Lighting With Style

Lighting is such an important element in decorating your home. Creating the stylish look you so desire includes the right amount of light for the room and the perfect lamp for your decor. Lee Karen Designs has an amazing selection of lamps that will go with many decor styles. They have paid a great amount of attention to detail in designing their lamps, from color to shapes to themes, they have lamps for every look. I really love the Tall Seashell Lamp. It makes me think of the house on the coast that I want to live in some day! The more traditional candlestick lamps come in a variety of styles and colors.
Check them all out at StylishHomeandGift.com.

Happy Thanksgiving

Today is the big turkey day where everything falls into place (we hope) for a wonderful family gathering. We put so much work into the preparation of this meal, with shopping and decorating and cooking for days ahead. My wish for you is that you can sit down and relax as the family gathers around your table. The most important part of the day is to enjoy your family, and not worry about how perfect every dish turned out.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you have as many things to be thankful for today as I do.

Ride On Little Ones!

Christmas is coming and we have so many choices when we start shopping for our children and grandchildren. There are all of those toys with multiple little pieces. There are toys with batteries to replace and then there are those old fashioned ride on toys that we loved when we were little ourselves. I can remember the rocking horse that I got for Christmas when I was three years old. It was the source of great fun and imaginary rides across the prairie. I love the idea of not having toys with hundreds of little pieces and batteries to replace on a weekly basis. Or worse yet, the toys just get tossed in the closet and forgotten. For a gift they definitely won't forget, shop our fabulous selection of ride on toys at http://www.stylishtots.com/.

Bloggers Unite for Refugees

I just want to join in the discussion about refugees. Today as bloggers unite, we hope to make the world more aware of the injustices to refugees around the world. Living in the warm comfortable homes that we do, we forget about those who are less fortunate and have had to leave their homes around the world. Some must leave because of war, some because of famine, and others who have been displace for numerous reasons. As loving and giving human beings we need to reach out to help those in need.

Be sure to visit www.refugeesunited.org to learn how you can make a difference.

Affordable Decor in These Tough Economic Times

When times are tough, we all feel a little down about life. When need something to help us feel renewed without breaking the bank. As we tighten our pocketbooks and plan on spending more time at home, creating a warm and comfortable home can make us feel better about life in general.

We have discovered a great new line of afforadable framed artwork prints that can give you a whole new look with your home decor. With a variety of home decor styles represented, you have so many options to choose from. I am a traditionalist and love landscapes and scenery, but this particular print really caught my eye. This could work so well with many home decor styles including traditional, modern, and ecclectic. This picture is entitled a Shimmering Forest by Heather Ross and sells for $145.00.

What a beautiful and serene picture to set the scene for a warm and inviting home. Be sure to visit us at www.stylishhomeandgift.com to see our entire selection of affordable art.

Kalencom Classy

We are so excited to be able to offer Kalencom Diaper Bags on both Stylish Home and Gift and Stylish Tots. They have so many amazing prints and furs, all protected by a laminated vinyl covering. It could be very difficult to decide on which one is your favorite, but I have narrowed it down for my choice. I love damask, so in the classic laminated bags, my favorite is the blue and brown damask (they call it toile), which is only $70.00 and includes a changing pad, bottle bag and a zippered pouch for soiled clothes.

They also have added lots of new styles and I love the Weekender Series, especially the chocolate Fleur de Lis Weekender. Of course it still has all of the accessories, but you could actually use it without a child along. It really doesn't look like a diaper bag!

Much to my surprise they have designer styles by Cynthia Rowley as well, so be sure to check those out. Have fun shopping and remember what a great baby shower or mom to be gift these would make.

Little Dolly Eats and Sleeps in Style

Our new doll furniture from Three Little Ziglets reminds me so much of when I was a little girl, playing with my dolls. I had a cradle and a high chair very similar to these. I can remember playing for hours and pretending I was the mommy. Little girls today still love to play house and this beautiful hand-painted doll furniture is large enough for a 20" doll to fit comfortably. (Think American Doll). If you are planning for Christmas, now is the time to order as it will take 4-6 weeks to arrive. Can you imagine your little girl's face when she opens these very special presents on Christmas morning?

Be sure to check out all of the great gift choices for the holidays at www.stylishhomeandgift.com and www.stylishtots.com.

Introducing Stylish Tots!

We are so excited to announce our new site, http://www.stylishtots.com/. Stylish Tots will be the primary spot to shop for all things baby and children. We are adding new products daily and want to start by featuring some great children's products from Oopsy Daisy. They have some adorable growth charts that not only keep track of how big your little one is getting, but function as a very fun piece of children's art. I love the All Star Set, because they have both an All Star Growth Chart for boys and one for girls. Too often little girls only have options of very frilly designs, but this one is for the All Star Girl as well.

Stylish Tots will be adding lots of new products over the next few months, so be sure to bookmark it for frequent updating. If you sign up for the Newsletter, we will send you a coupon code for some great Holiday Savings!

