GIFTS & MORE FOR YOUR NEW YEARS CELEBRATION

The New Year is upon us and we're getting ready!!

A custom rule is to bring the host a gift if you're invited to a party.  And you've decided to bring a bottle of wine, but need something to carry it in.  Take a look at our WINE BAG selections.

Assorted Wine Bags
$3.50

We also have some great NEW YEAR's cards too.  Take a look at a sample!!

New Years Box Card Set

And If nothing above peeks your interest how about a bedazzled Bottle Stopper

Under $20

Happy Kwanzaa 2011

Kwanzaa

The above picture shows a woman lighting a red candle placed in a Kinara.  The (3) red candles represent the struggle, the (1) black candle represents our people and the (3) green candles represent hope and the future.  The black candle is lit on the first day and from there the others are lit from left to right for each day of the celebration.  

Kwanzaa is an African-American cultural holiday which originated in 1966. Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.  
Each day of the celebration focuses on one of seven principles ("Nguzo Saba"). The name, "Kwanzaa", is taken from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits.

The seven principles (Nguzo Saba) are: 

Unity (Umoja), Self-determination (Kujichagulia), Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima), Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa), Purpose (Nia), Creativity (Kuumba), and Faith (Imani).

Today is Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics and that means to me, as a minority business owner that building and maintaining our own stores, shops and other businesses to profit from them together is very important.  

As a minority store owner I see the struggle for our people to remain in business because we don't shop in our community for groceries, appliances, dining, clothing etc. we choose to go outside our community.  Just imagine if we shopped MORE in the community how much impact it would have!!  

A great movie named "Lakawanna Blues", magnifies the beauty of Ujamaa and Cooperative Economics at work.  Check that movie out if you haven't seen it.  

I continue to shop my community especially over here in the Fairfax district, let's keep the traditional alive and continue to support Black businesses.  

ALL WRAPPED UP--LET US WRAP YOUR GIFTS

Working Long Hours?
Growing To Do List?
Just Not Enough Time?

Bring your gifts to Cordially Invited and leave the work to us.

Choose your paper and ribbon and let our lil' holiday helpers wrap all your gifts with love.

5571 W. PICO BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA  90019

323-931-0200

Gift Wrapping Made Easy

Today I overheard a lady say "I hate to wrap gifts but I love to buy them".  I then said "we can wrap your gifts just bring them to the store".  I gave her the address 5571 W. Pico Blvd., LA, CA and before I could even get back to the store....she was already there with her gifts dropping them off.
Oh..and she got two scoops of egg nog ice cream too ;)

Gift wrapping is our thing so let us take care of you!!!

Is Stationery Still Popular?

Is letter writing still popular?  "Yes" says Sabrina Soto of HGTV.  Do I agree, "YES".  When was the last time you sat down to write a letter to someone near and dear to you?

In today's zoom zoom world, everything is so fast and furious.  At some point we have to release our feelings on paper.....and writing an email, in my opinion is not the way.

Here at Cordially Invited we have a huge selection of stationery letters, note & thank you cards to your liking.

Send a thank you card to ALL the people that gave you a Christmas gift, that small touch of class goes a long way.

We challenge you to write or send a thank you letter to one person a month.  Stop by the store for some great cards that you can send off.

Below are a few of our selections.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Under $30

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Under $30

Under $30

BOOKS AS GIFTS FOR OUR KIDS

 
I've always wondered about books as gifts, especially for kids.  As a former teacher, I encourage reading materials anytime of the year.   From flash cards to books about historical Americans,  reading is FUNdamental.

The old school way of learning is still popular.  Such as having our kids circle words out of newspapers and magazines with colored markers and writing them out on index cards..it works, trust me.  Its all about memory and visualization.

Some books that I recommend as stocking stuffers are below.  Remember reading is a priceless gift.

Flash Cards
Under $20

Bob Marley One Love
Under $25

Baby's First Year
Under $25

My Dream
Under $25

You've Been "Served" by an Elegant Serving Spoon Set

I've always wanted to serve my food in style so I decided to buy a Silver Serving Spoon set.

Under $35.00

This serving set is something that all my customers and friends would love to have.  Its a must have for all host and hostesses.

As I look at this set, here at the store I think of my Grandmother, Aunts and cousins.  I  smile because I saw them serving their food with something so elegant as this.

I'm a grown up now!! And its my turn to serve food with a great Silver Serving Spoon set.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

CUTE, WARM & FUZZY SOCKS

Staying cute and warm in Christmas socks hasn't been a problem for me, but for some people its tough!!  We have the solution!!

Our warm, soft, fuzzy and cute Christmas socks will be a hit in your household and on your feet!!  

Trust us!!

Under $20.00

SECRET SANTA GIFTS UNDER $30.00

Still can't think of what to get your "Secret Santa" for Christmas?  We have great items under $30.00 and we'll wrap your gifts for FREE! 

Rose Tea Light Candle Holder
Under $20

Wine Coasters
Under $25

Gold Picture Frames
Under $25

Baby, Its Cold Outside

Today I warmed up with some delicious hot chocolate from the store.  It was my favorite Marie Belle hot chocolate and I added some miniature marshmallows...OMG so yummy.  On a day like today...rainy and cold...all I could think about is staying warm.

Stay warm my friends.  

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS UNDER $35.00

Cheese Knife Set
Under $35

Cheese Knife Set
Under $35

Rose Tea Light Candle Holder
Under $25

Silver Wine Coasters
Under $25

Wooden Picture Frames for Dad
Under $35

Holiday Kid Earrings
Under $10

Leather Animal Banks
Under $35

Holiday Kids Earrings
Under $10

Beaded Picture Frames (only)
Under $30

Safari Picture Frames
Under $35

Bud Vase Napkin Ring (set of 4)
Under $35

Merry Shopping

MERRY SHOPPING

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CORDIALLY INVITED &CULTURAL INTERIORS

HOLIDAY CARDS* GIFTS* GIFT WRAPPING

HOLIDAY HOURS

MON-FRI 10AM-8PM

SAT 10AM-7PM

SUN 10AM-5PM

5571 WEST PICO BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019

www.partypaperwrap.com

323-931-0200

You're Invited....Holiday Party

We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday...

We All Scream For Ice Cream...

Its your turn to vote on the Holiday Flavor of the Month !!!.

It's real simple. The flavor choices are:

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Egg Nog Ice Cream

Peppermint Bark Ice Cream

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream


Here are the Rules

1.  Vote as many times for your favorite Holiday Flavor
2.  Vote on our Facebook Page, Twitter or leave a comment here on the blog
3.  Voting starts on Monday 12/5/11 at 8:00 am
4.  Voting end Sunday 12/11/11 at 11:59 pm

So What Do Ya Win???

1. Everyone that voted on the winning Holiday Ice Cream will receive a FREE SWEET SCOOP!!
2. Winning Holiday Ice Cream will be $2.00 a scoop (while supplies last)

So what are you waiting for....Start Voting Now!!!