Festive Table Setting with Cardinal Bird Glassware

 

A well-set table is more than decoration it’s an invitation. It says you’re welcome here. It creates warmth, even in the coldest season. And when you add nature-inspired glassware to the mix, you’re not just setting a table you’re setting a mood.

This 16-ounce Cardinal Songbird glass is the heart of a winter table. With two red cardinals perched on snowy pine branches, accented by pinecones and soft snowflakes, it brings comfort, calm, and a touch of magic to every meal.

 How to Set a Cozy Winter Table

• Start with a seasonal base: A red tablecloth adds warmth and contrast.
• Layer with intention: Use white plates and red napkins to echo the cardinal’s palette.
• Add natural accents: Pine sprigs, red berries, and pinecones create texture and tie into the glass design.
• Feature the glassware: Place the Cardinal Songbird glass at each setting it’s both functional and festive.
• Finish with candlelight: Soft glow enhances the snowy motif and invites connection.

 

 Why Cardinals Matter

Cardinals are more than beautiful birds. They symbolize warmth, hope, and remembrance. Many people believe cardinals appear when loved ones are near, making them a comforting presence during the holidays and throughout winter.

Their vibrant red feathers stand out against snowy branches, reminding us that beauty and resilience can coexist. That’s why cardinal-themed decor resonates so deeply it’s emotional, seasonal, and timeless. 

 Everyday Use, All Season Long

This glass isn’t just for special occasions. It’s perfect for:

• Morning juice or coffee
• Afternoon tea or sparkling water
• Evening cocoa or cider

Its glass size makes it versatile, and the design keeps the spirit of winter alive long after the holidays.

 A Thoughtful Gift for Bird Lovers

A set of Cardinal Songbird glasses makes a meaningful gift for anyone who loves birds, nature, or seasonal decor. It’s a way to say: I see what brings you joy. Whether it’s a housewarming, holiday, or just-because gift, this glassware carries warmth and intention.

The Purr-fect Mug Gift for Cat Lovers

 

 

1 There’s something magical about sipping cocoa from a mug that makes you smile before the first sip. And if you or someone you love has a soft spot for whiskers, purring, and holiday cheer, this Meowy Christmas mug might just be the coziest gift of the season.

Designed for cat lovers who decorate with paw prints and laughter, this festive ceramic mug features three charming felines dressed in their holiday best. From the black cat in a Santa hat to the ginger tabby in a snowflake sweater, each detail invites warmth and whimsy. It’s not just a mug it’s a moment.

 Why It’s More Than Just a Mug

Whether you're shopping for a coworker, a neighbor, or your favorite cat-sitter, this mug makes a thoughtful, affordable gift that feels personal. And here’s the twist: turn it into a mini gift basket with just a few cozy touches.

How to wrap it with love:

• Nestle a packet of gourmet cocoa mix inside the mug.
• Add a few marshmallows in a small zip-top bag (bonus points for snowman-shaped ones).
• Wrap the entire mug in festive red or green saran wrap.
• Tie it off with a ribbon or bow maybe even add a tiny jingle bell.

It’s simple, heartfelt, and ready to brighten someone’s desk, kitchen, or cocoa station.

🎄 Who Would Love This?

• The coworker who always shares cat memes
• The friend who calls their cat their “holiday helper”
• The teacher who deserves a warm thank-you
• You because self-gifting is a form of self-care

This mug isn’t just about cats. It’s about creating a moment of joy, a pause in the holiday rush, and a reminder that small gifts can carry big warmth.

Petite Sparkle, Holiday Spirit: Santa Earrings That Shine

 

Looking for a festive touch that’s subtle, stylish, and full of cheer? These Santa-themed dangle earrings are the perfect way to elevate your holiday outfit whether you're headed to a cozy gathering or just want to add a little sparkle to your everyday errands.

