Good & Perfect Gifts

Friday, August 26, 2016

Start Planning Your Labor Day Celebrations

We're only a week away from Labor Day Weekend! It's a very lively time of year in the lake area, and an excellent excuse to plan a gathering of your family and friends. Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is filled with many of the things that you need to throw a memorable get-together over the holiday weekend, plus the items you need to be a great guest at someone's else's event.

Good & Perfect Gifts has you covered in many of the important areas of good entertaining. Whether you are hosting the celebration or attending as a guest, you'll find the food, fashion, home decor, and hostess gifts that you need.

FOOD
These big holiday weekends make most people think immediately about picnics and BBQ's, and we've got the gourmet treats to impress your guests. Many of our Wind & Willow dip mixes are excellent for combining with some olive oil and using as a delicious marinade for chicken, steak, or any other meats you choose to throw on the grill. There is also a wide variety of dips to serve along with them.

A very popular item to take along on a picnic is our Good & Perfect Gifts own Tropical Chicken Salad Mix. It's got a great big, amazing flavor in a simple-to-make dish. The mix already contains dried cranberries, onions, pecans, and bell peppers. All you need to add is fresh pineapple, Miracle Whip, and the cooked chicken. If you need something quick to take to a BBQ and don't feel like cooking, check out a few of the tasty treats Bridgette has freshly baked for you from Sugar B's Cakes & Pastries, located right inside our store.

FASHION
You are going to want to look your best for all of those Labor Day celebrations, and we have the most stylish clothing at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as the fantastic jewelry and fashion accessories to go along with it. Traditionally people have been told that Labor Day is the time to put away all of your white clothing for the season, but we are thrilled to say that no one follows that rule anymore. If you look good in white, wear it all you like!

Good & Perfect Gifts has already started getting in a few of our fall fashions, but we still have some gorgeous summery items for you to choose from. After you find the perfect outfit, choose a few fabulous accent pieces from the best selection of jewelry at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you can make it here for Fashion Wednesday, you will be able to take advantage of our incredible weekly special. Each Wednesday, for every clothing item you purchase, you can get another clothing item at 50% off. In addition to that, if you buy clothing on Wednesdays, we will also offer you an additional 20% off of our fashion jewelry items. Win-win!

HOME DECOR
Stop on by and take a look through our excellent home decor items to dress up your house with. You'll find quilted flags, door hangers, and more for the outside, plus aromatic candles, vases, floral items, and other great things for the inside. We've also got lots of wonderful kitchen items to help out with the food preparation and serving, like aprons, napkins, place mats, platters, and more. Don't forget about soaps and lotions for the bathroom too.

HOSTESS GIFTS
If you will be attending a Labor Day party rather than throwing one, we have an excellent selection of gift items to thank your host or hostess with. Candles are both beautiful and useful, and a basket of our Tyler or Caldrea body and home care items would be happily accepted. We have a wide variety of items already, and new things come in every week. You are sure to find something perfect among our immense selection of gifts.

Our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks is open every Wednesday-Friday from 10 am - 5 pm, and each Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm. That leaves you with plenty of time to pick up a few fantastic items for your Labor Day celebration, and possibly even a few things for start getting your home ready for fall. Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon has everything you need to keep both yourself and your home looking amazing.

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, August 18, 2016

5 Tips For Best Utilizing Scented Candles

Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon carries a large variety of high-quality candles. Scented candles are very popular sellers. We've put together a few tips to help you get the most out of the the varieties that we carry in our Lake of the Ozarks candle boutique.

Consider the size of the room.

Light, subtle scents are the best choice for small rooms. Anything too strong can overpower a smaller space and be unpleasant rather than welcoming. Save the bigger fragrances for more open areas.

Don't overdo it.

If you want to have a lot of candles lit in one room, they don't all have to be scented. Depending on the size of the room, only light 1 or 2 in an aroma you like, then use unscented candles to achieve the look you are going for.

Match the season.

You don't want to grab just any scented candle randomly. Putting a little thought into the one that you choose makes a big difference. In the fall, spiced pumpkin and harvest apple scents match the season nicely. Cinnamon and evergreen take you to a wintry place. Floral aromas are perfect for spring, and in the summer find one that takes you to a sandy beach when you close your eyes.

Use scents to convey a mood.

