Everything Old Is New Again!

I can spot a DIY restoration project a mile away. (I like to think of it as my little way of saving something from the landfill that I can actually find some function and beauty in!)

My favorite vintage find lately are the "Knob-Stoppers" vintage wine stoppers that have recently been added to the Swagger collection! The coolest thing about these Knob-Stoppers is that each piece is unique so you can keep collecting as many as you'd like and each piece given as a gift (for the hostess-with-the-mostess hosting this weekend's dinner party!) is sure to never be duplicated!

And for those of us who have the great motivation to start DIY projects, but never seem to have the time to finish, this vintage find comes ready to go!

Haven't purchased your first Knob-Stopper? Today's Thirsty Third Thursday blog special gives you a great excuse to stop in Swagger and pick up your first (or third!) vintage wine stopper at 15% off!

Feel free to share this blog with anyone who needs a little retail therapy this week and invite them to share a few glasses of wine to put the stopper to good use tonight for some *extra* therapy!

*Please print this blog and bring it in to Swagger with you - today only - from 10am until 6pm!*

Every Now and Again, A Girl's Just Gotta Brag!

Of course, it's wayyyy cooler when you get to do it about one of your friends rather than yourself!

I have always gone to Swagger's owner, Mandy Becker, for gift-giving advice. From the traditional to the trendy, her gift-giving taste is impeccable and it's a "gift" she uses to help others just like me select personal and appreciated gifts for friends, family, co-workers, professional acquaintances, neighbors, and more.

Apparently, Swagger's most-frequest customers aren't the only ones who have noticed: Mandy was honored in this month's Realtor® Review! The editorial team behind REALTOR® Review tapped Mandy as an industry expert in the feature article Thank You Gifts – When Words Are Not Enough.

For Becker, tying her two professional backgrounds together, gives her a unique opportunity to show her clients just how much they mean to her as a real estate broker, and she shares her knack for selecting unique and functional gifts with the entire REALTOR® community in the article. “The key with items like this is to provide something unique and useful,” Becker noted when being interviewed for the article.

“The most successful gift of this type will be something the recipient uses again and again and hopefully, thinks of us when they do.” As a fellow entrepreneur, Mandy is aware of the value of time and limitations that business owners face when investing in client gifts. She noted in the interview that “many agents select a particular gift to be sent to all of their clients… but what can make each one unique is personalization or engraving”.

A Monthly Publication of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®, Realtor® Review keeps local REALTORS® informed of not only pressing industry challenges and opportunities, but provides insight into how agents can continually develop the ever-important relationships between an agent and their client.

The full article featuring Mandy Becker and Swagger Gifts can be found online at: http://www.trianglemls.com//rrar-mayrr08-thank_you-gifts.htm.

To read about the personalized gifts that Mandy recommends to other REALTORS®, her coveted-selections are detailed here on SwaggerGifts.com at: http://www.swaggergifts.com/realtorgifts!

Want to check out the official press release online? Please feel free to read the scoop on PRLog.org or PR-Inside.com! 

I Refuse to be the Last Girl on Board...

I like to think of myself as a pretty trendy girl but sometimes... just sometimes... even the coolest of trends sometimes takes off right before my eyes. (And I won't even act like I wasn't pre-occupied the last week with all the good stuff going on this past weekend... Triangle Beach Music Festival in Garner, World Beer Festival in Moore Square, Foxfields in Virginia, ... )

So what is it that I've finally set my sights on to acquire by the end of today?

In true girl-tastic style, I MUST add a vinyl decal (monogram, please!) to my car.

Now here's my only problem... what color and what font can I commit to? (I better order a few... my favorites change with the weather.)

Luckily, the girls at Swagger are eager to help us get on the monogram train (or car, truck, SUV... whatever you're driving these days) so today's Manic Monday special is 15% off car decals... but you must come in the store before 6pm today to order - so hop to it!

*Don't forget to print this blog and bring it with you to take advange of this special blog-only sale!*

Go Green with Swagger and Save 15%!

One of my big personal goals for this year was to be more concious of my global footfrint that I'm leaving on the world and to do what I can to set a better example for those around me. Years ago, it used to be hard to be a trendy girl who remained green at the same time - but those days are over so there are NO excuses now!

       

The girls at Swagger have made it amazingly easy to be green these days AND promote such a great message at the same time with some fabulously fun and eco-friendly gifts and accessories. From chic and indestructable water bottles (that help you cut down on the number of plastic bottles you go through in a week) to reusable shopping bags that ask others around you if they're saving the world, too... there are just endless possibilities for celebrating Earth Week in store at Swagger!

To celebrate Earth Day taking place this week, Swagger is offering 15% off all green products in the store today only until 6pm just by printing this blog and bringing it with you! This sale includes reusable shopping bags, "I Care" bracelets, chic watter bottles, and more!

Stop by and take home a reusable shopping bag full of green gear to get you started and Happy Recycling!!

