Category Archives: Gifts

May 04, 2015

Still looking for last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas? We’ve got you covered with some of our favorites.

Love the idea of something personal that really tells a story, how is this to replace that old scrapbook idea?  The Hannah Bergen Heirloom kit is so lovely.  With hints on how to put together and beautiful packaging this will be as fun for you to put together as for her to receive- would also be a really great gift for a Mother of the Bride!

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How about making Mom look forward to cleaning and laundry?  With products from The Laundress, she will welcome those little chores instead of dreading them. I mean, monogrammed cleaning cloths!!!

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If your mother is into entertaining, this monogrammed acrylic serving tray is a must have. Plus, it looks chic set out in the house with candles, accessories, etc. for everyday use. Available through Elizabeth Joyce Monograms.

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You know I love my Bloody Mary’s. An ideal Mother’s Day for me would include a small little brunch at home with the family and some bloody mary’s. I would adore a little basket full of the likes of these.

Using a local Charleston Sweetgrass Basket adds a lasting element.

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Charleston born Fat and Juicy Mix is a favorite!

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Founded in Mississippi, Cathead Vodka focuses their philanthropy efforts on local blues musicians.
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Don’t forget to garnish with Pickled Okra.  To really impress Mom and make your own, Southern Living Magazine has a recipe right here.

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5.04.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Charleston, Entertaining, Food and Drink, Gifts, Recipes, Shopping, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers | Comments >>

I know we have been seeing a popular resurgence in silhouettes for awhile now, but what I love about Patti Rishforth is what she is doing to come up with new and fun ways to do them. Patti also does amazing pencil sketches of children, animals, etc. We’ve had Patti on site for several of our events doing them live as a take away for guests.  And I just love story of how she got started…

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“I was doing pencil portraits at children’s boutiques (live sittings in 45 minutes) before I knew I could do silhouettes. The owner of one boutique I frequented the most kept asking me to do silhouettes and I kept saying I didn’t know how. She kept insisting that if I could do portraits, I’d surely be able to do a silhouette and that she could fill the day with even more appointments. So I got some crisp paper and sharp scissors and practiced on my husband and 2 year old son. After doing 4 or 5, suddenly, it clicked! Like that moment when you finally learn how to use your two hands to play different notes on a piano instead of mirroring each other. It all just clicked into place and I knew I could do it! So I did more of my nephew and nieces and took them to show the shop owner expecting her to say, well, keep working on it and one day we will have a silhouette event. But she immediately chose a Saturday only 4 weeks away for me to do silhouettes. When I showed up that day, the line was out the door! I’ve been doing them ever since.”

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“One thing I’m also doing a lot of now that stands out with people are the family themes where I hand cut siblings or grandchildren playing together. I make sure each child is proportionate to their siblings or cousins so that it can remind the parent (or whomever) of that time period when they were all little enough to play with each other before that moment is gone so fast. I do a lot of these family themes as a “Family Train” so they can all be tied together in a fun way that works well for a strong design.”

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Great idea for favors at a wedding or a birthday party-

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And she is now offering customizable canvas wall prints through online boutique Oopsy Daisy.

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5.01.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Art, Events, Gifts, Parties | 1 Comment
Apr 24, 2015

If you’re stumped on how to thank these treasured friends for being a part of your ginormous celebration… here are some we’ve stumbled across recently.

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Clockwise from top left: Monogramed blanket from Elizabeth Joyce Monograms;  Will you be my Bridesmaid robe set from Plum Pretty Sugar; “Lawrence” necklace from Empire State Finery (comes in other colors cute to coordinate with all of your girls);  Monogrammed Yoga Mat (put these inside a LLBean Canvas tote to match your color scheme) from My Custom Yoga Mat; Now this I love. A bride gave myself and Meg a pair as a thank you- but you can customize Nike sneakers in different colors, and you can put names on them!

4.24.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Charleston, Fashion, Gifts, Shopping, Weddings | 2 Comments