It's a Shore Thing ... You'll get a return call!

It's a shore thing .... at least someone will return your call!

Shore Bird Calls You'll be shore to attract some feathered friends with these handsomely designed wood, metal and rubber shore-bird calls. Available in Black Headed Gull, Curlew, Lapwing, Golden Plover, and Sandpiper calls, each is packaged in a charming, slide-top wooden box complete with directions for use and bird fact card, making them a special gift for the amateur Audubon enthusiast in your life. Handmade in the South of France.

And while you wait for that call..... have a little drink with some humor. Check out these funny but cute Tiki Men : )

Plastic Tiki Man Cocktail Picks & Holder Set these are a great way to get your tiki bar party started! or add some humor to your own drink. Made of brightly colored plastic and filled with fun tiki toothpicks, he makes a great addition to your tiki bar décor! Each holder contains 36 plastic cocktail picks in assorted colors. Perfect for theme parties, events, or the beach house! In stock and ready to ship. Made of brightly colored plastic filled with fun tiki toothpicks, Comes in red, orange, blue, or yellow.

Love these ... they are hysterical!

Reese Witherspoon's Spiced Tea Recipe - Makes a great gift!

"My grandmother had this spiced tea recipe — it's very southern. You take instant powdered tea, a can of Tang, a can of powdered lemonade, and you mix them all together with some nutmeg and cinnamon. I'm telling you, southern people will know this recipe. And you shake it all up, then you put it in a Mason jar, and put a piece of fabric on top and a piece of ribbon around it. Then, whenever you want, just put two scoops in hot water. It's the most delicious thing in the world."

I made it as an extra gift for the sisters.... it is quite good if I say so myself : )

(Source: Good Housekeeping)

Hula Kitty Heads to the Beach .... She's so cute!

This is really cute ... the Hello Kitty Beach Pendant. Anyone seen the Tan Sanrio's Hula Kitty??? She is called the Hula Kitty and she is one hot chick who's not at all worried about her waistline. The huggable doll flaunts her round tan tummy in a hot pink hula skirt or bikini. At 10 inches tall, she's the right size for a child to take on a family trip to the beach. And she is cute, cute, cute. I can't find her anywhere, so I am watching for her on Ebay ....

Now, for big girls who have a little extra cash... there is the Beach Girl Hello Kitty Pendant which is cute too .... My wallet has to decide which one I get : )

This Hello Kitty pendant in sterling silver and multi-color enamel from the Hello Kitty Collection has pavé-set round diamonds totaling 1/10 ctw. and features Hello Kitty wearing sunglasses and a bikini and carrying a diamond beach bag with 18K rose gold accents. It has a bead chain.

The Hello Kitty Exhaust Pipe..... A cat with more than 9 lives!

Okay gotta say it. A normal cat has nine lives ... if this is (which I am sure it is) made out of stainless....this cat's got forever! The Hello Ktty exhaust pipe . . . someone's making money on this really cool idea : ) And boy does she purr.... (especially if you have a mustang (sorry -- one of my fav cars)) and roar she does at times.

(Source BoingBoing) (photos from fickr)

Good Desserts... Praline Cake, Pear Cake ... "YUM-O"

I know it's summer. I know you are suppose to watch your weight... but hey, company is coming and you need a great dessert or you can give it as a gift ... I'm sure the recipient will offer you a slice. These are "YUM-O"... and definitely make a statement. Rich, creamy and worth the calories ; )

PRALINE CAKE
European style rendition of praline has hazelnuts, almonds and a hint of smokiness.Three layers of hazelnut butter cake filled with crushed pralines, praline buttercream and chocolate buttercream, finished with praline buttercream and crushed pralines, and decorated on top with a small cluster of pralines.
Ingredients:Butter, Flour, Sugar, Eggs, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Buttermilk, Bittersweet
Chocolate, Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda.

PEAR ALMOND CAKE
Pear and almond...a classic flavor combination. Rich and creamy. Three thin layers of almond cake filled with poached pears and bavarian cream, finished with white buttercream and honey toasted almonds, and
decorated on top with dried pear slices.

Ingredients:Eggs, Heavy Cream, Pears, Butter, Almonds, Flour, Marzipan, Sugar, White
Chocolate, Pear Liqueur, Vanilla Extract, Honey.

Looking at Heaven.... pretty cool art

Something I would buy ... but not put outside .... even though you can use it for that.... it's pretty cool... but again, I would be afraid to ruin in : )

'The Heavens' Cast-Stone Garden Plaque - $ 69.99 Inspired by the love of Mediterrean gardens and classical European imagery, "The Heavens" is an original sculptural work individually reproduced by the artist in cast stone. A patina finish adds a rich luster and "aged" look to the plaque and emphasizes the depth of the relief. Individually cast, sealed and finished in California; ready to hang.