Diana Martin Gifts' Gourmet Cookies Featured on She Knows


Who doesn't love She Knows?! What a great site to find everything from beauty to fashion to style. For Valentine's Day, they recently featured the ever delicious cookies by Chef Adam Navidi available exclusively through Diana Martin Gifts. Check out the link here:



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Diana Martin Gifts Inspires Hope


Hope has charisma … it’s the ambassador of feeling good. Hope has magnetism and when shared makes others feel more optimistic. Hope suggests better times, happier lives and a change for the positive. Hope is embracing optimism. In these not-so-great economic times, it’s what keeps us going – pushing, struggling, moving forward one step at a time. Hope is both our driving force and our guiding light.

Today there is hope in opportunities - opportunities to feel good, to nurture, to develop, to expand our thinking. With “staying in” becoming the new “going out,” I find hope in the gift of time. Time spent with those who are most special to me, entertaining family and friends and turning special occasions into precious memories.

Celebrate, smile, and hope.

Diana Martin
Founder and CEO
Diana Martin Gifts
http://www.dianamartingifts.com/


Diana Martin’s Favorite Gifts to Inspire Hope:

Piggy Bank With Wings – The old fashion ceramic piggy bank gets updated with this magical piggy. In a modern aluminum casting, this bank brings art and whimsy to any table or shelf. It suggests prosperity and who doesn’t want that in 2009. 9.5”W $100

Preston Bailey’s Book Inspiration - The title says it all. With over 150 pages of beautiful photographs of dreamy table settings and flower arrangements, this book is a great launch for your own creativity or simply adapting one of Preston’s ideas. To help you get started, we include a decorative kit of ribbons. $68

Stars – This stunning star paperweight, in 24k gold, is a great way to share optimism and tell someone you think they are the best – a star, if you will. Stars suggest stellar attitude, stellar work ethic and working hard to rise to the top. Stars are those special friends, clients, colleagues, and employees that are innovator thinkers and make a difference in your life. 3” W, $75

Comfort Foods …. But healthy!

A gourmet olive oil is such an ideal home gift, even for the non-cook. A gorgeous decorated bottle makes a statement in any dining area. Used from dipping breads to salads to pasta to whatever your desire, this is a universally appreciated gift. $30

Intense Dark Chocolates can be found with our no-nonsense dark chocolate toffees that are artfully topped with ginger or fleur de sol or almonds or orange.
Delectable and charming in our 12 piece box size. $40 (Other sizes available)

5. Double sided frames - I love these frames because they can be made so personal with an image on one side and a special message on the other. It can be used as an award commemorating a successful project or as a gift to a family member with a loving message. So simple yet so meaningful and designed to fit well with any décor. 4” x 4” $35, Minimum order 5 (Also 4 x 6 available $45)

Advice Tray - Who couldn’t use some good advice? This signed, elegant art decoupage tray can be used to hold pencils, mail, keys, and business cards or on a desk or tabletop for an artful display. 12”W x 6”L $90

DIANA MARTIN GIFTS ADDS TO TEAM - NICOLE GUMM HIRED



Costa Mesa, CA – January 13, 2009 - Diana Martin Gifts is proud to announce the arrival of the newest member of their team, Nicole Gumm.

Nicole joins Diana Martin Gifts to spearhead Business Development, building new clientele while nurturing and expanding existing client relationships for the Costa Mesa-based gift and lifestyle company.

“We are thrilled to have Nicole join our team. Her passion for art and her strong client relations brings tremendous value to our brand,” says Diana Martin, president and founder of Diana Martin Gifts.

With a background in art and design, Nicole comes to Diana Martin Gifts from Pietra Del Mar in Corona Del Mar where she worked as an associate, curating pieces from around the globe for a very exclusive and discriminating clientele. While there she established and developed many crucial client relationships and created new marketing and business opportunities for the company.

Mrs. Gumm has also worked for several highly regarded local art galleries including Art Resource Group, Lisa Ledeski Fine Art and BC Space Gallery. A graduate of Chapman University, Nicole will be awarded her certificate in Appraisal Studies and Fine Arts through UCI in 2010, and is a certified USPAP for Personal Property Appraisers and a member of the American Society of Appraisers.


