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These lovely necklaces from White Owl were all over the blogs last year, but when Cyd wrote about them again recently it reminded me to share them with all of you. The materials are repurposed lace and fabric from flea markets, estate sales, etc. These would certainly make a statement with a bridesmaids dress (or even a wedding dress)! 
I recently attended and was part of several weddings in 2009. From being in the bridal party to coordinating for the day of and just being part of the early stages of planning, I had such a blast in every little way … and it was even more special for me b/c these were all my friends who i shared this with.
I’ve talked about Stephanie from Geezees Custom Canvas Art before (here)… in fact, she did a giveaway on my site… but I finally got to use her myself. Not only was she super easy to work with, my non-creative mind needed her guidance to really make the gifts I had created special… The turnover time was quick and her detailed questions really helped me to figure out what i wanted to do for each photo… so check this out:
You will notice on some canvases nothing was written, on others name, location and/or date, and then for one i had the lyrics of their first song. Much of these were just depending on the person or the type of image I thought they would want to hang in their home and also, Stephanie helped with her suggestions. Each of my friends LOVED their gifts and found the personalized touch so special. I am so happy with the work done and couldn’t be more thrilled that I was able to give them something that helped to memorialize their wonderful day in a way that no one else had.
Definitely check out Stephanie’s site Geezees Custom Canvas Art and Her blog… if you need a great gift idea (not just wedding)… and Valentine’s day IS coming up soon! (hint hint), I’d highly recommend this b/c its just so unique and puts a personal touch on your gift.
One trend I’ve noticed this year is having embellishments added to bridesmaid dresses. Whether it’s an extra flower added to the back of the dress, a small broach pinned to the neckline, or different colored sashes wrapped around the waist, embellishments can add that little finishing touch for each bridesmaid. The possibilities are endless and allow the bride and bridesmaids to personalize the bridesmaid dresses in a unique way.
Are you planning on adding embellishments to your bridesmaid dresses?
If you haven’t already heard, this week on Facebook is the official doppelgänger week where you post your inner celebrity/celebrity look alike as your profile picture.
Wishpot is joining this craze and asking all of our members to join in on the fun as well! Change your profile picture to your inner celebrity! You can even make your picture your FAVORITE celebrity bride! Let us know on this blog who everyone thinks YOU look like =)
Don’t miss out on doppelgänger week! It is too much fun.
Who do some of our OWN Wishpot team look like? Lets see…
Max Ciccotosto as Wolverine
Tom Lianza as the new Melrose Place’s Michael Rady
Nick Grant as David Faustino
Christine Saunders as Jewel
Colby Naranjo as a Young Christina Ricci
Greg Martin as the bad boy Redmond O’Neal
Erica Sanders as Sarah Jessica Parker
Nadina Haija as Glee’s new star Lea Michele
Domenique Collins as Andie Mcdowell
Claudia Marquez as Salma Hayek
Yasmine Eady as Hayden Panettiere
Saam Phelps as Jane Seymour
Wishpot.com, a revolutionary social commerce platform that integrates with retailers’ and publishers’ online content has today launched in the UK. Already an established name in the US, Wishpot.com provides users with a free online social shopping service that enables easy search, save and sharing of items into simple online lists, offering the perfect solution to wedding lists, baby gifts, Christmas lists – in fact any kind of list that users want to create.
The platform powers individual retailers’ registries and wish lists, allowing retailers to benefit from Wishpot features such as price alerts, newsfeeds and the multiple contribution function. Through this new platform, retailers can also create social channels allowing them to easily feature recommendations from experts and customers.
“Wishpot.com is as simple as it sounds – consumers simply find what they love, click on it and add it to their Wishpot.com lists,” commented Fabio De Bernardi, Director of Business Development for Europe, Wishpot. “It dramatically enhances the online experience for both the retailer and consumer by maintaining individual brand while dramatically enhancing the shopping experience.”
Positioning itself as a pioneer of social shopping, Wishpot.com has also launched Social Storefront , a social syndication tool for retailers of all sizes and products. The tool has been designed to work with product feeds, allowing any kind of retailer to instantly sell their products on leading social networks including Twitter and Facebook. Once configured, the service notifies fans/followers of new and popular items, price drops and more, enabling consumers to stay up-to-date on all the latest styles and best prices! The service is available to all retailers and includes a one-month free trial starter package.
With the Wishpot.com Social Commerce platform, retailers control both the functionalities and branding for their stores and/or registries. Thus, users get Wishpot.com features combined with customised retailer branding and service. The software is delivered as a hosted service, works well with any existing ecommerce platform and requires little integration to get started.