Aromatherapy is a wonderful way to add to an area's atmosphere and put you in a particular mood. People react in certain ways when they smell specific fragrances. For example:

Green Apple - manages cravings
Pumpkin Pie - increases blood flow
Cinnamon - improves focus
Coconut - relieves stress
Ginger - helps with nausea
Rose & Jasmine - helps with depression
Lavender - increases deep slow-wave sleep, relieves anxiety
Grapefruit - curbs depression & enhances memory
Citrus - relieves stress, aids with digestion & nausea
Peppermint - gives motivation, energy, & confidence, relieves stress

Mix complimentary scents.

If you cannot find the exact aroma that you are looking for, consider combining a couple of different scented candles to achieve it. Two similar fragrances can combine to make something brand new and amazing.

Stopping by our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop on a Thursday is a great time to pick up a few different scents. Each week we host Fragrant Thursday, and if you buy at least $15 worth of Tyler scented products, including candles and more, we will give you a FREE gift! The value of the free gift increases with the amount of your purchase, so it's the ideal time to stock up.

Using scented candles is an excellent way to liven up any room. They please both the senses of sight and smell, and they create a very welcoming aura. Good & Perfect Gifts features a wide variety of different scents from many quality companies. If you don't see a scent you are looking for, let us know and we'll see if we can get it for 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, August 12, 2016

5 Home Decorating Rules You Can Ignore

Our Lake of the Ozarks home decor store is filled with an eclectic mix of items. No matter what your personal style is, you are bound to find something that you like. Good & Perfect Gifts realizes that choosing the perfect items to decorate your home with can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. As a matter of fact, it should be fun.

Some people may tell you that there are decorating rules that you must follow, but we disagree. The "rules" can be helpful as guidelines sometimes, but there are quite a few that simply don't need to be acknowledged at all.

#1 - Don't mix patterns and prints.

You can successfully put as many different patterns and prints in a space that you like. The key is to find a unifying element within them that brings it all together. A similar color or theme will help you to do this.

#2 - The most important piece of furniture is the couch.

A couch is often used as a focal point because it is usually one of the largest pieces in a room. It doesn't have to be. You can use a large window, a fireplace, a piece of art, or anything else that is attractive and draws attention as a focal point. As a matter of fact, if you want to have a collection of chairs around the room and skip the couch altogether, go for it.

#3 - Throw pillows can only be placed in odd numbers.

The same is said for most knick-knacks that you may choose to display in a room. This became a rule to help people avoid having everything match too much. In reality, if you want to add a fourth pillow to the mix because you think it looks better, do it. As long as it is pleasing to your eye, it's perfectly acceptable to do.

#4 - Ceilings have to be painted white.

They don't if you don't want a white ceiling. Some worry that a painted ceiling will make the room feel smaller and enclosed. On the contrary, the right shades can draw the eye up and make the space feel taller and more open. It's also a great chance to use another surface to show off your personality.

#5 - Artwork must be hung at eye level.

Not all people have the same eye level, so this is an impossible task to begin with. It is nice to have a piece of art hanging in the general area that your eyes naturally gravitate toward, but if it's a beautiful piece, eyes will be drawn to it wherever it is placed.

A grouping of many pieces can look wonderful placed neatly at various levels on the same wall. You don't even have to put it on the wall. Place it on a wall shelf leaning or put it against a stack of books on a bookshelf.

When you are deciding on how you want to design a room in your home, all that really matters is that you enjoy the look and it makes you happy to be in that room. If you stand back and take in the big picture, if you like it, then it's good enough for anyone that visits your home.

Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop has many different items that appeal to a wide variety of styles. We have new arrivals all of the time, so each visit to Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon is bound to show you something new that would look perfect in your home. Stop by soon, see what we've got in store, and share a little of your personal style with us.

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, August 5, 2016

9 Fall Fashion Trends To Look Forward To

Even though we still have plenty of warm, summer weather left to enjoy, it's not too early to start thinking about adding pieces to your fall wardrobe. Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon carries the best clothing at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as all of the lovely jewelry, handbags, and other accessories to go along with those pieces.

To help you get in the proper mindset for thinking about the upcoming season, we searched through a few fall fashion trends that popped up on the runways recently. Not every New York runway style is right for everyday wear, but it is a great place to turn for new and interesting inspiration.

Plaids

Plaids always seem to signify fall, and this year is no exception. You will see them in both neutrals and bolder shades on everything, not only clothing and coats, but accessories too.

