Category Archives: Gifts

Cute as Cupcakes

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Go crazy for cupcakes! If you’ve attended a Sparkling party, then you know all about our delicious cupcake party treats. But, have you seen all of the cupcake themed products in our store? Shop around and find some sweet surprises for royalty of all ages.

Your little princess will get a kick out of the ALEX cupcake craft kit. This unique kit includes instructions for 8 crafts as well as a rainbow of colorful cupcake liners, stickers, and a glue stick.  Creative hearts and hands will stay busy crafting fairies, crowns, and flowers from cupcake liners. This craft kit makes a great gift, rainy day lifesaver, or group project for a royal gathering.

Princesses of all ages could use a Magnolia Lane “hidden cupcake” trinket box as a sweet space for special odds and ends. Keep keys, spare change, jewelry, or other small items together in one safe spot. This is guaranteed to be the cutest treasure box in the house.

Encourage your little princess to line the royal coffers by saving up change in a cupcake bank!  We have ceramic cupcake-shaped money banks in a variety of color combinations (blue and white, orange and red, green and pink, or red and white). Each bank comes in a cool gift box.  Saving has never been sweeter!

Who doesn’t love the taste and the aroma of fresh baked cupcakes? Enjoy luscious vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavors on the go with a 3 pack of cupcake themed lip glosses. These lip glosses come in adorable cupcake shapes – just flip the top for the gloss! These fun and funky glosses are a perfect treat for any princess.

If you’ve been in our store, you’ve seen Bonjour products before. Bonjour makes classy magnetic key finders that keep keys in their proper place in your bag. One of the sweetest designs is – you guessed it – a cupcake charm! The charm adds a decorative touch to the outside of your bag and stays magnetically held to a key-holding attachment inside of your bag. Never dig around for keys again!

Come to Sparkling Tiara and check out our satisfyingly sweet variety of cupcake themed delights!

Personalize IT!

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Do you love your laptop? Are you positively mad about your iPad? Does your MP3 (or 4) player never leave your side? Do you spend as much time around your mouse as you would with a real household pet? We understand. The people of Sparkling Tiara love our technology, too! The gadgets in our lives help us work and play, and they need to look as unique and fabulous as we do.

We like to trick out technology with stylish mouse pads and sleeves. Brighten your office space and make your mouse happy with a glitzy mouse pad. A favorite is the Scout glitter photo frame mouse pad. Just slip in a photo and it’s personalized! The glitter “frame” will add some bling to your work space and highlight a favorite photo of friends, family, or a beloved pet. You’ll also love our many hearts mouse pad. At $6 each, you can afford to treat your mouse to the hottest pad around.

If you’re on the go with a laptop or iPad, you should take a look at our sleeves. These sleeves will absorb shock and keep your technology safer from the everyday wear and tear that comes with getting from point A to point B. The MacBeth iPad reversible sleeve looks great and keeps your precious touch screen clean and protected. Laptop users will appreciate the Scout sleeves (which are available in 13 inch or 15 inch sizes).

Choose from a variety of styles and colors to make your office space – stationary or portable – more personal. Make your tech collection complete and jam to your personal playlist with a fresh and fun pair of ear buds.

Come on into Sparkling Tiara and have a look at our techie goodies that will help keep your computers working, and your work spaces playful!

Don’t Forget! Memory Boards and Magnet Boards Make Great Gifts for Grads!

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Spring is here, and soon those high school graduates will toss their mortar-boards and begin packing their bags for college. Sparkling Tiara knows the importance of finding a good, useful graduation gift, so come and check out what we have to offer.

Some classic favorites are dorm or first apartment must haves: memory boards and magnet boards. Memory boards are decorative, useful, and easy to pack. Our charming, handmade memory boards feature colorful ribbons and bright cheery flowers that will make any space a better place. Tuck photos, cards, and notes behind the ribbons and “presto!” it’s personalized.   These are a great way to showcase a lot of pictures at once without taking up as much space as a load of frames.

