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Cayetano Legacy Collection

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Sep 292011

Fashion designers are beginning to do more than create what’s fashionable; they’re now responsible for creating opportunity in less fortunate countries. The success has already been seen through the work of the Toms Shoes and EyeWear business, which serves as inspiration for the founders of Cayetano Legacy Collection [CLC], a company based in metro New York City and Los Angeles.

Cayetano Legacy Collection, a women’s fashion accessories brand that designs luxury statement jewelry pieces using genuine stones such as jade, amethyst, citrine and pearls, was formed in 2011 by sisters Karen Cayetano Leano, Gail Cayetano and Christine Cayetano Brigino, first generation Filipino Americans. With their deep experience in both the business world and fashion industry, they’ve come together to form a brand that not only gives back to the beautiful but third world country of the Philippine Islands by sourcing material from there, but also partners with the country’s programs which train the citizens to construct their designs, effectively creating more jobs to boost its economy.

While the company plans to expand their jewelry offerings with new styles each season, plans are also underway to debut a new handbag line, exclusively sourced and made in the Philippines through the design and manufacturing training programs that CLC supports.

Here are four of their most popular necklaces from their Fall Collection:

Irene

This hand embroidered bib style statement necklace consists of large yellow agate stones surrounded by gold Japanese seed beads. It is enforced with black felt backing. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $179

Norma

This bib necklace consists of multiple gemstones perfect for adding a splash of color to wardrobes. It consists of genuine turquoise, tiger eye, and howlite accented with gold and silver seed beads. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $119

Dominga

This stunningly delicate necklace is comprised of German crystals artistically wired together and draped in a waterfall fashion to bring class to any style. Black ribbon makes this piece adjustable in length.

Price: $169

Melissa

This piece is comprised of brown mother-of-pearl and Swarovski crystals artistically hand-wired into flowers. Myriads of the flowers are draped together to form this eye catching necklace.

Price: $179

All photos courtesy of Cayetano Legacy Collection.

How to Make a Flower Out of Fabric

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Jul 222010

A T-Shirt Flower Pillow

These days everyone is looking for ways to be more eco-friendly– even when it comes to giving gifts. This simple project is definitely green, but it’s also easy. We’ll show you how to turn an old t-shirt or leftover fabric scraps into a cute flower with just a few simple steps. All you need is an old t-shirt, a pair of scissors, a needle and thread, and a few minutes.

Use the flower to create a barrette, pin or attach it to a drab pillow for a unique creation. Whatever you choose to design, you’ll end up with a great, affordable handmade gift that any of your loved ones will appreciate– especially since they won’t be able to find another one like it in any store.

Step One

Step One: Cut out simple flower shapes of various sizes in an old t-shirt. Depending on whether you plan to use your flower to jazz up a pillow or to create a hair clip, your flower sizes will need to be adjusted. Create four different sizes. You will only need one flower in the largest size. Cut our four of each of the other three sizes. In all, you should have 13 flowers cut out.

Step Two: Lay the biggest flower on a flat surface. Take the next smallest size of flower and fold each one in half. Then fold them in half again. Position the four flowers so that the points meet in the

Steps two, three and four

center of the largest flower. Using a coordinating thread, simply hand stitch each section at the point, attaching these four pieces of fabric to the largest flower.

Step Three: Repeat step two with four more folded flowers in the next smallest size.

Step Four: Once again, repeat the stitching process one last time with the smallest flowers.

Step Five: How you finish your flower is up to you. You can stitch on a pin or barrette to the back, or you can attach it to a pillow like this one. Whatever you decide to create, it will be a low-cost, green gift that someone is sure to love.

Photos courtesy of Michelle Suarez

Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – Grill Charms (TM)

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Jun 052010

Check out this deal on a product recently featured on ABC’s prime time reality TV show Shark Tank as well as the June/July Grilling Issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray:Grill Charms™! It makes the perfect Father’s Day Gift for the dad who likes to BBQ!

Grill Charms™ offer an entirely new concept in outdoor entertaining. Grill Charms™ are dime-sized solid stainless steel charms that are placed in food BEFORE grilling. The serrated stem holds the charm in securely while flipping, moving and grilling food like the “Grill Guy” normally does. Grill Charm™ food prior to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. They stay in before, during and after grilling so when dinner comes to the table, simply look for your Grill Charm, and everyone knows which one is theirs.

GRILL CHARMS™ COLLECTIONS

There are four “hot” collections to choose from. These collections also help with health or allergy issues. With Grill Charms™, if someone has a specific health or dietary need (such as needing a no sodium, low sugar or possibly a gluten free spice alternative) Grill Charms make it easy for people to identify their food before, during and after grilling, without any confusion or effort on the part of the grill master.

