Red Hat and Purple Dress or was it a Purple Hat and Red Coat?

Our website, http://www.giftsetc.com/ has sold red hat products for several years. It has been our pleasure to assist clients with products for either their red hat collections or for their fellow red hat friends. Even though I have sold these items (We have really nice porcelain gifts available with two different patterns and jewelry.) I really never wanted to identify myself with this group of distinguished ladies due to the age associated with membership to the group As each year passes I realize those red hat years are approaching.

Today, I embraced the thought and understood the purpose of the red hat or in my case the purple hat. Wearing a red hat and a purple dress is to symbolize doing as you please. Your actions are not mean spirited or filled with anger; your actions are just as you please.

This morning as walking my dog, Mollee, I realized as cars drove pass my yard I was the lady in the long red coat, light blue jogging pants and purple fleece cap. I was dressed in just the reverse of the red hat and purple dress and I really did not care at that moment. I was warm. So now when I process an order for red hat products I can smile and laugh to myself. I still have a few years left to reach the official membership requirements but I understand and appreciated the meaning so much more.

Happy gift giving even if it is a gift to yourself!

Sincerely,
Marilynn
www.giftsetc.com

Scottish Terrier Breed Proudcts and More

What fun it is for all pet lovers especially dog enthusiast to get the results of the Westminster Kennel Club Championship Show. Congratulations for Best of Show this year goes to a Scottish Terrier, named "Sadie". What a win for the Scottish Terrier bread and all of those associated with the 2010 Best of Show Champion dog. It is amazing how many terriers have won the Best of Breed Championship in the history of Westminster. 44 terriers have been victorious as Best of Show Champion over the134 year history of the Westminster show. Maybe it is their cute and lively personalized that really shows in the competition.

As a pet owner it has been so much fun to offer pet themed products on our http://www.giftsetc.com/ site over the years. I love dogs but must admit dachshunds (after all I have Miss Mollee who comes to work with me) and Labradors have a special place in my heart. We have a wonderful collection of pet themed gifts which include a large selection of breed specific patterns available on a variety of home accessory. We also have a collection of breed specific jewelry items. The Scottish Terrier design is featured on one of our most popular style coffee mugs on our site; we also offer affordable Scotty earrings and a Scotty charm perfect for charm bracelets or worn on a chain for a Scotty necklace.

All orders placed during the month of February for any pet related item get a special offer free gift or Laginappe. You can preview the gift - it was selected in honor the the Westminster Show.

Happy gift giving even if it is a gift to your self or maybe your dog!

Sincerely,

Marilynn Jane

Wear the COLORS

Mardi Gras is Tuesday, Feb 16th 2010; that is tomorrow! Wear the official colors of Mardi Gras - Purple, Green and Gold with any of our Mardi Gras Jewelry. The nice thing about our jewelry is it can be worn all year long to remind you of happy carnival memories.

Each of the three colors has it own symbolic meaning. Purple represents Justice, Green represents Faith and Gold represents Power. These have been the colors for Mardi Gras since 1872 when selected by King of Carnival, Rex. Carnival is a fun filled season before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lassiez Bons Temps Roule!

Happy Mardi Gras and happy gift giving even if it is a gift to yourself.
Sincerely,
Marilynn

Mardi Gras is Next Week

Mardi Gras Day is next Tuesday, February 16th and what a fun and festive season it has been especially with the Saints Super Bowl victory. It is not too late to order last minute favors and gifts to give. Our fleur de lis key ring and pin, make wonderful office gifts to share with co works on Mardi Gras Day all are economically priced under $5.00. These items can ship either the same day or next day. If you need these for Mardi Gras please note on your order in the comment section and we will follow up with you if a service other than ground is needed so that your products reach you by next Tuesday.


Happy gift giving even if it is a gift to yourself.

Happy Mardi Gras

Sincerely,

Marilynn



PS: these items make great favors wedding guest too!

Fleur De Lis - YES!!!

What a day in history we witnessed yesterday, THE SAINTS WON THE SUPERBOWL! I have watched the Saints play football all my life and have watched their win yesterday on television; the unbelievable happened! It is not only exciting for the city of New Orleans but the entire State of Louisiana. We now know what it is to have our team win the Superbowl - what Joy, Fun and Excitment. Today I look at my Fleur de Lis items with greater pride and joy in my heart. Not only does the Fleur De Lis symbolize my French hertiage but now the symbol of the Superbowl champs. In honor of their historic win we are offering a special collector tin featuring the fleur de lis symbol with the purchase of either the gold or silver Fleur de Lis lapel pin style #LPP113*.

Happy gift giving even if it is a gift to yourself and congratulations to the Saints and their loyal fans who have followed the team for decades!

Sincerely,

Marilynn Jane

http://www.giftsetc.com/

*Free tins are available while supplies last.

Think RED Monogramed Gifts for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is one of the “sweetest” days of the year. It is always nice to take the time to tell the special people in our lives how much they mean to us. Candy is the most popular gift for Valentine’s Day but once it is gone so can be the memory of your gift which symbolizes your love, so why not give a personalized monogrammed gift which will last all year long. www.giftsetc.com has a wonderful collection of personalized gifts available with RED monogramming perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Looking for an economical gift consider our classic mug which is $4.95. This mug is perfect for our busy lifestyles; it is can be used in the microwave and dishwasher safe. This item ships in a white gift box and for Valentine’s Day complete with a red bow ready for gift giving. Add red flower dots to the mug for more Valentine fun. We also have a wonderful square plate perfect for serving your favorite, bonbon, truffle or assorted chocolates. This porcelain plate is square, dishwasher and microwave safe, ships in a white gift box with a red bow for Valentine’s Day and is priced below $10.00. This plate style is also available in two additional sizes, medium plate and large plate and is shipped with the same gift ready packaging.

If you are thinking outside the box for Valentine’s Day consider the Chinese Food Take Out container. This is one of the cutest pieces we offer in our entire line. This porcelain piece is perfect for candy or a small plate to be inserted into. It can be used in the microwave and placed in the dishwashing machine by removing the metal handle. The item ships gift ready for Valentine’s Day in a white gift box with a red bow.

As always we are here to assist you with your gift giving needs even if it is a gift to yourself.

Happy Valentine's Day

Marilynn Jane
www.giftsetc.com

Go Saints

Okay here it is - GO SAINTS in the Super Bowl. As a life long resident of Louisiana, I can not believe the Saints are in the Super Bowl! Maybe that is why the winter has been so cold here? There is an unbelievable the amount of excitement in the air. It is really the top topic of conversation everywhere you go. I have worn our Fleur de lis jewelry and used the Fleur de lis items in my home for years and know it is even more fun. So enjoy the day and enjoy the game and give our Fleur de lis gifts with joy.