I don’t think I’ve been to a June wedding in years but it certainly appears to mark the official start of wedding season. Whether you’re in the planning stages or about to walk down the aisle, we’ve assembled a quartet of retailers who collectively cover the ‘big day’ from invites to wedding favors, trousseau-wear and gifts.
The Artful Home is the leading source for artist-made home décor products shipped direct from artists’ studios to customers’ homes nationwide. Their guild represents more than 1,200 artists working in media from glass, sculpture, and prints to furniture, lighting, and jewelry. While the site offers over 10,000 original pieces of original art sourced from artists throughout North America, they also provide a wealth of information about the artists and their inspirations, so site visitors can learn about how and why something was created. The Artful Home is a virtual gallery for art lovers and the ultimate go to source for finding that perfect gift!
Something old, something new, you know the drill… From simple and sexy to flirty and seductive,
Figleaves.com offers intimate apparel for every type bride. Not only do they have an extraordinary product selection that includes panties, shape-wear and bras, but they also carry fabulous bathing suits for the honeymoon or anniversary trip with that special someone. And — Figleaves.com isn’t just for “her,” they carry a wide assortment of men’s underwear so he, too, can be ready for any occasion. If fig leaves were good enough for Adam and Eve, who are we to argue?
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming to say the least. For some, it’s a process that can easily consume a year’s time, for other’s it’s all arranged in a whirlwind, but the fact remains that weddings are life-changing occasions and everything needs to be just right. From location to florals to wedding favors, finding the mix that suits you best requires time and effort. TrulyWeddingFavors.com was carefully designed to provide a selection of high-quality wedding favors that reflect the style of every wedding theme and season. Their exclusive Volume Pricing Discount calculator takes the guesswork out of buying favors for any occasion – they’re not limited to weddings alone. Find your perfect party favors at TrulyWeddingFavors.com and celebrate your day in a way that reflects your style!
Wedding Paper Divas fantastic selection of modern and classic wedding stationary gives your guests a glimpse of the fantastic event to come! Contemporary, traditional, on the cutting edge or beautifully romantic, the site features top graphic designers and a wide range of paper selections and styles. Wedding Paper Divas doesn’t just specialize in weddings they also have a great selection of party invitations and milestone announcements. So, when ‘Congratulations,’ ‘New Home’ or ‘Birthday Wishes’ are on the horizon, browse through Wedding Paper Divas array of stationery for something special, something unique and something that speaks for YOU…
What to get dad for Father’s Day was always a dilemma for me. After I outgrew the obligatory, but well appreciated, tie or after-shave phase, it became my annual obsession to find either a good book or obscure recording to add to dad’s collection. Were I to be shopping for him today, the obscure would have been so much easier to find and the options of how to deliver those finds are just too numerous to count. My favorite is the Sony Digital Reader …how very convenient for avid readers, especially if those readers happen to be dads as well!
Sony Style is an electronic haven for all things entertainment — they’re the leading manufacturer of digital products. Their reputation for producing the clearest graphics and sound make it virtual candy for any media enthusiast! Sony Style’s rolled out new programs, such as the Recycling Program that allows you to recycle their electronic products for free. They’ve introduced personalized engraving on select products, making any electronic gift something sentimental! Capture it, play it, watch it, read it and live it!
Wine.com is an extraordinary online wine store that allows you to shop by price, professional rating, varietals and country. Their selection ranges from vintage wines, aged and delicious to organic wines, fresh and chemical-free. Not only do they carry a huge assortment of wines, but they also have lovely gift baskets suitable for any occasion! A one-stop shop for anyone who is passionate about ‘vino’. CHEERS!
For the sports enthusiast who keeps score at every game, becomes giddy over sports memorabilia or is an unrepentant jock; ESPNShop is the ideal retailer! They have everything imaginable to indulge the sports fan in your life, from a favorite college sweatshirt to baseball gear to hockey pucks to NFL jerseys. ESPNShop is more than just sportswear and equipment, it’s a lifestyle, it’s teams, it’s brands and it’s real gear for real fans!!
If you want a clever and original idea for Father’s Day, something handy for the traveling businessman in your life or you just want to be smart when tax season rolls back around, this gadget is something you may want to consider. Mileage Logger is a compact and portable GPS/Cellular device that calculates mileage automatically by logging your miles from Point A to Point B during your business commutes. With the price of gas skyrocketing toward $5 a gallon and the IRS standard business mileage rate deduction for 2008 at 50.5 cents per mile, the Mileage Logger, accurately proves your mileage and can save thousands a year in tax deductions!
