bought me a Christmas gift of a handbag of anything over a couple of hunderd euro I would find it hard to take it. But that is me. I know people spend thousands on handbags. But is it as a statement of who they are and what they can afford rather than a style and fashion accessory?

If you would like to see some affordable handbags from Irish Stockists Handbag Heaven, Louth Craftmark and The Deisgn Gallery please check out our ranges on Gifts and Vouchers. These would make some fabulous Christmas Gifts or Gifts for Her.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

LA Make-Up Fashion Show

Photoshoot at LA

Make Up and Style - Great Christmas Gift


I am delighted to welcome our new Clients LA Make-Up Academy from Dublin to Gifts and Vouchers. Based in the fantastic location of Dames St in Dublin, the wonderful staff in LA Make-Up Academy have given us some wonderful Gift Packages to offer our shoppers. These packages will make wonderful Christmas gifts, Gifts for Her, Mothers Day Gifts or just pamper gifts for the one you love.

They will give you a makeover or style consultation leaving you looking a million dollars. They do wonderful Bridal makovers where they will create the ultimate wedding experience for the discerning bride. LA White is Ireland’s first five-star dedicated bridal service! So this makes a fantastic wedding gift for the Bride to be.

I hope you love these fantastic new Gifts as much as we do! Just in time for Christmas.

Sian xx