Saturday, August 16, 2008

Bring the Green to your Golf Enthusiast

GOLF IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME....It's a way of life. There is something special about golfers, golf gets in the blood and becomes more than simply a casual past time, seems to become a part of life both on and off the course. Its golf season and you might be looking for a gift to give to a true golf enthusiast, the golfer who doesn’t have the chance to get out on the green, but is looking for the opportunity any chance they can get. Believe it or not, the fact that they have a passion like golf makes it a little easier for you to get them a special gift that lends itself to guaranteeing a thoughtful gift.

So, here are some suggestions for the
perfect gift for the golfer who is a real aficionado of what is considered to be one of the world’s finest games.

Let’s step outside the traditional line of golf gift items for the golfer in your life...... and surprise them with
something special like a high quality golf print. Decorate the den or study with the elegance and prestige of a fine art golf print of a favorite golf hole on a famous golf course. What could be better than viewing the beauty and majesty of the world’s most famous and breathtaking golf courses each and every day?

Are you looking for the perfect executive gift for a great boss or need a corporate gift for a special client, consider a golf statue that is traditional, tasteful and elegant. A beautiful gallery-sized golf sculpture that captures the individual golfer perfectly would enhance any office or home den into a golf-themed environment. You cannot go wrong with a gift that blends the tradition of golf with the image of a golfer in a contemporary design.

And let’s think about those avid golfers that don’t have time to golf and would love to tee up at the world's best holes-without ever leaving home. They can visit the greatest golf courses that inspire, challenge and excite any golfer with their own world’s best golf courses coffee table golf book. Delight your gift recipient by bringing the green into their home.

There are many golf gift ideas to create a perfect golf paradise for your gift recipient. They are in abundance no matter which family member or friend, no matter what the occasion is, you can find a perfect golf gift that will please that special person very much.


Thursday, August 7, 2008

Cool Summer Cocktails


There is something about warm weather that makes us long for the chance to sip cool summer cocktails. Maybe it’s a chance to break out of our usual routines and make summer feel like an endless time to celebrate. Blended drinks with frothy ice seem to infuse an element of festive into lazy summer afternoons or outdoor barbecues with friends and neighbors.

Cocktails from the forties and fifties have made a huge comeback and are bigger than ever before, adding a level of excitement and anticipation to any party or casual get together. Now, it’s easy to find an array of flavorful mixers and rimmers in local stores. Martinis are an easy crowd pleaser and work any time of year. Mojitos are more exotic and are refreshing when served with strong, spicy foods. You don’t have to be an expert to mix a simple cocktail and set the mood for fun. And cocktail recipe gift sets make the perfect gift for anyone, especially this time of year when it’s sure to be enjoyed.

Here’s an easy recipe that will please everyone. Cheers!

Strawberry Margarita – Makes 2
Course salt
4 oz. tequila
1.5 oz. cointreau
1 cup seedless watermelon, chopped
Juice of one lime
1 slice of lime
Crushed ice
2 small slices or wedges of watermelon for garnish

Run slice of lime around rim of glass and turn glass upside down and dip in course salt. Mix tequila, cointreau, squeezed lime juice, and watermelon with crushed ice in blender. Pour into margarita glasses and insert watermelon on the rim of the glass for decorative garnish.