On the 12th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me -$10 Gift Certificate for the entire Website

On the 12th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me -$10 Gift Certificate for the entire Website

Happy Black Monday Everyone! We hope you had a great Thanksgiving Weekend! We know you have lots of online shopping options today and we appreciate you joining us here at Swagger Gifts! We are very thankful for all our customers today and every day!

We would like to offer you a $10 Gift Certificate towards ANYTHING online! We appreciate your business and want to say a big “Thank you!” – spend it on anything you’d like!

Enter coupon code: MrsClaus at checkout when ordering on our website and receive $10 off your order! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 11th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Great Gifts Under $30

On the 11th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Great Gifts Under $30

I know, I know – if there was ever a year to be on a budget… this is it, we feel ya! At Swagger, we have lots of items under $30 every day that will make great gifts for everyone on your list – including clients, teenagers, girl friends, mom, and dad!

No matter how old you are these days it seems you need a key ring. Maybe not necessarily for your new car, but at least for the front door! Our Monogrammed Key Ring is great for everyone from teenagers to your mother. A little something to brighten up your purse!

Our "soft as a sweater" scarves are brand new for this season and we LOVE them! Scarves are a fashion statement as much as they are a necessity. With all the cute colors and patterns it should be easy to find one for everyone on your list!

We highly encourage drinking your 8 glassses of water per day! It is so much easier when the water stays cold though –right? Our monogrammed water bottle holder is the perfect solution!

Monogrammed glassware under $30 – no way! Absolutely! Our super popular (and super trendy) Monogrammed Stemless Wine Glasses are perfect for the wine connoisseur on your list. Or our Monogrammed Double Old Fashion glasses are great for orange juice in the morning at breakfast or a glass of Scotch with Dad’s old College buddy. Our monogrammed glassware makes a very sophisticated and cherished gift for anyone on your list!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: 30Rock at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 10th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Girls on the Go

On the 10th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Girls on the Go

You know the girl we’re talking about here! (You mostly talk to her on the phone because you can’t pin her down! ;-))

Is she headed to the gym, class, or carpool? How about this cute monogrammed baseball hat for those “bad hair” days!

Is she headed to the airport because her job takes her all over the place? Or maybe she is lucky enough to go on LOTS of vacations! Give her the gift that keeps on giving - BAG TAGS– by making sure she always ends up with her luggage!

No matter where she is going – make sure she stays dry in style! We LOVE monogrammed umbrellas!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: GoGirlsGo at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 9th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for those who love “Snail Mail”

On the 9th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for those who love “Snail Mail” Have you ever received a letter with one of these cute return address stamps? I find it makes that card stand out from all the other stuff in the mail box! The personalized stamp is one of the most popular gifts with our customers and your friend or family member will think of you every time they mail something. I even stamp my electricity bill with my stamp – why not – right? :-)

Personalized Fold-over Note Cards are great to have on hand for everyone, but especially the person who appreciates the art of the hand written letter. You never know when you will need to thank someone for an act of kindness. These note cards come in several designs to fit any personality and you can even get them to fit your personalized stamp!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: SnailMail at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

This week our FB Giveaway winner of the Monogrammed Mousepad is....

Last week we gave away our Fontaine Maury Mousepad! The winner was #7: Gina Ross! The other mice are going to be so jealous Gina!:) See her comment below:

Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday December 4th to claim your prize! This week we are so excited to be offering our Personalized Signs and Frames by The Studio as our FB Friday of the Week! Great Family Gift! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to the Swagger Gift's FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday December 4th!

Good Luck!

On the 8th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Personalized Signs and Frames

On the 8th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Personalized Signs and Frames

I just bought this frame for my nieces and nephews! Isn’t it so cute?! (Answer, yes… yes it is.) A little something they can put out every year (and of course, remember their favorite Aunt Mandy)! I also love this “Home is Where your Story Begins” Sign – what a great gift for a newlywed couple or a client that just purchased a new home.

Don’t forget Grammy or Nana! With this personalized frame you will be able to design a frame no matter what your special name for your Grandma is! And you know she will cherish anything that has pictures of her grandbabies in it!

We are offering 15% off all the designs on our “The Studio” by Danielson Designs website. The opportunities are endless! If you can dream it, you can create it! Use Coupon Code GREATFUN and checkout!

On the 7th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Southern Belle

On the 7th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Southern Belle

You not only know this girl, but you may in fact, ACTUALLY BE THIS GIRL! The Southern Belle knows every word to Gone with the Wind, believes tea only comes one way (sweet, please!), and her favorite phrase is “bless your heart”.

These sterling silver studs are the perfect accessory for everything from turtle necks to Lilly Pulitzer dresses! We gave these earrings away on our FB page and they were one of our top items commented on yet!

