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Since you say "snob factor," I'm going to assume that the Happy Couple *is* registering for silver, crystal, and china, so that not clashing
with these items is necessary. Some ideas: --Silver tray. These are generically useful for entertaining, and you
can get a basic pattern that will go with many things. --Crystal bowl. As long as you know whether they prefer "cut" or
relatively smooth/rounded styles, a bowl doesn't have to match the rest
of the crystal. --Crystal sherry set or other "special" set that wouldn't ordinarily
match the rest of the crystal anyway. Or look for similar types of
pieces in silver. --Do they own books? Get Levenger's catalog "for serious readers" --
it's all tons of snob appeal! --Do they cook? If they like a specific ethnic cuisine and don't have
tons of equipment for it yet, you can have a lot of fun at a high-end
kitchen store like Williams Sonoma. Certain items are not expected to
match the regular china: saki sets or Japanese tea sets, little Chinese
or Indian bowls, English-style tea set, cappucino cups... What about a
fully-stocked picnic basket? --Fancy (lace, damask, or whatever your friend's favorite trend is)
tablecloth with coordinating napkins and napkin-rings. Of course, you
need to know her dining table size and color scheme. Check back issues
of Martha Stewart Living for ideas on "looks" with high snob factor. --Christmas ornaments, if they decorate for Christmas and you'll be
giving the gift before then. There's a current trend for pricey
reproductions of antique glass ornaments, so a well-chosen basket of
ornaments has plenty of snob appeal. --What about the bath? A classy wastebasket filled with high-end bath
goodies to share has a certain snob appeal. That should get you started... |
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One of my favorite wedding gifts to give people is a handmade pottery bowl. I
know a great potter who custom makes them for me for under $100, including
shipping. It's always been a huge hit |
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