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7 Hostess Gifts from OpenSky (giveaway)

December 5, 2011 By Leticia

OpenSky is my new favorite addiction because each time I visit the site I get to shop on a customized site that I’ve built based by following favorite celebrities and tastemakers whose styles I adore and who share their food, style, health, and design product picks.  

How it works
Some of my OpenSky taste curators

Sign up for a free account and start shopping with your favorite “curators.”  Curators are tastemakers who share their favorite products and brands through the site. 

They include fashion and beauty icons like as Cynthia Rowley and Liz Lange, fabulous chefs such as Rick Bayless, Ming Tsai, Tom Colicchio, and Jacques Torres (yes, Mr. Chocolate himself!), and design mavens like Martha Stewart, Preston Bailey, Dorie Greenspan, and the editors of Dwell.

The curators you follow create your OpenSky experience.  Their picks show up on your customized site, one that you’ve built according to your own taste.  At any time you can add new curators or stop following ones on your list.
Hostess gift picks
Since my mother always taught me to never show up to an event at someone’s home empty handed, I always try to bring something thoughtful for the hostess.  Whether going to a holiday open house, cocktail party, or visiting friends and relatives during the holiday season, come armed with a gift that your hosts are sure to love. 
With a fabulous variety of products available that ship up to December 22 in order for them to make Christmas delivery, you have plenty of time to browse OpenSky to find the most perfect gift.  Here are some of my favorites to give or get that happen to be less than $40:
 
Chrome Loop Candlesticks selected by Preston Bailey— $23
Whether placed along a table as a pair or grouped together with a floral arrangement in the center, these Chrome Loop Candlesticks are elegant beauty personified.  I love that the base is inspired by the Fibonacci sequence making the candlesticks a great hostess gift for anyone but especially a fan of The Da Vinci Code.
Beer Candy selected by Zane Lamprey— $30
Beer in a candy is a welcome change from peppermint at the holidays.  This selection includes flavors like Milk Chocolate Lager, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Lambic, White Chocolate IPA and Dark Chocolate Stout.
 
Bodum Double Walled Mugs 
selected by Jacques Torres— $39
Made of transparent glass, these double walled mugs are designed to keep your beverage hot super-hot so you can sip more leisurely.
 
 
Easy Exotics Spice Rubs selected by Padma Lakshmi— $23
Spice rubs from the Padma Lakshmi Easy Exotic Collection are all-natural and small-batch blended with premium ingredients to bring Padma’s favorite flavors to your roasting dishes.  Includes 2 oz of the following: Indian Table Tandoori Rub, Old Time Barbeque Rub, Hot and Sweet Curry Glaze.  After all, wouldn’t want to cook with Padma in their kitchen?
 
Lys Clear Stackable Bowls 10 Piece Set 
selected by Dorie Greenspan— $38
Named after the Lys River that traverses through France and Belgium, Lys Clear Stackable Bowls, are something that every hostess could use more of thanks to their simple beauty that makes them perfect for everything.  The set includes 1, 2, 4, 7, and 10 ounce bowls as well as ½, 1, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 quart sizes.
Kobo Candles selected by Bradley Bayou— $32
These soy candles feature an extinguishing lid, custom box of matches, and burn for 80 hours.  They come in unique exotic scents that delight the senses and are a welcome relief for those tired of the smell of pine and peppermint.  Choose from Asian Grove, Yuzu Leaf, Water Mint, Leather Mahogany, Tabac & Talc, Siberian Cypress, Zapote, Moon Wisteria, and Kyoto Quince.
Set of 2 Vintage Kids Play Kits by Wu & Wu 
selected by Holly Robinson Peete— $30
While it’s nice to bring something for your host, it’s always great to keep their kids in mind too.  This set of 2 Vintage Kids Play Kits features a stamp and bead kit- wonderful to share and even better because they keep kids occupied and make you the favorite guest.
Win a $50 credit to shop on OpenSky!
To enter: Create a free account and share 1 curator you’re following or something that is on your wish list.  You must include your email or Twitter handle in the comments for your entry to be valid. (1 entry)
For extra entries, complete the above and do any of the following:
  • Follow @OpenSky and me (@TechSavvyMama) on Twitter (1 entry)
  • Tweet this daily: @TechSavvyMama has a $50 credit #giveaway on @OpenSky! Enter here to win: http://bit.ly/50-OpenSky (1 entry/day)
Winner will be randomly selected from valid entries on Wednesday, December 14 by Random.org.  Winner must provide email address used to set up OpenSky account. OpenSky will credit winner with $50 to use on site. Complete rules regarding this giveaway can be found in the Official Sweepstakes Rules.  
I received an OpenSky credit to experience the site but all opinions are my own. Membership affiliate link included in this post.

