Good & Perfect Gifts

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Our Beautiful Brighton Handbags

Good purses are like good friends... you can never have too many! Best friends are a rare and special find, but it's easy to find a gorgeous, high-quality handbag in our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop. We carry a few different brands of purses at Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon, but by far the most popular seems to be our Brighton handbags.

Brighton is a company that we are very proud to carry in our store. While handbags are only one of the many incredible fashion items that they have to offer, there are lots of amazing reasons why people can't seem to get enough of these purses.

Gorgeous Styles
We have a wall full of fabulous Brighton bags inside of Good & Perfect Gifts. Each season you are bound to find something new on our shelves to add to your own collection. Every style that we carry seems to work wonderfully with just about any outfit. The designs are timeless, so you know that when you buy from Brighton, you are getting a purse that can be used for many years to come without ever going out of style.

High-Quality Construction
Not only will your purse stand the test of time fashion-wise, but it is built to stay in excellent condition for years and years. All of Brighton's Italian leather handbags are hand-stitched, and they take great care in making sure every piece that they produce meets their high-quality standards. They are so confident in their products that they offer a 2-year warranty along with them. Brighton believes that the tiniest details make all the difference, and their goal is to create items that make every woman feel as special as she truly is.

Ongoing Customer Care
This wonderful company not only wants to make sure that you have the most stunning, well-built handbags in your closet, but they are willing to help you keep them looking their absolute best! When you take the time to mail in the registration card that comes with your Brighton bag, they will clean and condition it for you once a year! This will keep it looking as amazing as the day your bought it.

Matching Sets
Some of our handbags also have other gorgeous Brighton products that were made to match as a set, and all of their pieces mix and match beautifully together. Beyond the lovely purses, you can also find entire sets of bags perfect for traveling. Our only warning to you is that once you fall in love with Brighton, it may become addictive! They have so many amazing things to offer, you're going to want them all!

If you are ready to upgrade your current purse, or if you simply want to add another beautiful bag to your collection, visit us at Good & Perfect Gifts to see what we have in store this week. While you are here, you can also check out all of the other incredible women's fashion at the Lake of the Ozarks that we have to offer too. Gorgeous pieces for a gorgeous you!

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Great Gift Ideas For Father's Day

Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 18, 2017 this year, so it's not too early to start thinking about what to give this special man. You can find lots of wonderful items inside our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks, and in today's blog, Good & Perfect Gifts has highlighted a few of them for you.

The way to a man's heart...
is said to be through his stomach, so getting your dad a few tasty treats for Father's Day is always a great idea. Our store is the perfect place to find gourmet foods at the Lake of the Ozarks. We carry lots of different mixes that are simple to make from Wind & Willow, and our molly & drew beer bread mixes are easy and delicious. (The beer cooks out, but you can substitute any carbonated beverage in place of the beer if you like!)

Our Good & Perfect Gifts brand canned goods are always a favorite gift to receive, and we've got some amazing gourmet coffees for dad to start his day off with. You can even find a cool coffee mug for him on our shelves. Last, but certainly not least, Sugar B's Cakes & Pastries always has delicious baked goods cooked up and ready to take home.

The Grill Master
If Dad loves to prepare the food himself on his trusty BBQ grill, we've got plenty of kitchen items to help him with that. His very own monogrammed cutting board can make his meal preparations even more special. Wind & Willow's gourmet mixes make incredible rubs and marinades for grilling, and their Farm Stand Fresh pickle mixes are a great picnic side dish to enhance Dad's BBQ.

Something for his office.
Another idea is to get your dad something decorative for his own private space, like his desk at home or at work. Every time he sees it, he'll be reminded of you. A nice desk set with a pen and space for note paper looks good and is also useful. A fun coaster set featuring a hobby or favorite thing can bring a bit of whimsy to his work space. Another great reminder of the family that loves him is a picture frame with all of you together in it.

