Saturday, 8 June 2013

The Maia Wedding Guide #2 Gifts for the Bridesmaids

What would you do without your bridesmaids? They help you organise your wedding, arrange the hen night, are on the other end of the phone day or night incase you have a Bridezilla meltdown. So treat them to a nice little thank you present on your big day from Maia Gifts.


Thank you Bridesmaids



Everything is available online or in our Glasgow Shop!

Next week: Shabby Chic Wedding Theme!

Saturday, 1 June 2013

The Maia Wedding Guide #1 A Vintage Tea Party

Wedding season is well and truly here and the shop has been filled with excited(and sometimes slightly stressed) brides to be looking for something special for their big day. We stock all kinds of amazing wedding gifts, decorations, favours, guestbooks, albums, frames and other bits and bobs. We know organising a wedding can be a very stressful time so we have put together a guide to help you along the way. 

This week we have put together a couple of mood boards to give you inspiration for a Vintage Tea Party themed wedding. With everything from Pip Studio Teapots to rose garlands there is sure to be something here for your big day.
Teaparty Wedding




Continuing the tea party theme we have delicate place cards and fabulous recipe books to tickle your fancy!

Teaparty wedding 2




Remember all items on this blog are available to buy online or in our Glasgow store.

Next week: Gifts for Bridesmaids!

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Top 10 Best Gift Ideas for Father's Day - Who's your Daddy?


    Father’s Day is nearly upon us and for many of us shopping can quickly turn into mission impossible! Those who are lucky enough to have a dad with a hobby may have it easy. For the rest of us, finding good Father's Day ideas is difficult and usually ends up being the same predictable gifts year on year. Maybe a bottle of his favourite tipple, a new pair of slippers or a new tool to add to his growing collection!

     Well this year we have made it easy for you. Check out our comprehensive range of themed gifts for Dad. No more stressing as everything below is available either in-store or online at Maia Gifts. We'll even gift wrap it for you, how's that for hassle free?


Adventure Dad

There are some dads that just never seem to lose that sense of adventure for the world around them. So this great range of gift ideas is tailor-made for those men that still enjoy getting out there and discovering new places!


     

  1.  Scratch Map Travel | £11.99  
  2.  Stag Laptop Sleeve | £34.99
  3.  Eiffel Tower Craft Kit | £3.99
  4.  Stag Flask | £19.99
  5.  Stag Hip Flask | £24.99
  6.  Camera Coin Box | £9.99
  7.  Map Passport Cover | £16.99
  8.  World Map Wallet | £24.95
  9. Ted Baker Pen | £19.99
  10.  Gadget Case | £14.99

Rock Star Dad



Is your Dad still listening to his favourite records a bit too loud? Still playing guitar and talking about how good Woodstock was? We've put together some Father's Day ideas for the music mad Dad. Whether he plays it, listens to it or just talks about it all the time these are the perfect gifts for your Rock Star Dad!

Master Chef Dad

Is your Dad a bit of a whizz in the kitchen? Is he more likely to be cooking up a storm on a Saturday afternoon than sitting in front of the telly watching footie? Look no further than our range of culinary Fathers Day gift ideas for your Michelin Star Dad!

  1. Obsessive Chef Chopping Board | £16.99
  2. Hungover Cookbook | £6.99
  3. Banana Wine Stopper | £6.75
  4. Citrus Saw  Bottle Opener And Fruit Slicer | £3.99
  5. Mr Tea - Tea Strainer | £9.99
  6. Moustache Party Food Picks | £7.99
  7. Monkey Peddler Pizza Cutter | £13.99
  8. Eat a Horse Pasta | £6.99
  9. Winter/ Summer Salt & Pepper Shakers | £14.50

COMEDY DAD


Have you had to endure a childhood full of embarrassing Dad jokes and pranks? If so it is fair to say you have a comedy Dad and we've got the ideal hilarious gift to suit him. Why not indulge his sense of humour just this once?


  1. The Very Embarrassing Book Of Dad Jokes | £9.99 
  2. 'Ring For Beer' Bell Keyring | £2.50
  3. Moustache Combs | £3.75
  4. '50 Sheds Of Grey' Book | £9.99
  5. EAR Sharpener | £3.99
  6. Stress Reliever Banana | £4.99
  7. Cigar Pen | £3.99
  8. Blood Bath Gel | £4.50
  9. Shark Attack! Mug | £7.50
  10. Moustache Glasses | £3.99
Vintage Dad

Has your Dad gone full circle in the style stakes and actually became pretty fashionable with his retro look? That battered looking leather jacket that used to make you cringe is now bang on trend isn't it? Show your 'old-school' Dad how much you appreciate him with a Father's Day gift from our vintage inspired range!

  1. FM Wireless Retro Radio | £39.99
  2. My Life Story - Lifetime Diary | £34.99
  3. Typewriter Laptop Case | £29.99
  4. Chrome Lobby Phone | £59.95
  5. Classic Reception Service Bell | £4.99
  6. Set of 3 Juggling Balls | £3.99
  7. Classic Bicycle Horn | £4.75
  8. Vintage Playing Cards Daddy Mug | £9.95

Found something you love? Head over to Maia Gifts or visit our store in Glasgow. We have a great range of Father's Day cards to compliment the gift too. You could call us this years one-stop-fathers-day-shop!

Sunday, 26 August 2012

Back to School in Style!


We can't believe it's almost that time again, the kids are off back to school for another year! We know that Back-To-School shopping can be stressful, which is why we've put together a fantastic collection of accessories guaranteed to get the new term off to a great start! And it's not just students we have in mind, we've got loads of goodies for teachers too!







Perhaps most important for starting the new school year is finding the perfect school bag, and we've got loads to choose from in our collection. From vintage and travel-inspired bags and satchels by Disaster Designs to Gorjuss bags in all different sizes and designs, you're sure to find the bag for you!










The collection has bags for girls of all ages, so whether your wee one is off for their first day of primary, or entering their final year at secondary, we've got the bag for her. This Fuzzy Nation Bag is perfect for dog-lovers!































Next on the Back-To-School list is stationary to be proud of! With a huge selection of journals and notebooks, as well as some cute pens, organisation will be easy and homework is bound to be less of a chore! Our favourite is this Organisational Notebook from Gorjuss! 







These Morris Memo Holders are a must for any organised desk! They are practical and will help you keep on top of your notes, as well as bring a smile to your face every time you see them!











Lunchtimes are an important time of the day, a chance to recharge your batteries and get to know your classmates better! This cute Yoohoo Carry Case is perfect for packed lunches, and is bound to be the envy of the dining hall! 







Stay refreshed and hyrdated with one of our lovely Water Bottles! We've got plenty of designs to suit all ages and tastes, to ensure thirst is a thing of the past!














This funky little Cat is from our huge range of Keyrings, and is a sure-fire way to brighten up your bag or make your keys easier to find! We love it's big button eyes and quirky bead detail!









Studying sometimes requires use of a laptop, and now you can keep yours safe and stylish in one of our gorgeous Protective Cases. From sleeves with secure zip fastenings to carry cases with handles and straps, you're sure to find one to take your laptop or netbook from drab to fab!




We have loads more School Goodies in store and on our website, so take a peek and you're sure to be kitted out for study in no time! Best wishes for the new term from all here at Maia!