tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57262066219586685622010-03-09T05:34:59.887-05:00The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-84243820975203317222010-03-08T20:08:00.005-05:002010-03-09T05:34:59.893-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/chili_thumb-759668.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 140px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/chili_thumb-759659.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/Honeycomb_thumb-779474.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 134px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/Honeycomb_thumb-779472.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/emilyg_thumb-746786.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 92px; height: 139px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/emilyg_thumb-746778.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/browniemix_thumb-729881.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 92px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/browniemix_thumb-729876.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This week purchase three items in-store or online and receive a fourth item of equal or less value free! Now here comes the hard part....what are you going to choose for your free item? Should it be Savannah Bee Company's Honeycomb, a Chrissie Schubert Gourmet Mix, Emily G's Jam of Love Jalapeno Raspberry Jam or maybe Das Chili Pecan Caramels. Whatever you choose make sure you place your order by March 14th to get your free item.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-8424382097520331722?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-58541389111705419702010-03-04T08:34:00.004-05:002010-03-04T08:44:34.866-05:00<div align="center"> We are crazy about this idea! Pick from 6 different tray colors, pick your monogram color and style to create a personalized tray. Perfect for a bridal, shower, housewarming gift, or even just one for yourself.<a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/category/Personalized-Serving-Trays/c84"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/zk_red_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/category/Personalized-Serving-Trays/c84"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/zk_white_lg.gif" border="0" />Square Monogrammed Trays- $45<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 245px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/zk_kiwi_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/category/Personalized-Serving-Trays/c84">Rectangular Monogrammed Trays- $50 </a></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-5854138911170541970?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-19992333176529120012010-03-02T05:54:00.002-05:002010-03-02T06:09:50.393-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/chocolate-martini1-763960.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/chocolate-martini1-763958.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/sippingchocolate_large-759183.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/sippingchocolate_large-759181.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />We just added to our website Bellagio's rich and decadent sipping chocolate. It makes the most delicious chocolate martini I have ever tasted! Here are a few of our favorite recipes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Martini</span><br />2 ounces prepared Billagio Sipping Chocolate<br />2 ounces of your favorite vodka<br />1 ounce Irish Cream Liqueur<br />1/2 ounce vanilla syrup<br />ice<br />optional: chocolate syrup<br /><br />Directions: Combine ingredients in a martini shaker and mix until cold and blended. On the inside of your martini glass drizzle some chocolate syrup then pour the martini into the glass. Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Ginger Martini</span><br />Follow the chocolate martini recipe and add fresh ginger in the martini shaker. Wow!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mayan Chocolate Martini</span><br />2 ounces prepared Billagio Sipping Chocolate<br />2 ounces Tequila<br />1 ounce orange liqueur<br />1/4 ounce vanilla syrup<br />ice<br /><br />Directions: Combine ingredients in a martini shaker and mix until cold and blended. Yummy!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-1999233317652912001?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-45866337119422289412010-03-01T05:23:00.002-05:002010-03-01T05:26:07.585-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/alfojates-770664.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 113px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/alfojates-770661.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/wine-745238.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 133px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/wine-745236.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This weekend I met with Liliana from Mistti in Durham. Liliana makes these fantastic alfajores inspired from her mother's bakery in Peru. Alfajores are melt in your mouth cookies, filled with creamy, sweet goodness. With flavors like triple chocolate, dolce de leche and chocolate chip pecan....how could you go wrong? Liliana has agreed to do an in-store tasting for anyone interested in using her alfajores for an upcoming event in the Durham, Raleigh or Chapel Hill area. Mistti's Alfajores are perfect paired with wine or tea so they work well for weddings, receptions or even a summer tea party! They sell for $2.25 each and the minimum order is 30 alfajores. For more information look at their website at www.meetmistti.com or contact us at The Merry Martini.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-4586633711942228941?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-51253055596200145062010-02-28T06:52:00.001-05:002010-02-28T06:55:10.186-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/squash-soup-762777.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 277px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/squash-soup-762776.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/cheddarbis_large-727867.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 148px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/cheddarbis_large-727863.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/honeysampler_thumb-751859.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 73px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/honeysampler_thumb-751855.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As I am counting down the days to spring, this soup has made me remember what I love about winter. I use Savannah Bee's Winter White Honey which is delicious! However, any honey will work. This receipe was created by Alton Brown and found on foodnetwork.com. Serve with warm Stonewall Kitchen's Cheddar Herb Biscuits and you will think you died and went to winter heaven!