Regifting for a Wedding Gift

While cleaning out my closet this afternoon, I found an old wedding gift from a friend. Duh, so what? The amazing part of this find was that I realized that the gift was a "REGIFT!" It was a box of Lenox china consisting of a dinner plate, salad plate, a dessert plate, and a saucer. Why didn't I notice the green marking on the back of these porcelain plates? I don't know. Call it blind, maybe? I can't say this enough that the regifting is an art. You've got to know how to do it gracefully and without insulting the recipient. To the friend whom I plan to not contact anymore, please read this book called aptly The Art of Regifting. Please, if you are going to be a guest at a wedding, do your groundwork and please put some care into the packaging. Lastly, include a more personal note with the gift!

Flat Flowers by Suseela Gorter

As with getting married, the subject of home decorating always comes into play. But not everyone has the moola to spend on new plates, accents for the home, etc. So, these inventive stickers by Dutch designer Suseela Gorter are simply pretty enough to put on a window. Whoever said that you have to use real flowers to bring color into the home! These are my favorites that I found through the online shop of Dutch By Design:

Dahlias - of course!



Roses



Chrysanthiums



Yes, these are all flat! Be sure to check out her website of Flat Flowers.

Gumps - Cool Wedding Gifts for the Holidays

When the temperatures start to drop, you know that in due time, the holidays will be here. And if you have been invited to a wedding, getting an extra special gift is even more challenging because you don't just want to give a wedding gift. You want to give a gift with that quality of rareness like a vase or bowl made of fine Murano glass or that coral-made picture frame. Head off to Gump's of San Francisco (also available online) - they have some pretty unique products with real personality. Pricey, yes, but you won't look like a cheapskate. It's quite exciting now that they have their holiday preview.