Monogrammed Pashmina… because a Southern Belle doesn’t like to be cold!

Just when you think you have run out of things to monogram we come up with something else! Check out our brand new Monogrammed Candles perfect for the Southern Belle on your list. Because you know us Southern Belles love us a monogram, y'all!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: Belle at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 6th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the College Girls

On the 6th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the College Girls

College – those were the days! :-) Unfortunately, my days at Georgia Tech were before digital cameras, but here is a scanned picture from back in the day of me and my sorority "little sis" Tish:)! It is so strange to see myself with long hair - but at least it isn't dyed black! I had that in college too - and NO you aren't seeing a picture of that!:)

College reminds me of so many things – great friends, football games, dorm rooms, early morning classes, getting my car towed – a lot… but I digress. Here are some of the most popular items with our college crowd and I know they would be happy to unwrap them (personalized with their school colors or Greek letters, of course) this Holiday season!

Monogrammed Bathwrap. Did I mention dorm life? And communal bathrooms? I wish I would have had one of these – it would have made life a whole lot easier… and less awkward! I can still remember how challenging it was to hold up my towel and carry all my bathroom stuff, while wearing flip flops, none the less! :-)

Monograms made of vinyl letters for the car are still THE THING on College Campuses. Girls like to add their monogram to everything - I can’t say I blame them – so do I:) (Maybe we never grow out of this!) And it makes it a lot easier to find your white Honda accord in the midst of all the other white Honda accords. :-) (Have I ever mentioned the time I tried and tried and tried to unlock my Accord only to realize the lei in the rearview mirror - instead of croakies and tortoise shell sunglasses - meant I was trying to drive off in someone else's car instead of my own? Thankfully, the parking lot was empty at the moment and I quickly got in my own car and boogied before anyone caught that embarrassing experience!)

Road Trip! (or “Away Game!”) This monogrammed bag is perfect for over night trips or as a carry on for longer distances (Spring Break perhaps). The design is classic and would look great no matter where they are headed!

Finally – every college girl (or guy) needs their own Can Cooler! From trying to keep your Diet Coke cold on the way to class or hanging out a tailgate on a hot Fall day – you can never go wrong with a can cooler! A monogrammed cooler kills two birds with one stone – your drink will stay cold AND you will always know which drink is yours! Seriously – the perfect gift!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: CollegeGirls at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 5th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Business Professionals

On the 5th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for Business Professionals

Buying gifts for colleagues and clients sometimes seems daunting because you want to make sure you get them perfect thing they will use and appreciate! How about a few things for the office?
Our Large Monogrammed Note Pad is very professional and will remind the receiver of you every time they write a note.

Do you play golf together? How about our Monogrammed Golf Towel. What a great gift with a gift certificate for a round of golf at their favorite course!

I love my monogrammed Mouse Pad! It is one of those things you never knew you needed but you use EVERY DAY and it makes you smile! It really still is the little things in life.

Do you have a friend or colleague that takes their laptop everywhere? Is it unprotected or worse –in a non-descript black cover – yuck! Our monogrammed laptop cover is a great gift for anyone who travels with their laptop whether it is across town or across the country!

Finally, one item that is a favorite with our customers is Monogrammed Glassware. We have several customers who have given a set to all of the other doctors in their practice or law office. Glassware is a great gift that everyone can use – and we have lots of options whether you want to give alcohol-related glassware or not! (It’s also a gift that lasts for ages.)

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: BusyProf at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 4th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Man in your Life

On the 4th day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Man in your Life

We always hear, "What do I get my husband/boyfriend/dad/hard to shop for man in my life for the Holidays?" Well have no fear because we have 3 no fail items – seriously! We have personally given these items to the men in our lives and they have been received very warmly.
Does your man wear a suit to work or to church on Sunday? This tie bar is our #1 selling men’s item on our website. My husband has been begging me to get him one – who knew this little item would be so popular? (Oh and don’t worry he is getting one for Christmas! I didn’t want you to lose any sleep:))

Okay – 24 oz Big-T Tervis Tumbler. Enough said. Guys LOVE this cup! Seriously, my husband refuses to drink out of anything else. And so does my Dad. AND my father in law. Life time guarantee, keeps drinks cold, and Made in the USA! The Entire Collection of Tervis Tumblers is great - so check out that too!

Does your man have a regular poker game at the house? See his man cave retreat and raise him one (or more) sets of personalized Beer Mugs or Double Old Fashions to really up the ante! (And don’t forget, the house ALWAYS wins… these mugs are dishwasher safe!)

