Gifts

#476-Menlo Park’s Sidewalk Arts and Crafts Festival

by The Dawn Thomas Team on October 12, 2011

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‘Tis the season for fall festivals, and Menlo Parks is one that is certainly not to be missed! Some local artists will be featured, it’s amazing the great talent we have in our own backyard! Menlo Park plays host to the 15th Annual Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts and Crafts Fall Fest Friday, October 14 [...]

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#463–Campbell Wine Walk!

by The Dawn Thomas Team on September 12, 2011

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    “Heard through the grapevine”…..       Less than one month away – Downtown Campbell Fall Winewalk – Wednesday, September 28th! This is such a fun fall event and not to be missed, so you will want to get your tickets now! Tickets are $25 in advance – Last year they sold out [...]

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#364 – Papyrus – Los Gatos

by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 14, 2011

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Am I the only person who’s finding it harder and harder to find a great greeting card these days?  I suppose many retail outlets are finding the competition from e-cards, email and social media limiting number of cards they sell. But – I think the perfect remembrance on Valentine’s Day is an [...]

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#363 – Shady Lane – Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 13, 2011

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Great things come in small packages. Amazingly great gifts come in small packages from Shady Lane in Palo Alto.  Voted “Best Jewelry and Gifts” in Palo Alto – Shady Lane specializes in art jewelry, much of it from local artists. Over the years,  I have found those special gifts here that resonate perfectly with the [...]

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#359 – Schurra’s Candy Factory – San Jose

by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 9, 2011

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Looking for a romantic way to end your Valentine’s Day date? Even for the most disciplined eater – it’s hard to resist a chocolate-covered strawberry – especially when it’s from a wonderful confectionary like Schurra’s Candy Factory in San Jose.  Established in 1912 – Schurra’s may well be the “oldest” purveyor of sweets for the [...]

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#358 – Mills Florist – Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 8, 2011

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Valentine’s Day is less than a week away – and some of the holiay’s most cherished traditions require a bit more planning than others.   If a gorgeous bouquet of flowers delivered to your sweetie is on your list – order them today from Mills Florist in Palo Alto. Mills  Florist was established in 1903 and [...]

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#308 – de Novo – Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on December 20, 2010

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I once heard someone describe a piece of custom jewelry as a serious business development tool.  Wear a bold, unique piece of jewelry to a business or networking event – and it will start a conversation.  One thing leads to another – and a new business relationship takes seed.   In this case – one of [...]

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#280 – Fall Harvest Festival – San Jose

by The Dawn Thomas Team on November 22, 2010

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Turkey.  Football.  Shopping.   All great traditions of Thanksgiving weekend across the country.  In Silicon Valley – one of the shopping traditions is the Harvest Festival – held every year over Thanksgiving weekend at the San Jose Convention Center in downtown San Jose. Come check out the one of a kind handmade arts & crafts. Hundreds [...]

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