Each earring features a 0.7" diameter pendant, roughly the size of a dime, making them lightweight and easy to wear all day. The circular design showcases a cheerful Santa Claus surrounded by holiday icons like a glowing candle, holly leaves, and a gingerbread man all tucked inside a silver-plated frame with a glossy, UV-protected coating that keeps the artwork vibrant and protected. 

 Why they’re a seasonal favorite: Petite and polished: The size is perfect for subtle sparkle noticeable but never overpowering. Silver-plated finish: Adds a touch of shine while staying lightweight and comfortable. UV-protected artwork: Keeps the festive design crisp and colorful through the season and beyond. Versatile gifting: Ideal for coworkers, friends, family or a little treat for yourself.

Whether you’re pairing them with a Christmas sweater or dressing up a casual look, these earrings bring warmth and whimsy to any outfit. These earrings would be a perfect and thoughtful surprise for a coworker, friend, sister or mom anyone; who loves holiday charm.

 Ready to wrap, ready to glow.
Add them to your cart and let the season sparkle one tiny Santa at a time.

BEST Bridal Shower / Bride-to-be Gifts

 Recently a follower on social media contacted me to create a Bridal Shower ensemble that would include invitations, party supplies, and gift ideas.  Their preference was elegant rose floral and gold or silver chic designs.

From start to finish it took me about a week to create uniquely designed bridal shower gifts that feature elegance, chic, and fun bride-to-be product designs.   The invitations are elegant, the party supplies are chic, and the gifts are the best for a bridal shower.  Basically, the collection features something for every bride.

So if you are looking for a bridal shower gift know that she will appreciate gifts that are meaningful, that you can personalize or gifts that will become a happy memory that the bride will cherish.

It's best to buy a gift that is not only thoughtful but also a gift that she will use throughout the wedding planning.  Bride's love "bride-to-be" product designs as well as Miss to Mrs and Future Mrs. 

Here are the BEST “bride-to-be” gifts that you can buy from Zazzle.com

 

Yellow and Pink Roses Bride to Be Tote Bag

This pretty bride-to-be tote bag features a yellow and pink rose design. This tote bag was created to match a bridal shower invitation. View the invitation at Susang6 Bridal Shower collection. Personalize this bag with your wedding date or other text.

oversized tote bag for shopping and more 

Chic Glitter Bridal Shower Set of 4 Wine Charms

Have fun at your bridal shower or other pre-wedding parties with wine charms. The design of these charms features typography lettering that relates to the bride-to-be. Buy as shown with "future Mrs" "love" "Bride to be" and "Miss to Mrs" or edit to add your own text

 

Modern Future Mrs. Bridal Shower Mason Jar

Give the bride-to-be a gift that she will love. This modern-designed mason jar features a trendy future Mrs + name and wedding date in black and gold glitter.

Chic Gold Glitter Bride to Be Throw Pillow

This Chic throw pillow features a gold glitter design with the text "Bride to be" plus name and wedding date. Any bride would appreciate this pillow as a bridal shower or another wedding party gift.

Bride-to-be Bridal Shower Gift Idea Adult Apron

This apron was created for the "Bride to be" and would be a thoughtful bridal shower gift. Buy as shown with a gold glitter Bride plus the bride’s name in a script font or add your own words. This apron is a template design.

Personalized New Home Gifts

 

Shop for uniquely designed new home or housewarming gifts for your friends and family. Find gifts and home décor products that you can personalize with names or other text. Know that personalized gifts and décor items are always appreciated because the recipient knows that you “really care”

Personalized home decor is a thoughtful gift for new homeowners

Know that many of my friends have bought new homes in the last year and normally I shop locally for home décor gifts but found that nothing was to my liking. I also thought that all of the stores featured the same product designs.

So I went to my Zazzle online store and created my own home sweet home and new home gifts and décor products.  Here are a few of my favorite product designs. Know that you can personalize many with your own words. For example "home sweet home" you can buy as shown or add your own words.

