December 17, 2008
HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone!!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and are ready for another Wednesdays With Wendy BLOG post!
As my friend/client, I value your opinion! So, please let me know what you think! All comments and constructive criticisms are welcome!
This week's post features "Oprah's Holiday Gift Guide", The NY Times Best selling books of 2008, and Wendy's "Featured Listing" of the week!
Great gifts, all under $100!!
Recently, Oprah came out with her list of great gifts for under $100. There are some great ideas on the list below Check them out...
- Sterling Characters
A deluxe alternative to turning down page corners. Fancy tasseled bookmarks from Christofle, a hallowed name in silver, are incised with floral and animal prints. Give with a favorite novel.
$56 each at Christofle
- The Effortless Shirt
Shirts that need ironing don't get out much. Wrinkle-free versions—updated with menswear prints, slimmer fit, a bit of stretch—are always ready to wear. Ideal for the business traveler.
$90 each; Brooks Brothers
- 2 Robes in 1
Everyday robes can be boring and, frankly, dowdy. Not these. Made of plushy microfleece, they're light, warm, lusciously colored—not the usual wimpy pastels—and fully reversible.
Cruz, $68; Natori
- Always Handy
Because we're always losing one, a woman can never have too many gloves. These leather and calf hair shorties (in solids or patterns) give coats new life.
$69 to $79 each; Club Monaco for stores
- Pop-Top Chic
This glamorous purse looks like chain mail, but it's really made of recycled pull tabs (minus the sharp edges). Crocheted in Brazilian craft cooperatives, they help to reduce waste and create jobs.
Escama Studio, $92, Charles Nolan; 888-996-6526
- Sun Salute
The Credo Mobile Solio uses solar energy to power wireless devices (eight to 10 hours in the sun for a full recharge). One percent of all sales goes to progressive nonprofit organizations.
$99.95; Credo Mobile
- The New Rose Bowl
Cutting-edge Italian design for an old-fashioned price! Everyone needs something pretty to showcase apples, pears, or vegetables; this stenciled metal rose-motif design lets the color of the produce peep through.
$69; Alessi
- Cool Jewels
Chains entwined with pearls are the new big thing in jewelry. This gloriously chunky mixed-media bracelet also has a retro-looking monogrammed charm.
$90; Maximal Art
- Cachet and Carry
It's tricky giving someone a handbag, but these are exceptionally snazzy; strapped and buckled patent leather in elegant colors—and what a perfect size.
$99 each with code OPRAH; London Fog
- Pet Watch
Humans who stress about leaving animal companions alone will love the Panasonic BL-C1 network camera, which lets them observe their pets from a computer or mobile phone via a free permanent Web address.
$99.95; Panasonic
- No Frills Cell
Large buttons, more legible onscreen displays, and one-touch call keys make the Pantech Breeze a brilliant choice for those who weren't born in the wireless age.
$80 with two-year AT&T contract; ATT Wireless
- Just Plain E-Mail
Some people are thrilled by bells and whistles. Others can do without fussy setups and yet another technology to master. The Peek delivers e-mail, and that's all, folks.
$99.95, plus $19.95 per month for service; GetPeek.com
- As Time Goes By
This refined kitchen calendar consists of individual cards, each with a seasonal motif printed on thick, creamy paper. It's a tasteful way to keep track of the year.
$54; Charles Fradin Home
- Salad Days
Balsamic vinegar goes from basic to beautiful with this four-bottle set from Tondo. Each slender bottle is spiked with one of four infusions: fig, citrus, lemon, or pomegranate.
$55; Baldor
- An Appetite for Glamour
The most design-savvy person you know will adore this chic anodized-aluminum tray stamped with an image from the natural world.
Eduardo Garza for Formentero, $95 each; Formentero
- Beyond Boheme
Puccini's music can break hearts and stun with its sheer drama. Mark the composer's 150th birthday with a gift of the complete operas, a 20-CD set of stellar performances (by Leontyne Price, Plácido Domingo…) from Sony BMG Masterworks.