About Diana Martin Gifts
Gift guru and style expert, Diana Martin has been the go to gift expert to A-List celebrities, international royalty and Fortune 500 CEO’s for over 20 years.

Diana Martin founded the company in 1988 and has built it into the premiere gift consulting agency in the United States. Creating high-end and often one-of-a-kind gifts for the world’s most recognizable faces Diana Martin Gifts now offers gifts to anyone who appreciates style and the art of gifting through the company website http://www.dianamartingifts.com/.


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Diana Martin Gifts Partners With Chef Adam Navidi


INSPIRED BY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Diana Martin Gifts Partners With Chef Adam Navidi
On Exclusive Line of Cookies + More


Costa Mesa, CA – Gift guru and style expert Diana Martin is proud to announce a partnership with renowned professional chef, Adam Navidi. The exclusive partnership with Chef Adam will provide Diana Martin Gifts clients access to homemade gift items like cookies and other treats, as well as access to Chef Adam for parties and more.

For over 20 years, Diana Martin's distinguished clients have trusted her to select beautiful and meaningful gifts for any occasion. Now she is expanding her services, through strategic partnerships with celebrated colleagues such as Chef Adam, to give clients access to a top shelf personal chef and his creations. While their first collaboration will be an exclusive line of organic cookies inspired by his childhood, Chef Adam and Diana Martin plan to expand their exclusive gourmet food line in the future.

“I love this collaborative alliance with Chef Adam, “Diana continues, “It is the perfect marriage of creativity and art,” says Diana Martin, CEO and founder of Diana Martin Gifts. She continues, “One of my favorite gifts to give anytime of the year is something freshly baked. It gives the feeling of security and warmth. It is exciting to receive a beautiful box filled with oven fresh cookies.

Says Chef Adam, “Diana extends my creativity with her beautiful presentation in boxes that can be used over and over again. They are an excellent way to showcase my home baked cookies.”

Diana Martin and Chef Adam met when they founded the Gracious Living Group in 2006 along with David Rance , offering their collective services, bringing together the best of culinary, tabletop and interior design by industry professionals for any occasion large or small. (http://www.graciouslivinggroup.com/).

The collection of recipes was inspired by cookies baked by his mother and her contemporaries when he was young. The premiere offerings from Chef Adam will be made with the highest quality, organic ingredients and packaged to perfection. The cookies start at $20 for a paisley linen box consisting of 12 organic fig – blood orange-pistachio biscotti. The custom paisley boxes are reusable. The brown sampler box is $50 and contains a collection of 12 biscotti, 6 madelines, 6 rangers and 6 earthquakes. Here is a description of the cookies:

Small Paisley Box ($20)
California Fig-Blood Orange-Pistachio Biscotti Great with some cheese, cup of coffee for breakfast or dessert -- warmed with a bowl of ice cream

Brown Sampler Box ($50)

Assorted Ginger Cookies Here we have taken Fresh Ginger, Organic Cane Sugar and whole wheat to produce delicate and fun ginger bread cookies.Meyer Lemon Madelines These classic cookies are made with fresh meyer lemons
California Chocolate Earthquake Cookies One of the treats the neighborhood Moms would make during the holidaysCalifornia Ranger Cookies Also known as Billy Goats, Ranger cookies are a recipe that every mother knows from memory.

Shop the Entire Collection at http://www.dianamartingifts.com/

About Diana Martin Gifts
Gift guru and style expert, Diana Martin has been the go to gift expert to A-List celebrities, international royalty and Fortune 500 CEO’s for over 20 years.

Diana Martin founded the company in 1988 and has built it into the premiere gift consulting agency in the United States. Creating high-end and often one-of-a-kind gifts for the world’s most recognizable faces Diana Martin Gifts now offers gifts to anyone who appreciates style and the art of gifting through the company website http://www.dianamartingifts.com/.

