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Tre Sorelle’s Favorite Things

“When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so bad.”

{I can’t help it…yes, that quote is from the classic The Sound of Music}

We’ve remembered our favorite things of 2011 {all at a reasonable price…in fact, today’s list is 5 gifts under $50} to bring a little bit more joy to the season of giving!

A Favorite Things list wouldn’t be complete with giveaways! That’s right, each of you will have a chance to receive a free gift each week leading to Christmas. Every Monday you will see new and wonderful favorite things, and the following day we will offer a giveaway from the list. All you have to do is comment {look for ways to enter tomorrow}…it’s that easy!

This week, think about the lovely HOSTESS in your life…or in you {and add it to your list for Santa}

1. PSA Essentials custom stamp, $40, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie: Whether you customize with an address, from the library of or from the kitchen of…this is a gift every hostess will love.
2. Rub A Way Bar, $7.50, Crate and Barrel: Rub away the odors from garlic, fish and other foods with this genius “soap-like” device.
3. Casserole Tote, $48, Vonny: Carry your casserole hassle-free and in style to your next party. {They also started carrying pie totes for $68 that are absolutely adorable}.
4. Red Tartan Plaid Napkins, Set of 4 for $49, Williams-Sonoma: Give a personalized gift your hostess can use throughout the holidays with monogrammed, festive tartan napkins.
5. Onion Goggles, $19.99, Bed, Bath and Beyond: With Onion Goggles you can say goodbye to tearing, stinging and irritated eyes when preparing, chopping, dicing or mincing any kind of onion.  

{images via PSA Essentials, Crate and Barrel, Vonny, Williams-Sonoma, Bed, Bath and Beyond}

grateful granola

Today’s DIY project is so simple and adorable. And, with the custom “I’m grateful for you” tags made by Jenna at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, it makes for the perfect favor or place card for loved one’s at this year’s Thanksgiving.

When I read Lisa’s, With Style and Grace, yummy gluten-free pumpkin granola recipe, I knew I had to make it. So why not make it and share it with everyone!

How To:
Make Lisa’s granola. For the complete recipe, visit here.
Buy half pint mason jars.
Buy raffia {I had some rust colored raffia in my ribbon drawer, but any ribbon will do}.
Buy, print and cut custom tags from Fleur de Lis {e-mail Jenna to order a full sheet of 14 tags for $5}.
Punch a hole in the tag, string raffia through the opening and wrap a bow around the mason jar.
Once the granola cools from the oven {read recipe}, fill mason jars with granola.

Enjoy!


{images via Tutto Bella}

holiday card, gift card!

Happy Giveaway Monday!

Here at Fleur de Lis (a paperie), holiday cards are on our minds! We want to spread the “holiday cheer” with you, our fabulous and loyal readers. We are giving away a $40 gift card to our lucky winner. This gift card will be used toward any of the following holiday cards.

We have chosen a variety of holiday cards at every price point and every style: modern, traditional, photo, non-photo, religious, non-denominational, etc. Choose your favorite from the options shown here! You choose: your quantity (50+, increments of 25), photos, personalized message, ink colors and fonts. We will drop ship the order right to you.

If you live locally, you can come into the store, or work with Jenna via e-mail and/or phone. If you live out-of-state, Jenna is happy to work with you via e-mail and phone to design your holiday card. Good luck!

Do 2 things to win:

1. Leave a comment here on your favorite choice

AND

2. Become a fan on our Facebook page. (If you are already a fan on our Facebook page, you rock! Just leave a comment here).

The winner will be announced on Friday … so hop, skip, and jump to it! Winner chosen via random.org, so it can be anyone’s lucky day.

Cards Creative {50 = $330, front and back shown}

William Arthur {50 = $268, front and inside copy shown}

Crane & Co. {50 = $184}

Checkerboard {50 = $161}

Tag & Company {50 = $150}

Stylart {50 = $116.50}

Stylart {50 = $110, front and inside copy shown}

Putnam House {50 = $99}

Mindy Windy {50 = $97}

{images via tutto bella}

a few of our favorite things

Our list of favorite things grows daily, but today here’s a few things we think are just great…

I-Pad Cover
BookBook for I-Pad by TwelveSouth
{I gave this to my mother-in-law and she loves it}

Rosebud Salve {a lip gloss/chapstick}, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, $7

Decorative Plaques, Ben’s Garden, sold at Fleur de Lis, a paperie, $50-$100

I’m buying this one for my fabulous girlfriends…and of course for my daughter’s room…e-mail Jenna at paperie@fleurdelisdtc.com to buy one, or just stop in.

Ring Bear Bowl, Paloma’s Nest
{These ring bear bowls are the perfect shower gift or wedding gift…such a unique alternative to a ring bear pillow. I’ve also customized a tiny text bowl with: with this ring and the couple’s wedding date and name. Be sure to check out their other creative gift ideas…also available on etsy.}

Do you have a favorite thing{s} you would like to share? Please leave a comment or send us an e-mail at trejsorelle@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you and who knows – it just may be a future feature on our blog.

{images by TwelveSouth, Tutto Bella and Paloma’s Nest}

still recovering post wedding

We are still in “post wedding recovery”…will share details and pics soon.

{our custom hang tag that was hung on guests’ hotel room doors…designed and printed by Fleur de Lis, a paperie}

Happy Labor Day to everyone!