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: ManlyMan at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

On the 3rd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Entertainer

On the 3rd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me - Gifts for the Entertainer

Do you have a friend that is always throwing the best parties and basically just being fabulous? The “entertaining friend” is a good one to have – that way you always have a great party to go to – right? ;-)

The entertainer can never have enough “fun party stuff” so be sure to get her something to show her how much you love attending her shindigs!
The personalized cutting board can be used for cutting limes or for serving cheese and the initial makes it “over the top” fabulous! Perfect for entertaining and perfect for every entertainer on your list with boards starting at only $36.

How about some monogrammed glassware for the intimate dinner party? The perfect touch to set the table just right! Our favorite? Monogrammed All-Purpose Wine Glasses - of course!:)

Or for the really BIG party how about this party bucket to hold all the drinks? Perfect for everything from a kid’s birthday party to the annual Luau! $32

We are offering 15% off on everything mentioned in this blog on our website until Midnight Tonight! Enter coupon code: MarthaStewart at checkout!

On the 2nd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Whole Family

On the 2nd day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me– Gifts for the Whole Family

We love “family” gifts and enjoy giving something the whole family can use! (Of course mom is usually the most excited but really the whole family does actually benefit!)

My favorite family gift is the Mega Mat! It is great for the beach, picnics, and any other family outing you can think of! And it can be washed in the washing machine – which is a huge plus! I know we have spilt our fair share of stuff on our Mega Mat but it still looks great!

“Call me when you get in – I went to Susan’s house.” “I’m outside in the garden.” “Remember to buy Milk”. Families always have lots of messages for each other. Use these super cute dry erase Memo Boards to keep up with everything!

We just added our Cozy Fleece Blanket to the website because it has been such a hit in our Cary, NC store! Just thinking about these blankets makes me want to snuggle up under one on the couch and watch a movie! The only problem will be that everyone will be fighting over it!

Swagger Shopping Deal is 15% off everything mentioned in this blog. Enter coupon code: FamilyDeals at checkout when ordering on our website! But don't delay - the deal goes away at Midnight Tonight!

This week our FB Giveaway winner is

Last week we gave away one of our brand new Monogrammed Candles! And the winner is #5: Barbara Flohr! Your house will be filled with cinnamon spice in no time! See her comment below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday November 27th to claim your prize! This week we are so excited to be offering our Monogrammed Mousepad as our Facebook Frida of the Week. Great gift the techie in your life! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger's FB Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday November 27th!

Good Luck!

On the 1st day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me – Monogrammed Gifts for Teachers

Today Thursday November 19 we are starting the 12 Days of Shopping Deals! Make sure to check back for the next 12 days to get in on the deals!

On the 1st day of Shopping Deals, Swagger gave to me – Monogrammed Gifts for Teachers

Thank you to all our teachers out there! We really appreciate all the time you spend with our children helping them become the leaders of tomorrow!

We have a lot of teachers as “Fans” on our Facebook Page and these are the items that they have commented on and said they really liked - items teachers can really use!

I know you all love the teachers in your lives, but we get bogged down by all the other “Holiday Stuff” and forget to get them something special – just for them. That is why we have Teachers as the 1st day of Shopping! Get them something personalized this year so they know how much you really care!

Here are our favorite three gifts for teachers! Use the coupon code: TEACHERSROCK for 15% off everything mentioned in this blog when ordering on our website. But you need to act quickly - the coupon code is only good until Midnight tonight!


Clip boards: $38 - Great for taking notes on the go! This was our teacher's number 1 pick on our Facebook page!

Small Notepad to match: $23 - What a cute way for teachers to send home a note to the parents !

Keychain Bracelet: $29.50 - We have had teachers asking us for this item for years and we finally have it -Yeah! Teachers can wear their keys on their wrist so they don't have to worry about where the keys to the classroom went!

And the Winner of the Facebook Friday of the Week is........

Last week we gave away one of our new monogrammed scarves! I’m so glad you all liked the colors as much as we do! The lucky winner is:#44 – Juantia Lee! Congratulations Juanita- what’s your favorite color scarf? You will have to send us a picture of you wearing it! See her comment below!

Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday September 4th to claim your prize! For this week’s Facebook Friday contest, we are giving away one of our brand new monogrammed candles – available in 3 incredibly yummy scents – vanilla bean, honeysuckle vine, and cinnamon spice!

All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday September 4th!

We are also offering a 15% off coupon good for the FB Giveaway of the Week. Check out the FB page for details!

Good Luck!

Thanks for Shopping at Swagger, Y'all!

Thank you for helping us make the 3rd Annual Holiday Open House Preview Party and the 7th Annual Holiday Open House so very festive and fabulous at Swagger Gifts!

On Thursday at the Preview Party, we raised approximately $2,000 for Cary, NC non-profit, Life Experiences, Inc., had some great times with friends, and welcomed many new faces to Swagger Gifts! We appreciate your support, enthusiasm for this event, and patience while placing your custom orders and checking out. We truly have the best customers in the world!