About Chef Adam Navidi
Having entertained Presidents and A-List Celebrities alike, Chef Adam Navidi has been awarded numerous accolades and honors. Considered one of the next great chefs of California, Chef Adam always presents creative dishes. http://www.chefadamnavidi.com/

Diana Martin Gifts Launches New Website For Must Have Gifts


For over 20 years, Diana Martin's distinguished clients have trusted her to select a beautiful and meaningful gift for any occasion. With her exquisite taste and sensitivity to a gift’s possible impact, Martin can find a fitting tribute for valued friends, clients and associates.

Beginning November 24, anyone with an eye for style and the desire to gift artfully will have access to Diana’s wealth of expertise through her re-branded company and website at dianamartingifts.com.

“After working with VIPS of world business and celebrities, my goal with the launch of dianamartingifts.com is to be a resource where anyone can choose from a variety of gifts that are inspired by luxury, art and creativity and feel confident in their selection,” says Martin, “My gift collections bring luxury and style to everyday life no matter what the budget.”

Personal Gifting Services
Assisting with personal gifting needs, year-round.

Consulting Services: One-on-one consulting services with Diana Martin
Special Events: Theme development and implementation
Artists Commissions: Specially designed gifts by our internationally renowned artists

Corporate Gifting Services
Assisting your company in recognizing career milestones, employee achievement and showing appreciation and goodwill to colleagues and clients
Consulting Services: Analysis, development and implementation of a variety of corporate incentive programs.
DM Client Cycle Gift Program: A custom designed business support program created to help our clients grow their business.
Special Projects: One-of-a kind gifts or awards for a specific event or project.
Award/Incentive Programs: Custom award design, theme creation, collateral materials and room gifts.
International Gifts: Expertise in international protocols and cultural nuances.
Client Appreciation and Loyalty: Loyalty programs to show appreciation and engender goodwill.
CEO/Board of Director/Executive Events: Mergers and Acquisitions, Holidays, Retreats, CEO/Board Management Transitions, Congratulations, VIP events, Top Secret projects, Retirements, Appreciation, Special gifts for special occasions, One-of-a-kind gifts for those who have everything.
Occasion-marking Gifts: Retirements, Holidays, Grand Openings, Commemorations

About DianaMartinGifts.com
Dianamartingifts.com is a valuable resource for artful gifting with quality and style.

Throughout the site, Diana Martin guests will have the opportunity to shop from the carefully selected Diana Martin Collection of gifts, get all the news about the latest trends straight from the expert herself, and learn how to artfully gift the Diana Martin way.

Additionally, corporate clients will have access to the tools necessary to integrate and manage a successful corporate gifting program with the Diana Martin Client Gift Cycle Program™ - a patented gifting program that can be personalized and managed online at dianamartingifts.com.

Click here to experience the luxury of Diana Martin Gifts – http://www.dianamartingifts.com/

Thanksgiving Tabletop Tips by stylemaker Diana Martin


According to gift expert and style maker, Diana Martin the Thanksgiving table this year should be all about embellishments, details and the personal touch. The table is more than just a table. It reflects who we are and how we live. It’s the place we break bread, convene with family and friends, celebrate a holiday, toast life’s most important, as well as most private moments. The table is filled with memories of the past and those to be written in the future. It’s a blank canvas inviting your personal expression and creativity.

Diana Martin’s Tips for a memorable Thanksgiving table:
Votives create intimacy ~ people look best in candlelight. Small votives along the table or scattered will enhance the evening’s warmth, mood and conversation
Add your personal favorites to the table ~ an antique silver cup is ideal to hold flowers or a special paperweight for decoration; small is ok!
Create a table as unique as the moment ~ mix and match traditional place settings with art glass, hammered metal, ceramics. Use different surfaces such as a mirror placemat with linen placemats and cloisonne napkin rings.
Comfort is extremely important, even in the grandest of occasions. Create a sense of real luxury and ease by expressing your personal style with your table setting. Items that appear to be imposing, artificial or impersonal are taboo.
Scent is just as important as the visual. Fresh garden flowers, herbs, branches are just as aromatically enticing as the apple pie or roast turkey in the oven.
Quality wine glasses are a must. Riedel offers a wide variety of precisely engineered glasses for all kinds of wines and spirits in a range of prices.
Think about the tone of the evening and your guest list when creating your table setting
Be organized! When you go to someone’s house and they’re not ready for dinner, it’s stressful. Have the table set and platters out. Think about where the guest will sit. When you are organized, you are more at ease and so will the guests.
When in doubt, less is more! Simple is chic. Remember, it only takes one fabulous thing to make your guests feel great. Make one special drink or cook the juiciest roast turkey.


