Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store A Modern General Store where Fun and Function reign supreme
Hit Mit, $20
The super fun and portable paddle game is in stock and perfect for all your summer festivities! The set includes 2 lightweight EVA foam paddles and three balls in a handy mesh bag. They fit kids and adults alike, and are perfect for the beach, park, or anywhere else!
Tops Malibu Surprize Balls $4.00 each.
Swimming in a sea of stationery and letterpress may be overwhelming, especially on an interns second day! Walking up and down row after row of stalls may also cause sensory overload even though everything is so fabulous. Yet despite the gorgeous and ridiculously adorable cards, prints and calendars, one stall definitely stole the show: Tops Malibu.
Featuring a range of products for party and play, Tops Malibu combines the beauty and simplicity of old-fashioned trinkets and treats while adding a creative and colorful twist making them a hit with adults and children alike. From their golden sparklers, to their candy colored pea-shooters, they truly are a unique and exciting company.
But of everything I saw at their dazzling display, my favorite Tops Malibu products have to be their Surprize Balls. Simply unwrap the colorful layers or to find an assortment of goodies, games, charms, candies and more! They’re perfect for parties and party favors, or if you just want to give yourself a little treat. We’re getting them in shortly, so be on the lookout!
We loooooove the Swiss Miss, Tina Roth Eisenberg’s fabulous blog, not to mention her gorgeous designy temporary tattoos! Created after tiring of tacky temporary tattoos for her kids, Tina has collaborated with such illustrators as Julia Rothman, Oliver Jeffers, and Jim Datz (and many more) to create fun and beautiful temporary tattoos for kids and adults. We just added some of their fabulous sets, which make great gifts, or a fun party favor. The Party Set was perfect for our friend Jenn’s birthday party last weekend!
We love these tablecloths– they come with 8 wash out color markers so you can draw all over them, then put them in the wash and start all over again! Real Simple does too– they included them yesterday in their “6 Items to Simplify Your Life” post- yay! Rather than stress out making sure your best linens don’t get ruined, put out this tablecloth that beckons creativity. Perfect for the Kids table, your next birthday party, Sunday dinner- whenever! Doodle Tablecloth- Medium-$45 and Large- $55.
We’ve been to a TON of fun parties lately (seems like 1/2 the people I know are born in July, including me!!). Finding yourself in the same boat with lots to celebrate? Bring along some of these fun & festive party horns (packed in a cool cone) to the next soiree… PartyHorns, set of 6- $12.
It’s July 1st (can you believe it?)- which means the Summer Olympics will kick off soon. Opening Ceremonies are 7/27. Going for the Gold and planning an Olympics themed event yourself? We’ve got some fun ideas to share- including this adorable cupcake set, above ($14). Need something for the winners out there? How about a Gold Medal Bottle Opener-$12.
Maybe some International Flags will help liven up the global mood-$7.95
Superstar Ribbons (c’mon, these are good all year round too!)- $8.95 for 20 ribbons.
Check out more ideas online too–
I was super excited for the possibility of a Triple Crown Winner (there hasn’t been one since 1978!)- but sadly I’ll Have Another was pulled from the race due to injuries. If you’re still having a Belmont Party- or just need some consolation in general, perhaps these Good Grief Glasses might help. Two glasses in a cleverly packaged in a Kraft Tube for easy gift giving (or keeping…). Good Grief Glasses- $36.
Corkcicle, $24.95
The weather is heating up and the sun is out—I’m dying for a picnic at Prospect Park, but I guess I’ll have to wait until the weekend. Outdoor entertaining makes the Corkcicle a must-have summer item. Instead of messy and cumbersome wine buckets, just place the frozen Corkcicle in your bottle of white to keep it cool for 45 minutes. It’s even perfect for reds, which at room temperature are actually too warm and tend to loose flavor quality. The Corkcicle keeps it the perfect temperature for all occasions, even if you just don’t feel like walking from the couch to the fridge!
Once again I am smitten with architectural touches… this time by the lovely drawings of the Brooklyn Bridge on Felt. Fun & functional coasters no less. A perfect little housewarming gift. The elements of the bridge are carefully detailed on these cool squares that join together to showcase Brooklyn’s pride and joy. Set of 4 Felt (sturdy, virtually indesctructible!) Brooklyn Bridge Coasters- $18.
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! And you know what that means – four hours of football, sitting on the couch eating chicken wings, potato skins, seven layer dip (to name a few game day treats) and enjoying some drinks! This is going to be a big game in New York, as we cheer on the Giants and I have no doubt people are running around, getting all of the essential food supplies for tonight. While you’re out, don’t forget to pick up some of our favorite bar necessities here at the General Store, such as, bottle openers, beer glasses, coasters, and a little bar bingo. Because you might need a little break from the half-time show.
Go GIANTS!!
a "must have" for the game
some entertainment - should there be some downtime
