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Is Passover the New Chanukah?
From Seder plates to T-Shirts, Indie Entrepreneur "Boom" Boosts Proliferation of Passover Gift Marketing. - March 26, 2008 - Rotem Design Studio / Rotem Gear
Potpourri Company Expands Into Wholesale Marketing
Vermont-based potpourri company YankeeScents is expanding into the wholesale market by offering many of its most popular potpourri blends to retailers. Retailers can now select from seasonal favorites like Country Christmas and Holiday Fruit & Nut to year-round blends like Highland Heather and... - March 21, 2008 - YankeeScents
Gift-Giving Just Got a Lot Easier and a Lot More Fun Thanks to Girlfriend Grams
Girlfriend Grams offer unique gifts for everything from Birthdays to Breakups. - March 20, 2008 - Girlfriend Grams
Local Florist Named FTD® Top Member
Swan Floral & Gift Shop ranked in the top 250 FTD florists in USA and Canada. - March 20, 2008 - Swan Floral & Gift Shop
Our Lady Catholic Gifts Launches Online Catholic Gift and Collectibles Shop
What better time to be a Catholic and a Christian who appreciates art, as Our Lady Catholic Gifts launches its online shop selling only the most beautiful, exclusive and hand-crafted Catholic Statues, Rosaries, gifts and collectibles. - March 19, 2008 - Our Lady Catholic Gifts
Nationally-Acclaimed Florist in the "Black" in '08 with New Luxury Line of Exotic Blooms
Tiger Lily, a nationally-acclaimed florist located in Charleston, S.C., launched its new Black Market Designs line of flower arrangements, offering some of the rarest, most exotic flowers from across the globe, on Feb. 1. - March 19, 2008 - Tiger Lily
New Online Store Brings Authentic Products from France to US Consumers; Saveur du Jour Introduces Unique Gifts and Gourmet Food from France
New online store, Saveur du Jour, brings unique Gifts and Gourmet Food from France to U.S. consumers. Products range from food specialties (Herbs de Provence, Tapenade, Fleur de Sel, Dijon Mustard, Olive Oil from Provence and Lavender Honey) to Home Accessories (French market baskets, Cotton Throws, illustrated tea towels or liquid lavender soap), and French artists creations (jewels, clutch bags, girls ponchos, collectible tins). - March 14, 2008 - Saveur du Jour
Simply Done Gifts Launches New Improved Website - Offers Simple Shopping and Thoughtful Gifts
The momtrepreneurs of Simply Done Gifts introduce a fresh new look. With their customers in mind, Simply Done Gifts announces the genesis of an improved shopping experience. The new Simply Done Gifts website is filled with treasures and is easy to navigate. Since the creation of Simply Done Gifts,... - March 14, 2008 - Simply Done Gifts
WorldQuest for Business Sponsored by North Raleigh Florist
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the store sponsored the International Affairs Council’s 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition on Feb. 19. The event was a global knowledge... - March 06, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
New, Green Quilt Pattern Offers Opportunity to Reuse and Recycle
The green lifestyle movement has encouraged much of the nation to conserve, reuse and choose organic products for a healthier planet and a healthier future. A unique spin on the green notion is with quilt patterns. Bless This Child Designs of Cadott, Wisconsin has introduced Scatterbrain this week. - March 06, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Renowned Dutch Designer Visits Phillip's Flowers
"Flowers touch us," said van Rems, "at a sensory and even a spiritual level. That's what makes great art. It's something we can all understand." - March 03, 2008 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist
Stalking Expert and Author Detective Mike Proctor to Speak During Feel Safe Again, Inc. Conference and Dinner
"Feel Safe Again, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Detective Mike Proctor, stalking expert, criminal consultant and author of “How to Stop a Stalker” as the keynote speaker for our upcoming First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner. We have also recently received Continuing Education approval from the Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work," said Cheryl Darisse, founder and president. - March 02, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
Matsu Bonsai Announces Launch of New eCommerce Store
New bonsai business launches website offering an online store, informational weblog, and more. - March 01, 2008 - Matsu Bonsai
Patricia Twitchell, Just Bears and Stuff Gift Shop Owner, Receives Power Seller Designation
With well over 1,000 items available for immediate purchase, Patricia Twitchell aka The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek, has one of the largest selections of Boyd’s Bears on eBay. - February 27, 2008 - Just Bears and Stuff
Children’s Wall Art with Flavor
Illustrator Jill Pearson introduces line of nursery wall art - February 26, 2008 - Sophie and Spice
RemindYourLove.com Lets Men Everywhere Get Away with Forgetting Birthdays and Anniversaries - She'll Never Know the Difference
Men can forget about taking hours each month to buy presents for the women in their lives- RemindYourLove.com lets men purchase up to a year’s worth of presents in just one sitting. The shipping, wrapping, and even the personalized gift card are taken care of every time. - February 23, 2008 - RemindYourLove.com
Eternal Maternal Delivers with Unique Bellyfacial™ for Expectant Mothers
Eternal Maternal introduces their new bellyfacial™, a unique, spa quality skincare solution for expectant mothers-to-be. Used on the belly, the bellyfacial addresses the concerns pregnant women have regarding stretch marks and dry, itchy skin. 100% natural and safe for use at any stage of pregnancy, the bellyfacial by Eternal Maternal is quickly becoming a favorite among pregnant women everywhere. - February 17, 2008 - Eternal Maternal
Got Text? Apparel Line Reflects Teen’s Usage of Texting
