Looking for the perfect Christmas gift?

Take a look around your local high street and chances are you’ll have started to see festive displays filling the aisles. Christmas is rapidly approaching and that means it’s time to get your list sorted pronto, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that special someone why not consider a fountain pen?

Fountain pens can be the perfect choice for those that like to be traditional or who want to regain the lost art of handwriting, and anyone that’s tried such a pen won’t want to go back to anything else. But, they can also be ideal for collectors—if you’ve got a fountain pen aficionado in your family then seeking vintage models will be a fantastic way to go, and yours could easily take pride of place on any writing desk. However, a word of warning—if you’re buying someone a fountain pen to be used on a daily basis rather than being kept as a collector’s item you need to bear in mind that it can be an incredibly personal decision, so unless you know the type of pen they normally use it might be best to take them to a pen shop (or direct them to an online alternative) so they can choose one themselves.

But, no matter what way you go you can be safe in the knowledge that you really can’t go wrong. For anyone that loves to write, for a collector or simply for those that like the finer things in life you could well find that a fountain pen makes the perfect gift, so give your loved one a treat this Christmas with the gift of beautiful handwriting.

bio: This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of websterspenshop.co.uk/shop/pens/pen-brands/parker, offering Fountain pens and Pen shop services!

Consumers are heading online to source classy birthday gifts

There are lots of products available for consumers to choose from when they want to source birthday gifts, but many of these simply don’t hit the mark. Discerning individuals often want to achieve the wow-factor with the presents they hand over and so it’s important that they know where to look.

Thankfully, by heading online and choosing a suitable website, people can source an impressive array of products, including designer home accessories.

One woman who was no doubt showered with classy birthday gifts recently was actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The glamorous blonde turned 40 and, following celebrations in Italy and London, she got together with friends and family at a New York eatery.

Among those on the guest list were hubby Chris Martin, singer Beyonce and Paltrow’s actress mum Blythe Danner. As if that were not enough, it was reported that other famous faces including Steven Spielberg, Ethan Hawke, Jessica Seinfeld, Chelsea Handler, Jake Gyllenhaal and Kristen Wiig also attended the meal.

With so many A-listers in-tow, lots of impressive birthday presents must have been handed over.

Meanwhile, according to US Weekly, the revellers ate chocolate cake, drank and “mingled to a low-key, lounge-like piano soundtrack”.

Before she arrived at the restaurant, Paltrow reportedly got ready with fellow 40-year-old Cameron Diaz. About this, a source told the magazine: “They are really fun and close. They were having a great time getting ready for the party. There were lots of laughs.” 

When consumers use the internet to source luxury home accessories as gifts, they can benefit from total convenience.

  bio: This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of hellomayfair.com, offering designer home accessories and luxury home accessories services!

Win a $10,000 Canadian Dream Vacation

CentrSource.ca  is offering an absolutely fantastic contest right now where you can win a Canadiandream vacation. The grand prize is a $10,000 travel voucher, redeemable for $1000 spending money plus airfare and accommodations in the Canadian city or cites of your choice.

Here's a recap of the important info....

•     Contest runs October 11, 2011 – December 11, 2011.
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•     Open to all of Canada including Quebec (age of majority).
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$20 Gift Certificate Giveaway

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        Prize value: $20

        Number of winners: 1

        Ending date of the giveaway: 09/28/2011

        Where it can be won: Worldwide

        The prize is from:  My Sweet Sunshine

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