With The Spicy Collection, Grill Masters can now offer Mild, Medium and SPICY sauces and rubs without any confusion. With Grill Charms™ those who like it hot, can have it HOT, and those that walk on the milder side know exactly which one is mild. Backyard cook-outs and barbeques just got a lot more interesting with hosts now able to offer different options on the grill.

For a truly unique grilling and dining experience there is The Charmed Life Collection and The Pink Collection. These are the newest collections and each has six different charms so food can be personalized prior to grilling to distinguish spices and flavors, to avoid health or allergy concerns or for any reason you can dream up!

Then there is the no brainer, The Steak Collection. When still uncooked you Grill Charm™ your steak or burger with the desired charm (MR for Medium Rare etc…) so when it comes off the grill, you don’t have to cut into all the beautiful beef to try to find the one you want. You simply look for your Grill Charm™.

The Deal:

Grill Charms™ can be purchased at www.grillcharms.com for $19.95 but if you put “grilling” in the coupon code, you will get $5.00 (25%) off!

Last Minute Deals on Father’s Day Gifts – Jellyfish Art

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Jun 052010

Here is a unique gift idea a Father in your life might absolutely love: a jellyfish tank right on his desktop!

As some of you may know, jellyfish are the latest trend in personal aquariums. Their mesmerizing forms and soothing movement create living works of art. Jellyfish aquariums are a new kind of interior decoration, sources of light and life that become the focal point of any space.

The Starter Kit includes everything you need (tank, light, bubble tube, gravel, filter cartridge, air pump, feeding pipette, thermometer, hydrometer, heater, glass marbles, cycle), just add water and plug it in. Jellyfish (and their food) are bought separately and are shipped through the mail via Overnight delivery. They are as easy to maintain as a regular aquarium fish.

Questions? A few instructional videos are available on YouTube. Plus, Mr. Alex Andon, the founder of Jellyfish Art, would be more than happy to help!

You can purchase this gift at www.jellyfishart.com

Regular Price: $249.00

Discount: use coupon code ”THXDAD25” for $25 off the Desktop Tank and Starter Kit

Moshi Monster Modpods

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Jul 112009

What are these things?! They are the soon to be latest cell phone accessory craze!Â Not only do they serve a functional purpose, they spin and light up when you have an incoming call or text, but they also entertain.Â They are your next monstrous pet, where you can name and play with for hours.Â Check out Moshi Monsters:

Moshi Monsters

Somewhere between cyberspace and Earth a strange race of playful creatures exist. Known as Moshi Monsters, these wacky critters are set to take over your life with their hilarious antics and puzzle-playing shenanigans. But in typically surreal fashion Moshi Monsters have somehow muscled in on the world of mobile phone accessories.

These nifty phone charms contain a Moshi Monster that flashes and spins when a call or text comes in. So far, so nuts. And very handy when you’re in a noisy place or your phone’s in silent mode. You’ll never miss another call.

As if alerting you to incoming calls wasn’t enough, each dome-dwelling critter comes with a unique ‘unlock’ code that gives you exclusive access to the virtual world where Moshi Monsters live and play. And it’s here you can adopt your very own Moshi Monster and get your mitts on a free virtual accessory. See, we told you they were strange!

Once you’ve adopted your Monster you can name it and then nurture it with your brainwaves by playing daily puzzles. Earn enough ‘Rox’ and you can accessorize your Monster, customize its home and even go shopping around the bustling frontier town known as Monstro City. It’s yucktastic!

As well as looking after number one, you can interact with other Moshi Monster owners online, read daily Monster blogs, and send and receive Monster Mail. There’s a whole new world out there and we guarantee you’ll become monstrously obsessed. But what about those crazy MoPod Monsters? Well here’s a quick low-down on the characters set to dangle from mobiles, bags and belt loops across the world:

From L-R: Poppet, Furi, Katsuma, Luvli, Zommer and Diavlo

You get to pick from 6 amazing Moshi Monsters:

Zommers are stitch-picking, drool-licking thingamajigs who are all of a jumble. Rock!

Diavlos are fangtastically mischievous Monsters with cratery heads full of sizzly-fizzly lava. Yow!

Katsumas are super-smooth, but don’t mess or you’ll unleash a flurry of claws, jaws and lightning-fast paws. Rrrrr!

Furis mean well but they’re the grouchiest, slouchiest hairballs in all of Monstro City. Bah!

Luvlis are flutterly amazing with a sprinkling of magical hokery-pokery. It’s enough to give you glittery goosebumps!

Poppets are huggalicious but bashful little cutie pies that just love to boogie. Aww, shucks!

Price: $9.95

Please Note:

Compatible with all GSM networks.
Not compatible with 3G networks,Â like Verizon.
Approximately 6cm (H) x 2.3cm (W) x 2.3cm (D)
Requires 2 x L1154 batteries (included)

To buy your Moshi Monster Mopods, check out Firebox.com

Celebrate Special Days with Personalized Gifts

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May 182009

As a way to celebrate the holidays, we often give gifts to our family and friends. This act of gift giving is a way to show appreciation for the focus of the celebration. There are many options to consider when choosing a gift, and this mainly depends on the holiday and who is receiving it.

