What's New at the Shop - January 2012

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 I have to say, that this past year we had lots of fun bringing in new giftware items. The different gifts we brought in for Christmas sold so well that we decided to really punch up the volume of gifts at the shop this spring. That being said, it didn't take me long to hop on my favorite gift websites and stock up. Coffee mugs sold extremely well for Christmas and so these mugs above should be popular to. My favorite one is actually hidden in the back and says "Stop me before I volunteer again". :o)
 These little kitty banks are so cute and will be affordable additions to flower arrangements and goodie bags for birthdays and new babies, don't you think?
 The wine glasses we had this past holiday sold completely out and so having these everyday styles will be a great additon to our giftware. These glasses have funny sayings and colorful designs. Personally, I love anything with poka dots!
 I brought in these lanterns for the spring and couldn't help but display them now. Imagine having these light your entrance way during a summer party?
 The pitcher to the let is absolutely stunning in person and I especially love the positive thoughts and sayings that go all the way around. It also comes with a very elegant gift box. The bee, honeycomb vase is just too cute and I love the antique feel of it.
Lots of product arrived for Valentine's Day and so I'll probably blog about that later but don't you love these mugs? Imagine filling them with little chocolate kisses and adding a balloon. What a fun gift to give your Valentine.
Last but not least, how cute are these wine glass. I love the little stars on the stems. What a fun item to give as gift for a 30th or 40th birthday. Perfect for that wine lover who is celebrating a BIG birthday! To see these and more of our giftline visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/localflorist and our website at www.sendingsmiles.com
Location: 111 Main St, Plainsboro, NJ 08540, USA

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