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h2>Squash Soup<br /></h2><h2>Ingredients</h2> <!--concordance-begin--> <ul><li class="ingredient">6 cups (about 2 large squash) seeded 2-inch wide chunks butternut squash</li><li class="ingredient">Melted <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">butter</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" height="10" width="10" />, for brushing</li><li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">kosher salt</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" height="10" width="10" />, plus 1 teaspoon</li><li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus 1/2 teaspoon</li><li class="ingredient">3 cups chicken or vegetable stock</li><li class="ingredient">4 tablespoons honey</li><li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon minced ginger</li><li class="ingredient">4 ounces heavy cream</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</li></ul> <!--concordance-end--> <h2>Directions</h2> <p class="instructions"> Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.</p> <p class="instructions">Brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper. On a sheet pan lay the squash flesh side up. Roast for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is nice and soft.</p> <p class="instructions">Scoop the flesh from the skin into a pot and add the stock, honey, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and puree using a stick blender. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.</p><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-5125305559620014506?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-77104528455419002512010-02-27T07:55:00.002-05:002010-02-27T08:07:54.692-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/monocookie_large-761572.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/monocookie_large-761552.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/wedding-cookie_large-783164.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/wedding-cookie_large-783146.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/cake_large-742064.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/cake_large-742048.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/bridesmaid_large-712048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 127px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/bridesmaid_large-712032.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/babycookies_large-716220.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 173px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/babycookies_large-716142.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The Merry Martini now carries Chrissie Schubert's all-natural homemade cookies. Any design you can dream can be made into a cookie. You can use these cookies for favors, to say thank you, to ask someone to be in your wedding or even place tags!!! Here are a few of our favorite designs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-7710452845541900251?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-41806106448787940782010-02-22T20:05:00.002-05:002010-02-22T20:08:34.863-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/stickybun_large-738723.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 135px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/stickybun_large-738720.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Amy is our big winner!!!! She is able to choose The Pelican Bay Sticky Bun Mix or The Das Caramels in Ginger Pistachio, Honey Orange or Chili Pecan. I hope you enjoy Amy. :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-4180610644878794078?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-23966668641322725402010-02-19T07:27:00.004-05:002010-02-19T07:37:20.549-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/birthday_thumb-711251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 105px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/birthday_thumb-711247.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />You only have until February 22nd to enter our gourmet food giveaway. I wonder what you would like to try from The Merry Martini. Could be be The Savannah Bee Company's Honeycomb, or maybe it is The Mad Popper's Popcorn of the Month Club, or possibly Plantain's White Truffle Oil?<br />Whatever it may be just leave us a comment and you are entered to win!!! Good Luck.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-2396666864132272540?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-74923088098948503402010-02-14T21:27:00.000-05:002010-02-14T21:27:00.460-05:00<div align="center"> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Happy Valentines Day from The Merry Martini!</span><br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 443px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 363px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://southerncharmz.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/saint_valentines_day_valentine_s_day_present_004961_2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://southerncharmz.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/saint_valentines_day_valentine_s_day_present_004961_2.jpg"></a><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini Recipe</span></strong><br /></div><div align="center">Cocoa powder </div><div align="center">2 ounces Godiva White Chocolate Liquor </div><div align="center">1 ounce Chambord </div><div align="center">2 ounces milk </div><div align="center">1 whole strawberry </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Directions: Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass in water and then into cocoa powder. Combine chocolate liquor, Chambord, and milk in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake gently for a few seconds. Strain into prepared glass and garnish with a strawberry.</div><div align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/chocolate-strawberry-martini.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Recipe from </span><span style="font-size:78%;">www.sheknows.com</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-7492308809894850340?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-91106601412496006142010-02-13T18:36:00.003-05:002010-02-13T20:16:39.723-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/redrecipe_large-750637.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/redrecipe_large-750635.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The Merry Martini is now carrying gourmet foods and party favors. Please check out the new section of our website. If you make a comment of what you are the most excited to try.....you could win it! Good luck.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-9110660141249600614?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-13645524713879756082010-02-12T21:42:00.001-05:002010-02-12T21:42:00.708-05:00<div align="center"><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/Dlux_cupcaketray_lg.