Happy Birthday Tea Set!

Tea for one! This adorable tea set is a steeper on the top and a cup to drink out of on the bottom. The perfect birthday gift for any tea lover. Comes in gift box shown!

Happy Birthday Tea Set- $30

Contest Giveaway!

Don't forget to enter for the sponge glove giveaway, just post a comment here on which color is your favorite and you are entered to win! Good Luck!

Fall Ties

The fall ties from Vera Bradley are simply stunning, including their newest pattern Puccini!

Fall Ties- $45

Puccini Tie- $45

French Toast Casserole

One of our readers was nice enough to share their tried and true french toast casserole recipe with us. This sounds tasty!

She suggests serving with sausage or bacon, coffee and juice.

½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbs dark corn syrup
1 loaf of good French Bread, cut in to thick slices
5 eggs
1 ½ cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
pinch of nutmeg

Cook butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved; pour into a 13” x 9” pan. Layer bread pieces on top of syrup mixture. In a bowl mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes
Serves 6-8

New Sale Items!

Bojo Dessert Plates- $48

Colored Colanders- $30

Handmade Candle Snuffer- $36

Designer Tennis Racquet Cover- $80

French Toast

I am not a big breakfast person, but french toast is one of my husband's favorites. I have been searching out recipes for the ultimate French Toast. Here are a few I have come accross.

Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Peach French Toast Bake

Cranbery French Toast

Wedding Gifts!

Here are a few ideas for fun wedding gifts!

Pewter and Pearl Gift Set- $115

Betty Crocker's Cookbook, Bridal Edition- $40

Heart of the Home Measuring Spoons- $44

The Merry Martini Gift Certificate

Looking for a more unique registry?? Don't forget you can register for your big day, at The Merry Martini.

Planning a wedding??

Visit our friend Jaime over at http://justjaime28.wordpress.com/ for some contemporary ideas for your special day. Jaime's blog is filled with inspirational photos and fun finds. This is a must see for every bride to be.

Surprise Giveaway!

The Merry Martini is giving away a set of designer sponge gloves and matching drying gloves! Great for everyday use and adorable too!


Post your favorite color of gloves as a comment and you are entered! Winners will be drawn at random on September 15th.

Free Shipping!

Enjoy free shipping this month by using the code AUGUST at checkout.

Here are a few ideas to take advantage of this promotion with!

Sandbox Salt and Pepper Cellar- $38

Milly Green Party Tray- $68

Blue and Red Golf Head Covers- $100

Pineapple Placetile®- $24

Iced Coffee

During the warm weather it is nice to enjoy a cup of iced coffee, when your steaming cup doesn't seem to be as appealing. Here are a few recipes that might enliven your morning cup!

Wide-Eyed Coffee Shake

Chocolate Hazelnut Iced Coffee