Every year, we strive to make our Holiday Open House events better and better - and this year is no exception. We'd love your feedback and would love to hear your suggestions and ideas! Feel free to email Mandy at Mandy@SwaggerGifts.com with your feedback or just to say "Hi!" :-)

Happy Holidays!
-The Girls at Swagger Gifts

Happy 7th Birthday to Swagger!

We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our customers for making it possible to celebrate our 7th Birthday! We have been having an amazing time since 2002 and we owe it all to you!

What is it about birthdays that makes you want to reminisce? Every year on Swagger's Birthday I go back through all the pictures we have taken of the store since we opened. I love to look at all the changes in Swagger's life and to see how far we've come. I love the birthday quote that goes something like this " The thing I love most about birthdays is that you don't lose all the other ages!" So true!

One cool thing that has happened since 2002 is that Swagger is now a major buzz word! But I'm glad to say we had Swagger before T.I, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, or Fergie! NO ONE on the corner has Swagger Like Us! (You have no idea how long I've want to fit that into one of our blogs:))

I thought I'd show you some pics from our Opening Day 7 years ago in 2002 and what the same view point looks like now. The funny things is - I thought the store was PACKED FULL OF STUFF when we opened!:) Haha! Wow - how things have changed!

Then - Nathan and I at our Grand Opening -don't you just love my dark hair!

Now - We got new Zebra curtains a couple years ago - I love them!

Then - Doesn't it look full?:) Even though there wasn't a whole lot - I still look at this picture and can see all the GIFTS WITH ATTITUDE! We had cool stuff from day one - even if I have to say so myself:)! Do you see how we even had room for a table and chairs - but we were selling stationery so we needed somewhere to look at the books.:)

Now - Before you could see all the way to the back - definitely not any more!

Then - The Jewelry Counter - even if though there wasn't much in it - I still remember how beautiful that jewerly was! I still have a few pieces and say it is from my "Vintage Swagger Collection"!

Now - We have A LOT more jewelry (there is a whole other wall of it) and lots more monogrammed stuff! And of course - we now carry Trollbeads!!!

Thank you for continuing to shop with Swagger Gifts! We truly appreciate it!

xoxo, Mandy

Holiday Open House is TODAY!

Come on out to Swagger TODAY from 10 am to 5 pm for our 7th Annual Holiday Open House! Our customers say this is their most FAVORITE Swagger event of the year! And this year we have really out done ourselves - if we have to say so ourselves!

The "Swag Bags" are better than EVER, our Giveaways are better than EVER, and our gifts are better than EVER!!! Make sure to come early - the first 50 customers get one of the amazing "Swag Bags" with purchase!

Specials for TODAY Only:
• Pick a candy cane for 20 – 50% off any one item
• 50% off monogramming for items purchased at Swagger
• FREE freight on all personalized orders
• FREE personalization on ceramics
• FREE gift bag filled with goodies worth over $25 for the first 50 customers
• LOTS of prizes being given away

This week our FB Giveaway winner is....

Last week we gave away our Fontaine Maury Key Chain. This week the winner is #12: Kim Walker! You go girl! You will soon have some pretty keys! See her comments below! Email me at mandy@swaggergifts.com and I will hook you up with your gift! You have until next Friday Nov 13th to claim your prize!
This week we are so excited to be offering our Brand New Bright Scarves as our FB Friday of the Week. Such a cute girlfriend gift! All you have to do to get yourself entered is hop on over to Swagger Gift’s FB Friday of the Week Photo Album, become a fan of Swagger Gifts on FB, and leave a comment before next Friday November 6th!
Good Luck!

Holiday Open House benefiting Life Experiences, Inc is TONIGHT!

Just a reminder to all that Swagger's Holiday Open House Preview Night benefiting Life Experiences, Inc is TONIGHT from 6 - 9 pm! Come out and shop for a great cause!

Tickets are $10 in advance (you can buy them until 5:59:)) or $15 at the door (after 6 pm)! All tickets sales and 10% of store sales go to Life Experiences, Inc!

Make sure to come early - the "Swag Bags" are AMAZING!!!! The first 50 people in the door will get one!

Here are the specials for this night only:
• 50% off monogramming for items purchased at Swagger
• FREE freight on all personalized orders
• FREE personalization on ceramics
• FREE gift bag filled with goodies worth over $25 for the first 50 customers
• LOTS of prizes given away– including $100 worth of Swagger Gifts certificates
• And Cool Gifts sold at Special Prices for this night only! Including 20% off “Merry Christmas Ya’ll” T-Shirts (so cute!!!) and $12 Make Up Bag (including monogram)