Personalized Jewelry Pizazz

Looking for the perfect gift for the upcoming holidays? We have a new addition to our personalized jewelry at StylishHomeandGift that has the most up to date styling we have seen. This monogrammed wood jewelry comes in an amazing array of colors and designs with an amazingly reasonable price range. All of the pricing includes monogramming. In this time of a tough economy we really need to be thinking ahead for those on our Christmas list. With the wide selection available you can find something special for many of those people on your list with a one stop shopping experience. Also, don't forget we have free shipping over $99, so combine your purchases to save a little extra!

Simply Elegant Crib Bedding

We are so excited to introduce our newest line of crib bedding from Lisa Jill. This new company creates elegant but simple designs with clean lines and contemporary colors. My favorite is the Eve Collection which features a white quilted background with sage green flowers and chocolate brown trim. Simple large flowers keep it from being to fussy, but it is definitely for the modern baby girl's nursery.

Take a look at all of the styles in our crib bedding section at Stylish Home and Gift.

These Shoes Make Me Want to Dance!

Ellen move over, I wanna dance all of the time when I wear these shoes! These monogrammed ballerina flats are so cute that I get tons of compliments whenever I wear them. They come in several prints and solids, I'm sure you can find the perfect pair (or maybe even several pairs) for your fall wardrobe at Stylish Home and Gift.

And every new pair of shoes deserves a matching bag, so be sur

to check out all of the stylish personalized purses and totes while you are there

Change Me Baby!

We have found the perfect stylish diaper changer in Danielle Elizabeth's Diaper Clutch. Available in several designs, my favorite is the Black and White Damask Diaper Clutch. It has pockets on the inside for diapers and wipes, and pockets on the outside for your keys and personal items. It unfolds to create a changing pad made of oilcloth which simply wipes clean when your finished. Not only is it convenient for quick trips into the store, but is is so fashionable that you will think you are carrying a designer clutch! Check out the whole line at StylishHomeandgift.com.

Shopping Success

We did it! Vegas and back in under 36 hours! Talk about speed shopping, we covered a lot of territory in very little time.

Well, we are very excited about all of the new products we are going to be adding to both www.StylishHomeandGift.com and www.darlingkidsgifts.com. We will have new crib and children's bedding as well as cribs and beds themselves. We will have several new diaper bag lines and lot's of great gifts. Oh, and I can't forget beautiful lighting for children's rooms and great new children's art.

There is too much to include it all in this post, but keep watching for announcements of some great companies you will definitely recognize as well as a few new names to the market!

Goin' Shoppin'

I am so excited that today I am going shopping! Las Vegas here we come. The ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas is winding down, and Jennifer and I are going for the last day of the show to find the latest and greatest new stuff for http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/ and http://www.darlingkidsgifts.com/. We are really excited about finding some new children's furniture lines and of course children's bedding lines. If there is anything you want us to search for, just make a comment and I will check them out for you.

This time what happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas! We are bringing it back to you!

Decorate With Lighting

We have some amazing new chandeliers and sconces at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/ from Apple Pie Graphics. These are beautiful, custom made, mostly ceramic designs that add more than just the essential light we need to our rooms. They will add style to your room and will always be a conversation piece. There are designs to suit the kitchen, breakfast room, dining room and children's rooms. Everything from this cute maitre d design enhance your breakfast room or dining room decor, to sweet little bunny chandeliers, to cowboy hats, to sports balls. Apple Pie Graphics just about has every theme covered. Shop our amazing selection today for a special 10% discount on all Apple Pie Graphics lighting through September 15th.

Life Is A Parade!

I am totally in love with our new line of Kids Art at StylishHomeandGift.com. I have seen so many cute kids art pieces over the years, but I really wish this line from Kelly B. Rightsell was around when my kids were little (I'm a grandma of 5 now), but all of you young moms can really decorate your nursery in style with our wonderful selection. With everything from budget friendly wrapped canvas art to original oil paintings we have some amazing choices in the childrens art section. Be sure to check them out. My personal favorite is this Jungle Parade Framed Giclee Art with your choice of frame color. How adorable would the nursery be with this piece as the centerpiece!

From Cradle to College and Beyond

If you are expecting a baby you have probably already been searching for the perfect crib for your baby. Well, look no further. At StylishHomeandGift.com, we are so excited to introduce Vintage Kids childrens furniture selections. Incredibly solid you will have a feeling of safety and security for your baby. Incredibly stylish and you can create a crib like no one else has. Available in 20 colors you can customize your babies nursery. Best of all, several of these cribs convert to toddler day beds and then with optional rails will convert to a full size bed. As sturdy as they are, they will last all of the way to college and you will still have a fine piece of furniture. The old fashioned way to conserving nature is to buy something that will last for a very long time.

Can I Move Home Mom?

