‘unique gifts’

MudPie Presents…”Be the Ultimate Gift Giver”

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

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MudPie Gals

This morning I had a great time going to a program about MudPie held at Americas Mart. I’m sure either you, your family member or friends have a gift item from this fab company. MudPie headquarters is based in Stone Mountain,Ga and has been in business since 1988.  They are known for gracious gift items. MudPie creates the most affordable,highest quality of fun gifts, all greatly packaged for multiple occasions. If you have a baby shower, bridal shower, graduation,retirement occasion or something else, Mud Pie is a great place to shop. They have individualized choices, personalized items and more!

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Catered brunch by Sun In My Belly

I was invited to tour their showroom, learn about all their different gift items, create an Ultimate Gift and take a Sneak Peek of their Fall Line for 2011. It was an afternoon of fun and excitement since I love all things cute and girly.

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Paige(Senior Designer)

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Jan Schroder from Travelgirl magazine

At the presentation I met CEO, Marcia Miller who founded the company. She spoke on how she worked her way up in several companies and was pretty good at selling. She then decided to launch her own business MudPie that is now known all over the world. The name came from making ceramics that were painted brown to resemble clay. Miller said she wanted to control her own destiny and started her company with 20 faux terracotta products. The line took off and was often oversold.

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Tabletop Items

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Baby gift items

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Fashion items

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Birthday gift items

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Cute Monogrammed Aprons

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I’m loving this awh!

Today MudPie has a baby line that is their number seller, Tabletop gifts that include napkins, bottle toppers, hostess gifts and yes Fashion! In the showroom we saw the latest collections of soo many fabulous things. I headed right for the pink section which had aprons, tumblers,hats, beachwear and so much more. After viewing the showroom we played a game where we had to create the Ultimate Gift. My scenario was to buy a gift for a retiring school teacher. My budget was $100 and I got to thinking fast.

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My Ulitmate Gift Idea

I came up with a coastal inspired designed platter, matching serving dish and beach napkins inside of a coral carry tote. My inspiration was that the school teacher could take a long vacation lol. We also got a sneak peek of the items for fall that were very nice. We saw the Angel Baby Collection, Bag Lady,Holliberrie,North Pole, Peace,Love,Joy Collection, Santa Baby,Tis the Season and Love n Veggies. All of them were fun to touch and feel and give feedback on.

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Mud Pie goody bags,loved my clutch purse and Monogrammed Tumbler

I had so much fun meeting other moms, bloggers, and staff of the company. Please check out the website where you can learn more about the company if you haven’t already heard of them. I would like to thank The Edelman Group for the personal invite, I had a Pinktastic time! xoxo

 

www.mud-pie.com

Michael Healy door hardware give a way!

Monday, May 17th, 2010

hp about Michael Healy door hardware give a way!

Owner Michael Healy

I love to see pretty houses and decor. I frequent alot of home shows and watch HGTV. I have a friend who has a very unique business. His name is Michael Healy and he owns, Michael Healy Artistic Decorative Hardware.

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Nantucket Door Knocker

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Dogwood Door Knocker

Michael came to Atlanta a few months back and I showed him around Atlanta. I asked him what he did for a living and he told me about his company. They are the best hardware company out there and make some exclusive door knockers, doorbell ringers, authentic solid Bronze plaques, outdoor art and more!

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Dragonfly doorbell ringer

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Yellow Trumpet doorbell ringer

He was so kind to let one of my lucky readers win either a door bell knocker or a door bell ringer. If you don’t own a home, you can always give it to someone for a house warming gift or keep for when you do decide to purchase your own home! Nothing like seeing your own personality when someone walks up to your door,how creative!

Here are a few samples of his work but please visit his website to see some of his other creations. All you have to do is leave me a comment and I will notify the winner via email. You will have 24hrs to respond. Please do not email me after 24 hrs lol. Thank you and good luck!

www.michaelhealy.com

Update: I have picked a winner!

America’s Mart gift show in Atlanta!

Friday, January 8th, 2010

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America’s Mart Gift Show

It’s that time again for the America’s Mart gift show and I’m always excited to go and see whats new! There are always so many cool products coming out and the best place to go buy things if you own a business is  at the Mart! Its 3 buildings full of vendors that come up with the coolest things that I’ve never seen before.

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Tyler Florence

This is my 4th year coming down to cover it! Also you just never know who your going to run into either. Just today I got to see my buddy Tyler Florence from Food Network doing a cooking demo, then his book signing. He has a new cookbook out called, Dinner at my Place. The book sold out in minutes and the fans were wrapped around the building! One lady bought 6 books wow! I asked Tyler how was he enjoying our weather(since its cold n snowey) and he said he was use to it, being from the South Carolina.

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Book signing

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Fan with her books wow!

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Dinner At My Place,kid is too cute!

Please stop back and check out more posts on some of the cool vendors and celebrities I met, It was really something to see! Thanks to the staff at America’s Mart for allowing me to cover this!