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!

The Enduring Appeal of Leather Sofas

It is fair to say that leather sofas remain as popular as ever. Indeed, while many other furniture options have been in and out of vogue, the appeal of the leather sofa remains is as strong today as it has been at any other time in the past.

So why is this?

Well, versatility is certainly a key reason for the leather sofa’s enduring appeal. To be sure, the fact that this particular piece of lounge decor will compliment practically any other kind of furniture is definitely a very significant advantage.

Another reason why consumers remain loyal to leather is the price. As well as being relatively inexpensive, leather is also hard wearing and durable so it makes for a very shrewd long-term investment. Indeed, the combination of competitive retail pries and impressive longevity make leather sofa purchases very cost–effective indeed.

A further reason for leather’s lasting appeal is that it is so easy to clean. Whilst fabric sofas can look very attractive when they are brand new, they can become stained very easily. In fact, a stain on a fabric sofa caused by a spilled drop of coffee or red wine can be extremely difficult to remove. A leather sofa on the other hand can be easily wiped clean so spills and marks of all kinds can be removed with ease.

Quite simply, leather settees and suites provide living rooms with affordable, versatile furniture options that look good for a long time.

bio: This guest blog post is written by Webmaster of sofaland.com, offering Leather sofas and leather settees 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!

Sticky Jewelry

Sticky Jewelry is a personalized (affectionately known by some as StickyJ) was founded in 2000. Our inventory includes engraved lockets, dog tag pendants, id bracelets, keychains, fashionable medical alert jewelry, and much more. The vast majority of the items we sell are able to be personalized with custom engraving using either our traditional diamond tipped stylus engraving machines or our laser engraving machines. We also offer custom logo engraving and photo engraving.