Good & Perfect Gifts

Friday, January 29, 2016

American Soybean Wax Candles From Swan Creek Candle Co.

Your favorite gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks always keeps a wide selection of candles available in our Eldon store. Candles are a a wonderful addition to the decor in every room and can be a relaxing treat for you senses. We stand behind every brand that we choose to sell, but today we would like to highlight one in particular that you will find at Good & Perfect Gifts: The Swan Creek Candle Co.

Ohio Based Company

The Swan Creek Candle Co. creates its wonderful soy candles out of a factory in Northwest Ohio. They have been in business for over 30 years and it is still owned and operated by members of the founding family. All of their products are American made by American workers. They independently lab test everything that they make for purity and safety, and they are a member of the National Candle Association.

Clean Burning

There is no soot when you burn a soybean wax candle. They always burn clean, pure, and beautifully. The Swan Creek Candle Co. has increased the oil content in their product to the maximum amount possible, which is what allows for the cleanest soot free burning. For the very best results, always keep the wick centered and do your best to keep the candle away from drafts, which could cause smoke.

Lead Free

Their candles are completely natural and environmentally friendly. The wicks are made from 100% cotton and are always lead-free. The wax is made from the oil of soybeans. Soybeans are a sustainable and renewable resource, and another benefit of utilizing them is that it supports the American farming community.

Longer Lasting

All natural soy candles perform better than petroleum-based paraffin candles. Soybean wax burns a lot slower, therefore, lasts much longer.

Intensely Fragrant

Due to the fact that soy candles burn very slowly, the essential oils used to scent them is released into the air more gradually. This lends to a very subtle and enjoyable fragrance throughout the room.

When you visit our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop, we would love to show you the different Swan Creek Candle Co. candles that we have in stock. We really like the quality of their products and believe you will too. This candle company promises to make it right if you are ever less than 100% satisfied with any of their products. That guarantee in addition to the impressive candles that they create is the reason that this is one of the brands that Good & Perfect Gifts proudly offers to our customers.

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, January 22, 2016

How to Beautifully Hang Artwork

The best gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks offers many beautiful pieces of art among our wonderful store selections. You will find them all over our walls in many different styles, designs, and colors. Good & Perfect Gifts tries to carry a little something for every possible taste. Picking out a piece or two that you like is fairly easy, but figuring out where to put it on the wall once you get home can be intimidating.

There are a few tips and tricks that will help you to hang your art on the wall the way the pros would do it. These are some general guidelines to keep in mind so that it looks it best.

Eye Level

Art is best appreciated when it is hung at eye level. We know, not everyone is the same height, but there is a general area that is most widely accepted. The center of the picture or painting that you are hanging should hit right about 58" above the floor. Most artwork is hung by a wire on the back. There is a formula that may sound confusing to read, but is actually very simple to follow. You will want to measure the height of your art, divide that by 2 to find the center, then subtract the inches between the top of the painting and the wire from that half. Here it is broken down and much easier to understand.

1. Measure the height of the artwork. Let's say it is 30" tall.

2. Divide 30 by 2, which is 15. This is the center of the art.

3. Measure the distance between the top of the painting and the taut hanging wire. Let's say that distance is 3".

4. Subtract the 3" from the 15", and this is the point where you will put your nail above the 58" mark on the wall.

30" divided by 2 = 15"

15" minus 3" = 12"

Place the nail 12" above the 58" mark on the wall, or at 70" above the floor.

Groupings of artwork

Hanging a group of different pieces of art together on a wall can be done in a similar way. Think of the entire grouping as one big piece of art, and center this grouping just as you would a single piece, with the center hanging at eye level. It is suggested that you leave about 2"-3" of space between each piece.

Above a sofa

If you have decided to hang your artwork above a sofa, aim for it to be about 6"-8" above the back of the sofa. This is a good height for viewing and you shouldn't accidentally bump it as you get up off of the couch.

Scale of the room

While you are choosing the pieces that you want to display in your home, consider the scale of the room that you will be putting it into. A great big empty wall will look silly with one tiny piece of art in the center of it, just as a giant piece of art can overpower a small room. If you will be hanging artwork in a young child's room, consider lowering the "eye level" a bit to match their smaller body.

We hope that these tips are helpful to you for getting your favorite photos and paintings up on the walls of your home. Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is filled with many lovely pieces to add to your collections. Visit us here at Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon soon and find something brand new and beautiful to take home with 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, January 15, 2016

The Flawless Beauty of Lafonn Jewelry

Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon is not only an incredible gift shop. We are also the best jewelry store at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our goal is to provide women in the area with an amazing selection of beautiful jewelry for both special occasions and everyday wear.