$99; Amazon.com
- Brownie Points
If you've had brownie-studded Ben and Jerry's ice cream, you've tasted Greyston Bakery's fudge treats. Now the bakery, which provides jobs to the disadvantaged, is selling its decadent Do-Goodie brownies at retail and giving 100 percent of proceeds to charity.
$71 for 24; Greyston Bakery
- Ethical Chic
Often handmade crafts have a folksy Birkenstock vibe. Not this stylish tote, a fair-trade collaboration between designer Patti Carpenter and Guatemalan artisans: In striped gray cotton, it's got a cool, urban chic.
Carpenter + Company, $85; MXYPLYZYK
Top 5 at a Glance
1. SCARPETTA, by Patricia Cornwell
2. THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER, by Glenn Beck with Kevin Balfe and Jason Wright
3. CROSS COUNTRY, by James Patterson
4. THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE, by David Wroblewski
5. ARCTIC DRIFT, by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
Top 5 at a Glance
1. OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell
2. DEWEY, by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter
3. AMERICAN LION, by Jon Meacham
4. MULTIPLE BLESSINGS, by Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin and Beth Carson
5. A BOLD FRESH PIECE OF HUMANITY, by Bill O’Reilly
Top 5 at a Glance
1. THE SHACK, by William P. Young
2. A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS, by Khaled Hosseini
3. THE APPEAL, by John Grisham
4. HALO: THE COLE PROTOCOL, by Tobias S. Buckell
5. WORLD WITHOUT END, by Ken Follett
Top 5 at a Glance
1. THE PAGAN STONE, by Nora Roberts
2. THE APPEAL, by John Grisham
3. T IS FOR TRESPASS, by Sue Grafton
4. THE 6TH TARGET, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
5. DEAD AFTER DARK, by Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. R. Ward, Susan Squires and Dianna Love
Top 5 at a Glance
1. DREAMS FROM MY FATHER, by Barack Obama
2. THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, by Barack Obama
3. MARLEY & ME, by John Grogan
4. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
5. TEAM OF RIVALS, by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Top 5 at a Glance
1. THE LAST LECTURE, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow
2. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS, by Rick Warren
3. BAREFOOT CONTESSA BACK TO BASICS, by Ina Garten
4. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2009, edited by Craig Glenday
5. YOU: BEING BEAUTIFUL, by Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz et al.
Top 5 at a Glance
1. TWILIGHT, by Mark Cotta Vaz
2. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough
3. DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES, by Guy Fieri with Ann Volkwein
4. RACHAEL RAY’S BIG ORANGE BOOK, by Rachael Ray
5. I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER?, by Professor Happycat and icanhascheezburger.com
Top 5 at a Glance
1. A VERY MARLEY CHRISTMAS, by John Grogan
2. BIG WORDS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE, by Jamie Lee Curtis
3. GINGERBREAD FRIENDS, written and illustrated by Jan Brett
4. GALLOP!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder
5. THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, by Clement C. Moore
info provided by nytimes.com
1003 Ryans Court - Wilmington, 28412
This townhome is maintenance free living at its best! It is located in the desirable Fairfield Park neighborhood in the Monkey Junction area. Come and enjoy this beautiful all brick, end unit, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom townhome with a 15x12 sunroom which could also be a guest room or 3rd bedroom. The home also features a formal dining room, open kitchen with a bar, an over-sized master bedroom with an 11x9 sitting room and a luxury master bath with shower and separate garden tub. The home comes with all appliances including the built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The charming neighborhood contains a great community pool, tennis courts and walking trails. The old fair grounds are to be developed into retail. A one year American Home Shield home warranty is also included in the sale of the home. The neighborhood is located off of Carolina Beach Rd. only 1 mile from Monkey Junction and several shopping centers. The home is also located just 10 miles from Carolina Beach.
Townhome
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Square Feet: 1,685
Year Built: 2003
MLS Number: 422131
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