Let Dad pamper himself.
The ladies aren't the only ones that can find great skincare items at Good & Perfect Gifts! We carry the amazing Jack Black line of men's premium skincare products. Everything they create is made with natural ingredients, is handcrafted, multi-functional, dermatologist tested, colorant-free, and cruelty-free. Dad's skin will look and feel fantastic!

The best gift - Time Together!
While your father will love anything that you decide to give him because it is from his special child, make sure you also try to add some quality time with you into the gift. If you live near each other, go out for dinner, watch a game together, or simply reminisce over the "good ol' days" over coffee. If you don't live close enough to visit your dad, give him a call. Hearing from you will be the best part of his day.

Come on by Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon and take a look through the store to see all of the wonderful things that we have inside our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop for Dad. We'll be happy to help you find something perfect to make his Fathers Day extra special.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Tips & Tricks For Hanging Art On Your Walls

You may have a bare wall in your home that needs something, but you're just not quite sure what. Our home decor store at the Lake of the Ozarks has an excellent variety of beautiful pieces to fill that empty spot in your room. Still, deciding exactly how to place it can be intimidating. Today Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon has a few tips to help make that part of it a little bit easier.

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Art to Wall Ratio
If you are hanging more than one piece of art on the same wall, but aren't exactly sure how to arrange them, treat the cluster as you would one single piece. Lay them all out on the floor first to see how it looks and think about how they relate to the wall in terms of size, color, and the theme of the artwork. Rearrange pieces as necessary, and be sure that there is a similar distance between each feature of your wall art.

Get the Right Angle
If you hang wall art too high, you’ll affect the room’s proportions. If you place it too low, viewing the piece will be uncomfortable. Use your eye to judge what looks right and make sure it appears composed. It shouldn't be so much that it overwhelms the room. If there is already a lot going on visually in a room, opt for fewer, larger pieces that will stand out. Too many small things in one place easily get lost on the wall and can make the space look cluttered and chaotic. Statement pieces will give the room a focal point.

Consider Every Aspect of the Wall
Take advantage of bare spaces on your walls to hang a beautiful piece or art. You can even place it in windows, on shelves, and on doors. Hang art in relation to what is already in the room and create a balance symmetrically and asymmetrically. Artwork can be centered vertically and horizontally, and if it’s not going to be perfectly symmetrical, focus on balancing the collection of wall art using furniture or lamps placed against the wall.

If you are hanging multiple pieces of wall art, make sure the middles of each piece are level. Connect artwork with your room’s elements, such as hanging pieces over the center of sofas and fireplaces. For your dining room, place wall art a little lower than you usually would because it is easier to view the art when you are seated around the dining room table. For raised ceilings with double-height walls, hang art a little higher than you would for a normal room to accommodate the proportions of the extra wall space. For an art gallery feel, use lovely pieces along your staircase. A varied collection of frames and sizes can be utilized, and they should follow a diagonal line upwards along the wall.

If you have a few bare spots on the walls in your home that you would like to decorate, visit our Lake of the Ozarks home decor store to browse our collections. There's a little bit of everything to satisfy any style: whimsical, classic, religious, landscapes, animals, sayings, and much more. Let us know what type of feel you are striving for in the room you are decorating, and Good & Perfect Gifts will help you find something wonderful.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Create Your GOOD & PERFECT Memorial Day Party!

We really have it all! If you’re looking to throw a Memorial Day party this year, come and visit us at our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks. We have everything from candles that will make your house smell GUEST ready to CROWD PLEASERS such as ooey gooey butter cake that will keep your guests happy. Let’s take a look at the many different products we carry that will help you throw the GOOD & PERFECT Memorial Day party you’ve been hoping for.

Prepare Your House!

