When you want to say “thank you,” or “congratulations” or just plain old, “best wishes” but flowers are not quite the right thing, consider sending a wine gift basket or a food gift basket. These are both great choices for a number of reasons, one of the most important of which is convenience.

If you haven’t taken a look at what’s available, the selection of such baskets will positively dazzle you. There are just so many to pick from. If you are someone who likes to select gifts carefully and personally, you can’t beat the combination of the convenience of ordering a gift with just one phone call and being able to select the gift that perfectly suits the recipient.

A wine gift basket is a good choice when you need to select a gift for someone who you know loves fine dining and upscale amenities. It says, “you’re someone special.”

A food gift basket is a great choice when you want to do something unusual and don’t want to think about what exactly would be suitable. The variety of items in even the most basic food gift basket will should take care of anyone who you want to do a nice bit of something for.

Staying in is a time honored tradition that many people prefer. This could be after a long day at work, or perhaps with your sweetheart in your new home, or maybe just hanging with your friends for a sleep over or a guy’s night. There is nothing better than to cuddle on the couch while watching a great a romance, or sprawled on the floor engrossed in a great comedy or better yet, with your significant other, clutching at each other during a horror movie. In such an occasion, munching on something is a must and the Movie Night Gift Basket is an essential gift.

It contains all the pop corn you will ever need, a staple for any movie watcher. And once you go through the ‘Movie House’ popcorn, there is still microwavable popcorn as reserve. And multiple flavors to choose from to spice up the popcorn. In addition, the basket comes with an assortment of candies to indulge your sweet tooth as you enjoy the movie. There is a little something for everyone. At last, there is a beautiful collectible 10-inch tin film reel for all those movie lovers.

This gift basket is a great way to spice up a night in and bring a smile to everyone’s face with its theme oriented presentation.

Gifts are presented to celebrate happy times like birthdays, wedding or anniversaries and even on special events and festivals. Special occasion warrant special gifts and if you wish to impress someone, you must try some gourmet gifts. Gourmet gifts are a safe choice as they are packed with rare treats, making them irresistible and tempting. If your friend or relative loves exotic food items, it would be best to gift them the Gourmet Traditions gift basket.

If you need something special and are checking out gourmet gift baskets, then this is the perfect choice for you. This gift basket is packed with delicious mouthwatering treats like caviar, cheese spread, crackers, olives, pistachios, coffee, truffle, candy, wafer rolls, cookies and lots more. If you wish to impress or please your partner or girl friend, you can check out this gourmet gift. This gift is the perfect choice if you need to impress your boss or your future in-laws and wish to present them with a great gift. You can surprise your best friends with this gift on his birthday or anniversary and you can rest assured that, this gift will be appreciated by your friend, family member or colleague whoever receives it. You can view this basket and order it by going to www.thebasketspot.com.

To treat a special person in your life there should be a special way. A very special way to treat your love is to gift her Chocolate Dipped Mixed Dried Fruit. This gift has everything to make your Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day, or Anniversary really fun filled and romantic. Such gifts are great ways to make special occasions like Valentine’s Day a memorable day for both of you.

This gift box is one of the sweetest ways to make your special occasion a really special one. It’s filled with all your love and very delicious as well as sweet nuts and dried fruits. Dry fruits taste great by themselves and coating them with milk, dark or white chocolates adds to the taste and flavor of the dry fruits. This gift basket has a variety of dry fruits like apricots, figs, dates, exotic pineapple bits, mango dots and papaya strips.

This gift basket is an elegant way to say the three little words of love to your sweetheart and it is also a very unique way to express your immense love for now and forever to your girlfriend. Eating each and every chocolate coated dry fruit will always remind her of you and your love and will keep the flames of love always glowing in her heart.

Good work needs appreciation as it results in still better work from your employees. To show deep appreciation and recognition for your employees here is a great gift, the Global Impressions Gift Basket. This gift basket is a great way to celebrate good work and thank all your employees for their greatest support and the success of your company.

