Monday, November 26, 2012

Gone With the Wind Christmas Gifts

Gone With the Wind. Everyone's favorite Great American Novel. Written by Margaret Mitchell and published in 1936, it was made into the most famous movie of all time in 1939. Here are some great gift ideas for the Gone With the Wind fan.

SCARLETT O'HARA Gone With The Wind Keepsake Box

Belle Watling Sporting House Drinking Glass

Gone with the Wind Scarlett and Rhett Tealight Holder

Gone with the Wind Scarlett and Rhett Tealight Holder

Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara embrace each time you use this romantic Gone with the Wind Tealight Holder that measures approximately 5-inches tall. Enjoy! Ages 13 and up.


Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Cookie Jar

Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Cookie Jar

My word, I do declare... that Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara are kissing on that 10-inch tall Gone with the Wind Cookie Jar! Ages 13 and up.


Gone with the Wind Scarlett Red Dress Cookie Jar

Gone with the Wind Scarlett Red Dress Cookie Jar

Scarlett will bring this 10 1/4-inches tall Gone with the Wind Scarlet Red Dress Cookie Jar to life in your kitchen… if you order yours now! Ages 13 and up.


Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Salt & Pepper Shakers

Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Salt & Pepper Shakers

Let Rhett & Scarlett season to taste! The Gone with the Wind Rhett & Scarlett Salt and Pepper Shaker stands approximately 3 3/4-inches tall. Ages 13 and up. Order yours today!


Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Embrace Water Globe

Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Embrace Water Globe

Gone with the Wind's Rhett and Scarlett live on in this heart-rending water globe that features the ill-fated couple in a tender moment from the epic film.


Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Staircase Water Globe

Gone with the Wind Rhett and Scarlett Staircase Water Globe

Gone with the Wind's Rhett and Scarlett live on in this heart-rending water globe that features the ill-fated couple in a tender moment from the epic film.


Gone with the Wind Scarlett Mammy Salt and Pepper Shakers

Gone with the Wind Scarlett Mammy Salt and Pepper Shakers

Let Scarlett & Mammy season to taste! The Gone with the Wind Scarlett & Mammy Salt and Pepper Shaker stands approximately 4 1/2-inches tall. Order yours today! Ages 13 and up.


Gone with the Wind My Tara Vivien Leigh Tonner Doll

Gone with the Wind My Tara Vivien Leigh Tonner Doll

The Gone with the Wind My Tara Vivien Leigh Doll from Tonner! Limited edition of 350 pieces. Doll includes a green dress with faux pearl decoration and more! Looking as beautiful as ever, it's Vivien Leigh as inspired by her appearance in the movie classic Gone with the Wind ! A limited edition of 350 pieces, this fine quality vinyl doll makes a great addition to your Tonner Doll collection. Tonner is synonymous with quality, and the Gone with the Wind My Tara Vivien Leigh Tonner doll is no exception with features like its Vivien Leigh portrait sculpt, 16-inch tall Tyler bending wrist body, Tyler skin tone, painted green eyes, and brown rooted saran hair. Her face even includes hand-painted details so you know you're getting an amazing Tonner piece. Included with the doll are a green dress with green faux pearl decoration and white lace trim, a white petticoat with lace trim, nude pantyhose with attached panties, green shantung shoes to match, and a straw hat with green ribbon. The Gone with the Wind My Tara Vivien Leigh Tonner doll even includes a stand for proper home or office display! Ages 14 and up.


Gone With The Wind Scarlett O'hara With Drinking Glass From The Wb Photo Collection from Warner Bros.

Gone With The Wind Scarlett O'hara With Drinking Glass From The Wb Photo Collection from Warner Bros.

Medium shot of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, holding drinking glass, seated at a table with a liquor bottle on it.


Gone With The Wind Scarlett O'hara With Fan From The Wb Photo Collection from Warner Bros.

Gone With The Wind Scarlett O'hara With Fan From The Wb Photo Collection from Warner Bros.

Full publicity shot of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara, seated in green and white barbecue dress, holding fan on her lap.


The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book

The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book

The Complete Gone with the Wind Trivia Book


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Small Business Saturday - 15 small web based businesses you should visit

You've probably heard of Small Business Saturday, when you can help small businesses by buying local, buying from small business owners and, for just one day, avoiding the big box stores. The next Small Business Saturday is coming up on Saturday, November 24, 2012.

Gratitude and Gratefulness shop - inspirational and motivational gifts

You may not have thought of it, but many small businesses are online only. The folks who sell crafts at etsy, many of the shopkeepers of Zazzle and Cafepress, independent artists who run small businesses out of their homes and maintain a web presence, are just as deserving of your consumer dollars as any other bricks-and-mortar shop. So if you're in the mood to relax and shop from the convenience of your own home, here is a list of small home-based businesses offering unique gifts you won't find at the mall.

I've preselected these so you can be assured they are (1) safe to click on, and (2) legitimate small businesses.

CurryPlum - Asian furnishings, decor, film, art, books, jewelry and apparel.

Studio Metzger - logo wear, custom t-shirts & merchandise

Roses That Last - An amazing site for lovers of roses. They have a growing selection of rose-themed products - over 70 species and named hybrids to choose from.

Scarebaby Design - a shop that has everything from calendars to baby clothes

ShoeFiti 2775 Shirts
ShoeFiti 2775 Shirts by shoefiti

ShoeFiti - A site you have to see - devoted to those shoes that people toss over the overhead wires.

The Art of FoxVox -home of original Celtic Knotwork & Spiral Art by artist Kristen N. Fox

Fig Street Studio - a personal favorite of mine, featuring authentic New Orleans art by a fantastic group of artists

Barbara Burns, artist - fine art from a fine midwestern artist

Customize A Card - unique cards, playing cards, commitment ceremony certificates and customizable greeting cards

Living Zen - Zen cards, Buddhist words of wisdom on our own framed art, Taoist tshirts, Chakra symbols and lots more. Customizable.

Pregnant By Design clever maternity wear

The Shops at Etsy - a site devoted to small art and craft shops, well worth a visit!

Maggie Ross Dogs - She'll do a painting of your dog or cat for you, and I guarantee you will love it!

Teal and Black Celtic Design Bag Messenger Bag

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Help in the Relief Effort for Hurricane Sandy Victims

Want to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy? The best things you can do are (1) donate to the Red Cross, and (2) give blood.

Hurricane Sandy - Keep Calm and Carry On Tee Shirts

To donate to the Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. To schedule a blood donation or get more information about giving blood, people can visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To give blood, someone must be at least 17 years of age, meet weight and height requirements and be in general good health. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID with them. Some states allow 16-year-olds to give with parental consent. You can also help victims of Hurricane Sandy while you shop at Zazzle, the online t-shirt store. Here are some t-shirt designs that were created specifically to raise funds, and according to Zazzle, "All of the gross profits (including commissions that would ordinarily be paid to sellers) from sales of products that are tagged “hurricanesupport” will be donated directly to nonprofit organizations who are funding the relief and recovery efforts."

Hurricane Sandy Tee Shirts Hope and Love East Coast Tshirt Hurricane Sandy Tshirts