It's August! Let's Throw a Cool Summer's Nite Party!!!

First, we'll need some Festive Plates to serve snacks

Cocktail Party Plate 01 by Bannik
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Cocktail Party Plate 04 by Bannik
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Melamine Plate

Perfect for celebrating a special occasion or creating a one-of-a-kind dining set, non-toxic and dishwasher-safe plates in vibrant full-color printing. Adorn your home with a custom plate today!

    •    Size: 10" diameter

    •    Vibrant, full-color printing

    •    Drop and break resistant

    •    Easy-to-clean and dishwasher safe

    •    Not microwave safe



$24.95

Next, coordinating Cocktail Napkins

Cocktail Party Napkins 02 Paper Napkins by Bannik
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Cocktail Party Napkins 01 Disposable Napkin by Bannik
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Paper napkins to coordinate with party theme! This small detail will be a wonderful addition to your special event. Printed in full color on white or ecru colored napkins and your choice of coined or standard napkin style.

    •    Dimensions: 4 ¾” l x 4 ¾” w (folded), 3 ply.

    •    Printed in full color on your choice of white or ecru colored napkins. Available in coined or standard napkin style.

    •    Sold in quantities of 50.

    •    Tip: When ordering napkins, the general rule is 3 napkins per guest.

    •    Buy in bulk and save!

$34.62

And our finishing touch, Party Place-mats

Cocktail Party Placemat 02 by Bannik
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Cocktail Party Placemat 01 by Bannik
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Placemats 20" x 14"

Complete your dining table setting with place mats from Zazzle. These 100% woven cotton place mats are designed to complement any dining room theme. Vibrantly printed in full color.

    •    Size 20”x14”.

    •    100% woven cotton.

    •    Fabric is made from natural fibers, which may result in irregularities

    •    Made in the USA.

    •    Machine washable.

$19.95

AND the newest product from Zazzle:  Cakepops!

Cocktail Party Cake Pops 02 by Bannik
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Cocktail Party Cake Pops 01 by Bannik
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Filling Flavor: Chocolate

Make your party pop with a dozen bite-sized desserts from Veronica’s Treats! Handmade with a secret combination of ingredients, these cake pops are insanely moist and extraordinarily delicious! Choose from three cake flavors, three flavors of icing, and ten drizzle colors to custom build a cake pop that suits your taste. These cake pops are great as party treats, favors, or gifts!

• Each cake pop consists of 2 oz. of moist, baked cake mixed with just the right amount of cream cheese frosting.
• Cake pops are made to order and stay fresh for up to six weeks.
• Cake filling flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Red Velvet.
• Chocolate icing flavors: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate.
• 10 drizzle colors to choose from.
• Customized designs are printed on white edible icing and placed over a cookie base measuring 1.25" in diameter.
• Note: Between May 1 – September 30, Cake Pops are shipped in a food safe, reusable foam cooler with Koolit Gel icepack to ensure freshness and maximum protection. With careful packaging, your desserts are guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition!

$39.95

CAKE INGREDIENTS: Confectionary Coating (Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel and Cottonseed Oils, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cocoa, Milk, Glycerol Lacto Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin, Salt), Sugar, Eggs, Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese Icing [Sugar, Cream Cheese (Cultured Milk and Cream, Salt, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Enzymes), Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Citric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene (color), Vitamin A Palmitate), Maltodextrin, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and Cottonseed Oils. Contains 2% or less of the following: Mono and Diglycerides, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Glucono-Delta-Lactone, Dextrose, Benzoic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Heliotropine, Hydrochloric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors], Non-Pareils (Sugar, Corn Starch, Confectioner's Glaze, F. D. & C. Red #40, Carnauba Wax), Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Cocoa Powder (treated with alkali), Dairy Whey (Milk), Modified Food Starch, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Buttermilk Solids, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor. Contains: WHEAT, EGG, MILK, SOY. This product is manufactured on equipment exposed to coconut, peanut, pecan, and walnut products. COOKIE INGREDIENTS: Sugar Cookie (Contains: Bleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Margarine (Contains: Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [Soy and/or Cotton-seed], Water, Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening, Eggs, Wheat Flour, Invert Syrup, Water, Salt, Leavener (Contains: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), White Confectionary Coating (Contains: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel and Cotton-seed Oils, Nonfat Dry Milk, Milk, Glyceryl Lacto Esters of Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin added as an Emulsifier, Salt, Artificial Flavoring), Edible Image (Contains: Water, Cornstarch, Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids, Cellulose, Sorbitol, Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Arabic Gum Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid)

Bannik Designs

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Get Smart Black Tee - Back due to Popular Demand

This one's been getting a lot of positive feedback, so I thought I'd bring it out again!

Style: Basic Dark T-Shirt

Comfortable, casual and loose fitting, our heavyweight dark color t-shirt will quickly become one of your favorites. Made from 6.0 oz, pre-shrunk 100% cotton, it wears well on anyone. We’ve double-needle stitched the bottom and sleeve hems for extra durability. Imported.

In Stock • Ships in 3-5 business days •  100% Satisfaction

$25.95

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Quote for the Day

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”

― Maya Angelou

Quote for Today

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

― Confucius

I have decided . . .

I have decided that the one most important thing in this life is to make yourself happy.  Yes, there are many other important things in life such as family, career, friends, security . . . but you will never have success in these areas unless are are truly happy.  You cannot be a good partner, parent, sibling, friend or even enjoy your work unless you are happy.  And making yourself happy is your job and yours alone.  Your partner, your family, your friends or your career cannot be responsible for making you happy.  This is your responsibility.  When you find how to make yourself happy with life then everything else will fall into place.  When you decide for yourself that obstacles are challenges and problems are opportunities and you discover how to solve theses challenges and how to take advantage of those opportunities you will then discover how to make yourself happy.  It's not an easy job.  It takes self-reflection, courage, and determination but in the end you will find that the effort was well worth it.

