Katy Perry gifts Russell Brand a trip to space

Unfortunately the love of Katy Perry and Russel Brand did not last but I would like to acknowledge an out of this world present that Katy gifted Russell while they were still together...a $200,000 trip to space!


source: huffingtonpost.com

HoneeBee Gifts featured in The Charlotte Post

 

Hey there! On Thursday I was featured in The Charlotte Post. Writer Michaela Duckett conducted a fab interview...she was great to talk to and really excited to learn more about HoneeBee Gifts. I think this was reflected in the interview. Please see an excerpt below and click the link at the end to see the full article on The Charlotte Post website. Gift-giving is not just for holiday season

Consultant's advice: The time's always right

The holiday shopping season will be in full swing in a couple of weeks as shoppers flood the malls in search of the perfect gifts for the special people in their lives. One local entrepreneur believes that gift giving should not be relegated to one time of year, but should occur all year long.

“I’ve always loved giving and receiving gifts,” says Simone McDowell, who launched the blog HoneeBee Gifts in 2008. “I just like seeing someone’s face when they get a good gift. I like the excitement when they are unwrapping it.”

McDowell, a public relations and marketing professional, says her passion for gifting began when she was a child.

“I always had such a fun holiday season with my family,” she says. ‘I feel like you should have that feeling all year round. It shouldn’t just be during the holidays.”

To read more (including the secret of the perfect gift) go here.

source: charlottepost.com

Winner Announcement....Pins Up, Pins Down Fashion Show

The lucky winner is...drumroll please....ERIN PHIPPS!!! Erin and up to six of her friends will enjoy a fab fashion show while sitting in VIP with a glass of bubbly! How fun!

Thanks to everyone who participated! Be sure to stay in touch with HoneeBee Gifts for all your gifting needs...and more giveaways:)

Experience: Pin up, Pin Down Fashion Event + WIN VIP TICKETS

Fashion rolls into 10 Park Lanes to create a one of a kind fashion show.The event brings fashion beyond Uptown, to Montford Drive and will showcase local boutiques including Blush, Summerbird, Sloan and many more.

The Pin Up, Pin Down event will take place on Sunday, November 11^th at 6pm, with the fashion show beginning at 8:15 pm. The evening will include a mix of fashion and bowling, with models walking a new runway, the bowling lanes, while showcasing pieces reminiscent of the 1940’s and 50’s with a modern twist. There will also be a silent auction with items from Tiffany & Co., The Palm, 10 Park Lanes and others.

General tickets are available for $10 and VIP tables are $200 (which seats 4-6 people)and includes a bottle of Moet rose, luxury gift bag and appetizers. Following the event, guests will receive a discounted rate of $14 for all you can bowl. Tickets can be purchased here or you can win them from yours truly!!! Here's how...

((((CONTEST ALERT))))

One HoneeBee Gifts reader will win a VIP table to the Pin Up, Pin Down Fashion Show event. The VIP table will be for up to 6 people and include a round of champagne! 

To enter the contest:

1. Be an email subscriber of HoneeBe Gifts. Addresses are never spammed, shared or sold. If you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign up now. You can also go to HoneeBee Gifts and click the "Subscribe" button in the toolbar. Make sure to check your inbox and spam folder after you sign up because you’ll have to confirm your registration.
2. Leave a comment to this post. Tell me your best bowling score. No worries, if it's "0", we've all been there! If it's a perfect 300, you are a bowling rockstar! The contest will be over on Wednesday, November 7th, 11:59pm.
3. One winner will be randomly selected on Thursday, November 8th, 2012. I will announce the winner and send you an email, so make sure you’re checking your inbox and spam folder. You’ll need to reply to me by Friday, NOON to confirm your attendance.
Bzzzz....for extra chances to win be sure to "LIKE" HoneeBee Gifts at www.facebook.com/honeebeegifts and follow HoneeBee Gifts on Twitter at @honeebeegifts.

HoneeBee Gifts buzzes around SouthPark Magazine (blvd. section)

 

Be sure to pick up the November issue of SouthPark Magazine (blvd. section) where I highlight the people, places and things in and around Charlotte. This month I interviewed an inspiring entrepreneur, L.T. Niosi and shared items that range from Himalayan salt shot glasses to clipboard picture frames. It all begins on page 15 and copies can be picked up here. Many of these items featured would make great gifts!

SouthPark Magazine is a speciality publication under the Charlotte Observer family. It is Charlotte's premier luxury lifestyle magazine and highlights various topics including fashion, travel, philanthropy and more.

source: southparkmagazine.com

Gift Tip #113: Party Confidential: new etiquette for fabulous entertaining

This small pink book shares the "new etiquette for fabulous entertaining" from great sources Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison who also own their namesake PR firm since 1995. Shriftman and Harrison, party planners to the stars share their tips gathered through first hand experiences.  Some of the topics highlighted in the book include how to throw a great bash, how to handle tipping at restaurants, guest code of conduct and giving the perfect toast. This handy party guide would be a welcome addition to an entertainer's bookshelf and your bestie who loves to have you over for impromptu hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.

source: barnesandnoble.com

HoneeBee Quote

I tend to buy birthday presents on net-a-porter.com. I'll get my girlfriends a great clutch or pair of shoes--something whimsical you wouldn't buy yourself.

Cat Deeley