The Dandelion Patch

When you find a design you love, don't you just want to put it on everything? With Hampton Paper Designs, you can do just that!

Labels: "Hampton Paper Designs", "trunk show"

Like mother, like daughter . . .

In the days preceeding Mother's Day, some of us are awash with guilt about purchasing the PERFECT gift for our own mothers. Now that we share the same title with our own kiddos, we know the importance of acknowledging the ONE day dedicated to being an official nose-wiper, generous hugger, consummate cheerleader and general craft-queen. Thus, we are determined to find that extra-special something to say "thanks for being my mom," and hope that our offspring will follow suit. Well lucky for me, this year I hit pay-dirt as I stumbled across Trollbeads. These beads have it all -- part charm bracelet (circa 2010), part unique artisan culture (each irresistable bead is individually crafted by hand), and part personal love story (each interchangeable charm has a story). Trust me when I say these are MAGIC beads that will leave every mother spellbound for years to come. (Now, can someone make sure to share this post with my kids!)

Join us this Saturday, April 25th for the Scout Trunk Show from 10AM - 4PM at both of our stores, Reston and Vienna! You won't want to miss these trunk show savings!

• Buy $75 and get a FREE 'Lil Slim Laptop sleeve or Doggie Bag Lunch Tote
• Enter to win a rolling duffle bag worth $95 with every Scout purchase
• Buy 5 items and get another of the same style FREE!

See you this Saturday, for the One Day Only Super Scout Savings Sale!

Labels: "Scout Trunk Show", Sale, Savings, Scout

It's the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! To celebrate, I wanted to share a few of my absolute favorite to give (and receive!)

For your favorite administrative professional:

This year, Earth Day (April 22) falls exactly one day after Administrative Professionals Day. Usually my husband purchases the "standard" floral arrangement for his assistant. But this year, I talked him into giving "green" flowers. These darling packages provide everything you need to start a beautiful windowsill or patio garden and are made with high-quality eco-friendly components. From lavender to sunflowers, you won't go wrong with a gift that comes with its own rice hull pot and to / from tag. They are even made in the USA, so we can be patriotic too!


For the special lady in your life:

Ok, fashion divas . . . this green product has your name written all over it (literally)! As I've mentioned before, I am a complete sucker for anything personalized but these bags are not your average fashion statement - they are also a mission statement! Queen Bea bags are woven from a plant that kills the rivers in Thailand, and thus the eco-system of the area. More importantly, these straw bags are made by Thai women who have taken the opportunity to improve their weaving skills and financial independence without leaving their communities. So you see, this is a gift that keeps on giving. (Hint: that's the story you need to tell your husband when you buy one for your friend, and one for you!)

Labels: "Earth Day", "Heidi's Picks"

Purchase your wedding invitations between April 19th - April 30th, 2010 and you will be entered into a drawing to win a FREE rountrip transfer to the airport from Reston Limousine.

Qualifying purchases include:

• Wedding invitations
• Save the dates
• Envelope addressing
• Programs
• Placecards, menus, table cards
• Caligraphy services
• Favors
• Bridesmaids' gifts

Make your purchase today for a chance to win!

Labels: "Reston Limo", Brides, Wedding

Every week, I make special gift suggestions for I Am Modern Magazine. I hope you enjoy my picks for this week!

For a co-worker, teacher, someone in the hospital or simply someone who needs a smile:

These darling flowers don't just dance from side-to-side, they bring good cheer to anyone who watches them. I have on sitting on my desk as I write this and the rythmic swaying is quietly relaxing (thank goodness!). However, the best news is that they operate sunny-side up (solar-powered), are allergy-free (contain no pollen), and require no watering! Don't worry, bee happy with these adorable dancing flowers!

For me!

I have never met anyone who enjoys doing the dishes and I am no exception. But, with this brightly-colored flower brush dish, I can convince my kids to "help me out" with this chore! Talk about Flower Power! Ahh, so smart for me, so fun for the young ones! It even looks pretty sitting on your kitchen counter and doesn't collect germs like your weathered sponge.

Labels: "Heidi's Pick's", "I Am Modern Magazine"

Labels: "Admin Assistant", Contest

Each week, I make special gift suggestions for I Am Modern Magazine. I hope you enjoy my picks for this week!

For the hostess:

This weekend as I came home from spring break, I was scared that I might have missed my favorite time of year in DC - the time of the cherry blossoms. As if to thank me for returning, the delicate white flowers celebrated my arrival along the roads home. Because of my fondness of the icon, my all-time favorite hostess gift is a Mariposa napkin box with the cherry blossom napkin with the small bird weight. These napkin boxes are a simple, yet beautiful way to display Caspari cocktail napkins for every party and for every season.


For the "tween" gal:

I can't believe my little girl is one small foot away from growing into an official "tween." Gone are the princess tea parties and the Barbie dolls. Hello to Hannah Montana and Selena Gomez! So, when I am looking for a perfect gift for any of her gal pals, I have gotten the "approval" from her that these mini spa wraps from Three Cheers are "cool" enough to give to her friends. Getting the perfect gift for a tween = $34.50. Becoming a "rock star" gift giver in the eyes of your daughter = priceless!