Wish your employees for their achievements with the great tasting wines in this gift basket. Australia’s Wolf Blass Shiraz, France’s Louis Jadot Chardonnay, Italy’s Castello di Gabbiano Pinot Grigio & California’s Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon are wines which show your classy selection and thoughtfulness for your employees and you can give a great toast to your employees with these wines.

A wide variety of wines along with Cheddar Wine Flavored Cheese Spread and Feta & Black Olive Flavored Cheese Spread will really taste great and your employees are really going to like the great taste. Pre-Sliced Beef Summer Sausage and Smoked Salmon are also great to add up the flavor to a great celebration. On top of that the sweet goodies just do the magic. No one would resist eating the Specialty Cracker Assortment, Wine Crackers, Black Pepper & Sea Salt Dipping Crackers, Wine Biscuits, White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies, Italian Cookies, Jordan’s, Chocolate Coconut Cremes and many more. The list is unending and it is good to create a feeling of unending joy among your employees. This gift is one of the best ways to encourage your employees for good work.

The personalized sweetheart silver plated compact is the perfect way to show the girl in someone’s life how much they mean to them. This attractive piece is very functional and useful for a girl who enjoys a little glamor in her life. Its stature is small enough to fit into an evening purse, but completely giant in style. In addition, the silver plating over brass makes it very durable for the on the go lady.

The compact can be given as a gift for a number of occasions. From a birthday present to an anniversary gift, this item will really strike a chord in her heart. The faux crystal heart embedded in the silver plating sets the piece off by giving it an elegant look.

However, what will really make her fall in love with the treasure is the personalized message that can be inscribed on it as well. It has ample space for two, 15 character lines so that each time she uses it, she will be reminded that someone cares for her a great deal. Go the extra mile in showing her love with this unique and beautiful compact.

When you have to express gratitude to someone, you look around for some gift but often keep wondering what to give. There is a great gift called Thanks A Million Gift Chest, which will delight you. It is a lovely way to say a million thanks. It contains such dainties and appetizers like Thanks a Million Asst Buttery Shortbread Cookies, Nunes Farm Sliced Ranch Almonds, Creamy Spinach dip, 3 oz. Beef Salami, Assorted Creamy Double Chocolate Truffles, Thanks a Million Gourmet Coffee and Tomato Basil Pretzels 3 oz. All these mouth water savories are packed neatly into a Dark Stain Gift Hamper. It has a handle and clasp for ease of carriage.

You can carry thank you gifts such as this with pride and watch the smile of pleasure light up on the face of the person you gift it to. This beautiful and elegant gift chest can be used long after the delicacies have been consumed and can be used for storing something special or it can just be placed in your dining room as a decorative item. It will add to the grace of your room.

Are you wondering what to give that special girl for her upcoming birthday? Well, do not worry, dear reader, for you are not alone in your quest to please your lovely lady. If you have a creative streak, why not put it to good use? If you go to your local find-it-all-in-one-place shop, or even if you have a warehouse store in town, the work is almost done for you; it really is that easy. In the home storage or décor section, find an attractive wicker or pretty wooden basket. There, you are nearly finished! Does she like bath products? Gourmet food and wine? A gift basket is tailor-made to the recipient and contains any amount of small or large items, so it is inherently budget-friendly. You can set your own limit yourself.

For example, some of my favorite birthday gifts or gift baskets to receive are bath products. So let’s set the example budget at $40.00. The basket itself will only knock about $8 to $10 off of that. Browsing up and down the aisles, pick up a pretty scented shower gel, a soothing lotion or crème, and some bath salts or bubbles for about three or four dollars each. Now we are only halfway through our budget, and already the basket looks great! A packet of face mask is usually only a dollar or so, and a fluffy bath pouf for about two bucks will round it out nicely. A thick washcloth from the towels department brings the total to still less than $30.

I would also suggest grabbing a scented candle or two. Do not skimp on these, as they top everything off so well and can mean the difference between a good bath experience and a great one. Practice your arrangement in the store before you check out, so that you will know whether it will fit or if you still have room for more. A good filler can likely be found in the craft or gift wrap section.