Magnet boards are another great way to store notes and photos, as well as trade fun messages for everyone to see (like a Facebook wall, only real). For the more diligent grads, the magnet board’s function moves beyond that of “social tool” and into “study aid.” A magnet board is a convenient way to visualize club and class schedules, exam and paper dates, or even shopping lists. The best strategy of all: get one for the door, and one for the desk.

Don’t let the special grad in your life leave the nest without these essentials! These are graduation gifts that won’t get left at home because they are useful and fun. So don’t forget to check out our high quality, handmade memory boards and magnet boards – just in time for graduation parties and teas.

Of course, these great gifts aren’t just restricted to grads. Who doesn’t love a colorful, space efficient way to store photos or get organized? They’re so cute and affordable that you just might want one for yourself, as well.

Every Princess Deserves a Tiara!

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The Sparkling Tiara knows a thing or two about royal fashion, and there’s one item that stands out above the rest. It’s so important, in fact, that it’s our name! The word “tiara” is derived from Old Persian (tiyara).

The history of the tiara is long and varied, with multiple cultures and uses involved. In Egypt, tiaras adorned the heads of mummies. Greeks and Romans would place gold tiaras on the statues of their gods. Later, tiaras became popular for royalty all across Europe and into Russia.

Tiaras are made using all kinds of metals and stones, and there are a variety of styles to suit a variety of wearers. Nowadays, most people associate tiaras with the royal family, prom queens, and brides. At Sparkling Tiara, we associate tiaras with all princesses everywhere! Even for those of us who aren’t blood-royalty, a tiara can mark a special day and become a treasured keepsake.

Give your little princess a tiara to make her dress up days complete. Glam up a dinner party by using tiaras as place settings – your delighted guests will love trying them on for size! Brides and bridesmaids, birthday girls of any age, and prom attendees can also all use tiaras to add extra sparkle to their special days. And of course tiaras aren’t a one-time-use item.  These gorgeous headdresses will glam up a table or decorate a shelf.

Sparkling Tiara always has a stunning stock of tiaras! Our crown jewels are available in small, medium, and large and come in a variety of styles. Our lovely circlets are decked out with charming rhinestones set in delicate patterns like hearts and crowns, or you can go extra posh with pearls! We change our stock regularly, so come in often and check out our supply.

Take Care of Baby!

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Sparkling Tiara has something for the newest additions to the royal family. Whether you’re shopping for your own new little one or another baby in your life, we’ve got the items that you need to celebrate landmark days and every day!

Come in and take a look at the Elegant Baby Christening set. This beautiful collection includes a hand embroidered bonnet and a bible with a hand embroidered cover. These embroidered pieces are pristine white 100% cotton. The bonnet can be converted to a keepsake handkerchief. This gift is a wonderful way to mark a special day and the charming bonnet and bible are sure to be cherished for years to come.

Another great find is the Giant Bottle Bank. This giant bottle is stuffed to the brim with all of the right goodies! The gifts included are a rattle for play time, a comb and brush for tidying baby’s hair, and a teething device to soothe baby’s gums. There are also two 8oz bottles, two lidded juice cups, a sippy cup, a lidded snack cup, and a fork and spoon for meal time. And for clean-up, you’ll find a handy bottle brush and a nipple brush. All of these cute and useful items are packed snug into a giant bottle bank – presentation has never been more perfect! You can choose from the classic baby boy blue or cheery girlie pink.

Sparkling Tiara can also help you make sure that baby marks those birthdays with the cutest accessories from head to toe! Worried about cake control? No problem if she’s wearing a “Birthday Girl” bib. This bib is cute enough for a photo op and will help you keep baby’s clothes clean. We also carry adorable “Happy 1st birthday” socks! Baby’s feet will stay warm, pampered, and charmingly decorated for the occasion.

Treat a special baby to a special treat with these fun and stylish gifts! Next time you want to give a baby a royal welcome – stop by Sparkling Tiara and check out these unique, elegant, and handy gifts!

Welcome to Ballerina Princess Fairyland!

