Archive for the Category ◊ Winter ◊

10 Aug 2010 Cozy Winters With Fleece

Winter clothing can also be fashionable and convey your personal style if you know how to choose the right outfit. There is a wide assortment of outerwear as well as innerwear available at fashion retail outlets that help to keep you warm during the cold winter months and at the same time add an element of style to your wardrobe.

Amongst the different options available, fleece is a warm, soft, durable fabric made from sheep’s wool or a synthetic or cotton blend. It is most often used in casual sweaters, jackets, pajamas and outdoor wear. Fleece is a popular choice for winter wear as it holds in body heat well and is extremely light and soft. Moroever it does not fade from repeated washes. When you are planning on your winter shopping, you can check out these styles in fleece:

The Hanes P180 7.8 oz., 50/50 ComfortBlend Full is made from 50/50 poly/cotton fleece. The fabric has better print surface and low-pill performance. The double-needle coverseamed neck and armholes, ribbed waistband and cuffs and roomy front pockets make this outfit a fashionable buy.

The Comfort Colors C1598 Women’s Garment-Dyed Full-Zip Hooded Fleece is just perfect for the fashion conscious women. The metal zipper with fashion pull and matching drawcord, front pouch pocket and fashionable 2×1 rib cuffs and relaxed waistband combine comfort with style.

For the young adults the Gildan 18500B Youth Heavy Blend is simply irresistible. The 50/50 cotton/poly pill-resistant air jetspun yarn pullover with warm double-lined hood and matching drawcord is perfect for those cold winter months.

Fleece fabric is one of the softest and warmest amongst the ones available and is quite reasonably priced too!!


08 Aug 2010 Cardigan Sweaters- Timeless Fashion
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Sweaters have been a fashion staple for a long time and they are not juts a choice for comfort but definitely a choice that reflects a wearer’s class. A cardigan acts as the centerpiece of an outfit. You can wear one with jeans, dress pants, leggings, even a fancy dress, a cardigan sweater is the perfect way to be warm without having to put a bulky jacket or hooded sweatshirt on over your evening gown.

Sweater dresses for women is super versatile and can be worn dressed up or down and with a variety of fashion accessories. Sweaters for men, come in different styles and designs. The different variations in designs and mixture of various materials have brought about a revolution in men’s fashion wear.

The Jerzees 773MP 8 oz., 50/50 Four-Button Cardigan is a 50/50 cotton/poly NuBlend and is the perfect fashion accent that can be paired with any outfit. This four button cardigan will conveys great style that will turn heads at school, the office or a night out on the town.

The Chestnut Hill CH405W Women’s 6 is a100% airspun cotton V-neck cardigan with raglan sleeves. It has a fully fashioned, button front. The tubular start at sleeves and bottom give a clean appearance. Dyed-to-match buttons add the perfect touch of grace to jeans and a Pink Floyd T-shirt.

Sweaters and cardigans have been in the forefront of fashion for over a decade now. Generations of fashion designers have found inspiration from the timeless cardigan sweaters.

14 Jul 2010 Tea Party

With the release of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, tea parties have been rising in popularity. I have been seeing everything from birthday parties to wedding with a tea party theme and favors. So how do you make yours special? Here are a few tips.

Personalized Tea Packets
This is the main one, personalizing the packets of tea will help guest remember your day forever. It also gives them a gift that they can use instead of throw in a drawer or box and never see again. Practical gifts are the way to go now days. Guests aren’t as excited about keepsakes as they used to be. These personalized tea packets have a lot of available personalization. They are categorized under Bridal Shower, Wedding, Christening/Religious, Baby Shower, and Holidays.

With so many options, you are bound to find a something that will work. They also come in three flavors: black, green, and jasmine.

Tea Infusers
For those of us who don’t know (I didn’t till just a few moments ago), you place loose tea leaves or bags into the infuser while you brew your cup of tea. This keeps you from having floating leaves in your tea. I don’t know about you, but I hate floating pieces of anything in my tea. If your guests are like me, then these infusers will be a great addition to your personalized tea packets.

Teapot Timer
I know it sounds a bit silly, but can you imagine sitting there, enjoying each other’s company laughing, and joking and letting your brewing cup of tea go bitter because you forgot about it? We all loose track of time, whether it’s in the kitchen cooking, reading a good book, or especially when spending time with good friends. This item will be a practical gift that will allow them to multi task at home and keep their tea from getting bitter at your party.

Personalized Glass Cup
This is the final item I will suggest. I don’t think this one needs any explaining. Personalized cups or mugs will add that extra magic to your event. These also have a lot of different options for personalization so you will be able to match it and make it work.

To add the final touch to your event, take all the items, put them in a small box, basket, or bag together, place package at their seat and you have a perfect little party gift that can be used then and after. Just don’t forget the food!

