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The Sampler South Kensington

May 14, 2013

Ever wanted to try a little taste of wine before you buy it? Just to make sure its what you really want? Ugh..hells yea! Well, The Sampler South Kensington is all about it. Literally, this wine shop allows you to sample a huge variety of wines in order to pick out the perfect choice! Here is how it works!

TheSampler.com

TheSampler.com

Easy peasy right? Uh I wish they had this in the states. What a good idea! I would be in The Sampler everyday! Next time you are in London for a bit you have to go check it out. Or if you have a family member or friends who live in London you could give him or her the gift of “Sampling.” So Fun, Funky, Fresh!

www.enomatic.co.uk

www.enomatic.co.uk

The Sampler South Kensington

The Sampler South Kensington

The Sampler South Ken

35 Thurloe Place

London SW7 2HP

Tel. +44 207 225 5091

Mon – Sat 11.30 – 10.00

Sunday 11.30 – 7.00

 

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Spring Cooking Essentials

May 7, 2013
Daisy Spatula World Market

Daisy Spatula World Market

Spring is always a bright and happy time and why not celebrate the season with some fab spring cooking essentials. Liven up your kitchen with these fun flower and bug spatulas and measuring set. They are super adorable and would make for great hostess gifts. These spring cooking essentials are also a great present for the mom who loves to cook! Little items like these really make a house festive and fun! You can get these items at World Market for under $10 each. Wowzaaaa!

Daisy Flower Pot Measuring Spoons

Daisy Flower Pot Measuring Spoons

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World Market

Bee Spatula World Market

Bee Spatula World Market

 

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Mother’s Day at Burke Williams

May 3, 2013
Burke Williams Spa

Burke Williams Spa

If you’re looking to get a FAB gift, It might be time to spend Mother’s Day at Burke Williams. They are having great package deals and a little spa action is always a wonderful gift for mom. I loveeee massages and am always discovering new places and visiting old favorites. Burke Williams is definitely an old favorite and the ultimate in relaxation. They also have a bunch of locations so you can find one that is closest to your mother.

Burke Williams Spa

Burke Williams Spa

Choose from West Hollywood, Pasadena and Santa Monica or branch out further to Orange country, Sherman Oaks and even San Francisco.  I suggest you get mom the “Relax” package which is a spa pedicure plus either a 50 minute massage or a 50 minute facial for $145. The regular price in usually $180. Or if you’re feeling like a baller you and mom can do a day together! Those are always fun and the deal is really good! Its basically the “Relax” package for two but at $275 rather than the normal $360! Wahoo. Now, you can relax in luxury knowing you got a great deal!

Stone Massage

Stone Massage
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Drumstick Salad Servers

April 23, 2013

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I am always surprised at how hard it is to find a unique set of mixing spoons. You would think there would be a ton of options, but I find that most of them are very drab and generic. On my quest to find a unique set of salad mixers for Mother’s Day, I came across these drumstick salad servers and absolutely love them. They are super cutetastic and not so over the top that you would be embarrassed to use them. These drumstick salad servers are such a great Mother’s Day gift. This set could really “jazz” things up in the kitchen!

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You can also use the drumstick salad servers more broadly as general mixing spoons for your pots and pans! This is also an item that appeals to guys and girls, which is always a plus in my book. You want a gift that a couple can both enjoy!

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 Mother’s day gift for the musical mom in your life? Would your mom like this gift? 

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Spring Pillow Change Up

April 16, 2013

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As the sun starts to poke through the grey winter clouds one might feel the need for a little pop of color in their home! The easiest way to spruce up your place without breaking the bank is to change up the throw pillows on your couch. A small detail that can really make the room come alive! I am loving these C Wonder heart pillows for a sweet spring look! These pillows are also a great housewarming present! Super cute, simple and fab for spring!

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DIY Sugar and Salt Scrubs

April 15, 2013

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Good morning everyone! Mothers Day is fast approaching and before you know it you’ll be running to CVS  for a random something before brunch with the family. Not this year! Instead, lets do something special and make DIY sugar and salt scrubs. It is soooo easy and cheap-tastic to make this gift and it looks and feels super fab! Not to mention, all mothers love a little relaxation and they will greatly appreciate this gem! Legit, all you need to do to DIY sugar and salt scrubs is use two ingredients, a Ball jar and a chalk paint label!

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Here is how its done

Sugar Scrub

2 parts cane sugar, 1 part coconut oil

Salt Scrub

2 parts table salt, 1 part coconut oil

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 Here are some helpful hints: You can substitute coconut oil for olive oil or baby oil if you prefer! Also, I always use a white paint pen on chalk labels and chalk paint because it gives the same affect and looks a lot neater!  It is hard to make a small label look nice using chalk because the chalk piece is so wide. Add a bow to your jar, and voila! Super cute DIY sugar and salt scrubs for Mothers Day!
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Unzipped Bag Bowl

April 2, 2013

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Fred and Friends unzipped bag bowl

While in Carmel this past weekend, I stumbled upon this Fred and Friends unzipped bag bowl and think it is just too damn cute as a hostess gift for all your spring parties!

