The New Yorker's Cartoon NEW Cocktail/Beverage Napkins and Drink Coasters

We have now added The New Yorker's Cartoon Cocktail/Beverage Napkins and The New Yorker Drink Coasters to our humorous line of paper party napkins and party supplies. The New Yorker's fun, funny, witty and clever products will add a splash of comedy to your next party.

For more than 80 years The New Yorker's cartoons have been recognized for their style, wit and intelligence. New Yorker cartoonists have created a truly American genre of art that has become an integral part of our cultural landscape.*

Styles Include:
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• ''Barry made the wine. I made the cheese.''


• ''Susan, this might be the wine talking, but I think I want to order more wine.''


• ''Most of all I love your vulnerability.''


• ''Oh, Lord! Not another wine-and-cheese party!''


• ''We didn't have time to pick up a bottle of wine, but this is what we would have spent.''


• ''Might I suggest the most expensive wine and the most expensive dinner?''

Don't forget The New Yorker Drink Coaster Set


*via PPD catalog

Shannon Martin, Girl Designer: NEW PRODUCTS!

Shannon Martin - Girl Designer just released more funny, witty and oh, so RETRO Cocktail/Beverage Napkins and Drink Coasters.



We've been a big Shannon Martin supporter for quite awhile. If you aren't familiar with Shannon, her website says it best:

Shannon Martin is a seasoned graphic designer, entertaining writer and
lifetime prankster who was born to create funny, funky, witty and retro
cocktail/beverage drink coasters. Shannon loves what she does and hopes you do,
too.

Shannon attributes any artistic tendencies to her mother, who used
to paint faces on the fruit she put in her children's lunches. She has a
background in art and design and draws inspiration from Joseph Cornell, Anne
Lamott and her hero, Pippi Longstocking.

New Cocktail/Beverage Napkin Designs Include:
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• Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy-Benjamin Franklin
• Do you know the way to Cabernet?
• Even at my age, I don't need glasses. I prefer to drink right out of the bottle.
• You look like I need a drink.
• My liquid diet is going well. So far I've lost 2 days.
• I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches-Alice Roosevelt Longworth
• The whole world is about three drinks behind-Humphrey Bogart
• We're all here because we're not all there.
• You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on - Dean Martin
• Take me to your Liter.

Come see all the NEW Shannon Martin Cocktail/Drink Coasters too!

Have a Greener New Year!

We recently read yet another article telling us that Plastic Water Bottles are everywhere. That quick, convenient water source as become a landfill nightmare.

CNN reported in April, 2008:

In the U.S., the world's biggest consumer market for bottled water, sales hit a record 8.82 billion gallons in 2007, a 9.5 percent increase from 2005. Sales of bottled water in the U.S. have now overtaken sales of milk and are close to outselling beer.

Think about that for a minute. The sale of bottled water has now overtaken the sale of milk and BEER? Oh, the HUMANITY!

Plenty of companies have started selling stylish, reusable water containers that save money in the short and long run. You can easily clean them, and take water right from the fridge or tap.

Stylish is one thing, but Stylish and funny is even better. Olive Sandwiches has this funny line of Stainless Steel water bottles that will make you smile while you're making your Green Statement.

What's not to like with sayings like this:

• Do not disturb! I'm disturbed enough as it is!


• Actually yes, the world does revolve around me!


• Bitch? Moi?


• How much fun can I have before I go to hell?


• TGIF- Thank God I'm Fabulous!


• Gardening, Yoga, Bubble Baths, Medication...And I still want to smack somebody!

So have a Greener New Year and hop on the bandwagon and get yours today!

The Peach Tart Blog

Found a great blog today thanks to a customer of ours. Ms. Peach did a write up about Anne Taintor Flasks and directed her readers our way. Thanks again Ms. Peach!