We carry many well-known brands of jewelry, along with some that will be new to you, but every bit as wonderful as the names you already love. Today we are featuring our Lafonn jewelry. As their tagline states, Lafonn offers "Flawless Beauty Within Reach."

Beautiful & Affordable

They believe that every woman should be given the opportunity to own exquisite, well-made jewelry at a price that is affordable. Not only does Lafonn offer beauty and a great price for their jewelry, but it's always wearable. They want every woman to feel and look chic not only for special occasions, but also on a day-to-day basis, night or day.

The name "Lafonn" was inspired by the Gaelic word for "everlasting desire." In their own words, "There is a name from centuries past that speaks of pure beauty. It is said to be a beauty from within, a rare and enchanting allure that endures forever." We couldn't have put it better. When you make yourself beautiful on the outside, it makes you feel good, which allows your inner beauty to shine.

Sterling Silver

Their jewelry lines contain rings, necklaces, chains, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. Each piece is expertly crafted with sterling silver and handset with the world's finest simulated diamonds and both lab created and genuine gemstones. Each piece is bonded with either platinum, yellow, or rose gold.

Lafonn makes sure that their jewelry is affordable for every woman, but even big-name stars appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship. Many familiar faces have been seen wearing Lafonn jewelry, including many actresses from the popular television shows of "Scandal," "Grey's Anatomy," and even Carrie Ann Inaba from "Dancing With the Stars."

Aria Collection - 30% Off!

Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is thrilled about the lovely selection of Lafonn jewelry that we carry, and we know that you will be too. Right now we have many pieces from their Aria collection in stock and on special at 30% off! This collection is made up of jewelry featuring genuine gemstones surrounded by sparkling simulated diamonds. If you don't see a particular jewelry item that you have your heart set on when you come in, we can special order it for you.

Stop by Good & Perfect Gifts soon and take a look for yourself. These exquisite pieces of jewelry, along with the many other amazing brands that we have to offer, are perfect to wear any time that you feel like looking fabulous.

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, January 7, 2016

New Year - New Items - Same Friendly Service

We are back at our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop for another exciting year. You can expect to see all of the things that you have come to love about Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon continue, and look forward to a few new things along the way. Last year was wonderful, and we are expecting 2016 to be even better.

Good & Perfect Gifts is open every Wednesday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm, and each Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. Once again this year, we will be featuring two very popular special days.

Fashion Wednesday

Every single Wednesday, when you buy one clothing item, we will give you another at 50% off! The store is full of beautiful pieces to add to your wardrobe. Everyone that takes advantage of this special will also be offered 20% off of our fashion jewelry items. Gorgeous things to wear at a fraction of the regular price! Stop by often to see what new items we have in store for you.

Fragrant Thursday

If you are already familiar with the amazingly fragrant items that Tyler has to offer, you know what a great day this is. If not, then Thursday if a perfect day for you to learn all about them. Each Thursday that you spend $15 or more on any Tyler products, you will receive a FREE gift with that purchase. Items include candles, lotions, laundry washes, room sprays, and so much more. You can stock up on a new favorite every week.

Fashion and fragrance are only a portion of what our Eldon gift shop has to offer. We have a little bit of everything, and it changes often. A visit to Good & Perfect Gifts each week is sure to show you something new.

Great Gift Items

Not only will you find things that you want to take home for yourself, but our store is full of excellent gift ideas for everyone on your list. Small items for hostess gifts, large ones for birthdays and holidays, and everything in between. You will even find greeting cards to go along with your gift items.

Stunning Home Decor

Our walls are covered with many different pieces of art. We also carry lovely plaques and signs with sayings from sentimental to hilarious. You will find a few pieces of furniture throughout the store. Beautiful candle holders, flower arrangements, kitchen items, and a whole lot more.

Favorite Brand Names

Good & Perfect Gifts loves to feature things in our gift store that are from companies that are new to you, but we also carry many names that you already know and trust. Our jewelry counters are filled with Brighton, Kameleon, Mariana, and Lafonn. We already talked about the fragrant Tyler products that we feature. Gourmet treats are available from Wind & Willow, molly & drew, and we even have our own delicious Good & Perfect Gifts brand mixes and gourmet goods.

Delicious Baked Goods

Entering our front doors, you may smell something amazing and immediately feel hungry. That's because the incredible Sugar B's Cakes & Pastries is located inside. You are welcome to pull up a seat and join us for a snack and something to drink, or pick up a few of Bridget's ready-to-eat creations to take home and share. Popular items include: Mississippi Mud Pie, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Brownies, and Cake Truffles. Special orders are welcome if you have something particular in mind.

