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Gift Ideas 1 Paper Magazine subscription, book, cookbook, stationery, photograph album, grocery bag of paper products (made from recycled paper perhaps), playing cards, tickets to special event, gift certificate, coupon for yard or housework, bridge tallies, matching party napkins and paper plates, sheet music, ?green paper? (currency). Clock Travel clock, alarm clock, kitchen clock, digital clock, kitchen timer, chiming clock, sundial, outdoor clock. Plastic Plastic storage containers for closet or cabinet, outdoor furniture, kitchen utensils, Lucite photo frame or recipe book holder, thermos, ice chest, plastic (as in membership card for a special organization). Furniture Occasional table or chair, desk, bookshelves, folding table and chairs, TV trays, mattresses, gift certificate to furniture store. 2 Cotton Matching T-shirts, shirts, or nightshirts; sheets or pillowcases, place mats and napkins; cotton hammock; a crocheted ornament or item; tote bag; handmade Christmas tree skirt or stocking; throw pillow; quilt or afghan; bath set; apron; beach towel; handkerchiefs (monogrammed); how about cotton candy? China Bud vase, candy dish; serving dish, cup and saucer, or any piece in their pattern; china flowers; china painting on a trivet or plate; gift certificate to Chinese restaurant. 3 Leather Real leather or leather-looking photograph album, briefcase, wallet, belt, purse, driving gloves, luggage or luggage tag, desk accessories, coat, boots, skirt, chair. Crystal, glass Set of glasses (see Bar Gift Ideas for kinds), pitcher, hand or wall mirror, bud vase, glass Christmas tree ornament, bottle of wine, candy dish, salt and pepper shakers, coasters, glass baking dishes, stained glass window ornament or lamp, candleholders, parfait or sherbet glasses, dressing table set, kaleidoscope, crystal collectible figurine, picture frame; how about a liquid crystal display (LCD) watch or calculator? 4 Fruit Basket of real fruit, alabaster fruit, fruit tree. Flowers Dried, silk, or cloth flowers; bouquet of real or chocolate flowers; rose bush or other flowering plant or bulb for the garden; hanging basket or potted plant; art print or notecards with flowers or fruit on them. Silk Silk pillowcases, sheets, pajamas, gloves, underwear, shirt or blouse. 5 Wood Wooden spice rack, candleholders, bookends, picture frame, trinket box, jewelry box, salad bowl set, cutting board, rocking chair, croquet set, duck decoy, golf tees; woodcarving, decorative item for the home, tree for the yard, piece of furniture, cord of firewood. Silverware Silver or silverplate flatware (serving piece or odd piece like iced tea spoon or grapefruit spoon in their flatware pattern), tray or trivet, pendant, napkin rings, candleholders, thimble. See Silver Gift Ideas for more suggestions. 6 Candy Boxed candy; shaped candies such as rose, basketball, sports car, etc. Iron Travel or steam iron; cast iron cookware, fireplace andirons or tools, trivet, hibachi, lawn furniture, plant stand. Wood Wooden spice rack, candleholders, bookends, picture frame, trinket box, jewelry box, salad bowl set, cutting board, rocking chair, croquet set, duck decoy, golf tees; woodcarving, decorative item for the home, tree for the yard, piece of furniture, cord of firewood. Sugar Anything sweet (candy, cookies, jelly, cake), cookie bouquet, shaped cake or candies. 7 Wool Wool blanket, sweater, pants, scarf, caps, socks, stadium blanket; needlepoint or knit item or a kit for her to make something; afghan; knit golf club covers. Copper, brass Copper tea kettle or cookware; old copper penny for a coin collector; brass candleholders, bowl, planter, door knocker. Desk sets Pencil holder, electric pencil sharpener, paperweight, desk picture frame or picture of couple or family for desk, calendar, desk organizer, bookends for desk, pen and pencil set, computer accessories. 8 Bronze Bronze door knocker, sundial, candlesticks, or statue for the garden; decorative items for the home. Pottery Pottery or ceramic dishware (in their pattern), pitcher, bowl, wind chimes, flower pot, cookie jar or jam jar, figurine. Linen Linens for bed, bath, table, or kitchen; linen suit or jacket. Lace Lacy lingerie, blouse, handkerchief, sachet, dresser scarf; lace-trimmed pillow or dresser scarf; lace collar. Electrical appliance Espresso maker, popcorn popper, microwave, etc. See Small Electric Appliances. 