Make your house Memorial Day ready for your guests and pick up some our wonderful candles from our Candle & Fragrance Boutique at the Lake of the Ozarks. You will want your home smelling perfect for when your guests arrive. Our very popular feature is our Tyler Candles. We carry a style and scent for every room in your home. You will find our Tyler candles in 11 oz. and 22 oz. 2-wick jar candles, 3.4 oz. 1-wick jar candles, and boxed votives. The 22 oz. jars have a long-lasting burn time of 110-130 hours!

If you’re going to be the party host, dress like it!

Dress to impress and get in the spirit for Memorial Day! Break out those reds, blues, and whites! We offer gorgeous and fashionable clothing. Everything is unique in our store and our inventory changes weekly! You never know what you are going to find when you come in, but you can be sure it will be one of a kind and perfect for Memorial Day! Our store also carries the best accessories and jewelry to perfectly coordinate with your AMAZING Memorial Day outfit! Don’t forget we have Fashion Wednesdays! Every Wednesday you can buy one clothing item and get a second for 50% off. Memorial Day weekend is THIS upcoming weekend May 27-28, so come in this Wednesday and get that best value for your money.

Serve Gourmet Food that will make your guests happy!

Nothing says "PARTY" like good finger foods and appetizers. Our great gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks offers an incredible selection of gourmet foods that feed a hungry crowd or a small group. Our savory and sweet mixes, like the ones from Wind & Willow and Molly & Drew, allow you to serve delicious cheese balls, beer breads, dips and even desserts!

You won't go wrong with Sugar B’s Cakes & Pastries.

You can’t finish a party without dessert! If you don’t feel like spending the extra time to bake your desserts, let us help! Sugar B’s Cakes & Pastries, owned by Bridget Thompson, is AMAZING and ready-to-eat when you come in. They are baking up tasty treats Wednesdays-Saturdays every week at our gift shop at Lake of the Ozarks.

Popular Items Include:

Mississippi Mud Pie
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Brownies
Cake Truffles

So, stop on in and pick of those decadent treats for your Good & Perfect Memorial Day Party.

We have everything you need to throw the GOOD & PERFECT Memorial Day party you’ve been hoping for. Stop on in to our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoy! We can’t wait to see you.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

5 Great Recipe Ideas For Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and after that there will be plenty of opportunities to go on a picnic in the park or host a cookout. Our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks has lots of delicious gourmet mixes that are perfect for serving a group of hungry people. Today we've shared 5 recipes that you can easily make from the Wind & Willow mixes we carry at Good & Perfect Gifts.

Zucchini Pizza
This is a delicious and unique way to make "pizza." It's perfect for vegetarians, but if you're a meat-lover, ground beef or sausage tastes great added on.

1 Brick Oven Pizza Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
1 fresh basil, chopped

Preheat oven to 375° or cook on the grill. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Cut each zucchini in half horizontally, then scoop out the seeds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with dry Cheeseball Mix. Top with sliced tomato, cheese, basil, and sprinkle with topping packet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until soft. Serve warm. Feel free to add your favorite toppings in addition to the ones listed above.

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Spinach Stuffed MushroomsA flavorful food to keep the crowd fed while the main dish is being prepared. The Spinach-Artichoke Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix is also a great crowd-pleaser served as a dip too!

1 Spinach-Artichoke Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix
8-oz. cream cheese
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or bread crumbs
1 dozen mushrooms

Preheat oven to 350° Line a baking pan with foil and spray with oil.
Combine Cheeseball Mix and contents of topping packet with cream cheese and butter. Fill mushroom caps with mixture. Top with parmesan cheese or bread crumbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Country Club Chicken Salad
If you're heading out for a picnic instead of a cookout, or if you have leftover grilled chicken that needs to be used, this recipe is perfect.

