Another guest blogger today. 

Welcome Jessica Rowe (but don’t call her Jessica.  Jess is best.)  She’s Blue Q’s amazingly talented and dedicated “Purchasing and Inventory Agent I Guess and Close Out Queen and Lot’s of Other Things”.   And she’s too busy doing whatever the heck it takes 2 computer monitors to do so here’s her “talk to the hand” photo and her gorgeous miracle baby, Lylah.

Take it away Jess:

6 Blue Q Gift Suggestions for this Holiday season:

For your little nieces & nephews that you’re sick of getting monogrammed Lillian Vernon gift items for:
 
I Heart Water Water Bottles…if you don’t think these are the cutest things on the planet, you have a problem.  A gator, an octopus and a beaver (shown)?  Perfect for little girls and little boys.

Coupled with a small lunch bag such as the Dick & Jane handy tote- a perfect little preschool combo!  And you’re teaching little tykes early on how to be ‘green’.

For your divorced mother in law:
Cougar Soap…do I have to say more?  I know…it’s embarrassing seeing her at the same bar you’re at on Friday nights.

To the person who has everything and you’ve searched every corner of the web for something original:
Everyone eats & washes dishes so who wouldn’t want or need a new, fresh, crisp dishtowel?  If that person doesn’t cook and they do need a dishtowel…hello???  The Microwave Is My Friend Dish Towel would be a perfect addition to their kitchen.

To all your favorite girlfriends that discuss the best products on the market over margaritas on the weekends:
Miso Pretty Hand & Body Cream.  My favorite Blue Q item…ever.  I love this stuff!  First the presentation is a gift in itself but the cream smells amazing and it’s truly a quality product…you won’t be disappointed.  Note- it will not erase wrinkles or shave cellulite off your ass.

To my police patrolling husband -
Police Are My Favorite People Car Freshener.  Because patrol cars stink!  It’s donut scented.  But policemen really don’t eat that many donuts.  Where did this stereo type evolve from?

Editors note: Ok.  I researched the whole donut police thing.  Looks like easy answer is….donuts shops are open all the time.  But trust me, I’ve seen that hottie husband of hers and I can tell you this, I doubt he eats many Krispy Kremes.

I’m just saying.

I am proud to present a guest blogger today – Deborah Sims, Thought Director (a.k.a. Manager of New Product Development).  She sits across from me, hails from Virginia, eats yogurt for breakfast, and likes squirrels (and deer and other woodland creatures, but I digress).  She’s got some Blue Q Gift Giving suggestions for you thoughtless creatures out there.

Deborah’s desk is highlighted in the picture below – you can see Deborah kinda sorta waving in the back there (she’s in a meeting.  A very important meeting, I am sure).

Ok.  Here goes:

10 Blue Q things I like  to give as gifts:

1) The Bird Vases - making these was a labor of love
2) Feed The Birds Dish Towel -  illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal (2 more in these series coming in January…shhhh)
3) Bottoms Up Stainless Steel Water Bottle- reminds me of my daughter who has a small anchor tattoo
4) Savin Up to Start a Business Bank -  Artist Dana Wyse at her most wicked.  I’ll never forget the day Mitch and I tracked her down to ask her to collaborate on products.
5) Sleep by Michael Putnam – Michael Putnam is an incredible photographer who has traveled extensively.  This is a collection of photographs he has taken through the years of people all over the world sleeping in public places.  It is a poignant and surprising little book.
6) La La Land Orange Ginger Soap - This yummy smelling bar is wrapped in waxed paper with a band printed with a squirrel.  I love Squirrels.
7) Nelson Mandela Car Air Freshener – So kooky and smells like Cookies! Created by the Ad Agency Mother in NYC. 
8) Miso Pretty Bath Sake This is one of the most gorgeous bath items we have ever made.  Designer Fiona Hewit’s art is ornamented with fancy bits of silver foil.
9) I Heart Paris Shopper -  Tres chic. I went to Paris on my Honeymoon after my first wedding. 
10) Dirty Girl Juice Glasses -  I have been at Blue Q for over 10 years and made a ton of Dirty Girl stuff.  These glasses were a bit unusual in the lineup of bath and beauty items but so damn cute.  Who can’t use juice glasses with a pink naked girl on it?