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Giftee Awards Guest Judge: Buy Seasons

October 6, 2011    |    By
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Giftee Awards Guest Judge: Buy Seasons

We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011 and each week, we’ll be featuring one of them right here on the Gift Rap Blog. Meet Karen Van Ert, who makes it her business to know how to throw a party and how to... Read more »


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Fall Home Decor Ideas

September 30, 2011    |    By
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Fall Home Decor Ideas

Summer is finally over. You can feel it in those fleeting moments when the air is crisp. Here are some inspiring decor themes that bring the Autumn inside and make your home a warm harvest all its own. Fall Foliage:  Beautifully shaped leaves don’t just have to exist in the yard to crunch under... Read more »


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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: The Nest

September 28, 2011    |    By
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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: The Nest

We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011 and each week, we’ll be featuring one of them right here on the Gift Rap Blog. This week we’re featuring Giftees judge Kristine Solomon from one of our favorite sites! The Nest, the popular offshoot... Read more »


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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: Retail Me Not

September 21, 2011    |    By
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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: Retail Me Not

We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011 and each week, we’ll be featuring one of them right here on the Gift Rap Blog. This week, we want you to meet Trae Bodge from The RetailMeNot Insider. You all are probably familiar with... Read more »


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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: Party Bluprints

September 14, 2011    |    By
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Giftee Awards Guest Judges: Party Bluprints

We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011 and each week, we’ll be featuring one of them right here on the Gift Rap Blog. So, to kick it off we’re so happy to have the fabulous ladies from Party Bluprints as partners! Dawn... Read more »


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Fashion Week Emergency Kit

September 8, 2011    |    By
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Fashion Week Emergency Kit

It’s that time of year again, when every fashion-obsessed woman across the US hopes to score an invite to one of the shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York. With shows beginning at 9:00am and ending at 9:00pm every day of the week and after parties to follow each day’s events…fashion week... Read more »


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Introducing the 2011 Giftee Awards!

September 7, 2011    |    By
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Introducing the 2011 Giftee Awards!

Here at Gifts.com, we are kicking off the first annual “Giftee Awards”. The Giftees will honor the most sought after gift ideas in 10 categories. Think you know the Best Office Secret Santa Gift? Or, can you predict the Hottest Toy for the Holidays? Nominate the winning gift idea in any category and be... Read more »


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Gift Fair Favorite: Poppy Children’s Clothing

August 30, 2011    |    By
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Gift Fair Favorite: Poppy Children’s Clothing

The New York International Gift Fair is the bi-annual industry gathering for the gift industry. The tradeshow is THE place where 35,000 attendees from all over the globe come to see both the latest trends if gifting as well as to get a look at what the “must-have” gifts will be in the coming... Read more »


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Custom Clothing Creations for Girls

August 22, 2011    |    By
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Custom Clothing Creations for Girls

The chance to design my own clothes…for under $20? I love the idea! Fashion Playtes have come up with a really cute idea for little fashionistas to design their clothes, have them professionally made and show up on their door step ready to wear. The site is aimed at girls ages 5-12, but the... Read more »


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Gift Fair Favorites: Latico Leathers Amazonia Collection

August 19, 2011    |    By
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Gift Fair Favorites: Latico Leathers Amazonia Collection

The New York International Gift Fair is the bi-annual industry gathering for the gift industry. The tradeshow is THE place where 35,000 attendees from all over the globe come to see both the latest trends if gifting as well as to get a look at what the “must-have” gifts will be in the coming... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

Michelle D.
Michelle is the Gifts.com Gift Guru who specializes in Teen and Beauty gifts. For the last half-decade Michelle has been refining her teen and beauty gifting expertise by working for Urban Outfitters and obsessing over social media.

Liz T.
Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

Donna K.
Donna is Gifts.com's very own Editorial Assistant. You have her to thank for all of our fabulous Facebook posts and for making sure the blog is up every day. She is a "Gift Guru" in her own right.