The summer is approaching fast and many schools are hosting their graduation. Personalized gifts are perfect for this event because they often remind the graduate of the time spent at the institution. For example, you may want to consider a picture frame that has their name and graduation date engraved below the picture.

I received a personalized picture frame many years ago when I graduated from high school. It was an excellent gift that I recommend for this type of event. I received a silver colored picture frame that had my name at the bottom along with the date of my graduation. I still have this picture frame today and it reminds me of my graduation every time I see it.

Personalized gifts are also great for holidays such as Motherâ€™s Day and Fatherâ€™s Day. This type of monogrammed gift can really show your parents how much you care. I recommend choosing a personalized gift for those special days and the person receiving the gift is sure to be pleased.

This post was submitted by our Contributor, Steve.

Bridal Party Gift Ideas

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May 112009

Many difficult choices are made while planning a wedding. These choices include choosing a theme for the wedding along with stationery and decorations that match this theme. Another difficult aspect of the planning process is finding gifts for the bridal party.

photo courtesy of David's Bridal

The bridal party plays an important role during the wedding ceremony and because of this; the bride and groom often give them a unique gift that shows their appreciation. While searching for bridal party gifts, you should consider the location and theme of the wedding. I was recently a groomsman at a wedding and I was impressed with the gift that the bride and groom gave me. It was a mug personalized with my initials. This was a thoughtful gift and it still reminds me of the wedding every time I see it. This is the main goal of giving a thoughtful gift to the bridal party because they help with many important aspects of the wedding.

An excellent gift for the bridesmaids is a personalized picture frame because it can help them remember the event. You can take this a step further and include a picture of the bride with each bridesmaid inside the frame. If this is not what you are looking for, another option is a tote bag that includes the initials of each bridesmaid.

If you are looking for a unique gift, there are many options available at Davidâ€™s Bridal. You can find a wide variety of gifts that are perfect for the bridal party. I recommend choosing gifts that connect personally to each member of the bridal party.

This post was submitted by one of our Contributors, Steve.

2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide – NotJustAnyOldDay.com

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Feb 122009

We mentioned NotJustAnyOldDay.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

18" Solid Sterling Silver Link Chain and Charm. photo courtesy of NotJustAnyOldDay.com

My favorite product from Not Just Any Old Day:
Conversation StarterÂ (in the image): Wear this sterling silver calendar keepsake around your neck for everyone to see. Then, count how many people start talking to you about it.

About Not Just Any Old Day:

Not Just Any Old Day calendar charm keepsakes are a fun and unique gift for life’s celebrations. Designed to identify a significant month and day in the life of the person who wears it, the Not Just Any Old Day solid sterling silver calendar charm (approximately Â¾ inches by Â¾ inches) is marked with a genuine Swarovski crystal birthstone on the date that holds a special meaning. Continue reading »

2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide – BlueSkyRocket.com

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Feb 112009

We mentioned blueskyrocket.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

photo courtesy of blueskyrocket.com

Here are a few gift ideas we like:

Jewelry for Mom + Daughter (perfect gift from dad!):

Rock Candy Swarovski Crystal Bracelet. The bracelets come in the following colors: violet, smoke, petal, noir, lemonade, grass, frost, coral, cerulean, clemantine, bordeaux and champagne. Please note that this listing is to purchase one of the bracelets – but if you want the Mommy & Me set, just select “Petal” as the color and then select the Mommy + Me set option.

For the Art Lover:
The Oversized Personalized Valentine that’s actually a framable print with your child’s (or your) name on it. There are two designs available , both of them are $14.00 each: Red heart and White heart.

Personalized:
If youÂ are looking forÂ personalized gifts for kids (and not only), then don’t miss BlueSkyRocket.com! They offer personalized lunch boxes, bath mats and posters.

For more beautiful gifts for kids and parents, please visit their website atÂ blueskyrocket.com

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2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide – ParadisePen.com

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Feb 102009

We mentioned ParadisePen.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

Hearts a Flutter Sherpaâ„¢ Valentine's Pen. photo courtesy of Paradise Pen Company.

Paradise Pen has been a family owned and operated business from Denver, Co. since 1988.Â With the company’s focus on matching the needs of its customers toÂ his or herÂ writing style, the Paradise Pen Company has done it again by designing the Sherpaâ„¢.Â Designed to keep your pen or marker color bold and fresh, this unique pen shell gives you style and flare.

The Sherpaâ„¢ is designed to fit a wide range of markers and disposable pens; it comesÂ inÂ specific styles that fit the Sherpaâ„¢ perfectly.Â The Sherpaâ„¢ can be personalized to fit the writing style and needs with any color pen or marker of the following brands: Continue reading »

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