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Art for their lockers, dorms...

Back to School...Students returning to school or starting college...interested in decorating their lockers and dorms.

Plus, budget-conscious consumers will be searching for home décor items to decorate their walls

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Original Jewelry Designs

ORIGINAL JEWELRY DESIGNS STUNNING PENDANTS, BRACELETS, EARRINGS & MORE FREE PERSONALIZATION ­ PLUS, SPEND $60 OR MORE & PAY NO SHIPPING ON YOUR ENTIRE ORDER(Source:LENOX)

Spring Trends

...to rejuvenate your home...Welcome Spring! Freshen up the look of your home. Anticipating trends and bringing you the richest collections around....assembling key seasonal trends...fun, easy and affordable. Count on finding all the looks needed to ring in spring with style! (Source:artcom)

Roses for Valentine's Day and beyond

When it comes to roses, bigger is better! Send her an instant and unforgettable wow with the premium long-stem European Cut red roses, specially developed to have larger, fuller blooms. These stunning roses boast flower heads with a graceful, artful opening at the top, to truly display their magnificent inner beauty.

"European Cut" is a term used for roses that are cut at a later stage and have developed fuller, more open blooms; the actual name "European Cut" is derived from the process followed in Europe, where rose lovers tend to prefer larger and fuller-bloomed flowers.(Source:1-800-Flowers)

...in a reusable sleigh basket

May we suggest - since 'tis the season - A Christmas-themed treat basket - Cookies, chocolates, candy, and more - Sweet holiday treats in a reusable sleigh basket - (Source:GiftBaskets)

'Tis the season

Any season!...for Personalized Gifts! Find the perfect personalized gifts for everyone on your shopping list without worrying about crowded parking lots and long checkout lines. While you’re at it find personalized Holiday decorations to add extra excitement to your holiday celebrations.

Finish off your holiday to-do list by sending Personalized Holiday cards. Personalized your cards with names, a special message and even photos to send warm holiday greetings to all your family and friends!

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Brilliant Elegance

...an intricately decorated, burgundy foil ornament hangs from a ribbon of mirrored foil, and presents itself majestically against a dark blue background...

....made of dark paper; therefore greeting and personalized imprint available in gold foil only.
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Say so-grateful-for-you with flowers

Thanksgiving is about more than stuffing yourself with turkey: it's really about gratitude and love. So, who do you love: your sweetheart, your mom, your far-from-home-but-not-your-heart friends? Here's an idea: send fresh, fragrant flowers and gourmet gifts It's food for their soul-and they'll be thankful to you long after the turkey's all gone. (Source:1-800Flowers)

Jewelry make excellent gifts

Here's what my brother got for his birthday, from Nana - simply had to tell someone! Understated style makes a personal statement. A dog tag, created in sleek, polished black Stainless Steel with a traditional tribal design on the front. Personalized on the back with an engraved message...suspended on a ball chain.

As you know,  stainless steel is hypoallergenic - (which is important here, as he is allergic to everything!) - and resists tarnishing.

(When you get to the site, use 'dog tag' as keywords in the search box, and you'll get a whole page of them...makes it awfully hard to choose!) (Source:Limoges)

Kids' Poster Art

Brazilian artist Romero Britto’s work pulses with exuberance and purity, in neon crayon shades and a patchwork of coloring-book patterns. Britto’s universally appealing style melds Pop Art techniques with the intricacies of Cubism, in works evocative of a child’s enthusiasm and directness...

His works have been featured by companies such as Disney, Pepsi, Evian and Movado, and have been exhibited in more than 100 galleries worldwide. (Source:artCom)

More backyard art

...economically expand your space and more people are turning their backyards into extensions of their living areas. What's been highlighted at our favorite online art store is the contemporary style, which is the new metallic prints that make a visual impact on any room, with their classic elegance and beauty. Other popular sellers to brighten up any patio,fine art can now be placed outdoors as well, with new durable surfaces, unique brackets and UV protection.(Source:ArtCom)