Hit The Beach in Style - Floral Beach Set #1

These stylish and unique beach accessories are available on Zazzle and Cafepress.

Just click on the image and a new window will open where you will be able to purchase the product.

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Let's start with a Beguiling Beach Blanket!

Enjoy a soft and comfortable fleece blanket ideal for indoor or outdoor activities.

• 100% soft, warm polyester fleece
• Measures 50" x 60"
• Premium ink to prevent fading or distressing
• Fabric Weight 300 gsm, product weight 1.2 pounds
• Machine washable for easy care

Was $58.50

Now $54.99

Most orders ship in 24 hrs
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Next, the Perfect Pillow to rest your Head!

Get Two! 
After all, you won't be alone . . . at least not for long!

• Sizes 16"x16” (square), 20”x20” (square) and 13”x21” (lumbar).
• Hidden zipper enclosure; synthetic-filled insert included.
• Simplex Knit Fabric; 100% Polyester; Wrinkle Free.
• Made in the USA.
• Machine washable.

In Stock • Ships in 3-5 business days • 100% Satisfaction

$37.95

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Finally, some Fabulous Flip-Flops!!!

The Sandalei Sandals feature a custom printed rubber sponge footbed and a comfortable, flexible toe strap. Choose from black or white toe strap colors and black or white footbed colors. Women’s sizes 4 to 11.5 and Men’s sizes 6 to 13.5 (US).

Ships in 5-7 business days

$34.95

 

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But Wait!  You're going to need something to carry your keys and suntan lotion in . . . 

How about this Cool Clutch?

• Clutch Bag Wristlet
• Self-zip wristband handle functions as top closure
• 6" interior zipper pocket
• Interior attached key fob
• 10" W x 5.5" H x 1.75" D
• Fine microfiber with durable construction

Was $46.50

Now $43.99

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Ah Yes, Just One Last Thing . . . 

Don't you think we're gonna get thirsty lounging under that Hot Summer Sun???

Igloo 12 Can Cooler

 

Keep your drinks and food cold with an insulated Igloo cooler that can hold up to 12 cans of soda or 9 quarts of perishable content! Design a unique cooler with your images and text and fill it with your favorite snacks and drinks for a picnic, road trip, or a game! The lid reverses to serve as a tray or cup holder!

• Dimensions: 9.5”w x 13”l x 8.75”h; Weight: 3.02lbs.
• 9 qt. capacity; holds up to 12 soda cans.
• Ultratherm™ Insulation Keeps Contents Cold.
• Removable lid flips over to serve as tray and cup holder.
• Swing-up handle for easy carrying.
• Designs printed on glossy, full wrap vinyl.

In Stock •  Ships tomorrow • 100% Satisfaction

$46.95

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Well, now I think we're ready to hit the Beach! 

Watch for future posts.  I'll be putting together new sets with different patterns and color schemes.

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Featured Product - "Get Smart" Black T-Shirt

This "Get Smart" T-shirt is available through

Zazzle.

This Cool T makes a great gift for the recent High-School Grad going off to College in the next few weeks!
 Why not get them something they'll actually wear???

In Stock • Ships in 3-5 business days • 100% Satisfaction

$25.95

Get Smart w/ Skull Tank Top by Bannik
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Available in 126 Styles and 24 Colors

And . . .

The Matching Coffee Mug

only $14.95

& Available on 7 different Cup Styles

Get Smart Skull Coffee Mug Coffee Mugs by Bannik
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Quote for Today

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”

― Abraham Lincoln

& New Floral Design on Throw Pillows

"Will you look back on life and say, "I wish I had," or "I'm glad I did"?" - Zig Ziglar

Floral Flip-Flops NEW

I just can't stop . . . 

Floral Flip-Flops

You knew this was coming . . .

“Educating yourself does not mean that you were stupid in the first place; it means that you are intelligent enough to know that there is plenty left to learn.”

― Melanie Joy

New T-Shirt!

Inspired by Maya Sienna

New Floral Pattern Throw Pillows

My simple but distinct designs and patterns won't be found anywhere but here.  You won't see these in the homes of your friends or family because I create these new designs as I am inspired by people and places I see throughout my day.  I was motivated to make this design today by watching a petite female student adeptly negotiate her little Vespa scooter around the crowded library parking lot.  There was a simple floral pattern on her vehicle.  I was impressed by her style and grace.

Be an Original!

Gemstone Poll Results

And the winner is . . . 

Emerald ! ! !

2nd Place:  Amethyst, Sapphire, & Opal.

3rd Place:   Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, & Tiger's Eye.

Next, what's your favorite season?

Fo' Shizzle . . .

Tomato Flip Flops

Tomato Flip-Flops 01 by Bannik
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Last Day to vote for Gemstone!

2 Days left to Vote on your Favorite Gemstone . . .

 

Emerald has pulled into the lead with 3 votes . . . Just two days left to vote & I will post the results on Sunday!

New Throw Pillow Designs

Tomatoes!!!

Gem Poll Update

Votes so far: 7
Days left to vote: 3 
Emerald, Amethyst, Sapphire, & Opal neck to neck for 1st Place.
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, Garnet, & Tiger's Eye all vying for 2nd Place.

Interesting . . .

Quote for Today

  “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

― Mark Twain


New Mugs added today!

4 New T-shirt Designs

“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.”

― Frank Lloyd Wright