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  1. ichoosethesun says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Love OpenSky! My favorite curator is Holly Robinson-Peete. I follow both you and OpenSky on Twitter. My handle is @ichoosethesun 🙂

  2. justicecw says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I am a member and my favorite curator is Molly Sims! Thanks for the chance,
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  3. justicecw says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    Following both on twitter = @justicecw
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  4. justicecw says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Tweeted at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/143811462975074304
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  5. justicecw says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    12/6 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/144250287325069312
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  6. Megaland says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I love OpenSky!! Such a fun place to shop! My favorite curator is Tina Haupert. My Twitter handle is megaland and my email address is megaland@yahoo.com

  7. coriwestphal says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    I joined OpenSky with email coriwestphal at netzero dot com, and I’m following Jeannie Mai! I’ve watched her on Style and I always love her tips and tricks!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  8. coriwestphal says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/144456524553666560

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  9. coriwestphal says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    I follow both on Twitter @coriwestphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  10. justicecw says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    12/7 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/144612431010865153
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  11. Shilo Beedy says

    December 8, 2011 at 10:28 am

    My favorite so far is Holly Robinson Peete but I also like Kelly Rutherford
    shilobeedy@gmail.com

  12. coriwestphal says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/144976835455877123

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  13. justicecw says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:00 am

    12/8 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/144989405071933441
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  14. tmc480 says

    December 9, 2011 at 1:16 am

    I signed up and am following Tyler Wisler
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

  15. tmc480 says

    December 9, 2011 at 1:17 am

    follow both on twitter
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

  16. coriwestphal says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/145203255994101760

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  17. justicecw says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    12/9 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/145210261761036288
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  18. Atreau says

    December 10, 2011 at 3:25 am

    My favorite curator is Jacques Torres.

    ATREAU at GMAIL dotcom.

  19. justicecw says

    December 10, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    12/10 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/145595806832017408
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  20. coriwestphal says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/145662791754330113

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  21. justicecw says

    December 11, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    12/11 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/145912550431784960
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  22. coriwestphal says

    December 11, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/146070892638773249

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  23. coriwestphal says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/146307963215282176

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  24. ryanac32 says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I created an account and follow Dorie Greenspan
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

  25. ryanac32 says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    follow both on twitter
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

  26. justicecw says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    12/12 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/146429433488740352
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  27. Carolsue says

    December 13, 2011 at 6:38 am

    I already have an account with Open Sky. I added Holly Robinson Peete. One thing I really like is the Ash Whoopin’ Body Butter and Lip Smack!!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  28. Carolsue says

    December 13, 2011 at 6:39 am

    I Follow @OpenSky and @TechSavvyMama on Twitter (MsCarolsueA)
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  29. Carolsue says

    December 13, 2011 at 6:42 am

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/MsCarolsueA/status/146540171653943296
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  30. justicecw says

    December 13, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    12/13 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/146686960969330689
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  31. coriwestphal says

    December 13, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/146783893859733504

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  32. soccermom1 says

    December 14, 2011 at 12:27 am

    I created an account. I am following preston bailey
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

  33. soccermom1 says

    December 14, 2011 at 12:28 am

    follow both on twitter
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

  34. coriwestphal says

    December 14, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/146961889526693888

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  35. soccermom1 says

    December 14, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    daily tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/rjs682/status/147041856180592640

    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

  36. justicecw says

    December 14, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    12/14 tweet at https://twitter.com/#!/justicecw/status/147094137542422528
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  37. ryanac32 says

    December 14, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/ryanac32/status/147135545976438784

    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

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