Saturday, December 31, 2011

GOODIES - 2012

sneak peek


In early January we are going to be sharing our 2012 High Summer Catalogue - but I thought I would give you a sneak peek at my favourite goodies for sure: Miss Darcy Porcelain China Teacups and Saucers.


GOOD ON PAPER - 2012 Calendar

hello january


And now for something exciting! Every month we will be sharing a monthly calendar with you that you can download and print for free! I love all of the "sayings" and colours and January is perfect for all of us who are busy with New Year Resolutions. I  have all the usual "get fit" and "get organised" . But then I have some short term ones that I think will be exciting for you too like "finish the hire and printables catalogues". Have you decided on yours yet?


Download the calendar page here. What's great is you can print it as big as you like!



GOOD BOOKS - Fun in the Kitchen

bake it baby


This little cook book for little ones is just sure to keep your kiddies busy for the rest of the holiday.






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Fun in the Kitchen, Supercooking! 
Volume 1
The first in a series. The book that will get children into the kitchen and inspire a lifelong love of food and interesting flavours. Girls will love the sparkling recipes in this delightful book. Wave your magic wand and discover a world filled with dainty fairy doughnuts, shimmering necklaces to eat, the lightest angel clouds and much, much more. Follow the easy peasy steps to make yummy food for a party, sleepover or the funnest tea party in town.
R50

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

GOOD PRESS - In TEEN GIRL

haute couture for the table



Are you planning a dinner party? Then our new collection: A Social Soirée is all you need! These design-led, attention grabbing party pieces will create a stylish table display and bring entertainment to the table with their fun and witty dinner party games. My favourite item are the luminary tealight lampshades.




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Tealight Shades

8 pretty paper lampshades for your wineglasses. 
So simple yet so striking these make your dinner party table look visually stunning and also create a warm and glowing ambience. Pop a tealight inside a wine glass and cover with a Lampshade Lumiere. Hey presto! Your table is dressed for your guests. 
R100 for 8

GOOD RIDDANCE - Reuse, Recycle, Renew

clever ideas with cupcake liners




MARTHA

GOODIES - 2012

new!


Guess what is arriving in the new year!

Monday, December 26, 2011

GOOD LUCK - Sweet Table Contest

sweet indeed


Have you seen all the entries for the Sweet Table Contest? All I can say is WOW! There is so much eye candy and it really is amazing to see everyone's creativity and talent all over the world. I have done my voting - except for SA of course. It was really hard at times just to pick 3 - but here are a few of my favourites. What is your favourite, favourite?


Christine - Germany

Lisa - Sweden

Joy - USA

Eita, Dada  and Chiara - Italy

Jenema - Netherlands

GOOD DAY - Merry Christmas

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Saturday, December 24, 2011

UP TO GOOD - Behind the Scenes

my holiday card

Friday, December 23, 2011

GOOD BOOKS - Celebrate Book

time to celebrate


Have you seen this new book by Tina Bester (the Queen of Tarts and author of Comfort and Bake) aptly called Celebrate? The cover alone sold it too me!




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Available now in our shop to purchase:
Celebrate Book by Tina Bester
R165 each




‘This is the ultimate tool in any hostess’s party-planning artillery. Tina’s beautiful collection of celebratory menus gives me a whole lot of wonderful new reasons to eat, drink and make merry.’ Sumien Brink - Taste Magazine




Celebrate is all about putting some swing in your entertainment style, and the inspiration solution for everyone who longs to be the perfect host.
- This new book shows you how to have fun when entertaining;
- Recipes for different occasions are included, ranging from drinks with delectable snacks to an alfresco picnic feast, an indulgent supper for friends and a glamorous garden party;
- Even the most sophisticated recipes featured are easy to make;
- Gorgeous images and table-setting suggestions are also part of the package.




GOOD NEWS - What's Up

are you in good company?


Are you or someone you know keen to start a new job in the new year? How about being in good company? We are looking for another shop assistant and will be conducting interviews in early January. So don’t be shy - send us your CV to contactus@ingoodcompany.co.za. We look forward to hearing from you!


Here are all the details...

GOODIES - Gifts for Ladies

for the lady in your life


Looking to spoil your mom or wife this year? Well, you are spoilt for choice as we have nearly 150 different goodies that you can get in our Parkhurst store today and tomorrow...


Fringe Studio Bird Gift Set of Tray and Soap R195 each
Cath Kidston Sticky Notes R95 each
Decorate Book by Holly Becker of decor8 R375 each
Maileg Tea, Coffee and Sugar Tins R335 for the set
Bombay Duck Doormats R180 each
Ceramic and Glass Doorknobs from R25 to R75 each
Rob Ryan Umbrella R215 each


GOODIES - Gifts for Girls

little ladies


Some pretty things for little girls... still available to purchase in our Parkhurst shop - we are open till 2pm on Saturday 24th December. Take a look here...