If your girl isn’t the bathing beauty type and fancies more along the lines of a gourmet, plenty of good snacks can be found within the same budget. Picture yourself filling up the perfect picnic basket for you and your sweetie to enjoy! Same budget, same idea: find a basket for $8-10. Grab a couple of cloth napkins, an inexpensive bottle of wine, and smoked Gouda. Find a small packet of whole wheat or water crackers, and you are nearly finished. Acrylic wine glasses are easily found in any outdoor or housewares section, and can be a good addition. Don’t forget the corkscrew! A waiter’s tool can be found for a few bucks as well. All of this, depending on how you select the wine, can still only add up to $35.00 or so.

Choosing the products in a gift basket can be a fantastic way to give your girl a romantic birthday gift that she will remember for years. Once you get the hang of it, you can create lovely arrangements in buckets for summer parties, mixing bowls for housewarming gifts, cigar boxes for groomsmen’s gifts… it is all up to you.

The Welcome Home Personalized Wood Picture Frame is a handsome, sturdy picture frame made of rich looking wood. It can be carved with a family name, and includes the words Welcome Home, and Home is Where the Heart Is for a sentimental touch. The picture frame is also decorated with a beautiful tree and sunshine design. Any family would treasure this picture frame as a special gift and would enjoy displaying it filled with family pictures and memories. The picture frame can either be mounted on the wall or used as an easel to stand on the fireplace mantle or desk.

This Personalized Picture Frame would make an ideal housewarming gift for your favorite couple or family member. With the option of engraving the couples’ or family’s name on the picture frame, it really adds that personal touch that will make their new home feel special and full of love. This picture frame would also be a nice gift for a couple as a wedding or shower gift, or as an anniversary gift. It would make a very attractive addition to any home décor, and with its simple wood styling could be incorporated into any decorating style.

This gorgeous gift basket is a patrician feast to warm the heart and tantalize the taste buds. Beautifully packaged and masterfully presented, each A European Touch basket is bursting with gourmet snacks and dining accessories that recipients are sure to cherish for years to come.  Food Baskets include a classy Shiraz wine cheese tin, delicate Cabernet Wine Crackers, savory Bavaria’s Summer Sausage, and scrumptious Select olives. Satisfy your sweet tooth with the rich crunch of our Gourmet Butter Toffee Pretzels.

These detectable treats come packaged in a gorgeous walnut-finish wicker oval basket and are delivered ready-to-eat with two durable ceramic bowls hand-painted with European vintage vineyard-style grape clusters. An additional carved wooden cutting board can double as a serving tray for impromptu indulgence anytime, anywhere. A lovely red ribbon adds a charming finishing touch. With its fabulous mix of sweet and savory flavors, this basket makes the perfect gift for anyone with refined tastes.

Gifting your loved ones, family and friends with sweets are a perfect gift that they would love to have and would appreciate to open.  They will chomp the tasty and yummy gift. When the gift is very attractive, tempting and mouth watering then it would be the most appetizing gift they would wait to open and gobble. The Gourmet Imported Belgium Chocolate Dipped Dates is one such gift box which is very tempting and delicious. Since it contains dates it has also got high nutritional value. Gift your friends and family with high nutritional and tasty chocolates they would love to have.

The delicious imported dates are wrapped in the most luscious chocolate that makes the gift box the most perfect gift for all.  It comes under three different chocolate flavours such as milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate. To mark the beginning of a relationship and to celebrate the happy moment this gift basket is a perfect choice. Sweets are given on occasions where there is happiness or success in the air the gourmet chocolate dates are the most delicious and appetizing gift box to symbolize the celebration.

There’s nothing like a tea party. Little girls hold them with stuffed animals, wishing they could sit down with the other ladies to sip warm tea and snack on delightful dessert treats. If you want to relive that magic as an adult, get started with the Garden Tea Party Basket. Impress your guests with this lovely selection of decorative elements and scrumptious snacks.

