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The Right Escape Kit Gift for Her?
Plot Summary:
De-Lovely is a sentimental and lush musical spanning the 1920's-1950's and tells the story of legendary songwriter Cole Porter, his music, and his romance and marriage to beautiful socialite Linda who endures his affairs with other men. His songs are sung by Elvis Costello, Alanis Morissette, and Natalie Cole.
She'll get to experience:
London, Befordshire England and Venice, Italy
Great for:
Musical and Cole Porter lovers
Ashley Judd and Kevin Kline fans
Costume/Period piece fans - 1920's - 1950's
Suggested Gift Kit Contents
Gifts:
De-Lovely DVD and/or soundtrack
Cole Porter music
Cigarette case (Linda always gave these to Cole)
Framed Cole Porter sheet music
Champagne or Gin (popular in the 1920's) and recipe for a period style cocktail like a Gin Fizz or Bees Knees
Bake her a cake or cupcakes from a recipe which debuted in the 1920's - 1950's such as Ice Box Cake, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, or Chiffon Cake (recipe below)
Top perfumes from the era like "Evening in Paris", Sortilege or Chanel Number 5
Hair flowers barrette like the one worn by Ashley Judd
Wrapping suggestions:
Create the feeling of De-Lovely with the wrapping paper:
1920's Art Deco style paper
Box or gift bag with phrases from Cole Porter songs written on them
Photocopies of white Cole Porter sheet music attached to the boxes with multi-color ribbon
Coming Soon!
Coming soon! Free matching printable card, gift tags, and bookmark.
Dedicated To:
This Escape Kit Gift is dedicated my friend, the one and only Liz, birthday buddy of Cole. "There's something wild about you child that's so contagious!" From: Hailie