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Girlawhirl Gift Guide: Engagement and Wedding Gifts May 25, 2007
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It's that time of year again, when Super Pals, cousins and friends either announce engagements or their long awaited big day finally arrives. And Girlawhirl, who loves a celebration as much as anyone else, is always a little perplexed when it comes to gift giving for such momentous occasions, because frankly, she has no intention of following the gift registry… It's not that she has anything against pre-chosen gifts. And she's sure there's probably a couple of hundred people somehow attached to each couple who appreciate being told exactly what to buy. But Girlawhirl, who always aims for the razzle-dazzle when it comes to gift giving, just can't bring herself to comply. She's always on the lookout for a few offbeat gifts that make her feel just as good about giving as she knows her friends will feel about receiving them.
• What better way to celebrate two families being joined than these cool contemporary family trees? With two color combos available, newlyweds fill in the leaves with names of their ancestors and hang each tree side by side.
Oak frames with Green Leaves Reg $120 special $88 redenvelope.com click here to purchase
Espresso Stained Frames with Orange and Red Leaves Reg $120 special $88 click here to purchase
• To help the new couple decorate their new digs, Girlawhirl loves to give the gift of art with a very personal twist. She's already raved about the wonders of DNA 11's Fingerprint and DNA art (pop art made from actual fingerprints and DNA profiles), so what better way to start off their new life together than with art made from their newly combined DNA profiles. The SplitSscreen™ style of DNA 11 places the ‘his and hers' DNA profiles side by side in the color and style the happy couple agrees upon. Girlawhirl just orders the DNA collecting kits and the couple sends them back to DNA 11 for production. Simple, personal, powerful and a gift they'll never forget.
•For a bit of whimsy – with a touch of practicality – Girlawhirl loves to give these fun Mr. & Mrs. and Bride & Groom pillowcases. They come in sets, Mr. & Mrs. stick figures or the Bride in her dress and her Groom in his Tux, all in 100% cotton. And the Bride & Groom combination is also available as a set of Hand Towels.
100% cotton $34 uncommongoods.com click here to purchase
100% cotton $34 uncommongoods.com click here to purchase
• For couples who love to entertain, Girlawhirl loves to give a colorful accent for their table that will make them smile and think of her years from now as they continue to use it. This rich red salad bowl is perfect, and the fact that she can make it a set with matching servers and smaller individual salad bowls is even better. It's also available in a sunny yellow hue.
Maple Wood $23.95-$95.95 surlatable.com click here to purchase
• Couples who cook together always appreciate Girlawhirl's gift of spice, in the form of The Wedding Crate from Penzeys Spices. There's a little bit of everything, from Fancy Garlic Salt to Pizza, Taco, Chili and Steak Seasonings, and even a Peppermill filled with Peppercorns.
18 Spices $94.95 penzeys.com click here to purchase
• After cooking, Girlawhirl's favorite couple can serve a delicious pasta in one of Beth Mueller's earthenware bowls. Girlawhirl's favorite has a tiny depiction of a bride and groom and the word ‘happily' waiting to be uncovered as the meal is served.
Ceramic: Hand Wash $100 uncommongoods.com click here to purchase
• And even though she knows it's a little silly, Girlawhirl can't resist the idea of her friend walking hand in hand with the man she loves. And the best way to hold tight is with a pair of Smittens.
Fleece, in Red $34 uncommongoods.com click here to purchase
Editor's note: Some of these products may no longer be available. Links to some of these products may be disabled. related articles:
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The Wedding Crate
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Smittens
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