Yearly Archives: 2011

cozy sock ornaments

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cozy sock ornaments
Our retail teams double in size during the busy month of December…. so before we head into the busiest weekend of the year, I wanted to put together a little something to let them know they’re appreciated. I wanted it to be creative, thoughtful & fun… and fairly easy to put together since I needed to make 24 of them. I picked out a variety of super soft & colorful slipper socks & grabbed .
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stocking stuffer giveaway

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stocking stuffer giveaway
Tis the season to stuff stockings full of small goodies that will bring big smiles.  We specialize in these little nuggets of thoughtfulness & wanted to have fun stuffing one of your stockings for free. putty creature $12.95, ADD magnet $5, seed of happiness $2, hot popcorn seasoning $3.95, orange blossom honey lotion $5.95,  relax shower burst $3.95, bucky cubes $24.95,  mustache lollipop $3.50, zotz fizzing candy $2.25 ($64.50 value) So how can you .
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have yourself a merry michigan christmas

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have yourself a merry michigan christmas
Great gifts can be found close to home this holiday season by Jen Sakey of c and g news (excerpt) Looking for a few more gifts on your holiday shopping list? Choosing a Michigan-made item or purchasing from a small, local business can be a win-win — recipients get to unwrap something unique, while shoppers help boost Michigan’s economy. Instead of buying gifts online or at a large retail store, shoppers can make a .
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our kitchen picks

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our kitchen picks
Most kitchens get an extra work-out this time of year.  See a few goodies that our team likes for the busiest room in the house. Tired of the same old boring cookies at your cookie exchange? Now you can bring something new, extra tasty and extra festive with this book. Makes a great gift or buy the book for yourself and then give the cookies as gifts!  Cookie Swap $12.95 Good thing our pets .
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open hands delivery

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open hands delivery
I wanted to thank all our firefly fans for helping us collect over 250 pounds of food for Open Hands Food Pantry this season. The volunteer team was very happy to add all your cans & boxes to their shelves.  Many Oakland county families will benefit from your graciousness.

holiday herbed cheese spread

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holiday herbed cheese spread
In addition the all the fixins I made for Thanksgiving dinner, I also put together a few snacks that our family could eat later on in the day like this simple, fresh tasting cheese spread.  It was really easy to make & will definitely go in my ‘take to a party’ file for future gatherings. Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 (8-oz.) package feta cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons .
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4 days of deals

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4 days of deals
The countdown to Christmas is on & we’re kicking off the season of shopping with 4 fantastic days of deals. After a jam-packed day of aerobic level shopping, we’ve  got a feeling that you might need to take some time to unwind.  That’s why we’re giving you a shower burst with any purchase over $30 all day Friday.  Whether you’ve got a headache, are battling a cold or just need a little clarity… we .
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10 hip hostess gifts

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10 hip hostess gifts
If you’re traveling for turkey day & would like to bring something to thank the host or hostess for whipping up a terrific tasting meal, we’ve gotta few goodies that they might like…1.  Add to your host’s hors d’oeuvres by bringing a block of your favorite brie & gift it with this tasty cranberry almond brie baker set. $24.95 (great for evening snacking as well) 2.  Give your hostess an oven glove that will .
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coffee filter snowflake scene

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coffee filter snowflake scene
I get inspiration for my store windows from many things, people & places… one of them being Anthropologie.  I blogged about these amazing windows I saw in New York in the summer of 2008. The thing I love about Anthropologie is they always use common things like cups, books, bags, plastic bottles, cupcake liners… and turn them into amazing art installations.  Unfortunately I don’t have a team of artists on call to implement such .
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