1 Wind & Willow Cheeseball & appetizer Mix
1 cup mayo
2 celery stalks - sliced or diced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
30 red or green grapes - halved
1 roasted chicken (shredded or cubed)

Combine Wind & Willow Cheeseball Mix (topping used later) with 1 cup mayo and set aside. Place shredded or cubed chicken in a mixing bowl. Fold in mayo mixture, celery, walnuts, grapes, and 1/2 of the topping. Sprinkle remaining topping over chicken salad to garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve on croissants or bread of your choice.
*Optional:
-For a healthier version, substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt!
-Serve on small toast points or dinner rolls for a quick appetizer.

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Lemon Pops
These make a cool and tasty treat for a hot day!

1 Lemon Cheesecake Cheeseball & Dessert Mix
8-oz. plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
6 popsicle molds
6 popsicle sticks

In a saucepan, combine Cheeseball Mix (lemon or your favorite flavor! Pina Colada is a delicious one too.) with water, stirring over medium heat until well dissolved. Let mixture cool, then stir in yogurt. Pour yogurt mixture into the molds, adding a popsicle stick to each one. Place in freezer until frozen. Sprinkle with the graham crunch topping and enjoy!

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Fresh Fruit Parfait
A wonderful fresh fruit dessert to serve after a big meal.

1 Wind & Willow Sweet Cheeseball Dessert Mix
8-oz. cream cheese
3 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
3 cups fresh fruit, sliced
8-oz. whipped topping
4 mason jars

Combine Cheeseball Mix with cream cheese until well combined. Spoon 4 Tbsp of cookie crumbs into each of the mason jars; top with 4 Tbsp of cream cheese mixture. Cover with layers of fruit, cookie crumbs, and cream cheese mixture. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with topping packet and a few berries for garnish.

*Tips:
-Use 8 smaller jars to double your parfaits!
-Substitute the crushed cookies with cubed angel food cake!

Wind & Willow has all kinds of mouthwatering mixes for you to try, and a nice variety of recipes that you can use them for. In addition to those wonderful gourmet items, Good & Perfect Gifts has our very own brand of delicious gourmet items for you to enjoy. We also carry amazing pickle mixes, Ben's Sweet & Hot Mustard, and much more. No matter what you're hungry for, the next time you are searching for the best gourmet mixes at the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by and see what we have in store!

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Fantastic Ideas For Great Mother's Day Gifts

This Sunday, May 14, 2017 is Mother's Day! Just in case you've waited until nearly the last minute to find the perfect gift for Mom, don't worry! Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon has some wonderful ideas for you, and there's still time to visit us and pick out something she will love.

Timeless Jewelry
Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is filled with a little bit of everything, so no matter what your mom's personal preferences are, there's something perfect for her on our shelves. One item that any woman loves to receive is a beautiful piece of jewelry. We carry many name brands that Mom will recognize and appreciate right away, plus many fabulous pieces from smaller, local companies that are gorgeous and unique. You'll also find some lovely jewelry boxes for your mother to keep all of her jewelry in.

Right now through Saturday, May 13 at closing time (4 pm,) we are hosting an "Ears To You" promotion from Brighton that will allow you to get an extra bonus gift for Mom. When you purchase any Brighton necklace and bracelet, we will give you a pair of Brighton earrings of equal or lesser value for FREE! They don't have to be a set. You are welcome to pick out 3 pieces that don't go together, and even break up the bunch and give away three gifts instead of one!

Stylish Fashion
If Mom has too much jewelry (is there really such a thing?) maybe she would like something else new to add to her summer wardrobe. Good & Perfect Gifts carries a wonderful line of unique shirts, dresses, jackets, scarves, and more for a one-of-a-kind look like no one else has. We also carry other fashion accessories, like hats, handbags, belts, shoes, and other items that will keep your mother looking her best every time she steps out the door.

Gourmet Treats
For the moms that enjoy spending time in the kitchen, you'll find lots of amazing dishes and serving items to add to her collection, as well as many other kitchen items that can make food preparation easy and fun. There are also lots of gourmet mixes for whipping up a tasty treat or two, plus many other delicious items to feed Mom. We've got gourmet coffees, teas, Good & Perfect Gifts' very own brand of canned goods, and much more.