The Press Release outlines the introduction of a line of text messaging apparel newly released by dekoposh, Inc. It highlights how tweens and teens are using technology today to communicate with one another via cell phones, MySpace, blogging, and so much more. In addition, it also highlights how dekoposh, Inc. is trying to inspire teens to get involved at the local level and make a difference in our world. - February 08, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Feel Safe Again, Inc. Announces First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner
Feel Safe Again, Inc. a statewide grassroots non-profit organization for victims of stalking cordially invites you to attend their First Annual Stalking Conference in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police, the National Center for Victims of Crime - Stalking Resource Center, and AWARE... - February 08, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
PillowGram Launches Valentine’s Day Holiday Promotion
Company Offers 10% Off for Lovers; The Perfect Gift for Valentine’s Day as an Alternative to Flowers. - February 06, 2008 - PillowGram
Sample Sale Benefits Boutiques and Delights Shoppers
My Overstock Boutique sponsors Sample Sales that offer boutique overstocks and samples at at least 50% off of retail. Unlike the traditional Sample Sale, My Overstock Boutique brings the Sample Sale experience to unique non-urban locations. The sale of the designer merchandise benefits small retailers across the United States. - February 02, 2008 - My Overstock Boutique
Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc. Virtual Valentine’s Party Takes the Holiday to a New Digital Level
In announcing its Virtual Valentine’s Day Party, Sweet Pea Cakes Etc. - a company specializing in baby-related gifts - has perhaps found a point of common interest for anyone to enjoy the holiday. Taking Valentine’s Day to a new realm of possibilities over the Internet, the event offers a combination of entertainment, music, and giveaways to all that attend. Coming to the party is as simple as visiting the website at any time from February 13th-14th at www.sweetpeacakesetc.com. - February 02, 2008 - Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc.
Clever Aromatherapy Candle Line Lights Up Vail Cascade Resort and Spa
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, a Rocky Mountain landmark, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ pure-burn soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. “The scents are mood-setting” says Julie Goraj, Marketing Communications Manager of Vail’s only ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four-Diamond Ski Resort and Spa, “and the humor is very clever.” The complete product line can be viewed at: www.aromatherapyinterventions.com - January 22, 2008 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Beau-Coup.com Launches Wedding Favor Affiliate Program
The leading online retailer of favors for special occasions introduces their new affiliate program and allows web publishers to share in their success - January 22, 2008 - Beaucoup Wedding Favors, Inc.
New Interactive Children’s Quilt Pattern Offers Educational Value and Playtime with Parents
Because children retain knowledge using their senses, Bless This Child Designs has announced a new interactive quilt pattern. Titled “Little Boy Blue,” this pattern features a charming landscape with haystack flaps that can be opened and closed. Children will enjoy playing hide and seek... - January 21, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Best2India to Offer Express Delivery of Flowers to India on Valentine's Day
Indians across the globe can send flowers to their loved ones in India using Best2India's express flower delivery at no extra cost. Best2India guarantees hand delivery of flowers and freshness of flowers. - January 18, 2008 - Best2India
North Raleigh Florist Announces Ribbon Cutting
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the store’s opening was held on Dec. 17. The event was attended by Raleigh City Council member... - January 17, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
Invitation Designer Brings New Dimension to Marketing Initiatives
Companies are now utilizing high end events as a means to market changes within their organization. Invitations make all the difference. - January 16, 2008 - Impress Me Designs
Couples Celebrate Valentine's Day for a Month Long Through a Gift of Personalized Love Notes to Open Daily
Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day for a month long through a gift of personalized love notes from their sweetheart that they can open each day. KindNotes™ , manufacturer of gift jars filled with inspirational messages in decorative miniature envelopes, releases their special edition... - January 14, 2008 - KindNotes
Creativity Unleashed - a "Build a Purse Kit" for Girls of All Ages by dekoposh
dekoposh is pleased to announce the introduction of its Posh Mini Purse™ “Build a Purse Kit”- the first and only of its type hands-on activity for girls of all ages. The Build a Purse Kit consists of a food grade metal tin approximately 6”x4”, high-end decorative felt,... - January 11, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Me Fine Christmas Tour Of Homes Sponsored By North Raleigh Florist
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that the store sponsored the 2nd Annual Me Fine Foundation Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 15. Presented by Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and... - January 08, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
Bless This Child Designs Offers Interactive Children’s Quilt Pattern
Bless This Child Designs has created a unique pattern for an interactive children’s quilt. Owner donates a portion of her profits to charitable causes such as Habitat for Humanity and Heifer International. She also donates to various environmental causes and uses recycled papers when making her patterns. - January 05, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