About Wishpot.com
Launched in 2007 and awarded Best Social Shopping site in 2008, Seattle-based Wishpot.com is a free social shopping service that makes it easy to save and share interesting things users find from anywhere on the web. Once collected, items are stored and organised using simple online lists, which can be kept private or shared with others. From wedding and baby to gadgets and homemade, any kind of list can be created. Users can collect and discover products they like, recommend their favourite things, share and explore gift suggestions, receive price comparisons, sale alerts and ask for opinions and advice. Once the Wishpot.com toolbar is downloaded, items from any online store or website can be saved with the simple click of a button.
To experience Wishpot.com for yourself please visit: www.Wishpot.com
For further information please contact: -
Victoria Melville
Melville Communications
Email: Victoria@melvillecommunications.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1483 489009
Having trouble figuring out what to get her for Valentines Day? With less than two weeks away, time is running out! Wishpot is here to the rescue with our favorite valentines day gifts for her. And here is the best part…they are ALL under $100! Who says you need to splurge to make her happy? We have full confidence that every one of these gifts will put a big smile on your loved ones face!
(Clockwise from upper left) PJ Salvage Animal Print Fleece Robe $68, Dahlia Printed Glass Jewelry Box $44.99, MARC BY MARC JACOBS Pavé Heart Stud Earrings $58, Juicy Couture ‘Kiss My Couture’ Pants $58, Axion 7” Widescreen LCD Digital Picture Frame $49.99, Juicy Couture “Multi-Key” Necklace $68, Betsey Johnson Chiffon Babydoll & Thong Set $75, Spa Sister Head to Toe Pampering Basket $64.99, Love Pillowcase Set $28, Marc Jacobs ‘Daisy – In The Air”’ Perfume $57, Nixon ‘The Time Teller’ Watch $55, International Love Pillow by Alexander Girard $38,
Got more ideas? Let us know here on the blog!
Want more ideas? Find tons of gift ideas for any occasion on Wishpot!
These folded letterpress cards are printed in raspberry color ink on #110lb Cranes ecru color paper. They’re $5 a piece and I have a limited run of 200 pieces. I send every piece via USPS Priority mail with delivery confirmation – a flat fee of $4.95 and guaranteed delivery in 2-3 days. International orders have the choice of First Class International mail which is $4.81. Unfortunately, there are no delivery confirmations or tracking numbers for international orders.
These are absolutely adorable! Thanks ABCD Designs for giving Wishpot some amazing Valentines Day inspiration!
The day for lovers is a little over two weeks away. Do you know what you’re getting your significant other? We all know guys can be hard to shop for. So Wishpot is here to give you some of our fun gift ideas for him that are all under $100. From gadgets to PJ’s…there is no doubt your man will love any of these picks!
(Clockwise from upper left) Let’s Play Doctor Game $16.95, The Art of Shaving ‘The 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave®’ Starter Kit $25, Chelsey Check Wool Scarf $33.90, Polo Ralph Lauren Flannel Pajama Pants $16.90, Apple iTunes Gift Card $25, Acqua di Giò Men’s Gift Set ($112 Value) $71, Memorex iWake Up Clock Radio for iPod $49.99, The North Face ‘Recon’ Backpack $89
Got any more gift ideas? Let us know!
For more gift ideas visit www.wishpot.com!
Usually when I talk about great wedding websites I mean OneWed.com! But lately I’ve gotten addicted to looking at the wedding websites that couples set up. It’s only in the past few years that these sites have really become commonplace.
For most of your wedding planning you’re at least a little constricted by tradition and the expectations of your older relatives. But, with your wedding website you can really cut loose and express yourself. Most of the people visiting the site are your friends, so you can be yourself while still giving out important information.
Now, most of us aren’t html or design experts, so trying to create a site that reflects our personality isn’t as easy as it sounds. That’s why most of the wedding sites give you templates to choose from.
I may be biased, but I think OneWed’s choices are the best. We have 100s of designs, including some from top invitation designers so that you can match your website to your invitations. You can add and subtract pages to tell the parts of your story that you want to tell. Of course, it’s also tied in with our Wedding Pre-Party, which brings social networking to wedding planning.
Some Great Wedding Websites
Now it is easy to print your wish list out for everyone to see! Wishpot’s new “print” feature is so easy to use. Just click on the desired list and then click “print”!
A new browser will pop up with a printable wish list for you to give to your family and friends!
Now telling them what you want online is so simple! Go to wishpot.com and print your list!