We would like to thank everyone for shopping at our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop last year. Your business is truly appreciated, and we love being able to call our loyal customers our friends. Along with everything that you have come to expect from us, be watching for new and exciting things to come. Happy New Year from Good & Perfect Gifts. We look forward to seeing a lot of you in the coming year!

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, December 31, 2015

5 Easy Home Decorating Resolutions To Make

A new year always brings along with it the desires for fresh, new starts. One great place to begin is with your home decor. It's cold in January, and you are probably spending a lot more time in the house this time of year. Decorating your home in a new way may seem like an overwhelming task, but small changes can make a huge difference. Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon is full of items that will bring a new, exciting feel to any room. Here are a few easy home decorating resolutions to get you started.

Clear the clutter

Over the years we all pick up items here and there that begin to accumulate, and before you know it, they've taken over the house! The best thing that you can do for your home decor is to clear the "clutter." Evaluate each room, looking for items that are no longer used, or have fallen into disrepair. Removing these pieces will free up space to fill with things that can be useful, or something new and pretty that simply makes you feel good. If you cannot part with something but don't really need it out, pack it away for a while. If you miss it, bring it back out at a later date and it will feel brand new again. If you don't miss it, then you know it can go.

Display your collections

If you have a favorite animal, character, or hobby that everyone buys you knick-knacks to match, that doesn't necessarily have to be considered clutter. If it's something that you really love, make it a focal point instead. Group the items together on a shelf or table and you have instead decor plus a conversation piece. Maybe you have collected certain decorating items over the years; candlesticks, spice canisters, picture frames, etc... Do the same with these. Fill all of the frames and put them in a grouping together. If you don't have enough photos that you want to display, put a pretty design in a few of them. Do you have a drawer full of colorful potholders in the kitchen? Display them on the wall. They'll decorate the room and always be out and ready for use.

Update one room

One room doesn't sound too overwhelming. You can even choose the smallest room in the house. It doesn't have to be a full makeover with paint and new furniture. Change the accent color in the room to a new one, or add a few pops of color if the room was missing that. Add a new shower curtain to a bathroom or choose new place mats and napkins for the dining room. Add a new piece of art to the wall and choose things to fill the room that go along with it. Small changes can make a huge difference in both the look and feel that a room has. Once you see how easily an update can be, maybe you will want to go from only one room to one room each month!

Decorate for you first, company second

Everyone wants the house to look nice when company comes over, but those people are only there occasionally. You have to be there every single day. With this in mind, when you decide which room to update, start with one that you use the most yourself. You most likely spend a lot of time in your own bedroom and bathroom. Maybe it's the family room. Updating the home decor where you spend the majority of your time means you will see it more often and it will inspire you to do the same in other rooms later on. Pick out some beautiful candles or pretty soaps to place around your bathtub. Inspirational sayings on the walls are a wonderful motivator too. Decorate for your own enjoyment and others are bound to love it too.

Make accent pieces seasonal

Holiday decorations are fun and exciting because they change up the look of the home from it's everyday norm. You don't have to wait for a holiday to do this. Treat the four seasons like a holiday. Changing out picture frames, scented candles, throw pillows, flower arrangements, and even wall art to match the current season keeps the look from getting dull.

The new home decor updates that you can make to every room in your home are only limited to your imagination. Start slow, and we're willing to bet you will have so much fun with the resolutions above, you'll want to keep going. When you visit our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop, the decorating possibilities are endless! If you need a little inspiration, we would be happy to help you out. Good & Perfect Gifts' inventory changes often, giving you new items to choose from all of the time. Visit us early in 2016 and let us help you start the year off in a fun, new, decorative way!

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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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

7 Fun Holiday Traditions to Start

Getting gifts every year at Christmas time shouldn't be the only thing that you have to look forward to. Good & Perfect Gifts is a big fan of annual holiday traditions. When you come up with ways to spend quality time with your family and friends around the holidays, that can end up being better than any material gift you could receive. Here are a few great ideas for traditions that you can begin with your friends and family every year.

Bake together.

The earlier in December you do this, the more sweet treats you will have time to make over the holidays! Spend a day making up batches of treats to be baked later, or take care of the mixing and baking all at once. Another option is to stick to one or two holiday favorites, like sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies, then spend the rest of the time decorating them.

Watch a movie marathon.

There are tons of holiday movies to watch, and you can easily find some to match your crowd. There are lots of Christmas cartoons for the kids, and just as many comedies out there for a more adult audience if there won't be any children at your gathering. From the heartfelt classics all the way to a few scary choices, you should have plenty of movies to pick from to fill a day with flicks. Mix up a few snack foods to last the day and get some gift wrapping done while you watch.

