Ampersand at Christoffers!

What is Ampersand you ask? It is the new line created by Kurt and Fiona Christoffers daughters, Ariana and Amelia. This section features accessories such as bags, jewelry, paper goods, scarfs and more! Bringing new and exciting products to the gift shop, we hope you come take a look! Here are a few pictures from their most recent display.

Seasonal Bedecking: Easter Tiered Floral Arrangement

Having trouble deciding on a centerpiece this Easter? Here is a great idea that I picked up at Martha Stewart's website. Instead of having one large arrangement in the center have lots of little tiny ones, either put them on a tiered platter like in the photo below or have them scattered down the middle!

What's in Now

As you may remember in early February I announced that there would be a whole new corner coming to Christoffers' gift shop, I am glad to tell you that it is here! Along with Baggu bags, backpacks, and pouches we have jewelry, scarves, notebooks, pillows, and more!

Gardening: Go Green

It's almost spring and it's time to start planning your garden! This year go green in both senses of the word. Try planting a vegetable garden to cut down on your carbon footprint, it's also cheaper for you too! I plan on a garden full of Hosta this year so my garden will be a beautiful gamut of greens! Check out some of my inspirations for my garden this year! All photos curtesy of Martha Stewart.

What's to Come

I am very excited because today I am announcing a whole new branch to Christoffers! Ariana + Amelia, Kurt and Fiona's daughters, are now buyers for the gift store as well, bringing in a whole new line of jewelry, bags, paper goods and more for a younger generation. You should be expecting to see their new products in the store sometime early April!

Valentines at Christoffers

It's crazy right now at Christoffers! The shop is full of flowers waiting to be arranged, make sure you get in there today or tomorrow to get flowers for your special someone!

   

Food: Valentine's Day Treats!

Here are an assortment of sweet treats from my absolute favorite food blog, Everyday Occasions. I have made a lot of the recipes from it and they all turned out splendidly! I don't have anything in particular that I make when it comes to Valentine's Day, what about you guys? Anything special that you're planning?
Click on each photo to take you to the recipe!

What's in Now: Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day coming up this Tuesday, Christoffers has you covered with all things Valentine's! You can go for the traditional red rose or something more funky like the mini callas or mini cymbidium orchids!  As for giftware check out some photos that Fiona took earlier today in the shop!

Valentines Day Garlands

One of my favorite holidays to decorate the house for is Valentine's Day, one of the things always around the house during this time is garland, here are some ideas to help you get in the spirit!

Found on Real Simple

What you need:

Assorted Paper

Needle and Thread

2” Scalloped Shaped Hole Punch

1. Fold 3” to 6” paper squares in half and cut a half heart from the fold.
2. Thread needle and string hearts together through the top center of the folded paper hearts.
3. Using scalloped hole punch, make shapes from paper. Thread needle and string through the opposite sides of each scalloped paper.
4. Add as many hearts and scallops as it takes to raech your desired length.

If you don't feel like making your own you can buy this burlap pennant garland on Etsy!

This is a great way to use all those scraps of fabric you weren't sure how to use! Click here to see the full directions!

Christmas Garland

Every Christmas I always help my grandmother decorate her house, I have to say I was quite proud of the end result this year. I was lucky enough to get all the silk garland from Christoffers, along with the silk red berries. The large ornament hanging from the wreath is a few years old but also from Christoffers. It's always great to have real garland, but I will be the first to admit it's nice not having it shed everywhere, along with the fact that you only have to purchase the garland once, and it lasts you many years to come! And if you find yourself missing the pine smell that comes along with the real thing just buy some of the pine scented candles from Christoffers!