Forget Me Not Gift Shop » Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:03:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Amazon Bestselling Toys http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/12/14/amazon-bestselling-toys/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/12/14/amazon-bestselling-toys/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:03:03 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=290 If you want some gift ideas you may want to check out some of the bestselling toys at Amazon – you are sure to find some great gift ideas for your little, and not so little ones ;-)

Amazon Bestselling Toys

]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/12/14/amazon-bestselling-toys/feed/ 0 Hot Toys Christmas 2008 http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/19/hot-toys-christmas-2008/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/19/hot-toys-christmas-2008/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:29:12 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=214 If you want ideas for hot toys this Christmas then head over to this gift blog which outlines all the must have gifts for your little and not so little ones this season.

Make it a good one……

 

 

]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/19/hot-toys-christmas-2008/feed/ 0 Hot Toys 2008: Fisher Price Elmo Live http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/hot-toys-2008-fisher-price-elmo-live/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/hot-toys-2008-fisher-price-elmo-live/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:19:46 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=191 In the run up to Christmas I am going to be featuring the hot toys for this year and pointing you in the right direction to make your purchase – oh the joy of online ordering, no more trudging around the shops with little ones nipping at your heels. Oh happy day, oh happy day!

First up, and due to be released in Novermber comes the Fisher-Price Elmo Live. Available now to preorder at Amazon, so that you can have it safely wrapped up in the cupboard by the start of December…smug you…never ;-)

fisher-price-elmo-live-sesame-street-tickle-kids-18m-up Fisher-Price Elmo Live Sesame Street Tickle Kids 18M-UP
US $49.95
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 20:43:56 PDT
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fisher-price-elmo-live!-sesame-street-bottle!-new! Fisher Price Elmo Live! Sesame Street bottle! NEW!
US $99.99
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:21:10 PDT
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sesame-street-fisher-price-elmo-live-nib SESAME STREET Fisher Price ELMO LIVE NIB
US $25.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 20:54:36 PDT
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elmo-live-doll-sesame-street-fisher-price-brand-new Elmo Live Doll - Sesame Street Fisher Price Brand NEW
US $45.99
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:15:19 PDT
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fisher-price-sesame-street-elmo-live Fisher Price Sesame Street ELMO LIVE
US $69.99
Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 21:43:34 PDT
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]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/hot-toys-2008-fisher-price-elmo-live/feed/ 0 Children’s Traditional Wooden Toys http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/childrens-traditional-wooden-toys/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/childrens-traditional-wooden-toys/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:00:38 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=189 For a lovely traditional gift which brings back memories of an earlier, maybe more innocent time, you can’t go wrong with a wooden toy for the child in your life.

2-sets-20-pcs-wooden-note-clips-educational-toy-emotion 2 Sets 20 PCS Wooden Note Clips Educational Toy Emotion
US $5.36
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:26:38 PDT
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vintage-1918-wooden-noise-makers-willetts-toy-novelty Vintage 1918 Wooden Noise Makers Willetts Toy Novelty
US $7.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:57:41 PDT
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wooden-german-jumping-jack-toy-alfred-mertens WOODEN - GERMAN JUMPING JACK TOY ALFRED MERTENS
US $5.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 10:05:32 PDT
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antique-wooden-blocks-toys-lincoln-logs-peg-bench-nice Antique Wooden Blocks Toys Lincoln Logs Peg Bench NICE
US $9.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 10:07:58 PDT
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wooden-toy-train-boys-girls-pull-pegs-parts-pretend-@@ wooden toy TRAIN boys girls pull PEGS parts pretend @@
US $3.00
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 10:08:51 PDT
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]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/childrens-traditional-wooden-toys/feed/ 0 Vintage Gold Rings – Available at Midnight Eden http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/vintage-gold-rings-available-at-midnight-eden/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/vintage-gold-rings-available-at-midnight-eden/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:59:14 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=187 Midnight Eden has had some new arrivals on the vintage jewelry side. Some of these are 99p no reserve auctions and with some beautiful diamond, sapphire, ruby and gold rings available you wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity.

