Laughing Matter

An F on an exam is no laughing matter.

But this book will give you more than one reason to laugh at the "f" on these exams.



Who Loves Ya Baby

With these heart shaped paperweights you won't forget who loves ya!!

And just in case you did forget...you can always write on this heart...

But when she has really stolen your heart...this would be great

and for the lady that loves a little bling in her life ...this heart is for her ( until you give her the real bling that is)



When Was The Last Time You Did Something...Just Because

I bought flowers today for my neighbor.....just because.

I do not recall the last time I did something, just because.  The reaction on her face was priceless.  She had no clue whatsoever that these flowers were from me and I was sending them.....just because.

Doing something just because is a really nice gesture.  When was the last time you did something just beacuse? 





Here at the store we have cards & gifts for "just because" moments. 

It's the little things that make people happy.

In a world that never stops, it's good to know that people take the time out to do something special.  I persoanlly didn't need an occassion or special day to send flowers.

Do something nice...just because.  

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!!!

Stylish Pups by Jonathan Adler

We have a little somthing for everybody at Cordially Invited. But this post is dedicated to our 4 legged customers... or their mamas and papas who love them so!!
This fall/ winter you can be styling too, with this Jonathan Adler Wool Scarf. Your pup is sure to win the 2011 Pup Fashion Award
 

oh and don't forget  little chew toy - might as well chew in style -right?


Just in case you were wondering - we also carry greeting cards "from the dog" and for the sad occasion of losing a pet we carry Pet Sympanthy cards.

Back To School Time!

For thousands of parents all across the country, it's the most wonderful time of the year...

The kids are back in school!  Yippee!

But for all of those hardworking teachers, this also means it's back to the grind.  There are new kids to meet, open house to coordinate, and their own lives to juggle.  Maybe you know a teacher, or you are one yourself - Cordially Invited has got a couple of great items that you're going to want to scoop up, stat!

Check out this awesome daily planner, with month-at-a-glance and handy weekly pages:

It comes in super fun colors, too!

We've also got some cute little notepads, perfect for jotting down a quick note or reminder.

Reward yourself or a favorite teacher with a sweet little "welcome back" gift, and let us gift wrap it to make it extra special!

Clocky Saves the Day!

Do you know anyone who has trouble getting up in the morning, even with an alarm clock AND sets a wake-up call on their cell phone?

Well, we've got the most perfectest thing you could possibly give this special someone. For your gifting pleasure, we present...

CLOCKY!

What is it, you ask? Well, it's pretty awesome if you ask us - it's an alarm clock...on wheels. You set your desired wake-up time, and when it goes off, Clocky literally RUNS away! It can be placed on a table or nightstand up to 3 feet high. At the set time, it shrieks loudly - some might even say obnoxiously - and wheels away out of arm's reach! Clocky basically forces you to get up out of bed to turn it off, and by the time you catch it, you're up.

Clever, yes? We've tested it out for ourselves, and it works like a charm. And Clocky is just so darn cute, you don't want to throw it out the window - you want to give it a big hug and thank it for helping you get up in the morning.

Clocky comes in several different colors, and makes a great gift for just about anybody:

Stop in and pick one (or two, or three - heck, why not one of each color?) up for a dad, a grad, or anyone who could use a foolproof morning wake-up call!

Still Need Mom's Day Gifts?

Let Cordially Invited help! We've still got lots of terrific items in the store that any mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, next door neighbor, etc. would be thrilled to open on Mother's Day - it's this Sunday, you know!

These tumblers are pretty, useful, and convey a sweet message:

While you're scooping those up, why not throw in matching coasters, too?

These beautiful metallic floral plates dress up a plain table nicely:

Here's an assortment of vintage bottles. They're perfect for displaying on a shelf or a table, and look great with a single floral stem.

Our Chelsea collection includes these pretty cake plates, whimsical piggy banks, picture frames, and more!

We're open from 10AM to 7PM on Friday and Saturday, and for those of you who really want to push it and wait till the very last minute - our new hours on Sundays are from 10AM to 5PM!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Come in to Cordially Invited today for Mother's Day cards and gifts, and enjoy one (or two, or three...) of these while you shop!

That's right - we're pouring frosty margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Does it get any better than that??


And to get you started, here are a few of our favorite cards that tell Mom how special she is:





These cards are going fast, so make sure you come in and get yours before they're all gone!


We've also got some beautiful gift boxes that make for a fantastic presentation of that special present for your wonderful mom:

Plus, don't forget to enter our contest for a signed copy of Matt Logelin's New York Times' bestselling book, Two Kisses For Maddy! We'll be drawing the winner this weekend, and you have until Friday at 6PM, PST to get as many entries as possible.


Stop in and see us today! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Gifts for Guys

So maybe you've been perusing our posts over the last few days and thinking, "but my assistant wouldn't want a purse hook or a floral photo frame or a candle, because he's a guy!" After all, Administrative Professionals' Week is still in full swing - it's not too late!

Or you're just looking for a fun gift for a guy in your life. Maybe you're shopping early for Father's Day, or a 2011 graduate. Well, we've got some fun stuff in the shop that might be of help to you!

Maybe he's a sports fan...

Does he like to relax with a good cigar?

How about a friendly game of cards?

Or maybe a little something to put in the bathroom of his "man-cave":

This would make for some good bathroom reading, too:

See, Cordially Invited is good for all sorts of occasions...even gag gift-buying!

Come on in and browse our selection of great gifts for everyone - and there's still time to squeeze in an entry or two for our $100 gas card giveaway! See you soon!

More Administrative Professionals' Week Ideas

Looking for some fun, silly stuff to add to your gift for your assistant? Well, look no more!

Add a little funny to a boring workday with these sticky notes:

Really make 'em laugh with this...uh, informative set of flash cards:

Depending on the atmosphere in your workplace, maybe a couple of these notepads would be appropriate:





Okay, so maybe not all of these items would be entirely acceptable in any given office...but wouldn't it be fun to watch their reactions to them?


We'll be sharing more gift ideas as the week goes on - serious ones! - so check back often!

It's Administrative Professionals' Week!

Do you have someone at work whose sole responsibility is to help you achieve your goals and get it all done?

If your answer is "yes," this is a gentle reminder to take some time this week to acknowledge all of their hard work day-in, day-out. While it would be fabulous to show them some appreciation all year long, today is the start of Administrative Professionals' Week! The actual "day" is this Wednesday, April 27th, so come on in to Cordially Invited to pick up something special for your assistant.

This fun desk accessory is both colorful and functional - especially with the warm summer months creeping up on us!

Here's a stylish way to transport electronic files from one computer to another. This USB drive is way more fun to keep on a keychain than the boring ones from office supply stores!

Sewing kits are a handy emergency tool to have at your desk. Although ours is so pretty, you won't want to keep it hidden away in a drawer!

...and there's a mini-me version of it, too. This one is small enough to tuck into the pocket of your purse!

One thing lots of people like to keep on their desks is a photo of someone they love. These beautiful frames are a nice way to display them!

We'e open all week long to help you with your Administrative Professionals' Week needs. Come on in and pick up these gifts and more, and as always, we've got a fabulous array of cards to choose from. Save even more time and energy and have us wrap the presents for you while you browse!

See, efficiency at its best...see you soon!