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
Green BanglesI love the look of these funky green resin bangles. The chunky bracelets, which are a little more than an inch thick, come in two different shades of green. And not only are the bracelets green, but they're green--a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these bangles goes to environmental causes.
$25.00 each, Red Envelope
Chris Rubino Birdcage Wall ArtThis canvas wall art by artist Chris Rubino is really cute. I especially like that the bird is out of its cage. I'm pretty sure it's about to eat chocolate cake for dinner too. The canvas print is 30 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
$30.00, Urban Outfitters
Lemondrops NecklaceThe bright yellow beads on this choker necklace make me think of Lemonheads. Yummy. I like that there are a few white beads thrown in for visual interest. Even though they don't look as tasty.
$38.00, Anthropologie
Jelly Ballet FlatsDoes anyone else remember when jellies were, like, to-die-for? Man, I loved those plastic shoes. These are even cuter, I think. They're rubber ballet flats that come in four different colors: red, green, yellow, and black. They're great in the rain too (unless you live in New York, where the seemingly shallow street corner puddles can run a foot deep).
$45.00, J. Crew
Plant Food Plate SetThis set of four melamine plates is kind of psychedelic. Each plate has a different pattern, but they all have a turquoise, avocado, and brown floral theme. All of the plates seem very happy and festive. I think they'd be good for serving birthday cake. With flower frosting, of course.
$40.00, Loft Party
Striped Three-Quarter Sleeved SweaterIt's possible that the only reason I like this sweater is because it reminds me of some of the fun stripey green outfits Jeffrey Sebelia made when he won Project Runway last year. Even so, it's still a pretty, feminine sweater. It also comes in yellow and blue.
$44.50, Gap
Shellys London Spectator Mary JaneThese two-toned patent Mary Janes are adorable. They kind of make me think of zoot suits. These flats would look cute with skirts as well as jeans and trousers. They come in white with either a burgundy or black toe.
$48.00, Urban Outfitters
Frida Kahlo Self Portrait Pendant NecklaceYet another thing Etsy is good for: Finding cool Frida Kahlo jewelry. A recent search of the site came up with all kinds of cool pieces. My favorite was this necklace from Twist Style, made of a beautifully hand-knotted cord, Czech crystals, and a mother of pearl Frida Kahlo pendant. Twist Style, which is based in Richmond, Virginia, has a lot of other pretty pieces in its Etsy shop too.
$28.00, Etsy