Turtlenecks

It's no surprise that when the weather gets colder, turtlenecks come out of storage and to the front of your closet. This year a popular trend is to wear these toasty shirts underneath dresses.

Navy Overcoats

Apparently not only the color, but also the military branch, are the "navy" you will be seeing in outerwear this year. This nautical look is especially perfect for wearing in the lake area.

Metallics

Golds and silvers will be popular this year. You will see it in metallic fabrics, tinsel, and metal accents.

Off-the-Shoulder

While a turtleneck keeps you completely covered, this trend lets some skin peek out. You will be seeing lots of shirts that are off either one shoulder or both.

Dusty Pink & Yellow

Generally in autumn people pull out their warmer-toned clothing and save the lighter colors for spring. This year, dusty pink and yellow are showing up a lot on the runway, light and refreshing.

Velvet

This fabric is soft and luxurious, and you will be seeing a lot of it this fall. It looks and feels luxurious to wear and can be found in gorgeous jewel-toned shades.

Chokers

These necklaces are the perfect accessory to wear with much of your fall clothing this year. Big, chunky styles as well as thinner, simpler chokers will work beautifully.

Statement Furs

Whether you prefer real or faux, furs this season will be attention-getting. Expect to see them in bright, unnatural colors and also sewn in interesting, eye-catching patterns.

You will find fashionable clothing at the Lake of the Ozarks in our Eldon gift shop. As an added bonus, every single Wednesday at Good & Perfect Gifts we celebrate "Fashion Wednesday!" For every piece of clothing that you purchase, you can take home another one for 50% off. Also, if you take advantage of that incredible deal, we'll also give you 20% off of all fashion jewelry. It's the perfect day to come in and stock up for the coming season.

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, July 28, 2016

The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is Coming!

There is an annual family fun event happening close by in the very near future - The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop. It's an incredible sight to see, an exciting day of activities, and an excellent way to raise funds for some very deserving local charities and organizations.

Good & Perfect Gifts has all of the details right here for you. There is a golf tournament up first, then the following day is the main event.

Golf Tournament

The Ridge Golf Course at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark will host this "quacky" golf tournament on Friday, August 5, 2016. This 4-person scramble with a ladies flight will feature crazy holes and fun obstacles all around the course. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Lake Area Big Brothers Big Sisters and Ozark Coast Kiwanis.

Registration and lunch begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. It costs $125 per player to enter, and all participants receive 10 Duck Drop tickets for Saturday's event. Click here to register online and get additional information.

Fun Zone

Saturday, August 6 from 10 am - 1 pm is a day that is fun for the entire family. The event opens with games and other activities below Bagnell Dam at the Dam Bait & Campground. There will be a live DJ, great food, shaved ice, dunk tanks, and more.

Wrist bands to take part in all of the events, games, and prizes for kids are absolutely FREE! These activities include:

Games & Prizes
Petting Zoo
Bounce Houses
Face Decorating
Martial Arts Demonstrations
Dance Performances

Duck Drop

The main event happens at high noon. A helicopter will drop thousands of rubber duckies over the Osage River that will then race to the finish line. To claim one of these ducks as your own, you must purchase a Duck Drop Ticket. These will be sold until 11 am Saturday morning, or you can get early tickets from committee members.

Tickets are $5 a piece. The winning duck will earn it's owner $5,000 in grand prize money! There are also 10 additional prizes for the next few ducks crossing the finish line, including:

$1,000 cash
$500 Hy Vee Grocery Card
5 - $100 Woods supermarket Cards
4-hour rental from Iguana Watersports
$100 Panera Bread Gift Card
$100 Andy's Frozen Custard Gift Card

Spend a part of your weekend having lots of fun, raising money for worthy local causes, and possibly even taking home some incredible prizes. Good & Perfect Gifts is proud to be a part of a wonderful community that does so many amazing things to offer help where it is needed .

For even more details, visit www.GreatDamDuckDrop.com. Don' miss this awesome annual event.

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, July 20, 2016

Incredible Brighton Sale - Happening NOW!

Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon only carries items in our shop from the finest, high-quality companies. One of these is the always popular Brighton. As a Brighton retailer at the Lake of the Ozarks, we carry a wide variety of their many wonderful products, and right now we are having a great big sale on a lot of those.