]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/10/05/vintage-gold-rings-available-at-midnight-eden/feed/ 0 Stunning Vintage Engraved Silver Locket http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/28/stunning-vintage-engraved-silver-locket/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/28/stunning-vintage-engraved-silver-locket/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:42:55 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=132 For that very special unique gift….

]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/28/stunning-vintage-engraved-silver-locket/feed/ 1 Sourcing Swarovski Collectibles http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/24/sourcing-swarovski-collectibles/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/24/sourcing-swarovski-collectibles/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:29:44 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=127 Swarovski jewelry and crystal miniatures are highly sought after by collectors and their value increases year on year, with some pieces such as the Swarovski Silver Crystal range being particularly highly prized. For example the Lovebirds in this range have increased around 3000% in value since their release and many other limited editions are continuing to follow suit. To ensure that they are genuine all Swarovski sculptures are marked with a logo, this was originally an edelweiss flower but was replaced by the current swan logo in 1988.

Apart from the monetary value Swarovski pieces are natural collector’s items in their own right, as they are stunningly beautiful and make talking-point displays in any home, office or exhibition environment. The crystals are unique as, in order to maximize refraction and to give Swarovski its magnificent sparkle, the crystal contains around 32% lead. Some of the crystals are also coated in order that they refract a rainbow spectrum.

Apart from the miniature collectibles Swarovski also produces beautiful jewelry pieces and individual crystal beads, which it encourages other designers to incorporate into both their own necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry but also into their couture. Wedding dresses and evening gowns, often make use of these versatile crystals which make full use of the light to sparkle and dazzle for a signature piece.

The Swarovski Collectors Society continues to rapidly expand around the world and thus it would seem that there will be no slowdown in the rise of the value of all the pieces. Acquiring Swarovski now, whilst there is a chance of some items being sold at reasonable prices, should ensure a highly valuable collection going forward.

swarovski-crystal-baby-lovebirds-$170-00 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BABY LOVEBIRDS $170.00
US $50.05 (6 Bids)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:21:38 PDT
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swarovski-crystal-baby-lovebirds-199123-m-i-b- SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL "BABY LOVEBIRDS" 199123 M.I.B.
US $276.86
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 18:42:56 PDT
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☼-swarovski-figurine-baby-lovebirds-7621-199123-mib-nr ☼ Swarovski FIGURINE Baby Lovebirds 7621 199123 MIB NR
US $9.99 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 10:47:23 PDT
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swarovski-crystal-baby-lovebirds Swarovski Crystal Baby Lovebirds
US $75.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 11:12:31 PDT
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swarovski-4-baby-lovebirds-on-branch-mint-condition Swarovski 4 Baby Lovebirds on branch Mint Condition
US $4.25 (4 Bids)
Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 1:02:00 PDT
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Sterling Silver & 14K Gold HEARTS BEAD fits PANDORA BIAGI CHAMILIA Charm Bracelet GIFT BOXED

Pandora Charm Bracelets are originally of Danish design and they are crafted in precious metals such as gold and silver with a huge variety of individual charms that can be mixed and matched to create really unique designs.

Each bracelet is divided into three sections by small threads, which allows you to add charms on to the bracelet in any combination you desire. The beads are free to move and rotate which only adds to their eye-catching effect.

 

Thus the bracelets can be modified to reflect your style, your clothing colour or even your mood on any individual day.

I have only recently bought one of these bracelets at a local jeweler and I must admit that at first the price did make me think twice.

However, since bringing it home, keen as I was to add to my collection, I have looked them up online, both on eBay and on Amazon and I have been amazed at the savings that can be made. There are some beautiful individual charms available at hugely reduced costs on eBay and even better a much wider range than you would find at any local store.

