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Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift Co.
inspire. delight. indulge. charm. wow.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 - It's a
sultry-sweet new
year!!! |
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| Lovely
Sweetness |
Valentine's
Day
reinterpreted &
redefined
If there's one thing
we do well,
it's sultry-sweet
little gifts.
Bright red,
drugstore chocolates,
scented candles...a tad tired.
Hot pink, French caramels,
Pink Buttercream Frosting Lotion...inspired.
And if you're in the
mood for
something a little CUSTOM,
absolutely give us a
call.
We're here for all your
gift-giving needs.
Valentine's just got
easier
(and infinitely more
memorable) |
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PLEASE
MEET
OUR FABULOUS
NEW
VICTORIA, BC FRANCHISEE
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MAIA
GARLAND
Funny story
...
Miss Maia Garland is
not
only our new Victoria,
BC
franchisee,
she is a former
client!
Yes, Maia was first
introduced
to the fabulous world of
2B&B
when our former Victoria,
BC
franchisee, Lourie, came
knocking
on Maia's employer's door,
pitching our
beautiful
holiday gifts a couple years
ago.
Well this girl has
taste.
So, of course, Maia
switched her corporate gift-giving account
to 2B&B (with much
acclaim)!
And when Lourie had to sell her
franchise due to a relocation across the province, Maia
knew a good
opportunity when she saw
it.
Possessed with a strong work
ethic, a keen attention to detail,
gift-wrapping
prowess,
and an outgoing and
charismatic
personality, she has it
all.
Watch out for her ...
she'll be knocking on your door
very soon
(if she hasn't
already)!
Welcome
Maia!
Here are her thoughts on joining the
2B&B family:
What was your
educational and career background prior to joining
2B&B?
"I have worked in the tourism industry in
Victoria for 12 years. Most recently, I worked as
an executive assistant to the president of a
multi-million dollar company. I have spent years
developing a network of excellent people that have
helped me in my career. It seemed
only natural to use the contacts I already have to
build my own
business." Can you tell us about
your family?
"I am a mother to a terrific daughter (9
years old), and I have been married to my best friend,
Josh, for 13 years. We have recently added a
puppy (now 6 months old and 40 lbs) to the
mix!"
What appealed to
you about joining
2B&B?
"I have worked in the corporate world for
years and thrived on it. Long hours are not new to
me. Only now, the harder I work, the more money I can
potentially make. Also being at home seems to be
more important than ever in my daughter's
life."
What
is your goal with 2B&B in your
community?
"My goals really consist of a fairly basic
plan: be the #1 provider for local baskets,
and ensure the name be known for quality and
extreme customer service. No biggie
:)" What are your
favorite 2B&B
products?
"I love the Sweet Truth Toffee tins, any flavor. I
also love that they are so easy to personally brand for
clients. Also, licorice, licorice, licorice!
Love it, any flavor, color, packaging. It
sells!"
THANK YOU
MAIA!!!!
We are proud to have you
be
part of the 2B&B
team.
Join our fabulous gift-giving team...
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| We didn't forget about
him! |
Jones $70 |
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For the stylish
man
(that would be your husband,
right?!)
Pandan Leaf Woven Bowl
(perfect for those keys and knick-knacks he's
always cluttering the entrance with)
lavished with gourmet
delicacies
that a man - and his special
someone - will love,
including:
*Gorgonzola Demi-Glaze
Finishing Sauce
*Stout Beer & Peppercorn
Steak Seasoning
*Grilled Zucchini
Antipasto
*Handmade Seasalt
Crackers
*Buffalo Bill Salsa
Chips
*Belgian Chocolate
Cigar
and for a touch of
whimsy
*Sniff $ Tissue
Very refined
(just as we like our men)
(click on pic for website
and to order from
your nearest friendly 2B&B
location!) |
| Dinner in
a Box |
Angus
$95 |
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Gourmet dinner
essentials
nestled in luxe
Pandan Leaf Lunch
Box
Beverages...check.
(Bloody Mary Glass Rimmer &
Cocktail Olives)
Appetizer...check.
(Black Olive & Caper Tapenade
with Seasalt Crackers)
Entree...check.
(Beer Can Chicken Seasoning
& Demi-Glaze Finishing Sauce)
Coffee &
Dessert...check.
(Belgian Chocolate Enrobed
Cafe Latte Morsels)
Just add that special
someone.
(You're giving him a
gift,
but you're
getting dinner in return?)
Now aren't you
clever!
(click on pick for website and to
order from your nearest friendly 2B&B
location!)