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Whether you’re looking for a storybook perfect party or a special surprise for your little princess, Sparkling Tiara has the treasures you need. Add some sparkle to her “dress up” selection with tutus, wands, and wings!

Role play is a creative way to fill free time rain or shine, summer or winter, night or day. Whether she’s enjoying play time in her room, with her friends, or out and about – Sparkling Tiara has the accessories to make the fun complete.

Give your little dancer a tutu she’ll adore.  She might imagine herself on the stage, performing a picture perfect plié for an adoring crowd. Or perhaps she’s spending the daydream at the Paris Opera Ballet School. Make the fantasy picture perfect with a flowing tulle tutu.

Present your princess with a magical wand. Glitz, glitter, and magic are hers with a charming wand to wave about. She can cast a spell or officiate over court proceedings in style.

What goes perfectly with a tutu or a wand? Wings! Your princess will look picture perfect with a pair of colorful wings fit for any fairy. One size fits all as imaginations soar for little Titanias, Tinkerbells, and tooth-fairies everywhere.

Dress up has never looked so good! Buy one or mix and match these items to build a dream wardrobe that inspires hours of creative, constructive fun. And, of course, you can let your own imagination fly.

More and more of us are grabbing our digital cameras and snapping great shots to share with our families and friends. Glam up photo time with these great dress-up items! They’ll make your portraits as unique and magical as the little girls in your life. You and your little ballerina-princess-fairies will savor these creative moments for years to come!

Add some sparkle to play time or any time; come and see our whimsy wears at Sparkling Tiara!

A Sparkling Rainbow of Bows Galore!

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Sparkling Tiara is full of fanciful flare! You could eye our store from front to back, side to side, top to bottom and always find something new and fun to enjoy.

Today we want to direct your eyes to bows galore! Bows are the perfect addition to any royal ensemble. They suit every royal crown: curly or straight, long or short, dark or light. They accent dresses, dress up jeans, keep fly-aways in place, and frame a smiling face.

Treat your princess to a timeless fashion surprise! We have cubbies and cubbies full of beautiful, handcrafted bows! There’s a rainbow of color and texture with ribbons and flowers to suit any outfit. For the divas – there are animal print ribbons. For the dancers – there are elegant flowers. For the princesses – there are pretty pinks. We have dozens of different styles! Why stop at one or two when you could buy a few?

Bows are beautiful everywhere. You can store them in the bedroom or bathroom to provide extra decoration for your little princess’ space; or attach one to a birthday present (instead of using a one-time only ribbon that costs just as much) to make a gift look great on the party table.

Speaking of storage, take a peek at our fun and unique bow holders. These bow holders are fashionable and functional hand painted wood decorations with streamer “tails” for a colorful string of bows. It’ll be easy for a little princess to admire, use, and keep track of her bows because she can clip them all in one handy place.

The Sparkling Tiara staff knows bows, so come in and see the colorful variety we have in stock. Keep coming back to check out our latest additions to a rainbow selection of bows that you won’t find anywhere else. See you soon!

Colors and Scents Sense

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Take a break from those bright bulbs and light a candle! Sparkling Tiara now carries Voluspa candles, which are fit for royalty! These simple designs will suit a variety of decorating styles and color schemes, and the fragrance offerings include such delightful choices as macaroon, goji torocco orange (the goji is a berry, so think of a nice citrus berry blend), citron and vanilla, and pom patchouli (pomegranate and patchouli, which is in the mint family).

These candles are sure to be a pleasant experience from first light to last lingering burn. Best of all, the elegant glass holders will ensure that the candle wax doesn’t drip anywhere.

Imagine the perfect in-home spa day, complete with a tub surrounded by beautiful and fragrant candles casting a relaxing warm light on the room. It’s a picture perfect soak suitable for royalty!

Enjoy a private romantic dinner complete with the perfect touch of the warm glow of a few candles on the table or in the fireplace.

Spend an evening with your friends, indoors or out, in conversation by candle-light.