We are only midway through the summer season, but already thinking ahead to fall. Good & Perfect Gifts is offering many of our Brighton products at huge discounts to make room on our shelves for more. These deals are only good while our current supplies last, so come in soon and take advantage of these amazing prices.

Retired Handbags - 50% off

Brighton makes the finest Italian leather handbags, each one hand-stitched. We happen to have a few in stock that are being retired, and right now you can pick them up for half off the original price!

Make sure to register your new bag as soon as you get it. Brighton will warranty any workmanship or structural defects for the first 2 years that you own it, and they will also clean and condition it yearly after the purchase.

Retired Jewelry - 30% off

These pieces may not be manufactured any longer, but their timeless beauty will never go out of style. That's the best thing about any Brighton product. No matter when you buy it, it will always be fashionable.

All Brighton jewelry is protected by a lacquer finish that keeps it from tarnishing and makes it simple to clean. All you need is a 100% cotton cloth to keep it looking its gorgeous best.

Phone Cases - 40% off

Bring a little of the Brighton style to that item that you always have on hand and use often - your cell phone. Their cases are delightful, timeless, and right now, for sale at a wonderful discount.

Footwear - 30% off

The stylish footwear from Brighton is also made from luxurious Italian leather. This means you will be wearing these shoes for a very long time. Just like everything that they make, this beautiful footwear will never go out of style.

Summer Footwear - 50% off

There is a lot of warm weather left this year to get outside in your flip flops. Right now we are selling ours for half-price!

Now is the perfect time to visit our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks to add something new to your wardrobe, plus save a lot of money. You'll look fabulous, and no one will have a clue that you got it all at such unbelievable prices. Help us clear the Good & Perfect Gifts shelves now so that we can fill them back up with even more amazing items for you to wear.

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, July 14, 2016

Grilling Season is Here! Great Tastes for Your Next BBQ

One of the joys of the summer season is the glorious taste of food made on the grill. Our Wind & Willow gourmet mixes and dips are excellent for seasoning grilled food, plus they make some incredible side dishes. Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon has all of your favorite flavors, plus a few new ones to try. Not only do they taste amazing, but they're easy to make.

The Main Dish

The staples of a summer BBQ are most often burgers, chicken, steak, bratwurst, and hot dogs. Any of the Wind & Willow dip mixes that we carry in our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop can be mixed with some olive oil to make an unbelievably delicious marinade for meats.

These dip mixes are great for toppers too. The same dip that you use for your chips and fresh vegetables tastes amazing on top of a juicy burger. There is also a wonderful Farm Stand Pickled Relish that is perfect for grilled hot dogs. Did you know that July is Hot Dog Month? You'll definitely want to cook up a few of those to celebrate.

The Side Dish

If the main dish is the star of the BBQ, then the supporting cast is made up of those incredible side dishes. The "show" just wouldn't be as good without all of those extras to pile on your plate.

An incredible advantage with side dishes made with these mixes is that you can make them the day before serving. That will save you lots of time to get ready for company on BBQ day. For a super-simple potato salad, add a prepared dip mix to cooked potatoes, bacon crumbles, and cheese. Prepared dip mixes can also be combined with pasta and vegetables for a quick and easy pasta salad.

We carry special "Table For 2" pasta mixes, like Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Parmesan, that are delicious and even gluten free. You will also love the large variety of pickle mixes. We have Dill-icious, Fire & Spice, Rosemary Bell, and Secret Recipe available in both an adorable mason jar and burlap bag refills.

Wind & Willow's Farm Stand Sweet Dreams Pickle Mix plus a few additional items is all you need to make this amazing side salad.

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The Atmosphere

Once all of the side dishes are ready and the meat is waiting to be grilled, it's time to get your patio or dining room ready to feed all of those hungry people. If you'll be dining outside, don't forget a few citronella candles around the yard to keep any pesky bugs at bay.

The mason jars that your Farm Stand Pickle Mixes came in make adorable drinking glasses, and those burlap bags from the refills are perfect for storing silverware. There are many adorable home decor items at Good & Perfect Gifts to add to the atmosphere, and also kitchen accessories to serve up all of that yummy food on.

Don't forget yourself. You'll want to look your best when you host a summer BBQ. We have gorgeous clothing items, bags, flip flops, and the jewelry to match. Shop with us on Fashion Wednesday each week and get Buy-1-Get-1 at 50% off on clothing items, plus fashion jewelry discounts.