Summer BBQ Phun!

It's the last day of May which means we must bid farewell to National BBQ Month.  Fresh off Memorial Day weekend, we hope you kicked off the "unofficial" start of summer right!

Just what is BBQ anyway?  For us, it's not just a type of food, it's the friends, family, and the phun that come with it!  Now, don't misunderstand, it's still about the meat, you know with the PHAG team, it's always about the meat <wink>.

Recently, we read a statistic from the HPBA (Hearth Patio & Barbecue Association) that said 85% of people prefer to cook outside on a grill or smoker.  So we, say, let us give you a hand, or a pink piggy, as the case may be.  It's the perfect opportunity to introduce you to our squeezable plastic piggy dispenser.  This handy dispenser holds 12 oz. of your best sauce, and will revolutionize the way you (or your grill jockey) transports the sauce to the meat!

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"Wilde" about Art!

Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.- Oscar Wilde

It's hard to believe we're already in the final month of the first quarter of 2013!  As I began to think of all March has to offer. . . March Madness, the Ides of March, St. Patrick's Day. . . Irish author Oscar Wilde came to mind.  I mean, let's face it, March is known for the wilder side of life, right?

Though he wasn't a painter or visual artist, Wilde was a leading proponent of the aesthetic movement, emphasizing the pursuit of beauty for its own sake.  Perhaps Wilde's greatest masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is a cautionary tale about a beautiful young man who wishes that his portrait would age while he remains youthful, living a life of utter pleasure!

In the art of life, we all strive to create our own masterpiece.  By surrounding ourselves with objects of art and inspiration, we create our own aesthetic movement, and a colorful palette in the kitchen is a step in the right direction!  What pleasures will you wish for?  What culinary masterpiece will you create?  It's March. . . go Wilde!

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Life, LOVE, Liberty, & a little FUN!

This President's Day weekend, we recall the words of our 1st President, George Washington, who said, "Interwoven is the LOVE of Liberty with every ligament of the heart."
 
It's February (the month of celebrating love), we're here in Philly (the City of Brotherly Love), and we absolutely LOVE this handy symbol of liberty for your home!

So "wring" out those old dish rags and replace them with this whimsical dish brush! 

While you're at it, pause and give thanks for the many liberties you're afforded this day.

Now, go enjoy your freedom to have some decorating fun!

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LOVE is in the. . .

 

 

kitchen, this Valentine's Day!

As a lover of art, a lover of cookies, and a lover of Philly, this novel cookie cutter has it all.

This unique tin cutter is crafted in the shape of Robert Indiana's famous LOVE sculpture, first placed in Philadelphia, PA in 1976 as part of the US Bicentennial celebration.  You know what else is worth celebrating?  That this traditional cookie cutter is made here in the USA!

See more items like this HERE.  Be certain to show your LOVE to someone special on February 14th!

Roll Out the Red Carpet!

In honor of red carpet season, here at PHAG blog, we've decided to roll out the red carpet for all of our favorite new products!

Starting with this post, we will begin doing a weekly Red Carpet Feature for a new arrival product that we're super-excited about. We hope you will be too, so feel free to share the news with anyone you think will appreciate our style.

First up, the Escargot Funnel. We should all know by now that, "Slow and steady wins the pouring race!" At least with our silicone snail funnel, it does. The heat-resistant silicone is appropriate for use with hot and cold liquids, and its accordion folding mechanism allows it to store flat until needed. Choose from cordon rouge (red) and cordon bleu (blue) colors.

It's fancy because it's French!

Small Biz Saturday is a MUST!

We hope you all had a very happy turkey day!

Still haven't had time for those Thanksgiving leftovers to digest? No need to even stray from home to get your shopping under way. Simply head over to PHAGs virtual shop and show some real support for small business this Saturday 11/26/11 through Cyber Monday, 11/28/11.

November 26th is the 2nd Annual Small Business Saturday, a great initiative that supports shopping at small businesses, with the hope of making a BIG national difference! Use our handy search tool to find that perfect product by KEYWORD, or browse the thousands of products we offer, by category. Wheter you're looking for a novel ornament, some kitsch for your kitchen, or a whole new room, shopping at small businesses is one of the most important steps we can take to support our economy, and PHAG's here to help!

So shift your shopping to SMALL businesses for BIG rewards. The following coupon codes will get you an extra special VIP (Very Important PHAG) deal:

10% OFF ANY purchase CODE: SBS10

15% OFF Any purchase over $50 CODE: SBS15

20% OFF Any purchase over $100 CODE: SBS20

Get Your Flame On!

Let's face it, at PHAG we're flamin' experts! After all, PHAG flame is the name of our signature soy candle line, and we're living through a flamin' hot summer here in the northeast, so why not make the most of it? That's right summer barbecue season is upon us, and for a BBQ that's rockin' to PHAG come-a-knockin'!

Everyone knows the key to a good grill fest isn't just good food, good drink, and good company- it's also about good music! Why not make your next BBQ hit a high note with our BBQ guitar spatula and Rockin' BBQ fork? Better yet, don't just work the grill, but work the party crowd with our Sing-a-Long tongs! And, if your act is too hot to handle, well, say no more, our hot hits pot holders will bring your grill to chill so you can get a grip!

Speaking of chill, no summer cock-tail can rock-well without our Cool Jazz guitar ice stirrers. Perch one on our 45 record coaster, and it's official, your flame is on, and your BBQ's a #1 hit!

Win in Your Kitschen!

Having been part of the pop-culture landscape for over 30 years now, Pac-Man is a pretty familiar character, in fact, he's an icon. But, even the most well known icons have their secrets!

Just this week, Toru Iwatani, creator of the game, revealed that while you play the game, it might seem as if the four ghosts are actively chasing you, but that's not exactly true. Instead, it's only Blinky, the red ghost, who doggedly pursues you throughout the game. Pinky, the pink ghost and PHAG's favorite (naturally), simply wants to position itself at a point that's 32 pixels in front of Pac-Man's mouth. The blue ghost, Inky, is seeking to position itself at a similar fixed spot, and Clyde, the orange ghost, moves completely at random. Who knew?

What we know is that our awesome Pac-Man pot holder is a definite score! When paired with our "cutting" edge Pac-Man cookie cutters, you'll be the winner in your kitschen- you retrosexual!

Fun in the Kitschen!

Whether you spend a great deal of time in your kitchen, or you’re just looking for an economical update in your home, kitchens are among the most fun and affordable rooms to add a pinch of pop and a dash of flash! shopphag.com is here to help (we’re good like that) with an awesome assortment of functional fun stuff, which is kind of our specialty.

Are you a DIYer? Well, make your next party painfully amusing by displaying our voodoo-it-yourself toothpick holder ! Perfect for finger food, emergency hexes, and jump-starting the good times.

Have you been searching round and round for a high-quality Wheel of Death Knife Set? We thought so! shopphag.com is pleased to offer this novel knife set, bringing a ‘unique spin’ on the knife block while maintaining the highest standard of quality. A hand-crafted wood block is stocked with five stainless steel knives, each of which is protected from damage, while protecting you and your family, with individual sheaths.

Have your cake and eat it in style with a little help from shopphag.com. There are dozens of other delightful kitchen accessories in store for you. Find your favorites, and get ready for a fun and funky update.