I think I may have just found a few birthday and Christmas presents that people can buy me for oh…the next 30 years or so!

925-silver-charm-fit-glass-beads-pandora-bracelet-s03 925 Silver Charm Fit Glass Beads Pandora Bracelet S03
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:31:55 PDT
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50-hearts-spacer-beads-fit-charm-pandora-bracelet-b0317 50 Hearts Spacer Beads Fit Charm Pandora Bracelet B0317
US $11.76
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:32:06 PDT
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new-925-sterling-silver-pandora-bracelet-20cm-charm new 925 sterling silver pandora bracelet 20cm charm
US $0.65 (1 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:32:08 PDT
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shining-charm-pandora-beads-bracelet- Shining Charm Pandora Beads Bracelet
US $0.01 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:32:16 PDT
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925-silver-pandora-beads-charm-bracelet-link-pb3 925 SILVER PANDORA BEADS CHARM BRACELET/LINK PB3
US $0.01 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:32:18 PDT
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]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/18/pandoras-charm-bracelets/feed/ 0 Great Gift Idea – Beautiful Glass Bottle Stopper http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/13/great-gift-idea-beautiful-glass-bottle-stopper/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/13/great-gift-idea-beautiful-glass-bottle-stopper/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:46:47 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=100 These make gorgeous and unusual gifts for numerous occasions. Depending on your colour choice they are also suitable for both men and women who could ask for more than that.

-deco-crocodilian-glass-bottle-wine-champagne-stopper-6 deco crocodilian glass bottle wine champagne stopper 6
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 9:40:36 PDT
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new-art-deco-glass-bottle-wine-champagne-stopper-6-pcs New art deco glass bottle wine champagne stopper 6 pcs
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 10:25:19 PDT
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art-glass-floral-heart-metal-wine-bottle-stopper-seal- Art Glass Floral Heart Metal Wine Bottle Stopper Seal
US $7.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 11:05:14 PDT
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art-glass-open-heart-metal-wine-bottle-stopper-seal-nib Art Glass Open Heart Metal Wine Bottle Stopper Seal NIB
US $7.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 11:10:58 PDT
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hand-glass-blown-wine-bottle-stoppers-set-of-3-fish Hand Glass Blown Wine Bottle Stoppers Set of 3 Fish
US $19.99
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 14:35:24 PDT
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]]> http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/13/great-gift-idea-beautiful-glass-bottle-stopper/feed/ 0 Links of London Sweetie Bracelets http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/08/links-of-london-sweetie-bracelets/ http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/2008/09/08/links-of-london-sweetie-bracelets/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:42:33 +0000 Alison Wood http://forgetmenotgiftshop.com/?p=94 I have absolutely fallen in love with these sweetie bracelets from Links of London.

They can be picked up at fantastic prices on eBay and make great gifts. I am going to be giving myself a gift of one of the heart charm ones immediately…..sweet!

Then when I have maybe saved up a little more…I may expore the other possibilities. Well a girl can’t just wear one bracelet now can she ;-)

links-of-london-style-sweetie-bracelet-with-charm Links of London Style Sweetie Bracelet With Charm
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Thursday Jul-29-2010 16:21:06 PDT
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link-of-london-sweetie-necklace-&-bracelet-set Link of London Sweetie Necklace & Bracelet Set
US $199.00 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 8:41:36 PDT
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links-of-london-sweetie-bracelet-3-charms-new-with-box LINKS OF LONDON SWEETIE BRACELET 3 CHARMS NEW with BOX
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 15:22:11 PDT
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links-of-london-sweetie-bracelet-5-charms-new-with-box LINKS OF LONDON SWEETIE BRACELET 5 CHARMS NEW with BOX
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 9:40:32 PDT
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links-of-london-sweetie-bracelet-3-charms-new-with-box LINKS OF LONDON SWEETIE BRACELET 3 CHARMS NEW with BOX
US $24.99 (0 Bid)
Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 9:41:59 PDT
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