The blue and white gingham pillow was created from handset carrot illustrations three carrots were added, then arranged by hand to look like a bunch.  Then a  blue and white bow was added as an overlay. This collage-designed throw pillow would compliment a country-style home.

Home Sweet Home Blue Gingham and Carrot Throw Pillow

Personalize this darling home sweet home wall clock with your own words. This clock features a collage farmhouse with a pine tree, truck, flowers, and a rooster.

New Home with Family Name Square Wall Clock

New Home Family Name / Bird Nest Photo Wooden Box Sign

Accent the decor of your home with this farmhouse-style bird nest box sign. This box sign was created from one of my original photographs and also a cutout photo of a songbird. Personalize this decorative box with your name or other text. A family name decor box would be a thoughtful housewarming gift

New Home Family Name / Bird Nest Photo Wooden Box Sign

New Home / Housewarming Personalized Glass

This water glass or pint features graphically designed house, trees, and flower pots. Below the house is where you would add the personalization

New Home / Housewarming Personalized Glass

**Special Housewarming Gift Ideas

Now if you know the person, and know their style and their bathroom colors you may want to buy them a monogram bath towel set. A few years ago I bought my mother-in-law a monogrammed bath towel set and she loved it. 

Normally I don’t buy gifts like this but had heard her say that she shopped at many stores and couldn't find a uniquely designed gray towel set for your guest bathroom. Since I knew she liked lilies I created a watercolor floral design that consisted of pastel pink and yellow lilies on a gray background. I also personalized the hand towel with her initials.

Here is the towel set that I created for my mother-in-law. 

The hand towel features the monogram.

Vintage Pink Floral with Monogram Bath Towel Set

Here is a few monogram towel sets that you may like to buy as a housewarming gift.

Shabby Chic Pink Floral Pattern Bath Towel Set

Modern Monogram Towel Set l Circle Pattern

Trendy Blue Leaves on Brown / Monogram Bath Towel Set

Awesome Bingo Ticket Holder Gift Idea

 If you play bingo at the casino, community center, church hall, or at a party then you will know that it's hard to keep track of all the tickets. Well, my friend minx267 at Zazzle enjoys playing bingo at the casino but was always aggravated about the tickets so she created this awesome ticket holder.

It's a great idea with a cute bingo design. Buy this bingo ticket holder for yourself, or buy and give it as a gift for that special someone who loves playing Bingo. They will love the ticket holder and will think that you are thoughtful.

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My Bingo Money Place Card Holder
by minx267

Beer Steins For Daily Use or Occasion Gifts

Beer steins come in a variety of styles, and shapes and are made out of stoneware, pewter, porcelain, glass, and ceramic. Some have hinged tops with a thumb lever that is used to open the lid so that you can drink from the stein. and others have open tops. Steins are used for drinking beer however at my house we use them as a display on our mantle and in a glass case. Rarely do we drink beer from them but that is not to say that we have not enjoyed them over the years during the holidays and at an Oktoberfest dinner.

The classic beer stein that you would find in Germany or Bavaria is made out of stoneware and the designs are quite unique. The steins are usually sold for special occasions like a housewarming party, a holiday, or for a special event. Many people collect the steins because of their style and ornamental designs.

Since my husband is a collector I make a point to buy him a stein every Christmas. He has a few pewter steins with hinged tops that are from the early 1900s and are handmade German steins. These antiques never come out of the glass cabinet. They are truly prized for their craftsmanship. He also collects the Budweiser Clydesdale steins, the holiday series that began in 1980. Like any collector, my husband will buy steins that are part of a series, antique steins, and steins for everyday usage.

The beer steins at Zazzle are perfect for everyday use or for giving at a housewarming. birthday, Christmas, or another occasion gift. The stein features a traditional German design that has ornate borders at the rim and base and a detailed handle. The beer stein is available in 2 colors; white with metallic gold and gray with blue color.  Another feature is that you can buy them as shown or you can upload your own photograph or logo and make your own.

