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Shellie Blevens
Shellie Blevens has 17 years of experience in the window covering and decorating field. She may be reached at 620-231-5440 for a free consultation. The Home Place at 616 N. Broadway is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and appointments can be made to meet with Shellie Blevens, the owner and professional decorator to determine what would work best for you. They also carry custom window treatments by Graber and Comfortex. Custom made fabric beddings and window treatments can also be made at the Home Place, and there are many, many fabrics to choose from. The Home Place has been in business since 1983 and Shellie Blevens has owned it since 1996.
Home Furnishings
2010-12-01 13:20:00
Gift baskets are more than just “baskets!”
Answer: It’s an age old question! What makes a gift special to most people is the thought that was put into the gift that was given. So if you know just a little bit about the person you’re gifting, there are many ways to put together a special gift. Gift Baskets are an exceptional way to show someone you really care, because they offer the opportunity to make the gift fit the person it is for. When I say “Gift Basket,” I don’t mean it always has to be in a basket. Many things can be used to create that personal gift. Here are some examples: If the person you are buying for loves to cook and loves Italian food, use a stainless steel or porcelain colander as your basket. Add some colorful gourmet pasta and your favorite spaghetti sauce mix. Line the colander with napkins or kitchen towels that go with the theme, and add a couple hot pads and a wooden spoon. If you want more, add some bread dipping spices and a small bottle of olive oil. Maybe you know someone who loves to garden. Use a flower pot as the basket and fill it with everything from a garden apron and gloves to hand tools. If you can find them add some seed packets for that added touch. Add some dried or silk flowers to a bow to give it that garden spark. If you have a guy who enjoys the outdoor life, use a fishing hat and fill it full of all types of fishing lures, bobbers, sinkers and a stringer. Even if he is an avid fisherman, many of these things need often replaced. For the handy-man mechanic, use an oil pan for the basket and find out what type of vehicles he has and give him everything needed to do his own oil change. Make sure this guy likes useful gifts!! For the lady who loves pretty scents. Create a colorful basket of beautifully fragranced candles and diffusers for the home and some nice hand creams. Add some pretty towels and maybe potpourri sachets. To save you some money, it is fine to use a basket you already have to put the gifts in. If you have tissue paper or cellophane wrap to package the final product and a pretty bow, the gift basket you give will be a gift not forgotten soon. Have a wonderful holiday season!
 
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