Tea Forte Cocktail Infusions for Summer Parties

We love to throw summertime cocktail parties - we'll devise some flimsy excuse any chance we get! Our Tea Forte Cocktail Infusions surprise our guests with their modern, refreshing flavors.

They're easy to use - just drop a cocktail infuser bag into a clean cocktail glass, then pour alcohol directly over it. Dip the infuser in and out of the alcohol a few times, then fill the glass with ice. Let it sit two minutes then serve your lucky guest.

Lavender Citrus can be used to make a Lavender Pear Martini, Cosmo de Provence, Lavender Lime Rickey,

Lemongrass Mint is used to make a Wild Mint Mojito, Lemongrass Gin & Tonic, and a
Bali Breeze.

For something a bit more exotic, try the Silkroad Chai infusion. Use it to create a spicy Chai White Russian, a Bombai Chai Rum & Tonic, or a refreshing
Peach Chai Crush.

Here at the Gilded Lily, we carry all three flavors. We also sell a combination package with all three varieties.

Sun Hats for Infants and Toddlers

We love these cheerful sun hats! They provide some UV protection for little faces. (Use sunscreen also to protect your child's skin). Above is a pink and yellow gerbera daisy on a pink sun hat.

This lime green and pink polkadot sun hat is topped with a hot pink flower.

A yellow daisy with pink sequin center adorns this pink-and-yellow striped sun hat.

Come into The Gilded Lily to see our other cute sun hats for little girls.

New Michael Aram Candles - Just In!

New this week, luxury home candles by Michael Aram. They're packaged in elegant black and brown gift boxes. Each candle comes in a keepsake container topped with a Michael Aram decoration on the lid. They sell for $60.00 each.

Gingko

Lotus Blossom

Sweet Basil

Murval Bags for Spring

Our stylish, colorful Murval bags come from Paris. Chic and affordable, they'll freshen up your wardrobe for spring. Above is the pink paisley cosmetics bag, which sells for just $12.50!

This is the Vintage Toile lunch tote, in aqua and brown.

We love bringing lunch to work in Murval's hot pink Mock Croc lunch bag. It's insulated to help keep your sandwich cold. It also comes in chocolate brown.

The Paisley Ocean Tote is perfect for bringing supplies to the pool or lake, stashing sunscreen, sandals and paperbacks, or ferrying a few picnic supplies. It sells for $35.

Stop into the Gilded Lily Home to see our other Murval bags!

Summery Green Frosted Glass Shooters

We can't wait to throw a late-afternoon poolside cocktail party this summer. We'll suspend the "no glass by the pool" rule in honor of these beautiful frosted glass "shooters" shot glasses.

We fill the oversized shot glasses with frozen Gray Goose "La Poire" pear vodka, then serve them on a tray with goat cheese, pear slices and crackers.

Also try Absolut Pears, another refreshing vodka for summer soirees.

Barefoot Contessa Cake and Cupcake Mixes

With all the baby showers, wedding showers, bachelorette parties and cocktail parties coming up this summer, we thought these Barefoot Contessa cake and cupcake mixes might really come in handy.

The Barefoot Contessa Coconut Cupcake & Cream Cheese Frosting Mix makes 12 frosted cupcakes.

We recommend dressing up the Decadent Molten Chocolate Cake with fresh raspberries, although it's fabulous on its own.

You can find them in the Gourmet Food section of The Gilded Lily Home.

The Barefoot Contessa airs on Food Network Saturdays and Sundays.

Seda France Bon Chic Soy Candles 50% Off Sale

This week we've put our Seda France "Bon Chic" candles on our 50% off sale table. If you're excited about the discount on these attractively packaged, fabulous smelling soy candles, you'll want to stop in immediately, as we only have a few left at this sale price!

Plum Apricot Leaf

White Cashmere Blossom

Pink Frangipani Lily

Bougainville Sapote