Archive for the ‘Gifts’ Category
If I could own just one expensive designer purse, I think I would want it to be a Balenciaga bag. Baleciaga handbags are the Rolls Royce of couture bags, chic classics that are coveted by all handbag lovers everywhere. The only question is, which Balenciaga bag would I want to have? It’s hard to narrow it down.
Balenciaga makes an array of fabulous bags in a variety of styles and materials. Each bag design usually comes in an assortment of colors. The styles haven’t changed much over the years, which is kind of what makes Balenciaga handbags so much fun. Design changes are subtle, and only the most attentive devotee of the brand might even notice the little details that differentiate one year’s bag from another’s. If you really adore fine construction and careful design, not to mention high-quality, elegant leather – then maybe Balenciaga handbags are for you. I know they’re my personal favorite.
So now comes the question of which style of bag to purchase. Remember, in this fantasy I’m wealthy enough to afford to spend thousands of dollars on my new Balenciaga bag, but I’m only wealthy enough to do it once! So I have to choose carefully among the many available options in Balenciaga handbags.
The obvious choice would be the classic Lariat bag, famously worn by pretty much every female celebrity on Earth, from Kate Moss to Nicole Richie. The Lariat bag is constructed from soft leather. It has great silver motorcycle-inspired hardware. It’s just a gorgeous, elegant, stylish bag – and large enough to hold a lot of stuff too. The black version would be versatile and yet refined. It would match any outfit. Then again, the Lariat also comes in other hues. A bright blue or red would be distinct, letting my own Lariat stand out from the crowd. Whichever color I choose, if I settle on the Lariat I am getting the absolute pinnacle of Balenciaga handbags.
On the other hand, maybe a clutch would be a more practical and aesthetically pleasing choice. Balenciaga makes some delightful clutches, like the giant envelope clutch, a stunner in brightly dyed shades of fine leather adorned with giant gold or silver hardware. The Lune clutch is also a graceful and chic option, in bi-colored leather. It has a more geometric quality to the design. These striking handbags automatically communicate the wearer’s high style and bag savvy.
Still, I could go even smaller, and favor art over function. If I did that, I’d simply have to own the clutch “Tube.” This purse is more of a wristlet than a clutch, and I doubt it could hold much beyond maybe a lipstick and a credit card. But boy, is it a stunning thing to look at! Made from laser-treated crocodile skin, it glows with an otherworldly iridescence, like mother-of-pearl. It’s decorated with blue-green polished agate. This bag is truly the work of art among Balenciaga handbags. Maybe if I’m going to spend so much on a purse, I might as well throw functionality out the window and get something I can simply sit down and admire.
The baby shower is a time-honored tradition that has transcended many different cultures over centuries of generations. While times have changed, the idea of offering practical, helpful and unique gifts has remained paramount when trying to find that perfect gift for mommy and baby.
Today’s incarnation of the baby shower started shortly after WW2 and has become quite the celebration of life. We’ve transitioned from small family oriented celebrations to larger parties that, in some cases include entire towns and last several days. In America, traditions have stopped with pre-birth celebrations that usually see party sizes ranging from close personal family to large circles of friends.
If you are the mommy to be, a baby shower can be one of the most exciting times of your life. After all, that day is strictly to celebrate new life and a bond between mother and child. It should be a blessed day filled with joy. For a party participant it can be a day filled with emotions that stir up memories of a first child or for future plans for children. It can also stir up emotions of competitiveness. After all we are all human and pulling out the “best gift of the day” award is quite the accomplishment!
If your goal is to share in the glowing light of mommy-hood as well as being the top gift giver in the crowd it is very important to select a thoughtful, useful and exciting gift that will not only serve as a functional item but as a keepsake for years to come. One such item is the tiered diaper birthday cake that not only gives a great cake for future diaper storage it comes with 200 very practical disposable diapers. If you are going for the sentimental “hand me down” heirloom, the Rockabye Baby Rocking Horse would be an excellent time honored and traditional choice!
Often the grand slam of baby shower gifts will be the baby’s first plush teddy bear. A unique gift in that same realm would be the Jo-Jo Giraffe stuffed animal or Bailey the bunny cashmere bunny. If you decide to go this route, be cautious and check out the color scheme and layout of the baby’s new room. A bunny in a room of teddy bear prints would stand out like a sore thumb.
