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Ladies Who Brunch: Our Exclusive Quick and Easy Quiche Recipe for the Holidays

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  Thinking about throwing a quick brunch during the holidays?  Baking a delicious, savory Quiche Lorraine is always a good idea!  A perennial holiday favorite around the globe, especially on a cold, snowy day, quiche is not only delicious, it looks fancy and is super-easy to make.  From our kitchen to yours, here’s a traditional family recipe from Lillian Vernon. Ingredients: 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie 6 slices bacon ...
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Christmas is Coming! New Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays

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    Whether you’ve already decked your halls for Christmas, or just beginning, it’s always a good idea to combine the old with the new:  Family heirlooms and keepsakes, mixed with fresh ideas for the new season.  When the boxes come down from the attic, take a quick inventory of what you should keep and what needs updating.  Is your tree skirt looking so 10 years ago?  Do you need some festive pillows on your chairs or ...
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Tips for Throwing a Holiday Cocktail Party on a Budget

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      Everyone loves a party, but the thought of hosting one is often daunting….and sometimes expensive.  But a great gathering doesn’t have to break the bank.  Close friends, good music, lite bites and your own personal panache will do the trick!  Here are some tips for entertaining with style on a budget. Instead of: …printed invitations, send a festive e-invite from an on-line website such as Paperless Post or ...
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Keep it Simple! Entertaining Tips and Gifts to Breeze Through the Holidays

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  Set Up a Festive Self-Service Bar at Home -It doesn’t have to be a fancy bar cart, but instead any side table you have handy.  If it has a shelf on the bottom, even better.  And if it’s not in great shape, no worries!  Cover it with a small tablecloth, runner or placemat.  Guests will like to make their drink exactly how they like it, freeing you up to chat and be the best host. -Be sure to include an assortment of sodas, ...
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Design and Shine with Five of our NEW and Versatile Gifts for Your Home

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  The best designers are experts at seeing things in a new or different way.  Whether it’s simply moving a comfy chair from a corner (where no one ever sits) to the middle of the room, or reupholstering a tired ottoman in a bold fabric, it’s about being creative and thinking of design without limitations.  Many of our exclusive products can be used in various ways, from season to season and in different rooms of the house.  ...
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Gifts, Holidays & Occasions, Personalization, Uncategorized

Oh Man, Why Didn’t I Think of That? The Quintessential Gift Guide for All of the Men in Your Life

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        Whether it’s your husband, brother, Dad, teacher or trainer, finding the perfect give for a man in your life is never an easy undertaking.  Well, we are here to help, with a wide array of custom gifts to choose from for the enthusiastic sports fan, an urban trendsetter, the grill master, or even the armchair quarterback.  Personalizing and monogramming lets them know you’ve put a lot of thought into ...
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Set Your Thanksgiving Table in Style with Lillian Vernon

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When Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863, the turkey feast itself was considered decoration enough for most family tables.  If accessories were added, they consisted of fall fruits and vegetables that represented the bounty of the family’s own farm or garden.  Since then, we have created our own special traditions and ways of celebrating this day of giving thanks, mixing the old with the new.  Whether ...
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Holidays & Occasions, Personalization

Set a Spooky Stage for Your Halloween Party with Lillian Vernon

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      Lillian Vernon loves to celebrate Halloween.  It’s such a festive, family holiday and decorating the house for trick or treaters and costume parties is so much fun!  At Lillian Vernon Halloween Headquarters we’ve got a treasure trove of ghouls, witches, skeletons, and lots of spooky and stylish tabletop decor to choose from.  Check out our recent Halloween photo shoot, featuring some of our best-selling ...
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Impress for Less: TWENTY Lillian Vernon Exclusive & Personalized Gifts Under $10!

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Whether you’re entertaining at home, looking for that special gift, or getting a jump-start on the holidays, keeping expenses down is always a great idea − but that doesn’t mean you have to scrimp on style!  This season at Lillian Vernon we have put together a dream team of designers and artisans to create 20 personalized and exclusive items that will delight your friends and family…..AND they’re all under ten ...
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Lillian Vernon Debuts Exclusive Design Partnership with Anders Ruff

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  Lillian Vernon is excited to announce our new design partnership with Anders Ruff, the go-to online shop for unique and stylish invitations, stationery, printables and party accessories.  We have teamed up with Maureen Anders to bring you some of her exclusive designs that can only be found at Lillian Vernon, from personalized paper products and sleeping bags, to water bottles, towels and even dog accessories.  They all make great ...
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Show Off Your Style With Our Personalized Napkins for All Occasions

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The art of entertaining can often look effortless, but it takes planning, creativity and attention to detail.  Beside the food and festivities, the décor is what distinguishes a truly special dinner or event.  The key is to show your personal style and make it your own! One of our favorite ways to attract attention is with personalized napkins and hand towels, whether in the dining room, kitchen or bath.  Transform your table with Lillian ...
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Get Spooky with Lillian Vernon…Your Halloween Headquarters for Gifts, Ghouls & Goblins

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There is finally a chill in the air and our little goblins are getting excited for Halloween.  School is in full swing, and it’s already time to celebrate! Whether you’re choosing the perfect pumpkin, sipping hot apple cider, or running through a corn maze with your children, the fall season turns us all into kids again.  “Halloween” is derived from the Scottish phrase, “All Hallow’s Eve”.  The ...
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