Hosting with Elegance and Style

The holiday season is upon us and we all know what that means...parties, parties, parties!! Whether hosting a small gathering with family and friends or a formal holiday party with your co-workers and the boss you are always trying to impress, every hostess needs to look her best. These sophisticated, couture aprons are the perfect accessory to show your guests how accomplished you are at hosting these festive occassions. And remember if you aren't the one hosting the soiree....they make a wonderful hostess gift!!!

The couture aprons are made of high-quality satin or taffeta with elegant embellishments to make them stand apart from other aprons. Also available for the more casual gatherings are the full length bib aprons with embroidered holiday sayings and designs. Order yours today to get it in time for your next party!!!

Simple, Elegant Crib Bedding

We are very excited to announce the addition of a new crib bedding line from Angel Baby Bedding. This simple but elegant baby bedding is 100% Egyptian Cotton with simple but fine embroidery details. Straight lines and fine fabrics create a peaceful, serene setting for baby's new room. With styles for baby boys, girls, or gender neutral nurseries, there will be a set for any new parents to choose from.

All of the designs are ready to ship in 2-3 business days and are very affordable to boot! Each set consists of a the four sided bumper, crib skirt, fitted sheet, matching quilt and diaper stacker. Be sure to check out all of the designs at Stylish Home and Gift today. Free shipping on all orders over $99 everyday.

A Letter to My Younger Self

In response to the launch of her new blog, http://askapricot.com/, apricot has a contest. To enter I am answering her question with the following entry. The question is to write a letter to your younger self giving advice about troubles you would have in the future.

Since I am 54 years old, I have a lot of troubles I have survived, so I have chosen to write this letter to myself on the day I graduated from high school.

Dear Younger Self,

Life is going to bring so many surprises your way. It seems today that you have it all figured out. You know what career you are going to pursue(accounting), what guy you want to marry and how many kids you want to have (2 or maybe 3 at the most). You have it all planned out! Well, so much for the planning. You can never guess what will come your way. Career changes, marriage, divorce and marriage happens again. A total of 6 children and a very busy career. You never knew you could juggle it all! Before you know it they are grown and God has strengthened you every step along the way. You have survived a difficult divorce, graduate school while pregnant, kids growing up and all of their problems along the way. You have always had God and your family to turn to, so maybe you should start listening to them now. Don't ever think you can't do something, you can do anything! Don't ever panic, you are not alone! Don't ever think you know what is going to happen next, you don't! Enjoy your life and know that I will be here for you down the road. Remember to enjoy the path as well as the destination, for the path is filled with wonder.

Let's Get Walking!

Lady says it is time to get outside and start walking. Spring is almost here and we are tired of being stuck in the house all winter. It is amazing how every year we turn into couch potatoes again (well at least I do). And, every year we get one last blast of cold and snow like we did last weekend. We had about 5" of snow on Saturday and today it is 68 degrees. Isn't March amazing!

Well, I won't complain about 68 degrees, so it is time to get outside and get moving. Daylight savings time is coming this Saturday and the evenings will be even nicer.

I think Lady needs a new collar and leash for spring, so I picked out this Pastel Boho Collar and Leash. I think this is perfect for getting us in the mood for this wonderful weather. Does anyone else have Cabin Fever? What are you going to do to celebrate spring?

Check out all of our new spring products at http://www.stylishhomeandgift.com/

Back to Life

Well, obviously I haven't posted for a while and now it's time to get back to my life.. The older I get, the more the holidays take out of me. I did survive them, and now I finally feel like I am getting back to normal. I have all of the Christmas decorations put away and am concentrating on finding new and wonderful ways to enjoy life. I felt like I needed a mini-makeover in my house when I put everything away, but budgets after the holidays keep many of us from purchasing a lot of new furnishings, so I decided to update my accessories. I am really trying to focus on simplifying for the New Year, in more ways than one. I am taking that concept to my decorating. I want to use fewer, but more interesting accents throughout.

Take a look at this great serving tray. It is 21" long and 15" wide and would make a beautiful surprise statement on an ottoman or coffee table. It comes in many designs, but I love this Zebra and also the Chocolate Brown Giraffe. You don't have to have alot of little things sitting around when you have a few things that really speak to who you are. Be sure to visit us at Stylish Home and Gift for some great ideas on restating your style.