About the pumpkins pictured:
According to Diana Martin of Diana Martin Gifts, “These are one of my most favorite gifts during the Thanksgiving season,. Pumpkins are symbolic of appreciation, thoughtfulness and abundance. That is why they are traditionally given during Thanksgiving, although pumpkins can be given throughout the year.

These pumpkins are all individually hand-blown by an artist. The stems are metallic in silver and the glass is brilliant, warm and inviting. The craftsmanship is flawless. We have commissioned this artist for several projects. The small range in $300 and the large about $900.”

Enter a World of Comfortable Luxury and Artful Living -- http://www.dianamartingifts.com/

Ouch! No Gifts! Diana Martin Offers Tips On How To Show Appreciation In Tough Economic Times




With these hard economic times, it more important than ever to show your loved ones and those you work that that you care. Diana Martin of Diana Martin Gifts offers tips and gift ideas on her blog. Gifts like the votives, stationery and throw are among her top picks.
Check out the link here: http://dianamartingifts.blogspot.com/

Diana Martin Gifts Gives Entertaining Tips




Diana Martin, a gift and lifestyle expert, offers the following thoughts and tips on entertaining this holiday season.

A sentimental and traditional setting is given a modern twist with style. It is all about embellishments, details and the personal touch.

The table is more than just a table. It reflects who we are and how we live. It’s the place we break bread, convene with family and friends, celebrate a holiday, toast life’s most important, as well as most private moments. The table is filled with memories of the past and those to be written in the future. It’s a blank canvas inviting your personal expression and creativity.

Diana Martin’s Tips for a memorable holiday table:

Votives create intimacy ~ people look best in candlelight. Small votives along the table or scattered will enhance the evening’s warmth, mood and conversation

Add your personal favorites to the table ~ an antique silver cup is ideal to hold flowers or a special paperweight for decoration; small is ok!

Create a table as unique as the moment ~ mix and match traditional place settings with art glass, hammered metal, ceramics. Use different surfaces such as a mirror placemat with linen placemats and cloisonne napkin rings.

Comfort is extremely important, even in the grandest of occasions. Create a sense of real luxury and ease by expressing your personal style with your table setting. Items that appear to be imposing, artificial or impersonal are taboo.

Scent is just as important as the visual. Fresh garden flowers, herbs, branches are just as aromatically enticing as the apple pie or roast turkey in the oven.

Quality wine glasses are a must. Riedel offers a wide variety of precisely engineered glasses for all kinds of wines and spirits in a range of prices.

Think about the tone of the evening and your guest list when creating your table setting

Be organized! When you go to someone’s house and they’re not ready for dinner, it’s stressful. Have the table set and platters out. Think about where the guest will sit. When you are organized, you are more at ease and so will the guests.

When in doubt, less is more! Simple is chic. Remember, it only takes one fabulous thing to make your guests feel great. Make one special drink or cook the juiciest roast turkey.

Gifting and Lifestyle Expert Diana Martin Announces Her Picks for the Top Gifts for 2008


Gifting and Lifestyle Expert Diana Martin has just announced her Top 10 gift picks that will be sure winners this holiday season. Trendy yet timeless, each of these gifts is elegant, luxurious and will make a lasting impression on their recipeint.

Martin turned her passion for art and her knowledge of international etiquette into a business of giving. For over 20 years, the CEO’s of household name companies, such as Lexus, Nestle and Kodak, have turned to her when they need to buy meaningful gifts for every occasion, whether the budget is $500 or priceless one-of-a-kind commissions. But, Martin’s primary concern is the psychology of gift-giving – the ways in which the right gift can help build and enhance relationships.

All of the items pictured can be purchased through Diana Martin’s Prezents Inc. – 949.631.2727. Diana will be debuting her newly redesigned website at http://www.dianamartingifts.com/ in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back soon!
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