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This unzipped bag bowl is made out of blown glass and could also be a wonderful house warming gift! Of course, I am always thinking about design and envision these bowls as centerpieces with goldfish in them! Tooo cute!

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Dinner Party Guest Book Giveaway

March 18, 2013

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It is time for another FABtastic giveaway and I have paired up with the kitschiest of the kitschiest and one of my favorite brands, Knock Knock, for this Dinner Party Guest Book Giveaway. How cute is this gem? I love this book for the girl who likes to entertain and wants to make her dinner parties special. How fun will it be to read everyones notes at the end of the night? I am soooooo thrilled to be giving this item away!!!! Here is how it works! Really SIMPLE!

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Can Cooler

March 12, 2013

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I am loving this uber kitschy can cooler for a hostess gift! It is super cute and sooo on your budget coming in at $10 at Urban Outfitters!  It is the perfect gift for St. Patrick’s Day shamrock shenanigans as the festivities can go all day and god forbid your beer gets cold! “Take one can by mouth, repeat until intoxicated.” Love it!

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Knock Knock Wine Tags

February 26, 2013

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Knock Knock Wine Tags

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Everyone knows I am so obsessed with Knock Knock stuff and these wine tags are no exception! I like to make everything cuteastic and bringing a boring bottle of wine is just not my thang. Where is the uniqueness in that? Well, now I am little more comfortable with the idea of bringing a bottle of wine as a hostess gift when using these knock knock wine tags. They add an element of kitsch and allow for instant conversation. You will be a master gift giver with these babies! 

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Personalized Placemats

February 19, 2013

I have stumbled upon gold ladies and gentleman, and by gold I mean paper! Paper placemats that it! I have always been obsessed with the Cake brand paper placemats but now they are offering personalized versions and I could not be happier! These custom placemats are a FABtastic way to make your holiday table scape unique and personal. You could do a monogram style or even write “Happy Thanksgiving, I am thankful for.., or Merry Christmas.”

They are very reasonably priced at $35.00 for a packet of 25 personalized placemats! This is also a wonderful gift to bring to someone’s house this holiday season! They can use them right then and there or save them for the many parties that fill the holiday season! I am sooo obsessed and want to get a bagillion different styles! Which one would you want to receive as a hostess gift?

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Welcome Olive

February 12, 2013

Welcome Olive

Da Da Daaaaaaa……I have a daughter and her name is Olive and she is the bestest French Bull out there! I am so excited to welcome Olive to the blog! Somehow, I think she will be making many appearances on here. I already have so many ideas for bejeweled collars and glitter ice skating outfits. She will ice skate at a young age just like her mother! Anywho…my boyfriend and I got her yesterday after seeing her on Sunday and falling in love! She is such a sweetheart and I wanted to share some of our early pictures with you all! What a great Valentines Day present! If you want to share some of your dog pics I will share them on the site!

As a little pup!

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Valentines Day Boxer Shorts

February 5, 2013

Valentines Day Boxer Shorts

I am so obsessed with this gift for the man in your life!  I love buying boxer shorts for my boyfriend because there are so many fun options and I also love personalized gifts so this is right up my alley! What do you think? Would you get this for your love? These Valentines Day boxer shorts are a great little gift that your man can use all year round and sooo on your budget! Lovin em!

These personalized Valentines Day boxer shorts can be found here for $22!

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Maple Bacon Beer

January 29, 2013

Maple Bacon Beer

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Yup, it exists! Maple bacon beer is a real thing and the bottling is sooo super cute that I had to cover this item for a great hostess gift! The super bowl is coming up this weekend and this would be such a hit at any party! Everyone will want to try what this beer tastes like! Also Mardi Gras is upon us and this Rogue Voodoo maple bacon beer would be another great gift for all of  your celebrations leading up to Fat Tuesday!

You can buy this beer at World Market or online here

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Valentines Day Gifts

January 15, 2013

The best thing to do on Valentines day is to have a bunch of friends over for a FAB dinner party! Celebrating together is always so fun! This holiday is one of my favorites because you can get really get cute and kitschy with the valentines decor. Weather your using these items in your own home or bringing them as a gift to another, these cheese boards are the perfect Valentines day gifts!

This heart cheese board  is a great Valentines day gift as well. With the heart knife, it is a perfect complete set to bring over to someone’s home. All you need is some cheese and crackers! So, if you need some unique valentines day gifts look no further!

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