Gifts for the Thanksgiving Host

Struggling to figure out what to bring to the Thanksgiving table? Maybe cooking isn't your forte? Perhaps a small thank you gift for your hosts will suffice, so let Copley Flair let you in on a little secret this season...

Bananagrams are a sure thing, providing hours of fun among all ages and has already won dozens of awards, including Game of the Year by TOTY Awards and the Gold Award by Dr. Toy. Bring this for the kids to keep them patiently waiting for that pumpkin pie while the adults slowly ease out of their delicious turkey-comas. Our sales are quickly telling us that we may just run out before the holiday even begins so come by quickly to get yours today!!! Have more than 6 players? 

                                                        Buy 2 bananagrams to create a party!

For the more sophisticated host, start tickling their holiday senses by gifting the Thymes Frasier Fir collection. This highly anticipated home fragrance of the season is sure to be a hit.  The soft aromatic fragrance of Siberian Fir and cedarwood inspires that cozy, warm feeling of Christmas. From aerosol home fragrance sprays to oil diffusers, there's a variety of options for every budget. These items are so popular that Copley Flair has a waiting list that starts compiling in July! But don't worry, there's enough to go around so stop in and pick yours up today.

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Roll in the Cupcakes!

Now that Halloween has come and gone, it can only mean one thing...

Only 22 more days until you stuff yourself silly with Thanksgiving goodies!


It also means endless invites to family and friend dinner functions! With the ever-growing popularity of cupcakes, what could be better than bringing your dinner host some sweet treats? Copley Flair has some fabulous and easy decorative ways to deck out your tiny cakes from Meri Meri. Great for any occasion!

Need a festive recipe? Check out Gio's famous Sweet Potato cupcakes recipe below and let us know what you think! Share your pictures with us!:

Ingredients

• 2  cups  all-purpose flour
• 2  tsp.  baking powder
• 1  tsp.  ground cinnamon
• 1/2  tsp.  baking soda
• 1/4  tsp.  salt
• 1  cup  butter, softened
• 1-1/2  cups  sugar
• 3    eggs
• 3  medium cooked sweet potatoes, mashed (or 17.2 oz. canned)
• 1/2  tsp.  vanilla
• 24 halved Pecans
•  Finely shredded orange peel

• 1  Recipe  Cream Cheese Frosting, below

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line twenty four 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set cups aside.

2. In medium bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

3. In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until combined. Add sweet potatoes and vanilla, beating until combined. Add flour mixture; beat until combined (batter will be thick).

4. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake about 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 minute. Remove from pan and cool completely.

5. Place Cream Cheese Frosting in large resealable plastic bag. Cut a 1/4-inch opening in one corner of bag. Pipe frosting on top of cupcakes. Sprinkle with orange peel and garnish with one Pecan. Makes 24 cupcakes.

Cream Cheese Frosting: In large mixing bowl beat one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened, and 2/3 cup butter, softened, with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons bourbon or milk and beat until combined. Beat in 8 cups powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth and of a good piping consistency. Makes 4-1/3 cups.

Halloween Weekend is Finally Here!!!

By now you should have your halloween costumes and are ready to take out your little trick or treaters or head out to that wild Halloween party all weekend long....
What's that?
You say you still don't have your costume!?
Stop in while supplies last and get your last minute accessories!!!

Elope has a great line of Sunglasses and hats which make the most simple pieces of your everyday wardrobe look like a well thought out costume! And if you time it just right, some of our novelties are already on sale!

Don't miss out and check out our Ch-Ch-Ch- Check It Out tab at the top to find out what kind of promotions are going on in our stores for a limited time!