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 »
Valentine’s Day is all about the celebration of love, in all of its forms. But when it comes to gifting for guys, it’s better to save the sentimentality for the greeting cards. His eyes aren’t going to light up at the sign of a giant teddy bear or a box full of chocolates, so... Read more »
The only question that’s on our mind this week is, are you ready for some football?! Even if you’re not a sports nut, it’s hard not to get wrapped up in buzz around the Superbowl. Whether you’re a die-hard pigskin fan, or you’d rather watch the Puppy Bowl; either way there’s bound to be... Read more »
You wouldn’t know it given all the wispy dresses and strappy sandals in store, but winter is here to stay. This past week’s snowfall was a cruel reminder that we’re not quite over the weather hump. And while it’s important to bundle up, you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay warm this season.... Read more »
Well it was a short week but a busy one as well. Guru Dan T returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas and regaled us with tales of the coolest gadgets and gizmo’s that are coming out in 2012. We got to hob nob with celebrities, i.e Jessica Alba and her new eco-friendly... Read more »
{Gifts for Your Gal Pals} Debba Haupert is founder of Girlfriendology.com, the online community for women based on female friendship. And, although she is a little ‘addicted’ to social media, she loves her friends way more than the world wide web! That’s why we asked her to share her favorite gifts to give your... Read more »
Red lipstick has always made a statement. Cleopatra used a version of red lipstick made from crushed carmine beetles, Queen Elizabeth I of England used one made from beeswax and red plant stains almost 500 years ago and the Flappers of the 1920′s used red lipstick to show their rebellious nature. Today red lipstick... Read more »
So we’re back, did you miss us over the holidays? We all got a little R & R that was much needed and now we’re back and ready to get back in the gifting game. Now that the holidays are behind us and our resolutions were made and already broken, we’ve got our sights... Read more »
As a Gift Guru, I consider it my number one priority to not only find great gifts, but to give them as well. I’m always on the lookout for that something special that stands out from all of the usual stuff you find in the malls and other major retail chains. So anytime I... Read more »
The Gift: Uncle Goose Alphabet Blocks (ranging $32- $98) The Scoop: For the past 30 years, Uncle Goose has been hand-making classic wooden alphabet blocks out of their factory in Michigan. And while ABC blocks for babies and children is a playroom staple, these blocks are not your average toy. Along with the traditional... Read more »
