After serving as a guest judge for our Giftee Awards, Dawn Sandomeno, graciously enough has offered to share her entertaining expertise with us. As one half of the dream team behind Party Bluprints, she and her partner Elizabeth Mascali have been dishing out helpful advice and guides to hosting and throwing the perfect party... Read more »
While most holidays involve a gathering a friends and family, no other holiday celebrates the art of entertaining and home cooking more than Thanksgiving. From the small intimate gatherings, to the large scale family reunions, this holiday is all about showing our thanks to the bounty of the season and the people who take... Read more »
In the colder months, in many ways chili is the ultimate “guy” food. Of course chili is loved by all, but you gotta admit guys certainly have more of an affinity towards than others. And what’s not to like? It’s got meat (…or at least I think most chili should), it’s got serious bold... Read more »
We have gotten some truly stellar folks to join us in our search for the best gifts of 2011. And throughout the 2011 Giftee Awards entry process, we’ll be featuring our partners right here on the Gift Rap Blog. Meet Jamie Molever, from the most popular internet invitation site – Evite. Jamie is a... Read more »
As a Gift Guru, the bar of expectations for gifts and party planning has been set high for my friends and family. Being a natural procrastinator, I’ve learned that to avoid sending gifts late or handling last minute occasions, it’s important to be prepared. My fellow Guru’s and I always like to say it’s... Read more »
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 »
It might seem a little early to be saying Happy New Year, but tonight starting at sundown marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is New Year’s Day according to the Hebrew calendar and it commemorates the creation of the world as narrated in the Bible. While most families... Read more »
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 »
The Gifts team has been experiencing some “senioritis” all week, with everyone antsy to get outside and enjoy the long holiday weekend. Whether that means fireworks, family cook-outs or just some old fashioned R&R, this 4th of July weekend is going to be one of the best. But before we say Bon Voyage, here... Read more »
As a Gift Guru, I’m all about adding the special touches to make a gift that much more memorable. A gift basket is a standard gift for lots of occasions but despite its ubiquity, there’s a lot of ways you can personalize it to suit your recipient’s tastes. After recently attending a bridal shower,... Read more »