11 Dec 2008 Practical Business Gift Ideas

Practical Business Gift Ideas: A Sip of Warmth

Hey guys, Christmas is just around the corner! (Hurray~~) If you still haven’t made up your mind what gifts to give away to your business contacts, employees, or clients, go for the simple and practical choices rather than somethings flashy and expensive. If you ask me, what chould be better gifts in this white season than a mug that offers you a sip of warmth?

Icon Meridian Mug

Classic style that makes a difference - ideal for a catalog program or company store. Stainless steel thumb-slide lid. Double-wall construction using stainless steel.

Bosque Desk Mug

This desk mug is accented with a glossy burl wood finish and features double-wall construction using stainless steel. Press-on plastic lid with drinking hole. Large handle for easy use. Rubberized skid-proof bottom.

Stanley Bolt Mug

A splash-resistant drink-through lid combines with a base that fits most cup holders to create the ideal traveling mug. Double-wall foam insulation keeps coffee hot all morning long. 100% rust-poof stainless steel finish. Stanley lifetime warranty.

20 Oct 2008 Candle Wedding Favors - Unique and Practical Gifts

Candle Wedding Favors - Unique and Practical Gifts

(By Ashley Rader)

Weddings and candles go hand-in-hand. The unity candle is an age-old symbol associated with weddings. Candle light creates a romantic atmosphere at a daytime or evening wedding.

Candles can really enhance the décor of your wedding because they come in so many shapes and sizes. They also make the perfect wedding favor because they can be used in so many different places. Plus, it’s a gift you can be sure most guests will enjoy.

Here is a guide to choosing candle favors for your wedding.

Use the season as inspiration. Here are some candle inspirations for winter, spring, summer and fall.

Winter Wonders

Snow in Love Tea Lights - These adorable snowmen candles can be a great gift for a chilly wedding. Warm up the reception hall with these blue and white man and woman snow people.

Snowflake Gel Candle - Need something new and blue for your winter wonderland wedding? These candles will set the scene for your guests all winter long.

Spring Fling

Daisy Candle - Nothing speaks spring like daisies. Celebrate in true daisy style with these yellow gingham ribbon and silk daily embellished favors. The soy candle comes with a cotton wick and vanilla scent.

Plumeria Candle - This blush-colored candle will be the talk of your wedding guest tables with its intoxicating floral scent.

Summer Nights

Frosted Glass Tea Light Candles - These elegant sailboat tea light holders with included candles will set the scene for a cruise or destination wedding. Great for nautical themes as well. Set sail with these great favors.

Shell and Sand Tea Light Candles - These beachy candles make great parting gifts for your barefoot guests. Set them out at your beach front reception and watch them glow as the sun sets on your beautiful night.

Autumn Ambiance

Fall in Love Tea Light Sets - These tea lights give guests a decorative item for their home that speaks fall. With an assortment of leaves, these warm colors brighten up any fall wedding.

Petit Merlot Wine Gel Candle - This gel candles delivers a rich harvest grape scent that is sure to please. Wrapped in a pretty box with wine and grape illustrations, this is the perfect favor for a fall wedding.

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18 Oct 2008 Then There is Christmas

Then There is Christmas

After Halloween, then there is Christmas~~~~ The most festive festival all year round! So…. let’s get festive, here are some awesome Christmas ornaments made just for you~~ ^_^

Bells 

Bells are the perfect Christmas ornaments. You can place it everywhere looking fabulous for the occasion. For details, please check out my other post specifically designated to it. It had all the wonderful bell ornaments for your home decor.

Merry Christmas Personalized Ornaments

Celebrate the season and remember the magic of Christmas with this personalized ceramic ornaments. You can choose the design that captures your own holiday spirit by personalizing the “To” and “Love” lines with up to 20 characters each. Add the desired Year, accommodating 4 characters.

“Snow in Love” Tea Lights

The Snowman Tea Light sports a jaunty silver-banded, blue top hat and matching scarf, with black buttons accenting his “coat”. The Snow Woman, batting enviable eyelashes, is dressed for a day outdoors in a fashionable blue hat with matching scarf. Just above the dainty black buttons on her coat, she’s holding a bouquet of winter flowers. Each is individually presented with a snowflake-design “For You” tag atop a clear-covered, light blue gift-box tied with a sheer organza ribbon and sprinkled with the winter-white snowflakes. Cute ornaments for all winter events.

“Snow Flurry” Flocked Glass Ornament

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow

Charming winter’s unique gift provides a lovely motif for gifts of the season. The “Snow Flurry” Holiday Ornament Place Card and Photo Holder is a snow-lover’s delight inside and out, making it the perfect favor for your winter wedding or holiday party.