What I liked about Zazzle’s beer steins is they have good look at them and we can use them daily if we want and do not have to worry if they are broken. They would also be thoughtful Christmas gifts or housewarming gifts for anyone who likes to drink beer.

Here are a few of my favorite stein designs. All were created by the independent designers at Zazzle. 

Vintage Map of Denmark (1801) Beer Stein

by Alleycatshirts

Vintage Danish Royal Coat of Arms of Denmark Beer Stein

by Danoise

Keepsake Birth Stats Nursery Pillows

Birth announcement decorative pillows make wonderful keepsakes for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. The pillow features the baby’s name, birth date, day of the week, weight, and length. All stats are added to this personalized pillow to mark the special occasion.

This year our family is going to grow because three of my nieces are expecting. My one niece told me that we should give her a year's supply of diapers. She, of course, was suffering from sticker shock after learning how many diapers she will need and how costly they are. 

 My other niece wanted everything from a breast pump to nasal wipes and everything in between including receiving 12 swaddle blankets, 36 onesies, and a list that went on and on. Then my niece who was expecting her third child said that what she really wanted was a keepsake birth stats pillow for the nursery. She liked that this pillow would be personalized with her baby's information and that it would be supportive for her and "daddy" when they held their baby. 

What I like about the nursery pillows that are offered at Zazzle is the quality of the pillow, the softness of the fabric, and the printing.  I found that it was very easy to add my personalized information to the pillow and that the finished product was lovely.  Also, I could choose the fabricI preferred and I opted for the cotton over the polyester.  I also selected the pillow that featured the zipper because it enabled me to launder it. 

Here are a few customers pillow reviews

“The quality of the product is great. The Grade A cotton pillow feels nice and there is a zipper so you can remove it to clean.” by D. Queen

“This personalized pillow is a one of a kind and made a great gift! “ by SC

“I enjoyed making this pillow as much as giving it! The pillow turned out beautifully and was received with much appreciation and enthusiasm” by Heather B

I always recommend buying something from the baby shower registry, then after the baby is born it is nice to give her a birth stats nursery pillow. She will love it and will know that you really care because it is personalized.

Here are a few of my favorite nursery pillow designs. The pillows were all created by independent Zazzle designers. Know that when you shop and buy from a Zazzle designer you are supporting a small business and not a big box store. Thank you for supporting small businesses.

It's a Girl Birth Stats Square Pillow

by Susang6

 

Disney Mickey and Minnie Gift Ideas

Disney Mickey and Minnie products are loved by young and old because they bring out the kid in us and also create a happy memory. Whenever I see a Mickey and Minnie or other mouse products I always think of the time I went to Disney World with my family and I remember wearing mouse ears, a mouse pattern t-shirt, and those cute mouse pattern sneakers. For me, a Disney gift is as American as apple pie and it is a gift that guarantees a smile.

Disney

If you feel the same way about Disney products then I know you will love these gift ideas. Here are a few of my favorite Mickey and Minnie and other Disney gift ideas for Valentine's Day and beyond. 

Clothing for Kids and Baby

Know that there may be a sale so click through on the link to view a coupon code at zazzle.com

Fueled up for Fun! T-Shirt

Mickey & Minnie | Valentine's Day 2 Baby T-Shirt

Mickey & Minnie | Love you Lots Mug

Mickey Mouse LOVE | Valentine's Day Long Apron

Cases for Kids

Mickey Mouse LOVE | Valentine's Day 3 OtterBox iPhone 5/5s/SE Case

Snow White Emoji Land Pattern OtterBox Samsung Galaxy S7 Case

Nemo Emoji Pattern Case For iPhone 5C

Mickey and Friends Hugs All Around Card

Cars Happy Valentine's Day Card

Winnie the Pooh & Tigger | Sweet 'N' Huggable Card