Try mixing and matching colors to create different moods or themes: brighten a room with creams, metallic shades, and pastels; add allure with rich maroons, blacks, and gold tones; energize with purples and greens. In addition to the ocular delights of candle light and various color schemes, you can step up the olfactory sensation by pairing different fragrances. Combine luscious scents to personalize your space.

Storage is easy so you can keep these little treasures tucked away for an impromptu special occasion, but their rich tones and beautiful glass holders leave you the choice to keep them around all of the time.

Treat yourself, a loved one, or a friend to the indulgence of Voluspa candle-light! A birthday, Mother’s Day, or any day is a good time to pass on these luminous luxuries. Stop by Sparkling Tiara and check out the shine.

Frame-worthy

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I’m nuts with excitement as my sister holds her perfect newborn son, her second child. The entire family wants a chance to greet the newest little guy, but one loving pair of arms stands out amongst the rest: my oldest nephew’s. My sister’s older son is 9, and he’s been chattering on for months about how happy he would be to greet his new baby brother. We set big brother up on a couch with plenty of cushions for support, and painstakingly place the newborn child in his arms. Instinctively, I grab my camera and snap one of my favorite pictures ever. Frame-worthy.

Stephen and Lisa have been climbing all day and finally they arrive at the peak of a mountain on the Appalachian Trail. They don’t look their best, but they take a picture anyhow. After all, everyone needs to know that they really saw the top. Frame-worthy.

Nicole has been dancing for years. She’s finally graduated to point shoes and she looks like a princess in her Italian style tutu. She’s just danced perfectly for a company production and, as she embraces her best friend Jess, her proud mom shouts for the girls to smile and catches the moment on film. Frame-worthy.

Jack snaps a picture of his grandmother. Patricia poses with the dogs while Mary Katherine holds the camera. Dylan and his friends gather around a birthday cake and smile. All frame-worthy.

In a world that’s going digital, it’s important to get those special pictures printed and framed. Facebook albums and slide shows are fine, but there’s something special about holding a photo – about labeling the back with names and dates, and leaving it in frame for everyone to see, love, and talk about.

A framed photo is an extremely meaningful gift, and Sparkling Tiara has just the frame for your perfect moments. We’re carrying the charming and bright Magnolia Lane frames, which feature a vibrant color scheme and fun quotes such as “laugh and the world laughs with you.” And for the special little ones in your life, there are the Pearhead Baby frames. These frames are adorable but simple, white painted wood with a screen printed graphic for events such as the first birthday or the first smile, and will match any room (especially the nursery). Make sure that your frame-worthy divas, princesses, princes, kings, and queens, all get that special spot!

Sparkle and Sniff

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You have to shop for a friend or relative and you start ticking off the potential gift items and begin to think about bath products. Not a bad idea, but the best bath products need to have attractive packaging and – most importantly – the best ingredients. We’re not talking the gaudy colored, gallon sized bottles of shampoo and lotion, here. You need to find something pretty, something dainty, and something with an attractive theme that your friend will be glad to smell, use, and share.

Sparkling Tiara is proud to offer some luxurious bath products that are princess tested and approved.

First, we present you with bar soaps and gift sets from Asquith and Somerset. These soaps are packaged with delicate looking European themed wrappers, and the fragrances are even better. Try mixing and matching larger bar soaps or purchase a gift set of lotion and soap with classic scent combinations like lavender or shea butter.

If mix and matching soaps sounds good, then a Castelbel gift set of 12 mini soaps in popular scents like lavender, jasmine, or lily – is perfect to keep all to oneself or arrange in a guest bathroom for special visitors. If one mini soap is a favorite, then buy a regular sized bar or a large one.

Naturally European is another great choice, with creamy lotions and room sprays. And so is Portus Cale.

Every palace bathroom needs soaps and lotions fit for a queen, complete with ingredients meant for delicate skin and the best blends of aromas such as jasmine, freesia, and cinnamon (romantic scents); citrus and mint (energizing scents); and rosemary and eucalyptus (calming scents). Let Sparkling Tiara help greet the day, or make sure your royal favorites greet the day, with bath products that inspire soft skin and pleasant feelings.