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Franchise News,
Exclusive Gift Sneak
Peaks,
and other delicious
details
from
Two Blonds & a Brunette
Gift Co.!!!
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Hallie
$120 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
&
VALENTINE'S
DAY!!!!!
Here's to a sultry-sweet new
year
full of
decadent treats,
intoxicating scents,
inspired indulgences,
&
fabulous gifting
(of course!)
from
Two Blonds & a Brunette Gift
Co.
Inspired gift solutions for all your
gift-giving needs.
It's going to be a beautiful
year!
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| Melons, knockers,
jugs...
now
cupcakes?! |
Our signature
Cupcakes Apron
(only $35 and exclusive to
2B&B) |
Yes ladies, it's time to show
them off
('the girls' as Stacy &
Clinton would say)
in this sultry-sweet, lingerie-inspired
apron...
perfect for dinner parties
& dinner
dates!
A portion of proceeds
from aprons sold
benefits the breast cancer
cause.
Saucy,
sexy, sublime.
It's
going to get a little
hot in the
kitchen!!!! (click on pic for website and to order from
your nearest friendly 2B&B
location!) |
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Bettie Page would be
jealous |
Betty
$55 |
Know a certain someone
with pin-up girl
fantasies?...
The perfect retro make-up
case
(styles may vary)
lavished
with fabulously frivolous
finds,
including...
* Stiletto Heel Tissue
* Pink Buttercream Frosting Hand Lotion
* Pink Boa
* Cosmopolitan Drink Rimmer
* Designer Candied Nut Mix
and
* Fleur de Sel French Caramels
For
the good girl
(who likes to be
bad)
(click
on pic for website and to order from
your nearest friendly 2B&B
location!)
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| Scarlett
O'Hara |
Scarlett
$300 |
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as my witness,
I'll
never be hungry
again."
(That
would be from the film classic,
Gone
with the Wind,
for you
film buffs out there)
True enough, she won't be
going without, with this decadent
Valentine's treat.
Ultra-girly hatbox absolutely brimming
with our most
beautiful / rich / chic /
luxe
finds for the discriminating female,
including:
Hawaiian Ruby Guava Soy Candle,
Pink Buttercream Frosting Body Butter,
Vintage Dress-up Doll Magnet Set,
Designer Candied Nut Mix,
Old-Fashioned Pep Chews in Retro Tin,
Enrobed Cafe Latte Morsels,
Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans,
Fleur de Sel French Caramels,
Leopard Tissue,
among many other indulgent finds.
Giving this might just inspire the
kind of sexy, witty banter of
film & sound...
Scarlett
O'Hara:
"Sir, you are no
gentleman."
Rhett
Butler:
"And you, miss,
are no lady."
Ooh, la, laaaaaaa!
(a little feistiness never hurt
anyone)
(click on pic for
website and to order from
your nearest friendly
2B&B
location!)
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| Editors' Pick |
Cupcake
$185 |
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Our Absolute
Favorite Gift
Trust us guys, worth the price,
will make any woman
swoon!
Vintage Cake Tin, Cupcakes Apron,
Belgian Chocolate Brownie Mix,
Pink Buttercream Frosting Bath
Set,
Petits Fours Beverage Napkins,
& Wayne Thiebaud Cakes Gift Card
Set.
Warmest wishes,
Laura, Seri and
Anne
Co-founders 'The Blondies' &
our lovely 'Brunette'!
Two Blonds & a
Brunette Gift Co.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR
CANADIAN AND U.S. LOCATIONS!!!
(click on pic for website and to order from
your nearest friendly 2B&B
location!) |
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Last-Minute Kinda
Girl/Guy? |
| We're taking Valentine's
orders up until the very end
(even the 14th). |
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So you don't show up
empty-handed.
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| DO'S &
DONT'S
(of Tasteful
Gift Decor) |
Making your significant other feel special,
appreciated, pampered...
DO know that despite the marketing,
consumerism, and commercialization of Valentine's Day, it
doesn't hurt to have ONE day devoted to making your loved one
feel extra special and loved.
DON'T cop out and say that 'every day
is Valentine's Day' (or 'every day is Mother's Day' as a
certain husband - we won't name names - likes to say when
he forgets Mother's Day). Not the case.
Just one day a year (and not on February
15th), you need to go all out...flowers, Belgian chocolate,
gourmet dinner, and, of course, a little something from
2B&B never hurts!
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| For more great gift tips of
the sophisticated gift trade...check back next
month! |
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