Posts Tagged ‘ Entertaining Essentials ’

Guest Guru: Why the Brits Love Tea

January 18, 2011    |    By +
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Guest Guru: Why the Brits Love Tea

As a typical Brit, I am a huge tea fan. 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day in Britain, working out at over 60 billion cups a year! Many Brits stand by the idea that ‘a cup of tea solves everything’. There are even books, blogs, Facebook sites and tees dedicated it.... Read more »


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On the Rocks

January 13, 2011    |    By +
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On the Rocks

There are those who love to entertain and those who aspire to entertain, luckily this cocktail guide is for both types.  Both a helpful guide and a beautiful coffee table book, Vintage Cocktails is sure to inspire the mixologist within you.  It’s time to retire the cosmos and vodka tonics and embrace the Singapore... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

January 7, 2011    |    By +
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Gifting News from Around the Web

After being hit by another snow storm, the Gifts team is ready to kick into hibernation mode complete with hot toddies and an “Elvis Sandwich” (as seen above). With the new year in full swing, there’s already plenty of buzz and new things to come in 2011. Give a URL as a Gift, what... Read more »


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Time to Monkey-Around

December 30, 2010    |    By +
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Time to Monkey-Around

New Year’s is always a time to let loose and celebrate, and that usually means one thing: champagne. And lots of it.  Whether you’re stocking up on the cheap stuff or splurging on Veuve, dress up your holiday bubbly with this hilarious Sock Monkey Wine Holder. While most wine bags get tossed after the... Read more »


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Cocktail Hour Christmas Ornaments

November 28, 2010    |    By +
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Cocktail Hour Christmas Ornaments

‘Tis the season for holiday parties galore!  Dressing for holiday parties is stressful enough, so I can only image the pressure of hosting them. Surprise your gracious host/hostess with something new this year. If you are sick of giving them the same old bottle of wine, we have some great alternatives. First stop, check... Read more »


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Countdown to Turkey Day

November 19, 2010    |    By +
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Countdown to Turkey Day

Clockwise: Please Pass the Stretchypants Card, Thanksgiving Box of Questions, Jamie Oliver Mulled Wine Syrup, Totem Coasters, Lego Turkey Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than one week away? Neither can I, I haven’t even finished my Halloween candy yet! But as the holiday season picks up speed, I’m looking forward to starting my... 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.