Dressed in rich lavender, the Garden Tea Party Basket has the right look for an afternoon with the ladies. Inside, you’ll find wonderful snacks, like Venus wheat wafers and rich tomato basil cheddar cheese. While away the afternoon and catch up with old friends over a cup of gourmet tea. We’ve included two from Celestial Seasons, so take your pick of lush Black Cherry Berry or soothing Peppermint. Each go well with cabernet wine biscuits and salted gourmet peanuts. And for a delightful dessert that’s not too heavy, they’ll love the crisp milk and white chocolate treats. All of it comes in a lovely basket with a shovel-shaped dipping spoon and a keepsake bird to brighten up your garden after the snacks are gone.  This basket can also be used as a beautiful thank you gift.

Looking for a way to class up your Valentines Day festivities this year? Here are a few suggestions for you:

1. Go Vintage. Grab your special someone or your friends and take a trip to your local thrift store or vintage clothing store. You can invest in some inexpensive, fun retro outfits and jewelry and go with a “Classic Classy” party theme. At your party you can play classical or 1940s music and serve old fashioneds and martinis. To top off the night you can play a classic romantic movie like “Gone With the Wind” or “An Affair to Remember.”
2. Spend a little extra money. Its kind of simple, spending a little more money will obviously amp up the class of your Valentines Day. Spending a little more on that bottle of wine, paying a little extra to get the higher end cheese, and shopping at the designer store for that perfect sexy dress is really going to make Valentines Day more special. You just have to hope your significant other also wants to spend more this Valentines Day! Exchanging gifts can definitely be more fun when you know a little extra money was put towards them!

What other gift would match the gift basket for the Nascar fan other than the “And the race is on Nascar lovers gift chest”. The Nascar lovers can get more information regarding the history of car racing while enjoying the candies and crackers. The Ice chest cooler and cooler cups can be carried along with him while he goes to watch races. It is a perfect gift to all the racing fans, as they would love to receive the gift basket and explore its contents.

It is  gifts for gentlemen who loves racing and are an ardent fan of Nascar. The crunchy Nascar themed pistachios and the tomato basil crackers, wolfe’s deluxe party and snack mix as well as the longhorn cheese will keep them busy munching. The book ‘A history of stock car racing’ will help them discover more about their favorite sport. To keep their drink cool, the cooler cup and the 12 pack ice chest would serve them right. Go ahead and gift this box to the gentleman who loves racing.

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Updated!
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Title: Dark Roast
Author: lady-rhian
Pairing: Hermione/Severus
Rating: PG-13, for mild innuendo & language.
Summary: The war is over, and Hermione continues the final phases of her research on the English Coast. Her research causes an unexpected twist, which requires the assistance of a certain jaded war hero whose memory has haunted her …
Standard: I am in no way affiliated with JK Rowling, Time/Warner Brothers, Scholastic, etc.
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/~ladyrhian

I post on fanfiction.net as soon as I finish a chapter. My polished chapters that go through my beta are available on FictionAlley, Ashwinder, and the Unknowable Room. For links, see my userinfo.

All the best,
-LadyRhian

Current Mood: amused

AUTHOR hpimagine
TITLE Losing You
PAIRING R/Hr
RATING PG
SUMMARY A story of sacrifice for the one that you love so much.

( Losing You: songfic )

Note: Lyrics credited to Michael Bolton’s How Am I Suppose To Live
-Also entered in my comm imagine_magic

Hello!
Hello, everyone! I’m a fanfic writer & reader (and HG/SS shipper), and I first started in on the world of fanfiction by posting at fanfiction.net. The first nine chapters of my story Dark Roast are posted there, with my beta’d, polished chapters being posted at the Unknowable Room and FictionAlley.

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Title: Dark Roast
Author: lady-rhian
Pairing: Hermione/Severus
Rating: PG-13, for mild innuendo & language.
Summary: The war is over, and Hermione continues the final phases of her research on the English Coast. Her research causes an unexpected twist, which requires the assistance of a certain jaded war hero whose memory has haunted her …
Standard: I am in no way affiliated with JK Rowling, Time/Warner Brothers, Scholastic, etc.
Link: www.fanfiction.net/~ladyrhian

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All the best,
-LR