If fresh-baked sounds better to you, but you don't have time to do the baking, pick up something fresh and delicious from Sugar B's Cakes & Pastries, located inside our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop. Muffins, cookies, cakes... oh my! There's always something amazing coming out of Bridgette's kitchen!

Fabulous Fragrances
We boast one of the best candle stores at the Lake of the Ozarks. You can find every type of candle in every possible scent to make any room smell incredible. There is also a wonderful selection of fragrance warmers if your mother prefers to scent the room without having to light a flame.

Candles aren't the only sweet-smelling items we have in our gift shop. There are products to scent things around the home, such as sachets, laundry detergents, and room sprays, as well as items that add lovely scent to your body, like personal sachets, liquid & bar soaps, lotions, and more.

Beautiful Home Decor
Get sentimental and pick up a lovely picture frame to put a photo of you and your mother inside, or maybe an inspirational plaque that tells her how she makes you feel. You'll find lots of exquisite home decor items that can be displayed in any room of the house. We've even got some fabulous artificial floral arrangements that your mom will love. This type of flower won't die after a few days, but rather live on for her to display for many years to come!

You will find all kinds of wonderful items to choose from inside our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks to show your mother just how special she is. Stop by Good & Perfect Gifts Wednesday-Thursday between 10 am - 5 pm, or Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. We'll be happy to help you discover the perfect gift.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Thursday, May 4, 2017

FREE Brighton Earrings! Our "Ears To You" Promotion

If you are looking for the most beautiful women's fashions at the Lake of the Ozarks, you need to add a visit to our gift shop in Eldon to your to-do list! We carry exquisite women's clothing, handbags, jewelry, and other fashion accessories at Good & Perfect Gifts, and right now you can get FREE earrings from Brighton when you take advantage of a very special promotion.

Ears To You!
Brighton is a favorite jewelry brand among our wonderful customers, and they are letting us bring an amazing special deal to all of you! Back by popular demand, now through Saturday, May 13, 2017, the "Ears To You" promotion gives you the opportunity to get free earrings when you add to your Brighton jewelry collection!

Wearing jewelry from this magnificent company is like having a piece of fine art for fashion. Their pieces are timeless without looking old-fashioned, so your purchase will never go out of style.

How To Get Your Free Earrings
When you purchase one of their fabulous necklaces plus one of their incredible bracelets, Brighton is letting Good & Perfect Gifts give you a gorgeous set of earrings at no additional cost. (The earrings must be of equal or lesser value to the other jewelry items purchased.) You are welcome to pick out a set that goes together, or you can mix it up and pick three completely different styles.

Who Needs New Jewelry?
Well, the simple answer is... all of us! Getting a great deal like this just makes it easier to convince yourself that right now is the perfect time to add to your jewelry collection. In addition to picking out something pretty for yourself, there are a few gift-giving opportunities coming up very soon.

A beautiful set of Brighton jewelry for a young lady graduating from high school or college would be a thoughtful gift that will be used for many years to come. Don't forget about Mother's Day on May 14, too! Mom's can be difficult to buy gifts for because they always seem to have everything that they need, but a new piece of jewelry is always a welcome addition to any collection. You can give someone the entire set for a present, or choose to buy a necklace and bracelet to get earrings for free, then split them up to give to different people. There are all kinds of possibilities!

Don't Miss This Amazing Deal!
There is a time limit on how long we can offer this unbelievable special, so come in soon before it's over on May 13. The free earrings are limited to what we have in stock at our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop, so the sooner you come in, the more choices you'll have before someone else gets to them first.

Good & Perfect Gifts is open every Wednesday through Friday from 10 am - 5 pm, and each Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. You still have time this week and next week to find a brand new Brighton necklace and bracelet and get earrings to go with them, absolutely free! With a deal this incredible, we expect to be seeing you very soon.

A popular destination gift shop near the

Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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