We are so proud to announce the addition of the Three Little Ziglets room collections! I showed them to my daughter (who is 31) and she asked if she could move back home and have her room redecorated in the C'est Chic Collection. She was kidding of course ( I think), but wouldn't it be wonderful to have a room like this. You could really let your imagination soar!

Three Little Ziglets furniture and accessories are all handpainted and the quality is amazing. There are even quite a few pieces that would work well for home accessories, such as the bookends and "toy" caddy. I could certainly see my mail collecting in that.

Be sure to visit us at StylishHomeandGift.com so that you can create an amazing room for your child.

Cooking in Style

When I was a little girl, I had a play kitchen. I can't imagine growing up without it! It was so fun to make those pretend brownies and tea and feed my little dolls. I would have several things going at once of course (little girls learn to multi-task early). Maybe we would cook for a special occasion or just a dinner for our little family. Whatever the occasion, I couldn't have done it without my little play kitchen. Check out all of the wonderful kitchens we have at StylishHomeandGift.com Be sure to see my favorite, the sweet pastel kitchen, it even has a cordless phone!

Cover Up That Dirty Shopping Cart!

Dirty shopping carts have definitely been in the news lately. Covered with germs and your child is touching them! I hate the thought of my grandchildren sitting in those nasty carts and then sucking on their fingers after they have picked up so many germs.

Fortunately, Carseat Couture makes soft, comfy covers to protect our kids and grand kids from these dirty carts. The covers are reversible and slip over the cart with ease. They even work on wooden restaurant high chairs They even include their own safety belt, so you don't have to use the dirty one on the cart. With lots of fun fabrics, from hip to classic styles, you are sure to find one for your favorite child at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/. So check them out and think what a great, useful gift they would be for any parent!

Study With Style

My favorite time of year has come! Getting ready to go back to school was one of my favorite times. I always loved school growing up, especially getting ready, buying school supplies and clothes and gear. We are so excited to offer a great selection of fun back to school gear including lap desks, laptop bags and organizers of all kinds. Whether you like the hip, new styles or classic plaids and stripes, we have a great selection to choose from. Check it all out at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/ to find everything you need for the new school year.

Delicious Dorm Decor

If you are trying to get that college student ready for Dorm Life, we have just the style to set her apart from the rest. Beautiful, yet durable, our washable cotton velvet quilts will definitely add pizazz to her dorm room. Available in an array of citrus colors, they are sure to please any teen. When you add one of our coordinating beaded or ruffled pillows you have the complete look. What a yummy bed to come home to after a hard day at class.

Summer is the Time to Party

Well, summer is here and it's time for that fabulous party on your deck! We have some great accessories for your buffet and my favorite is this wonderful "Beach House" tub for serving your favorite cold drinks. This would look so great filled with ice and some nice cold bottles of your favorite drinks. Be sure to check out all of the serving accessories and indoor/outdoor decor at www.stylishhomeandgift.com.

It's Time to be a Child

It's summer and time for cildren to let their imagination soar! What better place to create a new drawing or story that at their own table and chairs. Perfect for coloring or having a tea party with their favorite stuffed animals, and yet stylish enough to complement your decor. Many styles are available at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/. whether you have a little princess or a pirate at your house.

Wedding Gifts on a Budget

Some summers you end up with so many weddings that you can't keep up! At www.stylishhomeandgift.com we have the perfect answer for the most stylish wedding gifts while keeping a reasonable budget. We have introduced and entire collection of glass and acrylic accents which are personalized with an engraved monogram. One of my favorites is the monogrammed acrylic wine cooler for $25.00. It is personal and very useful for the bride and groom or anyone you know who loves to entertain.

Removable Wall Art for Kids Rooms

Ok it is the weekend and we are all thinking about fixing up the house. How about that playroom and the kids rooms? At www.stylishhomeandgift.com we have just introduced Wall Candy Art for Kids Rooms. Wall Candy has created a line of peel and stick wall art to encourage play and creative imagination. How fun would it be to play with your little toy farm animals with a wall of barns andcows and tractors as your backdrop?

The best part for mom and dad is that it will peel back off without a trace and can be repositioned in a new spot or a new house. It's perfect for rentors, you don't have to repaint!

Be sure to check out the whole line including peel and stick chalkboards at www.StylishHomeandGift.com

For those of you with a precious pet that needs a little style, I would like to introduce our new line of pet collars at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/. For the trendiest puppy in town choose our Metro collar and leash with stylish colors and polka dots. Perhaps your little princess would look best with a little mink added to her collar. Or maybe Fido deserves the finest leather collar and matching leash to show how distinguished he is. Whatever your style ( or Fido's style) Diva Dog has a selection for all.

Welcome to the Style for Life Blog. I am interested in talking about style in your life. Whether that means your home or your life surrounding your family and friends, I would love to hear about what you consider new and interesting in style. Please feel free to join in the discussion from day to day. We will be talking about ideas to bring style into every area of your life.