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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Now that the holiday season is officially underway, we thought you might like some suggestions for your favorite hostess with the mostess.

If your partying pal always has the yummiest homemade cookies on hand, she’ll love this cute cookie dishtowel and cookie cutter set from Swank favorite, Tag.  She can make the recipe and then use the towel to wipe away the mess!

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Speaking of a mess, skip the fruitcake gift, and give your party planner this cute fruitcake dishtowel instead.  She’ll love its cute design and might even be inspired to make the seasons only edible fruitcake.

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If she is the type to burn it at both ends and is known to throw the kind of bash that lasts well into the we hours, a candle from Voluspa might be the perfect way to thank her for the invitation.  The candles come in two sizes, and price points, and the delicious Snowflake scent will add a little something to her hot event.

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We hope this got you started, stop in the store for more ideas.  No matter what the event is, you can never go wrong with a Swanks. Stay tuned for more perfect party gifts and special event posts!

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Over the hill and through the woods, or maybe just down the highway a little, to grandmother’s house we go! This holiday, don’t show up with the same lame fruit cake. You think Gram is the coolest and we have just the gifts to show it.

If your grandmother is far away and you won’t be there to see her in person this year, wrap her neck in style with our cashmere scarves in gorgeous colors!  They ship easily and she’ll feel fabulous when she wears it, like a warm hug around her neck just from you.

cashmereFor the grandma who is happiest in the kitchen basting the bird while whipping up her famous homemade stuffing, why not treat her to a gift set from Cucina?  The scents are herby and delicious, made to compliment, not compete with the smells of the food in your kitchen. Not that her cooking has any competition as far as you are concerned.cucinaduo

If your grandmother is an original dame, she might just love our vintage inspired necklaces from jewelry designer Lenora Dame.  Each piece is a modern approach to an antique design, with gorgeous bits of fabric and intricate beading. The necklaces are striking and unique, just like she is.

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Monday, November 9th, 2009

She’s always there in a pinch, with a box of tissues or a bottle of wine, or both, ready to listen when you need her. With the holidays fast approaching, we thought you might like a few ideas for your best gal pal.

For the girl who is happiest during happy hour, we have stocked a nice assortment of  fun wine glasses from Lolita. They are all hand painted and each glass is nicely packaged in a coordinating box.  Our favorite is the “5 O’clock Somewhere” glass, not that your pal needs to be reminded!

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If your girlfriend is truly a southern sweetie, our monogrammed plates might just be the perfect gift.  Traditional, but not stuffy, each plate is boldly scripted with a single initial on refined porcelain.  Whether she uses them to collect her favorite baubles  or to catch her favorite scented soaps, the sweet dish will remind her that you think she’s a classic.

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For the fashionista friend, a stylish pair of earrings might do the trick.  Long time Swankster favorite vendor, By Boe has some fab styles that never fail to please.  We love the waterfall earrings, available in silver or gold and in both longer and shorter lengths, for that little touch of something sexy.

waterfall-hoopFor that friend who seems to have it allthe newest lipgloss, the sleekest cell phone, the keys to a hot little car, why not treat her to something she can stash it all in?  Our clutches from Big Buddha are small on price but huge on style.

buddha-clutchOf course, we have loads more great stuff in the store, so be sure to stop in and see us!  And stay tuned for more ideas!  Next up, goodies for your grandmother…