9 Pottery Pottery or ceramic dishware (in their pattern), pitcher, bowl, wind chimes, flower pot, cookie jar or jam jar, figurine. Willow Willow basket Leather Real leather or leather-looking photograph album, briefcase, wallet, belt, purse, driving gloves, luggage or luggage tag, desk accessories, coat, boots, skirt, chair. China, glass, or crystal Piece in their china or crystal pattern; set of glasses (see Bar Gift Ideas for kinds), pitcher, hand or wall mirror, bud vase, glass Christmas tree ornament, bottle of wine, candy dish, salt and pepper shakers, coasters, glass baking dishes, stained glass window ornament or lamp, candleholders, parfait or sherbet glasses, dressing table set, kaleidoscope, collectible figurine; how about a liquid crystal display (LCD) watch or calculator? 1 0 Tin Decorative tin box, tintype (an old kind of photograph made in specialty shops), cookie cutters, cookie tin (full!) Aluminum Baking pans, tennis racquet, fishing rod, step ladder, barbecue grill, patio furniture. Diamond jewelry Pin, watch, brooch, pendant, ring, earrings, necklace. 1 1 Steel Stainless steel cutlery, steak knife set, cookware, pocket knife, shish kabob skewers, hobby tools. Fashion jewelry Pendant with initial, special religious or hobby symbol; neck chains, earrings. 1 2 Silk Silk pillowcases, sheets, pajamas, gloves, underwear, or blouse; silk flowers. Linen Linens for bed, bath, table, or kitchen; linen suit. Pearls Pearl earrings, choker, pendant; mother-of-pearl inlaid box or jewelry. Nylon Nylon lingerie, outdoor gear or clothing. 1 3 Lace Lacy lingerie, blouse, handkerchief, sachet, dresser scarf; lace-trimmed pillow or dresser scarf; lace collar. Textiles Coat, reupholster a chair or sofa, throw pillow or rug, anything handwoven, clothing, wall hanging. Fur Fur-lined gloves or slippers, fur coat, a furry pet. 1 4 Ivory Ivory-handled steak knives, carving set, letter opener, cocktail picks, carving, or brooch; ivory-colored linens, clothing, or upholstered piece. Gold or agate jewelry Gold chains, pins, bracelet, ring, earrings; gold coin; agate pendants, earrings, pins. 1 5 Crystal, glass Set of glasses (see Bar Gift Ideas for kinds), pitcher, hand or wall mirror, bud vase, glass Christmas tree ornament, bottle of wine, candy dish, salt and pepper shakers, coasters, glass baking dishes, stained glass window ornament or lamp, candleholders, parfait or sherbet glasses, dressing table set, kaleidoscope, collectible figurine; how about a liquid crystal display (LCD) watch or calculator? Watch Watch for two time zones, waterproof, stop watch, digital with alarm, dressy, rugged outdoor. 2 0 China Bud vase, candy dish; serving dish, cup and saucer, or any piece in their pattern; china flowers; china painting on a trivet or plate. It may be time to start a new set. Platinum Jewelry, watch Occasional furniture Tables, chairs, patio furniture, night stand. 2 5 Silver Two silver goblets, silver or silverplate flatware (serving piece or odd piece like iced tea spoon or grapefruit spoon in their flatware pattern), tray or trivet, pendant, napkin rings, candleholders, thimble. See Silver Gift Ideas for more suggestions. 3 0 Pearl Pearl earrings, choker, pendant; mother-of-pearl inlaid box or jewelry. Personalized gifts Personalized stationery, T-shirt, license plate, mailbox, tote bag, golf club or tennis racquet cover, front door knocker; monogrammed linens. Diamond Jewelry 3 5 Coral Jewelry; coral-colored lingerie, linens, or clothing. Jade The real thing or jade-colored jewelry or clothing, chess set, figurine. 4 0 Ruby, garnet Ring or earrings, ruby-red glassware, or box of ruby-red grapefruit. 4 5 Sapphire, tourmaline Jewelry 5 0 Gold Jewelry or watch or gold coin made into a medallion. Emerald Jewelry or maybe a trip to the Emerald Isle (Ireland) or something from there. 5 5 Emerald Jewelry or maybe a trip to the Emerald Isle (Ireland) or something from there. Turquoise Jewelry or turquoise-colored dress or blouse or bed linens. 60 /75 Diamond Jewelry, tie tack or cuff links. Gold Jewelry or watch or gold coin made into a medallion. table end Helen Whitehead email: and msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: honeybunny1958 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
