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	<description>Gift Giving Should Last a Lifetime</description>
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		<title>The Mint Julep Cup</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Mint Julep, a tradition deeply embedded in our southern culture, is best served in the appropriate Julep Cup.  Originally served in a gold plated or sterling silver cup (shown in the inset), today&#8217;s Juleps are made more affordable by the beautiful hand crafted pewter cups that are polished to resemble silver.  Historically, these cups [...]]]></description>
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		<title>We Love Blue Crabs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I may be biased, but I truly believe there is no other place on the planet that produces such a perfect crustacean as the waters of our Chesapeake Bay. The Blue Crab is an important part of the economy of the Bay and also its most famous and delicious food. The traditional crab feast;  hot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Fine Art of Engraving</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Engraving is the practice of inscribing a design onto a hard, usually flat surface, by cutting grooves into it. The result may be a decorative object, such as when metals or glass are engraved. Traditional engraving, by burin, or more recently with the use of machines, continues to be practiced by master engravers who use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Teething Ring Rattle Satisfies the Senses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our collection of sterling teething ring rattles are available with pink, blue or white plastic mother-of-pearl rings in either a circle or heart shaped.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/baby-teething-ring-rattle-satisfies-the-senses/</link>
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		<title>Salt Cellars and Shakers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was recently researching the history of the use of a salt cellar and really became fascinated by this seemingly common table accessory.  I happen to use salt cellars all the time in my home after I received a set from my grandmother many years ago.  It turns out, that they were regularly used in homes up until around 1950, when the salt shaker became the utensil of choice.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/salt-cellars-and-shakers/</link>
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		<title>Pewter Marries Elegance and Practicality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As the spring wedding season approaches, you may have the challenge of choosing a gift to present to the lucky bride and groom in your life. Faced with rising costs in planning a wedding, many couples are opting for more practical wedding gifts, including cash and increasingly popular gift cards. Wedding registries range anywhere from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/pewter-marries-elegance-and-practicality/</link>
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		<title>The Legend of the Tooth Fairy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Centuries ago in Europe, when a child’s tooth fell out, it was buried underground to, it was believed, allow a new tooth to grow in its place, as well as to ward of any evil spirits that might harm the child. This superstition carried across the ocean to America, where the legend of the Tooth Fairy was born.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/the-legend-of-the-tooth-fairy/</link>
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		<title>The Legend Behind Valentine’s Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every February 14 loved ones exchange candy, flowers, cards and gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate this holiday in his honor?  Several legends surround the observance of this romantic day, but none have been substantiated. As is common with many holidays, the meaning and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/the-legend-behind-valentine%e2%80%99s-day/</link>
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		<title>Engraved Wedding Invitation Tray</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a spectacular wedding gift idea for the bride and groom;  a gift no one else will think of and one that will amaze the bridal couple!   With a copy of the wedding invitation, we can duplicate the layout on this finely made Chippendale Tray.  This tray is available in either sterling silver or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/engraved-wedding-invitation-tray/</link>
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		<title>A Classic Wedding Gift</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You will put a lot of effort into making sure that you are giving a gift that will be appreciated for a lifetime.  Keeping it simple, traditional, and beautiful will make your wedding gift unforgettable!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.silverandpewtergifts.com/blog/a-classic-wedding-gift/</link>
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