From grads to dads and brides, June is the triumvirate month of gift giving occasions. In this section we look at GRADS, from both high school and college. What’s the ultimate graduation gift? For some it’s a new car, for others it might be an adventure to an exotic destination and for those working their way through the summer either as interns in order to land that perfect first job or help pay for tuition, it might be something completely practical. We’ve pulled from our list of retailers to find gift ideas to congratulate the broad spectrum of grads in on their accomplishment…
For over 30 years, Lonely Planet has inspired and guided independent travelers to explore the world around them. Their teams of expert travel writers are all about on-the-ground research and no-holds-barred opinion. Lonely Planet is passionate about responsible travel and encourages people to make their impact as positive as possible. Whether it be through their trustworthy guidebooks, innovative downloadable digital guides, award-winning website or cutting-edge television programs, Lonely Planet aims to inspire life-changing travel. With an unmatched reputation for producing well-researched, up-to-date information that travelers can depend on no matter where they’re going, every minute along the way can hold a new experience.
By 2020 it’s estimated that 1.5 billion people will be traveling each year. It’s not hard to understand how each one of us needs to consider our personal contribution to sustaining the natural and cultural wonders of our planet so that future generations can enjoy the same life-changing adventures that come with an awesome travel experience. Today there’s no way of avoiding the importance of traveling responsibly. With information on the website and in the books, the writers and fellow travelers at Lonely Planet hope to inspire you to Travel Widely, Tread Lightly and Give Sustainably by trying a new, far more rewarding, way of traveling.
Through the Lonely Planet Foundation, 5% of all annual profits benefit their charity partners around the globe including, but not limited to, The Moriah Centre - Big Bend, Swaziland, Alola Foundation - East Timor, Conservation, Excavation and Development of the Minaret of Jam, Afghanistan and WaterAid - Africa and Asia.
It’s no wonder that The New York Times calls Lonely Planet, ‘The trusted companions for a generation of independent travelers.’
Video goggles are such a staple of science fiction that it’s hard to imagine anyone actually trying to build a pair. But that’s exactly what MYVU Corporation has done in designing what may very well be the best new high-tech product since the iPod. With their new generation of personal media viewers, MYVU’s shades or crystal video eyewear are the ultimate solutions for viewing broadcast and downloaded entertainment on cell phones and portable media players and is THE must-have accessory for any plane, train or automobile ride where one wants to experience the thrill of a personal and mobile screening room. Both new viewers feature Kopin’s Cyber-Display technology, offering the highest pixel density and the sharpest resolution for its size, a rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of viewing time for shades and up to four hours of viewing time for crystal. The MYVU viewer takes the output signal from media players such as MP4, DVD and cell phone products and projects a floating image that the user can see around. Their unique glance-down sunglass-inspired design allows viewers to keep aware of their surroundings, maintains natural vision and awareness of the environment in all lighting conditions, while providing an awesome viewing experience for on-the-go lifestyles. Complete with in-ear earbuds for stereo sound, the personal media viewer represents a breakthrough in portable display technology. Definitely way cool!!
Wolfgang’s Vault is home for the past, present and future of live music. It’s the exclusive destination for The Bill Graham Archives, the King Biscuit Flower Hour and the Record Plant along with a dozen other archives. Within the Concert Vault are thousands of carefully restored and archived concert recordings to stream for free, hundreds of which are available for download. Along the walls, halls and inner vaults of Wolfgang’s Vault is the greatest collection of concert posters, rock photography, vintage and retro t-shirts for men, women and even babies, rock gear and concert related memorabilia. Whether you are interested in the performers of the 60s, 70s, 80s or later, or the greatest emerging performers of today, Wolfgang’s Vault is where you’ll find them, and the stories behind the scenes. They are an excellent resource in finding worldwide touring information and offer easy to use ticket sales on their internal box office, Mojam. In addition to all the great stuff above, they offer weekly rock reviews and criticism in the all-new Crawdaddy!: The Original Magazine of Rock – and for the music lover going away to college – Wolfgang’s Vault is also the spot for rockin’ wall décor, throws and more.
UnCommonGoods is an online marketplace offering creatively designed, high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. It combines the treasures of a specialty boutique, the great finds of a craft show, discoveries from a faraway bazaar, along with some enduring classics. Since their very beginning, they’ve featured products that contain recycled components and all the items sold are produced without harm to animals and have an eye to environmental responsibility. UncommonGoods believes that creativity and the expression of individuality represent two great human treasures. They recognize that people are looking for ways to express their individuality and creativity when shopping for themselves and others, a major challenge in today’s chain store-dominated retail environment and have set out to create a business that makes uncommon goods accessible to every one. Their product inventory offers an exciting selection of home décor items, as well as an assortment of distinctive personal accessories. Shopping with them is a true exploration of the different.
