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Two Days Away

Well, there are only two days until Valentine’s Day. Are you all set, or will you be fighting the crowds at the mall for some last-minute shopping? I’ve never been much of a mallrat myself, so I tend to do most of my shopping online, even when it is last-minute. If you’re still looking for something for the guy in your life, our store has loads to offer, and overnight shipping! These “Je T’aime” Cufflinks are my favorites:

I think that they’re a great way to give a loved one a wearable reminder that he’s always in your heart. Or, if you’ve been dropping hints to your best pal that you want to exit buddyville to become something more, these are also great. (Just remember to give him a link to a translation if he isn’t a Francophile!)

Happily Ever After

After the ceremony, after the toasts, after the dances, after all the presents are opened, what’s left? What happens after the year of being engaged and planning a wedding? What happens after the event? Married life may not give you as many opportunities for formal attire or Jordan almonds wrapped in organza, but it is so much bigger than the wedding. Marriage is hard work, but it is also so much bigger and greater than a single day of celebration.

This is why couples celebrate their wedding day each year. They don’t celebrate the day they wore fancy clothes and hung out with 300 of their nearest and dearest. Rather, an anniversary is a special occasion because it is a chance to celebrate another year of love, another year of sharing a life together, another year of working to be there for one another. What better way to end our wedding week than to showcase these Hearts & Wedding Ring Cufflinks that celebrate love and marriage?

The day after the wedding is when the adventure begins.

Giving the Entourage Their Due: Groomsmen Gifts

At many weddings, the couple is joined by a wedding party made up of bridesmaids, groomsmen, and/or attendants. While these people are important on the day of the wedding, they stand with the couple because of all that they’ve done before the wedding. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, and attendants are typically made up of you best friends and/or siblings. They’ve been around for years, and their participation in the wedding shows that they plan on sticking around in the couple’s life. Most couples opt to give the members of the wedding party gifts to thank them not only for that day, but for all that they have done before.

The question is, what to give? With all the hustle and bustle— literally —of preparing for the big day, there just may not be enough time for an excursion to the mall to get several gifts. Fortunately, our store can make things easier!

As you can see here, we have a variety of options for groomsmen gifts in our store, including cufflinks. Cufflinks are a traditional groomsman gift for a reason; they’re practical, and they never go out of style.

I like these Sterling Rectangular Engraveable Cufflinks:

Their clean design makes them a classic, and the fact that you can customize them is a boon. These cuff links will work for many events long after the wedding. Taking the extra bit of effort to customize a gift shows how much you care, and finding time to do so while preparing a huge event like a wedding is even more significant. Isn’t your entourage worth it?

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

This post is a short one. I hope that everyone is enjoying the end of the long-weekend today. For those of us taking it easy and staying indoors on this day off, there’s been a lot of coverage on television and radio about tomorrow’s inauguration. That said, there have also been some reminders as to why we have today off in the first place. As we look forward to where we’re going as a nation, let’s not forget where we’ve come from and all those who have been so important along the way:

Let’s all work to keep the dream alive. (Note: the above Martin Luther King, Jr. Cufflinks are available in our store.)

Comfort Food for Cold Weather

Winter has definitely set in. Much of the country is in the midst of a deep freeze, and my neighborhood is no exception. I tend to be a bit of a homebody in general, but I especially prefer to stay in when the mercury dips. I find no better time than during a cold spell to make some of my favorite comfort foods. I’m quite the foodie, and my husband is as well, so that equals a household of cooks and eaters. Indeed, this set of Chef Hat & Spoon Cufflinks represent us well:

Yesterday, we made gallons of bean soup. It is a great way to warm up after facing the elements outside. We’ve frozen much of it so as to have easy suppers in the weeks to come. As the winter wears on, we’ll make other comforting dishes like roasts and casseroles; it’s one of the best parts of the season.

Signed, Sealed & Delivered

Well, in just a few short days, President-Elect Obama will be sworn in as our 44th president. President Bush has already given his farewell speech, and preparations are being made throughout Washington, D.C. to prepare for the inauguration. Things are sure to be very exciting for the next week. I actually know a few people who are going to the inauguration, as well as some who are going to Washington just to be near this historic event.