"This Sweet Concoction is Smooth as Molasses..."

If a little Kenny Chesney doesn't get you in the mood to get outside and enjoy some good times with friends and family then how about The Embers at North Hills tonight?

You can always tell when the winter weather is finally movin' out of town by the explosion of fun "to-do"s that have recently been added to your calendar - I know mine is full clear through May with outdoor concerts, backyard parties, graduation cook-outs, and more! If you've antied up to the role of "hostess with the mostess" for any of these occassions (or any Thursday night "Girls Night Out") then this week's Thirsty Third Thursday blog reader's special is going to make you smile as much as the mint juleps in your guests glasses!

Today only, take advantage of 15% off all Lolita glassware at Swagger from 10am until 6pm (in the store only) and never be afraid to mix and match! Your guests will all want to know where you picked up such stylish pieces and if you don't tell... I won't either! Unless of course... you want to!

*Please print this blog and bring it with you to the store to receive 15% off Lolita glassware at Swagger today!*

Happy Anniversary to My Favorite Place to Shop - Swagger!

I really can't remember what I did or where I went when I was trying to find the right gift for those that I love before Swagger came along! As wedding season ramps up, there is no more perfect time to shop for every celebration of true love on my calendar this year than today!

In celebration of Swagger's anniversary, all wedding merchandise is 15% off today only from 10am until 6pm in the store only, for this week's Manic Monday blog special. There are so many fabulous gifts to choose from - from timeless to trendy - so you will be sure to be known as the guest (or bridesmaid) with the most fabulous taste and natural knack for gift giving (and the girls at Swagger will never share your shopping secrets!).

Feel free to send your fellow wedding lovers to this blog to share in the well-wishes, and stop in the store to celebrate the anniversary of your (and my) favorite destination for retail therapy!

*Please print this blog posting and bring it with you to enjoy the special blog-reader savings!*

I <3 Pacifica!

First of all, let me say how excited I am that our area is finally getting some of the rain we have so desperately needed... but can a girl get a break? I've had to suit up in complete rain gear just to take the dog for a walk (who also, is getting a little tired of the lack of sunshine)! The only saving grace I've had for spending so much time cooped up inside are the Pacifica candles and accessories that bring a little bit of the outdoors into my home and office!

My favorite scent is definitely Sandalwood, but with Pacifica soaps, I bring a little bit of the islands into my shower each morning, too!

To help you beat your rainy day(s) funk, Mandy's choice for this week's Manic Monday blog special is 15% off all Pacifica candles and accessories! Hurry into the store between 10am and 6pm today only to take advantage of this chance to take home the entire collection of your favorite scents!

*Please remember to print this blog and bring it with you to the store!*

Manic Monday: Stock up on Webkinz for your favorite little ones!

I am a rockstar when it comes to gift giving... but I didn't get that way on my own. The fab ladies at Swagger always help me pick great gifts for anyone I happen to be shopping for - even my little nieces!

Are your favorite little ones as crazy about Webkinz as everyone else? If so, stock up today on Webkinz

This week's Manic Monday blog special (good from 10am until 6pm today!) is buy any Webkinz and get one of the same item free!

So drop in and pick up a few of the little furry favorites and become a new member of the rockstar gift giving club today.

*Please print this page and bring it in to Swagger to take advantage of this Manic Monday special for blog readers only! Pssst... share the secret! Let all of your friends and family in on our blog by sharing it on your Google Reader!*

Thirsty 3rd Thursday!

Who left and crowned me General Manager of the Universe?

Sheesh... it has been THAT kind of week. Lucky for me (and quite possibly lucky for you if you're looking to indulge in a little wine with your whine) it's Thirsty 3rd Thursday at Swagger!

This week, the fab ladies at Swagger are offering 15% off wine stoppers (for those of you, who like me, have to work tomorrow!). Even if you plan on calling the girls over to finish the whole bottle this Thursday they come in so handy... stock up now so you always have plenty on hand to save the left-overs after your next dinner party or party for one!

Want to invite the rest of your wine-appreciating friends? Send them over here to my blog so they can get in on the good stuff, too!

*Please print this page and bring it into the store with you from 10am-6pm today only to take advantage of this special event for blog readers only!*

Manic Monday: One Stop Shopping for St. Patrick's Day and Easter!

Just our luck, St. Patrick's Day and Easter are so close together this year!

If your Manic Mondays are anything like mine, you'll love to save some green and some time today by picking up great gifts and more for both holidays at Swagger. Today, from 10am until 6pm in the store, Swagger is offering blog readers 15% off anything green or Easter!

Just remember to print off this email and swing by Swagger to grab great St. Patty's and Easter gifts for your favorite little ones, someone around the office who has helped you in a big way, the babysitter, or even yourself! Want to share this deal with a friend or family member? Just send them this way and remind them to sign up for our RSS feed so they'll always be in the loop :-)

*Please print this page and take it with you to the store for 15% off today, just for all of you lovely blog readers!*