Host a game night.

Plan one entire evening around having fun and playing games. Everyone can gather around the table and go through all of your favorite board games. Another option is to plan some holiday-themed competitions, like Pin the Nose on the Reindeer or a gift-wrapping relay race. Come up with a really cool trophy to be passed on to the grand champion year after year.

Record memories.

When your family and friends are all together for the season, it's a perfect time to think back about all of the wonderful things that have happened over the past year. Keep a journal or scrapbook that can be added to annually and let each person write in one of their favorite memories. Make sure that you take a good group photo to add to the book when you are all done writing.

Go on a holiday lights tour.

There are all kinds of holiday light displays nearly everywhere that you look. Bundle everyone up, pile into the car, and take a lights tour. If you have a large group, turn it into a caravan with festive stops along the way. At the end of the night, meet back at home for hot chocolate.

Volunteer together.

There are always extra opportunities around the holidays to volunteer and help out someone that is in need. Collect items to deliver to a local food pantry or shelter, visit the animal shelter and walk the dogs, or go to a nursing home or hospital and sing some carols.

Start a Christmas Eve or Christmas morning tradition.

Come up with an activity that you can all do together and will look forward to every year. Read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" before going to bed on Christmas Eve, taking turns reading lines out loud. Place the final decoration, the topper, on the tree. Host an annual brunch on Christmas Day for friends to stop by. One simple thing can turn into a really big deal when you make it a tradition.

When choosing your new holiday tradition, focus on the things that your family and friends enjoy doing together. In between all of the new traditions that you start, stop by our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop and get in a bit of Christmas shopping. We've also got lots of tasty gourmet treats for you to take back to your new annual holiday movie or game night. Whatever you end up doing, the important thing is that you enjoy it together. Have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Good & Perfect Gifts.

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, December 18, 2015

Our Tasty Holiday Treats

One of our favorite things about the Christmas season is all of the delicious treats that come out of the kitchen. Cookies, candy, egg nog... mmmmmmm! This time of year seems to bring out the baker in everyone. If you're not the baking type, but still crave the tastes of the holidays, your favorite gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks can take care of that for you.

Good & Perfect Gifts has a lot of pre-packaged mixes that make whipping up a "homemade" treat quick and easy. We also have the incredible, fresh-baked treats straight out of Sugar B's bakery right here in our Eldon gift shop. You can choose to put in a small amount of time in the kitchen or none at all simply by stopping by Good & Perfect Gifts and picking up a few delicious items.

FOR A PARTY

Whether you are hosting the party and need to prepare a lot of food, or you are attending one and need something to bring along with you, we've got some spectacular choices available. The Wind & Willow Cheeseball Mixes come in both savory and sweet flavors. Each package includes a recipe featuring an easy variation that turns a simple mix into something quite delicious and impressive. All of the other guests will want your recipe!

Good & Perfect Gifts, Lake of the Ozraks, Eldon MO

FOR A QUICK BREAKFAST

If you have family staying at your house over the holidays, they'll be wanting breakfast when they wake up. Having a few simple, quick items at the ready will keep those early risers satisfied. Sugar B's makes the most delicious muffins in town. We also have some scrumptious Good & Perfect Gifts brand preserves that will make a simple piece of toast better than ever. Pair that with a hot cup of coffee made from one of our gourmet coffee selections and your guests should be satisfied.

FOR A SNACK

A snack in the middle of the day will give you the energy that you need to keep celebrating this busy holiday season. South Georgia Pecan Co.'s gourmet pecans and walnuts taste amazing, and they look great sitting in a bowl on your kitchen counter. Our Good & Perfect Gifts brand salsa and a few tortilla chips are also a perfect food to hold you over until dinner. If it's a bit chilly outside, we've even got a delicious Spiced Cider Mix to warm you up.

FOR YOURSELF

If you have been running yourself ragged getting all of your holiday errands taken care of, treat yourself to a quiet cup of coffee and something sweet right here inside Good & Perfect Gifts. We have several tables and chairs for you to stay and visit with us for a while. Make a little bit of time for yourself to relax and unwind before you head back to your home full of house guests. Before you leave, you can pick up a few items to take home for them to enjoy too.

Those are just a few of the taste-tempting treats that are waiting for you at our Eldon gift shop. Stop by Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, or on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. You are bound to find something new and enticing every time that you visit us at Good & Perfect Gifts. We are sending out best wishes to everyone for a tasty and happy, very merry Christmas!

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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