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/Dlux_cupcaketray_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> Cupcakes serving tray is perfect for any cupcake <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">connoisseur</span>! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Cupcakes-Serving-Tray/579/c24">Pink Cupcakes tray- $38</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-1364552471387975608?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-60163423432422934032010-02-10T01:00:00.000-05:002010-02-10T01:00:02.079-05:00<div align="center">Here are some sweet ideas from Martha Stewart to help make you Valentines day delectable!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2007Q1/mla102784_0207_hearts_xl.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 450px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2007Q1/mla102784_0207_hearts_xl.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2007Q1/mla102784_0207_hearts_xl.jpg">Chocolate Eclair Hearts</a><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/recipefinder/recipe1/break_00524_xl.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 450px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/recipefinder/recipe1/break_00524_xl.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/valentines-day-treats#slide_8">Heart Pancakes</a></div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/valentines-day-treats#slide_4"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 450px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2007Q1/mla102784_0207_febcov_xl.jpg" border="0" /> Pecan Linzer Cookies</a></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-6016342343242293403?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-57942710454542765632010-02-08T21:17:00.001-05:002010-02-08T21:17:00.279-05:00The chocolate coffee mug is the perfect Valentines Day gift for anyone with a sweet tooth! Handpainted, this Lolita coffee mug has a yummy recipe for a kicked up hot chocolate!<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_cof_choc_lg.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_cof_choc_lg.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Lolita-Chocolate-Coffee-Glass/260">Hot Chocolate Mug by Lolita</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">On sale just in times for Valentines Day! Only 19.50<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-5794271045454276563?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-62034301259729443542010-02-06T01:00:00.004-05:002010-02-06T01:00:00.247-05:00<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Looking for a sweet idea for the lady in your life for Valentines Day? The cupcakes apron is the perfect combination of function and fun!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Cupcakes-Full-Apron/263"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/Jess_bib_cupcakes_lg.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Cupcakes-Full-Apron/263">Cupcakes Apron- $32</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-6203430125972944354?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-61178508699884643662010-02-05T21:35:00.000-05:002010-02-05T21:35:00.767-05:00<a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/manufacturer/Vera-Bradley-Ties/47">Vera Bradley Ties</a> for men on Sale! 40% off while supplies last. Perfect for Valentines day!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/manufacturer/Vera-Bradley-Ties/47"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/baek_fall_all_xlg.gif" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/baek_balipink_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/baek_english_lg.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/baek_english_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/manufacturer/Vera-Bradley-Ties/47"> View full tie collection</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-6117850869988464366?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-46171764422730909712010-02-04T01:00:00.006-05:002010-02-04T01:00:03.787-05:00We are excited to introduce a new line of Stevie Streck invitations to The Merry Martini! This invitation collection is whimisical and adorable. All designs are die cut and glittered making this an unforgettable invite!<br /><div><div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 587px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/ss_pregnant_lg.gif" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Baby-on-Board/861/c81">Baby on Board Invitation</a><br /><br /><br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/ss_beer_lg.gif" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Beer-Tub/859/c81">Beer Tub Invite</a><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/ss_cake_lg.gif" border="0" /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Pink-Cake/857/c81">Cake on a Plate Invite </a><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 490px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/ss_ballons_lg.gif" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Balloon-Bouquet/856/c81">Balloons Invite</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-4617176442273090971?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-84101335157840178542010-02-01T20:24:00.005-05:002010-02-01T20:30:14.570-05:00We love the new Paisley collection from Lolita! The bright fun colors are perfect year round!<br /><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_martpais_lg.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 445px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 488px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_martpais_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_winepaisley_lg.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 445px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/lol_winepaisley_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/search.php">Lolita Glasses- $25</a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-8410133515784017854?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-16406251775675432132009-12-29T11:28:00.002-05:002009-12-29T11:32:17.185-05:00<a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/Christmastable-775191.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/Christmastable-775188.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">All items in the <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/category/Holiday/c55">Holiday Category</a> are 20% off....while supplies last!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-1640625177567543213?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-54605416942848649502009-12-16T19:05:00.003-05:002009-12-16T19:06:13.149-05:00<div align="center">You can still get items for Christmas! Most items ship same day. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">E-mail us your shipping address to <a href="mailto:info@themerrymartini.com">info@themerrymartini.com</a> and the item you want and we will let you know when we can deliver before you purchase!