I can't quite figure out how you screw these glass bird hooks to the wall, but I really like them. The funky patterns are awesome. These would look great in an entryway. You could use them to hold your jacket or keep track of your keys, which always seem to be wandering off.
$14.00 each, Urban Outfitters
5/7/08 at 9:25 am | No Comments
I like this little makeup bag. It has a fun, retro flower pattern. And it's sort of small--nine inches by four inches. So you can toss in a couple of essentials (lipgloss, some mascara, a little eyeshadow, a compact, and concealer) and fit it into almost any purse.
$16.00, Dillards
5/6/08 at 1:16 pm | No Comments
I kept buying these $5 umbrellas from vendors on the street, and they kept falling apart after one or two storms. I recently ponied up for one of these Marimekko mini umbrellas, which I really like. It has a fun poppy pattern, and it folds up super tiny--about six inches long. It's so small that I can keep it in my bag all the time. Plus, it comes with a really nice carrying sleeve.
On sale for $24.00, eBags
5/5/08 at 9:04 am | No Comments
Here are some more Super Mario-inspired goodies: little mushrooms from the game stuffed with sour candies. In the game, the green mushroom gives you an extra life, the red mushroom makes you bigger, and the blue mushroom... wait, there was a blue mushroom? I have no idea what the blue mushroom does, but anyway, there's candy inside. So, all good.
$11.99, Perpetual Kid
5/2/08 at 1:56 pm | 1 Comment
This satin eye mask is cute and funny with its dead cartoon character eyes. I'm hoping that the fact that it looks a little bit creepy will prevent people from bugging you during your nap (for instance, say, the passenger next you in the airplane who seems to wait until you finally drift off to decide he needs to go to the bathroom).
$12.00, Gama-Go
5/1/08 at 1:53 pm | 1 Comment
Writing things down on paper? How very analog. But these eight-inch tall notebooks by Orla Kiely are adorable. I like the graphic look of the blue pears with the bright red strap. Whether your using them to jot down your grocery list or your innermost thoughts, these notebooks are a pretty addition to your desk.
$15.00, See Jane Work
4/30/08 at 1:49 pm | No Comments
If you have a fear of slipping in the bathtub like I do (hey, I don't want to die naked with shampoo in my eyes, okay?), these things will give you some peace of mind. They keep the tub from getting slippery. And you can pretend you're taking a bath in a goldfish pond.
$12.00, Urban Outfitters
4/25/08 at 9:40 am | No Comments
I like the natural look of this citrusy candle. It's made of lemongrass and chunks of bamboo. The five-inch-tall candle can burn for 70 hours, but even unlit it makes a nice decoration for the bathroom or a coffee table.
$14.95, Crate & Barrel
4/23/08 at 1:09 pm | No Comments
I saw someone wearing this the other day, and I couldn't help but ask where she got it. This sparkly sheer gloss gives your lips a gorgeous shimmer. And I love the pretty peaches and pinks. It comes in more than 15 shades.
$23.50, Sephora
4/16/08 at 9:22 am | No Comments
I like how these stainless steel bowls sit slightly askew to offer you easier access to your snacks. They come in two sizes: 7 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches in diameter. The larger one's big enough for a modest offering of pretzels and chips. And the little one is the perfect size for dip.
$10.95 and $19.95 each, CB2
4/15/08 at 1:13 pm | No Comments