While I won’t be able to be there in person, I will be keeping up with all the events on TV, radio, and the predictable texts from friends who will be in attendance. It won’t be the same as being there, but January 20th is going to be a big deal for me all the same, and I’m sure that I’ll remember it in the years to come. At our store, we have some Presidential Seal Cufflinks that would be perfect to commemorate this event:

Are you planning anything special for the inauguration?

New Years Redux

How was your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? I usually have a good time on both days, but this year, my New Year’s Day was considerably better than my New Year’s Eve. To use some of our cufflinks as convenient visual aids, my New Year’s Eve was more akin to these Aspirin Cufflinks:

…than these Champagne Bottle Cufflinks:

Since we were both still suffering from head-colds, the hubby and I stayed in for New Year’s Eve, and just barely managed to keep awake long enough to watch the ball drop on TV. (The aspirin was, alas, not to cure the results of overindulging in champagne, but rather to contend with a cold related headache.)

After sleeping in, however, we were in far better spirits the next day, and managed to have a nice New Year’s Day with two great meals. Our household is a “multi-culti” one, if you will, so we had bagels and lox for brunch, and a soulfood dinner of rice, black-eyed peas, and greens for dinner. Both meals were a great start to 2009, and reminded us that we usually have more to be thankful about than to be worried or concerned. (Perhaps this is why Cufflinks Depot has so many fun and whimsical cufflinks?)

How did you celebrate the beginning of 2009?

Keeping it All Together

“Beth, can you get the car keys? Beth? You do know where the car keys are, right?” That was my husband this afternoon as we were preparing to head to the suburbs for the holidays with my mom. It took me a little while, but I eventually did find the sought-after keys and we were on our way. We’re still living out of boxes in our new apartment, so we don’t have a set space for our keys, and other necessary odds and ends like cell phone chargers or the dog leash. Once we’re settled, we’ll have official spaces for all of those things.

I’m all about that old maxim, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” If I don’t follow it, I lose things all too easily. I think that this is especially true of small things. For that reason, I think that this 16 Pair Cufflinks Collector’s Case is a must-have for anyone looking to store cufllinks:

You wouldn’t store your best silver in a plastic bucket, would you? To ensure that your cufflinks, or ones that you’ve given to someone else are kept safe and easily accessible, consider adding case to your shopping list. As you can see here, we have a number of different cases to offer, so it is easy to find the best one to meet your needs.

My Birthday & Gifts for Ladies

I know that the holiday season is typically when we think about getting gifts for others, but my birthday falls right in the middle of it, too. I’m happy with whatever gifts I’m lucky enough to receive, but it’s always fun when I get a particularly unique gift.

These days, more and more women’s shirts are designed to be worn with cufflinks, but people don’t always consider giving the women in their lives cufflinks as gifts. I personally love these designer Mother of Pearl Honeycomb Cufflinks.

I already own some mother of pearl earrings, and find that they go with everything. If you’re unsure of how to choose cufflinks for a woman, going with something that matches some jewelry she already owns is a pretty safe bet, and makes them more personal. They make for a thoughtful and unique gift.

Starting Fresh with a Clean Slate.

Welcome to a fresh start at Cufflinks blog! My name is Beth, and I’ll be using this space to talk about a variety of topics, including style, design, current events, and, of course, all the great cufflinks available at Cufflinks Depot.

We’re in the midst of December, and 2008 is winding down. The end of the year brings a lot to mind, but to me, it comes down to two things: giving gifts to loved ones throughout the holiday season, and the New Year. As much as I am concerned with getting gifts for my friends and family, I also have the terrible habit of doing much of my shopping at the last minute!

These Sterling Curved Cufflinks struck me as a great gift:

You can have them customized with initials, and they make a classic accessory. Or, if you’re out shopping at the last minute as I often am, you can leave them blank in the spirit of starting 2009 with a clean slate!

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