An Ideal Gift for Any Occasion

The great thing about gift baskets is that there is always a reason to send one! With special occasions coming up, chocolate, spa and gourmet baskets will be big sellers
Gift Baskets for any occasion The 4th of July is a time for Frisbees, family, and outdoor eating. Show off your patriotism with that uniquely American fare that is barbeque. You can find it all in our 4th of July gift baskets...Because you'll need something sweet after all that grilled meat, we also offer a nice selection of cookies packaged in images of Old Glory herself...Find a spot in the shade, spread out a blanket, and let one of these 4th of July gift baskets make your day that much better.
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Unique gift for Mom - Retro Rock T-Shirt

The Women's apparel line includes vintage and retro rock t-shirts as well as vintage gym shorts. These stylish items are vintage in both look and feel, so you may want to consider selecting a size up when ordering
Artist, Bonnie MacLean's interest in the human face and its many expressions put this rendition front and center on this Muddy Waters, Buffalo Springfield and Richie Havens offering. Women's t-shirts are made using the finest combed ringspun cotton to give you the softest, smoothest t-shirt around. A select few are a polyester-cotton blend which increases the t-shirts stretch and softness (Source:WolfgangVault)

More about Greeting Cards

More about us...

Every one of our Cards begins its life as an original work of art. Our artisans constantly push themselves to exceed a class and quality of greeting card that is unmatched.

With debate and deliberation as to what papers, inks and foils to use, our art studios hum with samples, swatches and great ideas. After a design is illustrated by hand the centuries old art of hand engraving is used by true craftsmen to sculpt embossing dies and stamping plates. Our skilled printers work diligently to ensure the final card is beautifully embossed and stamped with wonderful foils. (Source:TheGalleryCollection)

Here is a sampling:
one of our special Favorites

Books on Big Screen

Best Selling Books on the Big Screen

The informant (Kurt Eichenwald): The outrageously true story of greed, corruption, and conspiracy that left the FBI and Justice Department counting on the cooperation of one man...and more

New Moon (Stephenie Meyer): In New Moon, the author delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist...and more (Source:Chapter-Indigo)

Angels & Demons (Dan Brown): The #1 New York Times bestseller - now aMAJOR MOTION PICTURE... An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a cryptic symbol seared into the chest...and more (Source:Chapter-Indigo)

Atonement (Ian Mcewan): The novel opens on a sweltering summer day in 1935 at the Tallis family's mansion in the Surrey countryside. Thirteen-year-old Briony has written a play in honor of the visit of her adored older brother Leon; other guests include her three young cousins -- refugees from their parent's marital...and more (Source:Chapter-Indigo)

...to mention but a few...Enjoy!

Pop Art as gifts

...or you might want to take a look at Keith Haring's work...Pop Artist and icon Keith Haring’s phenomenal rise from a talented graffiti artist, whose "radiant child" became a worldwide symbol of 1980s pop culture, remains arguably as relevant today as when it was created despite being universally recognized as representative of that era.

Painting with artistic and childlike exuberance, his talent was first recognized on subway platforms where he drew his trademark chalk figures and murals for all of New York to see. A muralist, painter, sculptor and graphic artist, Haring’s work...

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About Black History Month (February)

The official proclamation on the National African American History Month calls upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of African American history.

Prints & Posters * Celebrate February!

A time-honored tradition

A time-honored tradition in connection with Valentine's Day gifting and 'spreading love' is through heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. And most of us (chocoholics) are relieved to discover that a growing number of studies have shown, in addition to soothing the soul and delighting the taste buds, chocolate is also good for your health...Read more about other gift ideas for Valentine's Day

What Colors mean...

Purple...luxury, ambition, royal...lighter hues evoke romance and nostalgia....while darker tone communicate wisdom and mystery. Inspires artists...this is your color of purpose and good judgement You'll want purple when you want to use your imagination...or peace of mind.

Red...for energy, strength, power, passion, love....
a color for extroverts...
the highly visible emotionally intense oomph
behind this shade radiates with enthusiasm
action and poise
Wear it:
- to command attention
- to be bold
- for a boost of confidence

Yellow...Sunshine!  Like a bright day, yellow brings clarity, joy, energy and awareness... stimulates mental activity...full of creativity.... presents an uplifting vibe...
improves memory and decision-making...