Ultimately the perfect baby shower gift doesn’t come down to how much money is spent but the thoughtfulness of the gift. Listen to the mommy, take notice of what the baby’s room looks like and find the perfect gift that will not only fit the needs of the mommy but will serve as a great keepsake for the baby.
K. Green sharing her insight to finding the perfect unique baby shower gifts. She knows that thoughtful baby shower gifts are definitely among the most cherished.
It’s time for her birthday and you are looking for the perfect gift to express just how much she means to you and just how much you love her. It’s got to be the one gift that touches her and shows her that you are that special person in her life.
Even if you have the most heartfelt intentions and your biggest desire is to find that perfect gift it can be daunting to find the locket that expresses sincerity, quality and ensure it fits her personal style and tastes. It’s easy to succumb to a sales person’s idea of the perfect gift or get less than stellar quality.
Quality sterling silver lockets come in various sizes and shapes. The most common is the heart shaped locket. It is a woman tested and time honored success story in the world of jewelry and you cannot go wrong with that style. Another popular style is the smooth oval design, which is perfect for engraving. Engraving is a perfect example of personalizing a locket to add that that special loving touch. If you are buying a locket for that special someone then it’s almost a must to have it engraved. If not, the locket can seem less personable and might not have the long lasting effect you are striving for.
You can also go for tri-colored lockets that have a sterling base with either stones or coloring added to give it a unique look. It really depends on the type of person you are buying a locket for. If your significant other wears jewelry with a lot of colors it’s probable that they will enjoy a locket with a little added color.
Quality is paramount but be cautious of companies that have higher than needed mark ups in cost. They usually claim quality that’s above their competition to validate their prices but in reality sterling silver is sterling silver. There are rarely quality differences in metals used so keep an eye out for quality clasps and engraving to gauge your quality expectations. A silver locket should be exceptional quality but it does not have to break the bank either. You should be able to purchase a very high quality locket for less than the cost of reservations for two at that four-star restaurant you plan on taking her to for her birthday.
Don’t forget, lockets always leave room for a memento or picture. Don’t hand that locket to her empty. That is a sure fire way to ruin the mood you’ve worked hard to build up. Find a picture that you know will spark that romance and keep the night going. A little thought will go a very long way in making this one of her best birthdays ever.
K. Green sharing thoughts and insight to giving that perfect gift of silver lockets, her favorite is her heart shaped locket, an unforgettable gift from her husband.
Are you looking for something unique for a gift? Have you been through the stores and couldn’t find the right electronic gift or personal item that jumped out and just screamed “buy me?” It’s possible that you’ve overlooked one of the most personal gifts you can get someone, a gift with engraving!
Engraved gifts have been around for a very long time and have been time tested as long lasting heirlooms that can be passed down for generations. Not only can the recipient of the gift get years of enjoyment out of an engraved gift, they can hand it down to their children.
Before going out and having a gift engraved take a while to determine what style of engraving you feel will have the greatest impact on the recipient of your gift. There are many styles of engraving and they range from light details to accentuate the design of a locket to ornate designs that become the focal point of silver pillboxes.
The most personal of engravings will be ones that leave a lasting message of love. Text engraving is the most popular style of engraving and has become common with wedding and engagement rings. Most rings that you look at will have something scribed on the inside of the band to express love and admiration.
Less common are engravings put on decorative boxes that leave lasting impressions. For example, purchasing a silver pillbox for a grandparent and inscribing something that comforts them is a great way to show them that you care and it will become a powerful tool of remembrance in the future that will mean more to you than any monetary value that you may have invested in that pillbox. As you can see a simple thing like thoughtful engravable gifts aimed at enhancing the beautify of a piece of jewelry or a decorative box can have a powerful and long lasting imprint on a loved one.
It can also be used to help love blossom with a heart felt engraving on a heart shaped or oval locket. This is a very time honored way to show that special person that you cannot live without them. Engraved sterling silver lockets have been passed down from generation to generation and have become an imbedded part of many different cultures around the world. You may already have a family heirloom passed down from a parent or grandparent that has been engraved with a message of love that’s lasted for hundreds of years. You will obviously carry on the tradition of passing that piece of family history to your younger generation. Isn’t it time to start your own tradition by creating your own family heirloom?
K. Green sharing her insight to the time honored tradition of passing down family heirlooms, some of the most memorable being engravable gifts and sterling silver gifts.