Butterfly in a Jar (other colours available too) - it moves all around the jar when you tap it R250 each
Lipgloss in Cupcake containers R20 each
Vintage Ladybird tin filled with Friendship Bracelets R155 each
Wooden Woodland Skittles R145 each
Cupcake Stationer Set R85 each
Little Pink Cottage Tealight holder R75 each
Fabric A to Z Book ends R385 each
Hello Hanna Paper Dolls R120 each


Thursday, December 22, 2011

TOO GOOD TO MISS - Day Ten, Eleven and Twelve

three days to go


Thought I would quickly highlight the other 3 specials we have going on, as we all quickly dash to complete our Christmas gift shopping!




GOODIES - Gifts for Boys

for the little men


Yeah! Lots of cool toys for boys...


Union Jack Memo Board R360 each
Crystal Crayons R70
Giant Bouncer R200 each
Greengate Star Alarm Clock R180 each
Belle and Boo Dinosaur Wall Stickers R665 for the set


GOODIES - Gifts for Men

one for the boys


Men are by far the most difficult to shop for, but we have a few good ideas for you, and some more have just arrived. So you still have time to buy from our shop in Parkhurst - we are open till 2pm on Saturday.


Roby Ryan Listen to the World Mug R100 each
Clap-on Alarm Clock R215 each
Cavallini and Co. Vintage Maps Desk Calendar R160 each
Ridleys House of Novelties Tin of Marbles (also lots of other fun old fashioned toys available) R70 each
QWERTY Laptop Case R300 each
Cardboard Radio R295 each


See more gifts for guys here.

GOODIES - Gifts for Babies

for the little ones


Here is a snapshot of a just few of the lovely gifts we still have available to buy in store in time for Christmas - we are open till 2pm on Saturday 24th December. See all baby gifts here.


Pink Baby Metal Hook (also available in blue) R195 each
Sophie the Giraffe Teether Toy (other Sophie gift sets also available) R195 each
Ellie Booties R75 each
On the Farm Ceramic Meal Set from Robert Gordon Australia R325 each
Black Kitten Doorstop R295 each (also available in duck egg blue)
Maileg Belle Amis Tin R100 each (Other storage tins available too)
Baby Blue Trio of Frames (also available in pink) R160 each


Wednesday, December 21, 2011

GOOD ON PAPER - The Nutcracker Tale

tell the tale


The Nutcracker collection is really something special, and I actually had my husband bring it all the way from SA to CH to use it for Zara's Birthday party at school: I strung up the bunting by the Christmas tree, made some cupcakes and decorated with the little toppers and wrappers and popped one of the crackers in each kiddies' basket. 




But the part that I am most "proud" of (if I say so myself) were these little felt masks that I had made by Mahalo




The teacher at school read the Nutcracker tale at story time, and then under their Christmas tree were the little masks gift wrapped for each child, using little favour tags and a scroll telling the tale (so Mommy can re-read at home). The kids loved them so much, and they spent the rest of playtime fighting the assistant teacher dressed as the Mouse King and dancing around like Sugar Plum Fairies!


Why not print the story out and tell the tale to your little one tonight! And available for purchase for R50 is the complete printable party collection...


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The Nutcracker Collection
This collection includes:
Fill In Invitation
Party Circle Tags
Place Cards
Favour Tags
R50 for the pdf. file

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

TOO GOOD TO MISS - Day Nine

jolly good fun


Do you have lots and lots of family and extended family over Christmas? Are you concerned how you will keep everyone entertained? (Christmas TV always seems to disappoint - don't you think?). Well how about getting one of these Jolly Good Show Table Games to spice things up? and NOW! at half price! I love the disguises (R40.00) for an impromptu photo booth or the jolly rosettes (R15.00) are pretty cool - especially the one that designates the task of "DRINKS MONITOR" to someone.



GOOD NEWS - What's Up

holiday break


Our online store is now closed for deliveries for the next few days, but orders can still be placed online and we will send off the 2nd January. For our Jo'burg customers you can still shop in our Parkhurst store right up until the 24th December Saturday until 2pm. 


Wishing you all a very "good" Christmas and a "good" New Year!

TOO GOOD TO MISS - Day Eight

nutcracker tale


Vanessa from Nina Say Cheese sent me her Christmas card this year, and it is so lovely, I just had to ask for her to send all the lovely photos that she took of Nina and the stunning Meri Meri The Nutcracker Tale Collection!  And don't forget as part of our Twelve Days of Christmas, you can BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!













GOODIES - Snow in a Jar

a white wonderland


On Sunday, Zara celebrated her 5th Birthday at the local ice rink. 



So for party favours, I thought it would be fun to take polaroid pictures of each of the little guests strutting thier stuff on the ice and then hold onto the pics till the end of the party and giving them with a little wrapped party favour of one of these snow globes.  The globes make a great gift for someone who has everything and are especially sentimental when you add a Christmas photo inside! I quite like the idea of having a collection of them all with a different Christmas photo from each year and displaying these on a windowsill.




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Snow Globes
R120 each


p.s. don't you love this "snow globe" from anthropologie.