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-5460541694284864950?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-76398168736987517992009-12-05T11:05:00.003-05:002009-12-05T11:20:11.405-05:00It's December and the Holidays are in full force! Here are a few of our favorite items to help you get your house decked out, or make great Holiday gifts for others!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Red-Round-Prissy-Plate/819/p5c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pris_red_lg.gif" border="0" /> Red Round Prissy Plate- $35</a></div><div align="center">Change the ribbon throughout the year, pink for Valentines and Blue for July 4th!<br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/rib_believe_lg.gif" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Believe-Frame/511/p3c55">Believe Frame- $36</a><br />Handpainted and Made in the USA <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Holiday-Serving-Tray/835/p3c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 422px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 352px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mp_xstriperound_lg.gif" border="0" /> Holiday Serving Tray- $27 </a></div><div align="center">Perfect for Christmas Cookies!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mm_snow_spoons_g.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mm_snow_spoons_g.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Measuring-Spoons-Set/669/p2c55">Christmas Measuring Spoons- $44</a> </div><div align="center">Handmade in America!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Red-and-White-Tapers/830/c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 55px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/ana_red_lg.gif" border="0" /> Ana Candles- $22 </a></div><div align="center">Drip free, 14 hour burn time! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-7639816873698751799?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-57660604782822884352009-11-17T07:32:00.004-05:002009-11-17T07:43:01.176-05:00<div align="center">Here are just a few of our new Holiday offerings for 2009. We have searched hard all year for the most unique and best valued dishes that are great for entertaining or gift giving. Enjoy!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Merry-Banner/794/p1c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/bg_merry_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Merry-Banner/794/p1c55">Personalized Melamine Plate- $25</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Sage-Round-Prissy-Plate/820/p5c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pris_sage_lg.gif" border="0" /> Round Sage Prissy Plate- $35<br /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Holiday-Serving-Tray/836/p3c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 411px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mp_xcuttree_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Holiday-Serving-Tray/836/p3c55">Tree Serving Tray and Cutting Board- $22</a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Holiday-Baker/834/p3c55"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 456px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mp_xornbaker_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Holiday-Baker/834/p3c55">Holiday Baker- $25</a> </div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-5766060478282288435?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-37978252337985748042009-11-04T09:21:00.002-05:002009-11-04T09:28:51.398-05:00<div align="center">We have two new Placetile® patterns in time for the Holidays, the grapevine and the rose. These ceramic place cards are great for labeling not only where people sit, but also great for labeling food at a buffet. They come in a gift box set of 6 with pen.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">These make a great gift for anyone who entertains!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Vine-PlaceTiles-/840/m42"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pt_vine_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Vine-PlaceTiles-/840/m42">Vine Placetiles- $32</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/item/Rose-PlaceTiles-/839/m42"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pt_rose_lg.gif" border="0" />Rose Placetiles- $32 </a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-3797825233798574804?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-76110991886267178452009-11-02T10:27:00.003-05:002009-11-02T10:30:41.896-05:00These uniquely packaged cutting boards are the perfect hostess gift. Each of the cutting boards is packaged with coordinating napkins and spreader, all wrapped up in a pretty bow. Any hostess would be happy to recieve this fun and useful set!<br /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 335px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mp_pinecut_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/mpgrape_cut_lg.gif" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new">Grape and Pineapple Cutting Boards- $25</a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-7611099188626717845?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-24074151795932041572009-10-13T07:29:00.002-04:002009-10-13T07:36:30.321-04:00<a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/martiniglasseditable-copy-722263.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 175px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.themerrymartini.com/blog/uploaded_images/martiniglasseditable-copy-722259.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">The Merry Martini is on Facebook, please become a fan! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Durham-NC/The-Merry-Martini/156201352257">The Merry Martini Facebook Page</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Local to North Carolina? Even more reason to become a fan! You will see all the additional "in store" sales and events information, plus products of the week! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-2407415179593204157?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5726206621958668562.post-173947201991571622009-10-12T08:16:00.002-04:002009-10-12T08:26:13.066-04:00<div align="center">The new Harvest Placetiles® and Menu board are on sale, just in time for the Fall Holidays! </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pt_harvestpt_lg.gif" border="0" /> Set of 6 Placetiles® regularly $36, Sale Price- $30</a><br /><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://www.themerrymartini.com/item_images/pt_harvest_lg.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.themerrymartini.com/new">Menu Board Regularly $36, Sale Price $30</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5726206621958668562-17394720199157162?l=www.themerrymartini.com%2Fblog' alt='' /></div>The Merry Martinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04359319244481563735noreply@blogger.com0