Audrey Hepburn PortraitEtsy is great for finding quirky wall art. I like this eight-inch by eight-inch acrylic painting created by a young graphic designer from Atlanta. You can find similar designs based on other famous faces in her Etsy shop. And several other Audrey Hepburn paintings. I also like this one.
$25.00, Etsy
Mod Watercolor Crewel PillowThis sizable, 18-inch wide throw pillow is very detailed and colorful for the price. It's made of cotton, and the front is completely covered with soft wool embroidery (otherwise known as crewel embroidery). I like how the stitch work makes it almost looks like a painting.
$38.00, Urban Outfitters
Leaf Outdoor BarwareMaybe I'm just jonesing for warm weather to finally get here, but these palm frond cups are calling to me. And they're made of plastic, so if I drop one on the floor, no biggie (unless you're my downstairs neighbor). They come in 18-ounce and 20-ounce sizes. I also like these plastic leaf plates.
$26.00 or $29.00 for a set of six--depending on the size, Pottery Barn
Branch Wood Pendant Handmade NecklaceThis handmade necklace by Sharma Designs in San Jose, California, is gorgeous. It's made from pretty brown, aqua, and turquoise beads, and it has a nifty round maple pendant. The necklace measures about 15 inches. This would look great with a nice summery dress and some sandals.
$43.00, Etsy
Loop Express Yourself BagThis handbag is kind of scary looking, but kind of awesome. It's from Loop, one of my favorite accessories designers, and each side of the black-and-white striped bag has a different face. One side is a grinning smiley face. The other is pure wrath. You can decide which one you feel like showing to the world today.
$34.99, ModCloth
Turquoise Oval Stoneware BasketEaster has come and gone, but this stoneware basket can keep your table looking Spring-y. What's really cool is that if you pop it in the oven for a while, and then line it with a tea towel, it will keep rolls, muffins, and other yummy breads warm on the table.
$49.00, Crate & Barrel
Hope in a JarI kept hearing how great this stuff was from friends and magazines, but it took a man telling me he was obsessed with it to get me to plunk down so much moolah for a little jar of moisturizer. And yes, I admit, it is pretty awesome. It feels soothing and rich without being heavy or oily. It has a slight herbal chamomile scent that I could do without, though.
$38.00, Philosophy
Kamui Magazine RackWhen I first saw this thing, I wasn't sure what to make of it. It kind of reminds me of a giant blue clothespin. Turns out its a mod magazine rack. It's only four inches wide, so it doesn't take up a lot of floor space next to your couch or in the bathroom or wherever you do your reading. It also comes in black, white, or red.
$37.00, Loft Party
Wilton Ice Cream Cone Cupcake PanThis is kind of bizarre/awesome. It's a pan that helps you create cupcakes in the shape of ice cream cones. The bottom half has markings like a cone, and the top swirls like a helping of ice cream. The cupcakes look really yummy, but I imagine they would give you a hankering for soft serve.
$27.95, Sur La Table
Personalized Gift WrapIf the gift doesn't say it all, now you can have the wrapping paper express your sentiments. Namemaker offers nearly 40 styles of paper, including zebra print and pretty orange paisley, that you can customize with a pattern of 37 characters of your choosing. That means you can decorate your gift with phrases like, "Hey, better late than never," and, "This isn't what you think it is."
$25.95 for a 12-foot roll, Namemaker
Kitchenette Cafe CurtainsThey're sorta tacky and definitely cheesy, but I still think these cotton cafe curtains, decked out with pears and cherries, would look so cute in my kitchen. You can get a matching valance for another $12.
$38.00, Urban Outfitters
Retro Block iPod SpeakerThis tiny 2.5-inch-wide speaker lets your share your tunes without having to let someone else put your earbuds in their ears (yuck). And--hello-- it looks like a Lego brick! They should include some extra Legos, so you can build it into a car when you aren't using the speaker.
$25.00, Fred Flare
Vintage Flower BroochAdd some whimsy to corporate attire, liven up a sweater, or add a splash of color to a handbag with this funky purple '60s brooch. Orange Button has a wide selection of brightly-colored vintage brooches here.
$25.00, Orange Button
Diana Fayt Salt and Pepper CellarsIf I were to ever cook something, I think these ceramic salt and pepper cellars, designed by Diana Fayt, would be a cute way to spice up a dish. They'd look great on the table too. Now you just need to buy some tiny spoons. The cellars come in four different colors.
$32.00, Rare Device
Nuvo HourglassI love the look of these brown, blue, and clear hourglasses designed by Roost in California. But if you're looking for something to sub in for your missing Taboo timer, forget it. These don't keep accurate time. They're just for show.
$22.00 to $48.00 each, Velocity Art and Design
