Blackberry Breakfast Collection from Blackberry Farm
For George Gustines, managing editor, Father’s Day celebrations involve food and the entire family. “A tradition our family has had in celebrating Mother’s or Father’s Day is for the five offspring — and assorted nieces and nephews — to take the appropriate parent out for breakfast,” Gustines says. “This year, my sister suggested a pot luck in Central Park. It was a hit with everyone: great scenery, wonderful weather and everyone pitched in with a dish. The Blackberry Breakfast collection would help us continue this new way of honoring our parents. Plus, I admit, I’m a sucker for apple butter.” Who doesn’t love a good breakfast?

Blackberry Farm Breakfast Collection, $95. Go to Taigan.com. Beall and Thomas Photography

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Gourmet chocolate, vintage designer jewelry, romantic poems, luxurious pajamas, rare books, and an escape to heavenly Blackberry Farm can only be found on Taigan.com for Valentine’s Day shopping, your online destination for the best gifts.

It’s the Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte—AKA jaw-dropping high heels and the breathtaking circa 1980 Chanel gold hoop earrings that leave a lasting impression…

For the love of shopping, gift giving and Valentine’s Day, Taigan announces its 2011 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for the online boutique shopper. Online shoppers looking for the unique and original turn to Taigan.com, a marketplace of 82 independent specialty and boutique retailers in places like Los Angeles, Aspen, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, New York—and even Italy!

Just because Saint Valentine was martyred doesn’t mean shopping for the namesake holiday should be dreaded. Taigan goes beyond the cliché flowers-and-chocolate to celebrate Valentine’s Day by offering unique gift options that express your love all year round.

Taigan’s Valentine’s Day Picks for men:

Florida Lobster Tails

Aidan Gill Ivory Complete Grooming Set

Bill Adler Leather Satchel

Sid Mashburn’s Playboy Boots

Taigan’s Valentine’s Day Picks for women:

Marni Graphite Leather Clutch

Italian Coin and Key Necklace

“Le Temps” Deco Rhinestone Bracelet

Two Night Escape at Blackberry Farm with Taigan Shopping Spree

Pucci Vintage Art Edition (Book)

Yves Saint Laurent (Book)

1980s Chanel Earrings

1970s Givenchy Bracelet

Aquarian Roses Eau de Parfum

Tocca Candele de Viaggio Travel Size Candle Set

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite

Tupelo Honey 20-oz Flute

Irene Neuwirth Rose De France Earring

Empire waisted silk/cotton blend Lux Sleep Dress

Grey Tania Leather Cuff

Epic Gardenia Pure Perfume

For the Love of Chocolate Collection + Perrier Jouet Grand Brut

Silk Ikat Double Sided Shawl

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About Taigan

A recent winner of the Retailer of Excellence Award in the Internet Innovation category, and named Technology Start-up of the Year, Taigan is recognized as the online shopping destination for a highly curated collection of boutiques, designers and purveyors. Showcasing specialty retailers of women and men’s fashion, home décor, art, antiques, jewelry, gourmet food and fine gifts, Julia Reed delivers a collection of Elusive Finds, facts and profiles in Taigan’s fetch, Taigan’s online lifestyle magazine. Shopping is free, guests are asked to provide their email address to use the site’s messaging service with shops.

My friend Linda told me all about the Taigan Website. She’s been shopping online for quite some time now. I’ve just really started being comfortable with it and love the experience. It’s great, easy and stress-free. There’s no need to hit the boutiques in the malls or even worse, the strip malls. Even when you do find parking, it’s always a hassle and a long wait at the cashier’s line. So when I told Linda I really needed to liven up my wardrobe, she took me to Taigan.com.

There are shops on Taigan from all over the country, which is great because that helps me with having a more styled and unique look. And that’s important, especially at black-tie events and gala dinners. You never want to have the same gown as someone else. I get to shop in a totally relaxed state. I love to browse around the Taigan Website in my comfortable pajamas on my couch sipping a good cup of coffee. I take all my sweet time. I look watch the videos, browse items and learn more about the shops themselves and the lines they carry. I also like being able to share an item with Linda – I just click the button and share an item or a video, or a whole shop – then we get on the phone and shop the site together.

The best part about shopping on Taigan is that it’s not just about clothes, like so many other shopping Websites. Not only can I find wonderful style for myself, I can also shop for home furnishings gourmet food, really fun gifts, pet accessories and more. Some of my favorite gourmet treats include from Blackberry Farm ‘s artisanal cheese and sweet preserves jam. They make a great hostess gift. This testimonial is by Libby S., San Francisco, CA.

Looking for that fun hostess gift or treat to serve at your next gathering? Taigan members discover a growing collection of specialty food shops who will deliver packaged treats to your home. Taigan’s collection of gourmet food stores include Star Provisions, the front of house of Atlanta’s most noted restaurant, Bacchanalia. Owned and operated by celebrity chef Anne Quantrano, shoppers will discover specialty cured meats, seasonal cheese selections, packaged spices, treats and more, including imported cookware and seasonal delicacies. Star Provisions and artisanal sweets store called Sucre (which means sweet in French).

Star Provisions is a culinary dream shop in Atlanta filled with quality cheeses, wine, beer meats, seafood and even gifts and accessories to dress a fancy table. Thin champagne flutes, Chardonnay glasses, wine glasses, beer glasses, cake stands and so much more. If you like meats, Star Provisions has a great collection of house cured Soppressata, potted chicken liver, house cured Finnochiona, pepperoni and more. And if you prefer cheese, imagine lavender/espresso cheese, Meadow Creek Dairy Grayson, Bayley Hazen Blue cheese and more. Star Provisions boasts about the gourmet shop having over 200 variations of cheeses, freshly baked breads and sweets and other gourmet delights you’ll find on Taigan like Sumatra Mandheling coffee and decaf organic Peru coffee.

Sucre on Taigan online is a dream come true for chocolate lovers and those with a sweet tooth. It’s located in the heart of the Gardens District in Uptown New Orleans, but Taigan brings Sucre into your home. Known for having the best macaroons, Sucre crafts seasonal macaroons, a wide variety of chocolate treats and other candies, plus perhaps the best Mardi Gras King Cake ever enjoyed. All make wonderful gifts, terrific personal treats or served at your next party. You can buy all the wonderful artisanal delights online, by becoming a Taigan member. Everything the specialty shop makes is handmade and in small batches. They use fine ingredients and are known for their Parisian macaroons. Be sure to watch the videos posted by Chef Tariq to see how these remarkable delicacies are created. Sucre also sells on Taigan an assortment of gift boxes like for example the Wedding Gift Box. This includes a 15-piece chocolate collection, 8-piece almond macaroon, Sicilian pistachio and rose petal chocolate bar, tea and a lemon and coconut loaf.

As you can see, Taigan is not only for the clothes and shoe lovers, our collection of specialty shops include a little something with big flavors for our culinary chefs in the making. Switch up breakfast, lunch and dinner with these great foods from Sucre and Star Provisions.