Anne Taintor Flasks post

Check out The Peach Tart Blog when you get a chance. It is a lot of fun

What You Eat Standing Up Doesn't Count - Beth Barnes

A sweet lady just called with a wonderful story about the "What You Eat Standing Up Doesn't Count" napkins. She told me that her niece just bought some of the napkins for her as a gift. When she received them she was so excited. Why, you might ask? Because she is THE Beth Barnes who originally said "What You Eat Standing Up Doesn't Count".

Beth went on to say that about 25 years ago she threw a wonderful large party at her home. She looked around the room and no one was eating all her wonderful food that she worked so hard to prepare. So she announced to the crowd, "Everyone, What You Eat Standing up Doesn't Count! So eat!" She was trying her best to encourage everyone to eat. She said that she just thought of it off the cuff. How clever she is!

It turns out that one of the guests at the party was a woman who had a daughter who wrote anthologies. The daughter wrote an anthology on food and Beth's comment was included in the book. Luckily she was given credit for her clever line. And since that book came out, Beth's clever words have been on cards and other items. She was so excited that her words were also included on cocktail napkins.

I was so excited to hear the story. Beth Barnes made my day.
She went on to say, "It's my only claim to fame".
To which I replied, "I think that is a pretty big claim to fame!"

Thanks Beth for sharing that story. I enjoyed it very much.

And yes, I'll work on a nice discount for you. It is the least I can do!

Anne Taintor Flasks and YouNeedADrink.com are in Time Out New York

Anne Taintor Flasks and YouNeedADrink.com are in Time Out New York. We appreciate all the promotion we can get. These Anne Taintor flasks are great and everyone should have one, or two...or three. Of course, I made sure to let the good people at Anne Taintor know about the promotion. They were very happy and grateful. Even Anne sent me a personal Email. I love her!

New Cocktail Themed Jewelry From Sueanne Shirzay

You just have to take a look at these great new necklaces. Sueanne Shirzay of Shirzay Gallery created this line of cocktail inspired jewelry. We came across her beautiful pieces and just had to offer them to you.

There are three styles from which to choose:

The Appletini Necklace Delicious faceted grape green chalcedony paired with a cherry carnelian and sterling martini glass charm. 18'' sterling chain. Sterling lobster clasp closure.

The Cosmopolitan Necklace A sterling martini glass complete with stirrer is paired with a teardrop faceted red carnelian and tart slice of lime peridot nugget. YUMMY!!!! Sterling chain length is 18''. Sterling lobster clasp closure.

The Lemon Drop Necklace Tart and sweet! A lovely microfaceted lemon chalcedony is joined with a sugary clear round crystal and sterling martini glass charm. Sterling chain length is 18''. Sterling lobster clasp closure.

Sueanne's Bio: It is so much fun to make something with my own hands that goes on to become a part of someone else's life. At this very moment somebody somewhere out there might be feeding their kids, going to the gym, writing a novel, laughing with girlfriends over cosmos, or having a romantic dinner... all while wearing something I made. It's thrilling when something I make suits somebody so perfectly. Doing trunk shows is fun because it gives me a chance to see how things look on a variety of people. I had an art gallery for while and learned to make jewelry rather unexpectedly while popping in on a class at my own gallery in 2008. I got hooked within minutes. The infatuation has continued and I now sell the jewelry at trunk shows, galleries and local shops, as well as my two online stores. My philosophy is to create beautiful pieces that can be worn everyday or for an occasion, alone or layered for a more stylized look. I like to think my jewelry enhances the beauty of the woman wearing it. I don't want people to see the jewelry wearing the woman, rather the woman wearing the jewelry. I love working with color, color and more color. Semi-precious stones such as chalcedony, amethysts and aquamarines are among my favorites. I am happy to do custom orders, and love working with other creative people to create the perfect piece. My studio workspace migrates between my loft overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Long Island NY and mountain house in the Catskills in a little place we have up there. You can't beat the silence and beauty of these kinds of landscapes. The pink sunsets on Long Island are really inspiring.