Be a Star!!

This summer, we have the perfect collection of summertime jewelry. Honestly, the first time these came into the store, they never made it onto the floor because our team (the Patchettes) purchased all but 1 or 2 of these pieces! Beyond the colorful bracelets, we have a glittery collection of starfish bobbles for your ears.

Even if you're not Ariel from the famous Disney show, The Little Mermaid (at least it's pretty popular in our household), these freshwater pearl bracelets are a perfect way to update your wardrobe.

Surely you've heard that story about the kid walking along the beach that throws all the starfish back into the sea, even though he can't possibly get to all of them before they die? (if not, read the whole story here.)

This summer, give one of these stars to your someone special and enclose a note that says "it matters to me."

Add a little "happeez" to your life!

Just last year, the perfect gift was born! Frustrated due to the fact that all notepads and decorative items for the refrigerator were backed with magnetic strips (which don't work for households with stainless steel, glass or wood paneled refrigerators), Sue Russell used her creative juices and some innovation to create Happeez.

These mighty little clips and gadgets grip to stainless steel and other slick surfaces such as glass, mirror, aluminum, plastic or vinyl-- no joke! And if that's not enough-- unlike a magnet, Happeez® products protect surfaces from scratching and marring, and will not leave a residue.

So, we've begun a sample gift list.... it goes something like this:

Busy family? No problem-- try a message board!

New home? No problem-- an adorable note pad, great for honey-do lists.

New baby? Not a problem... try a photo frame that sticks anywhere!

Ohhh, so it's triplets? Got you covered! :-)

Don't forget the most important gift-- the one for you!

It's a grand ol' flag

Summertime is the season of celebrating all things Americana. From Memorial Day, to 4th of July, and quickly followed by Labor Day-- clearly red, white and blue rule.

These whimsical figurines are both decorative and collectable! I know the saying "Virginia is for lovers"... but with Colonial Williamsburg and Mount Vernon both in Virginia-- we have no excuse to visit, enjoy and remember our nation's history.

These little guys are bursting with American pride!

Oh say, can you see???

These patriotic pieces of art will make you stand a little taller this 4th of July... let freedom ring!

Dads will flip for these gifts!

Fathers day is right around the corner and we have found the PERFECT gift. When I think of most dads-- I think of them grilling outside on the bbq and watching their favorite college sports team. Mine would also be eating a bag of potato chips and drinking a cold one (or two)....If this sounds like your dad-- then we've got you covered for this sunday.

I think we have every team in the nation.... really! (ok, maybe it just seems that way?) From Clemson to West Virginia, and Penn State to LSU -- Add a little bbq sauce and you will hit the tri-fecta of Father's Day!

These spatulas give a whole new meaning to the word "branded"...

With rings on her fingers...

The only picture that is missing here is the one with my daughter wearing a ring on each finger (but I thought better of posting it for the world to see)!

She may have gone a little over-board, but seriously, she has a point. For $10 you can afford one of these hand-painted gems for every outfit in your closet!

Even if you don't buy one for yourself (or your darling daughter!), buy one for a glam-grad and forever be considered a rock star!