Archive for the ‘Under $50’ Category
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Jade is a well-regarded gemstone in Asian culture. During Chinese New Year, one can find at many businesses jade money trees to ensure wealth (tree) and luck (jade).
Jade has lived a very long and prosperous life. This gemstone existed through many Chinese empires and was once so valued, artisans were only able to supply to the demands of emperors and their family members. Jade’s significance in Asia can be compared to the Western view of gold and diamonds. Today, Jade is still respected, though not as difficult to obtain (unless it is an antique, which can auction for enormous amounts of money).
Jade symbolizes good and beauty. It was also described from ancient Chinese text to encompass benevolence, loyalty, wisdom, courage and integrity. This jade pendant necklace has the traditional pendant but nicely modernized with a silk cord. A no-brainer gift for someone born in the Year of the Rat (click here for zodiac sign chart).
Check this out. It’s only $18. Unbelievable deal or what?
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Monday, February 11th, 2008
They needed too much attention? Were too much into themselves? More attention than one can give? This Vanity Mirror is available at Signals for $50.
Tags: Bad Gifts, for boyfriend, for girlfriend, fun, funny, gag gifts, humor, valentines day
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Oh My Godiva is right. Not quite Mr. Wonka’s chocolate factory, but a good try by Godiva. During Valentine’s Day, one Godiva Chocolate Gift Box at $23 or higher will contain a "congratulations" ticket for a New York weekend-get-away in this very, very sinful place.
via DailyNews
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
The lotus bamboo is a nice unexpected change to the more common lucky bamboo in the market. Although appropriate for Chinese New Year, bamboo can be given any time of the year as a token for luck. This Lotus Bamboo is available in a red or black vase for $38 at RedEnvelope.
Tags: Asian Traditions, Chinese New Year 2008, flowers, for anyone + everyone, for business, for couple, for dad, for family, for mom, for your assistant, for your neighbor, gift guide, Gift Ideas, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, Luck, Lunar New Year, plants
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
According to legend, a poor Taiwanese farmer became a wealthy merchant after discovering the money tree. I love this story, though I have a feeling it probably got its name because it is a houseplant that is almost impossible to kill, which is very important for good Feng Shui practice. The fact they originated from Central and South America kinda gives it away, doesn’t it?
My love for this item is a bit biased. It was one of the products I developed when I was at RedEnvelope. The design for the cachepot was inspired by an antique vase from the Ming dynasty. Four years later, I am still proud of the outcome. This money tree is available from RedEnvelope for $38.
For those who missed sending their corporate gifts to clients during the Holidays, I highly recommend using Lunar New Year as the second opportunity. The money tree makes a perfect business gift. What better message to wish a business than wealth and prosperity?
The money tree is also available in
a bamboo vessel for $38.
Tags: Asian Traditions, Chinese New Year 2008, for a friend, for anyone + everyone, for business, for couple, for dad, for family, for mom, for your neighbor, gift guide, Gift Ideas, Luck, Lunar New Year, plants
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
The possibility of receiving a gift such as this is the very reason why man invented wish lists. If you *must*, this Oriental Bride Lamp
is available from Oriental Furniture for $37. (I’m not kidding. It’s for reals.)
Tags: Asian Traditions, Bad Gifts, Chinese New Year 2008, funny, gag gifts, gift guide, Gift Ideas, home decor, housewarming gifts, humor, lighting, Lunar New Year, the do not list
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
The difference between frugal and cheap: Frugal is being price sensitive without being insensitive to the quality of your flower selection. Cheap is being price sensitive without regards to the quality of the flowers. This red roses and Peruvian lilies bouquet is only $27 without the vase and $36 with vase. It does not include carnation fillers, which can easily cheapen the style if not executed well. Easy choice for under $50.
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
During Valentine’s Day, the cost of red roses increases as high as 50% to meet the surge in demand. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been slightly turned off by this fact. It is for this reason (and the fact I feel roses can be predictable), I always recommend red tulips as the flowers to send for Valentine’s Day. Red tulips signify “delcaration of love,” so it shouldn’t be taken lightly, if you know what I mean.
Another benefit to tulips is their price. A bouquet of wenty stems from Martha Flowers is $30 and for 30 stems it is $43, which are great prices for such gorgeous blooms.
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
Daisies stand for innocence, and pink connotates sweetness and friendship. If you don’t want to send message of passion, this bouquet is a safe bet. This bouquet consisting of twenty Gerbera daisies in a vase is available from Martha Flowers for $50.
Tags: flowers, for a friend, for mom, gift exchange, gift guide, innocence, valentines day
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Saturday, January 19th, 2008
This bouquet is a good example of carnations used well in a bouquet. The red on red is intentional and looks great, and it also helps lower the price of the bouquet. This particular bouquet from Hallmark ($50) is a bit on the sweet side. The vase includes an attached card with the quote,”In the garden of true love, roses bloom forever.” Not for me personally, but there are plenty of ladies out there who will appreciate the sentiment.
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