"Helping victims of stalking become survivors, and educating the public with our "End This Silent Fear" campaign." - January 04, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
PillowGram Responds to Customer Requests & Offers Gift Certificates for Gift-Giving Shoppers
Company Wraps Up Launch Year with Gift Card Blitz; Steps Up Advertising Plans; Featured in Upcoming Maple Grove Lifestyle - December 28, 2007 - PillowGram
Holiday Stress Melts Away for Savvy Last-Minute Shoppers
Signature Days Eliminates the Worries of Sold Out Items and Shipping Delays. - December 19, 2007 - Signature Days
North Raleigh Florist Launches Sunday On-Call Service for Sympathy Work
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that the store has launched an on-call service for sympathy work on Sundays. The store is closed for all other work on Sundays. The staff can be... - December 18, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist
Trendy Gift Line Announces Holiday Therapy
Aromatherapy Interventions, the breakthough candle line, has just released two new “therapies” for the holiday season: All Nighter™, for those who can’t quit and don’t want to, and Extro-Version™, a mood for those who like people almost more than anything. - December 17, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Trendsetting Metropark Stores Feature Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line
Metropark, a trendsetting chain of over 26 stores nationwide, has picked up Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy candles, a hip aromatherapy line targeted to Generation Y. - December 13, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line Lands at The Shores, Daytona Beach
The Shores Resort and Spa, the only Four Diamond resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. - December 12, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Life's To-do Lists Growing in Popularity - Signature Days Provides Attainable Experiences for Every Dreamer on Your Holiday Shopping List
Life's to do lists have become increasingly more popular. Evidence of the life lists' surging popularity is ever present with books and movies on what to do and see before you die, multiple life list Web sites and a new phenomenon called "experience gifts." Signature Days, a revolutionary... - December 12, 2007 - Signature Days
Call Me Casanova Launches Automated Service Site for the ‘Busy’ Man
CallMeCasanova.com Offers Online Personal Shoppers at Affordable Prices - December 12, 2007 - CallMeCasanova.com
Aromatherapy Gift Line Targets Generation "Y" for the Holidays
Aromatherapy Interventions™, a Newport Beach, CA based company, broadens its appeal to Generation Y with the release of two new soy blend candles for the holidays, Version 2.0™, and Rebound™. - December 10, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Get Ready for Cyber Weekend
Although the Christmas and New Year’s holidays are almost here, so many individuals and businesses still have not completed their holiday shopping. - December 08, 2007 - Bounty Full Baskets
North Raleigh Florist Releases Podcast on Trends in Holiday Decorations
North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced the release of a podcast covering the latest trends in holiday decorations for the 2007 season. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses the... - December 07, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist
Digital Ink Creations, Inc Launches New Website - ExpressionPrints.com
ExpressionPrints.com, the website where you create a truly unique personalized photo gift. This all-in-one site allows you to super-impose a special message on the image, apply effects to the image, and see how the image will look in the frame you select. - December 07, 2007 - Digital Ink Creations, Inc
Mural Inspirations Gives 25% of Its Sales to the Maria House and Will Make a Child's Dream Come True This Holiday Season
Is it always a chore in deciding what to get for that perfect holiday gift? Is it some new electronic device? Or is it a nice vacation? How about some new clothes? Or something to go with that new golf set? Maybe, this year, something that will last for generations and be talked about for years to come is on the gift list. - December 01, 2007 - Mural Inspirations, Inc.
Roma Fattizzo Joins North Raleigh Florist
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that Roma Fattizzo has joined the firm as designer. In her position, Fattizzo will handle all floral design work and every day arrangements, in... - November 27, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist
Just Gifts, LLC Introduces New Eco-Friendly “Keen on Green” Program Through Its Online Stores at JustPersonalGifts.com, JustMarriedGifts.com, and JustCorporateGifts.com
Just Gifts, a gift industry leader specializing in unique and personal gifts and gift baskets, releases details of its eco-friendly program, engaging consumers to recycle and help the environment through carbon emissions offsets while shopping for holiday gifts. - November 26, 2007 - Just Gifts, LLC
Secular Season’s Greetings: Atheists Celebrate the Holiday Season with Help from New Web Site
Now, thanks to e-tailer Order of St. Nick (www.orderofstnick.com), atheists finally have their own holiday cards. Order of St. Nick is the holiday alternative for Winter Solstice cards, atheist holiday cards, and gothic Christmas cards. Order of St. Nick serves a diverse customer base, including atheists, agnostics, wiccans, pagans, goths, and many others who celebrate the holidays in an alternative fashion. - November 20, 2007 - Order of St. Nick
North Raleigh Florist Launches Flowers After Hours
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, has announced that the firm has launched Flowers After Hours. The new service provides customers the ability to order flowers by phone 24 hours a day. Customers... - November 20, 2007 - North Raleigh Florist