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I love this website - Branch. They sell only the best sustainable products and gifts for the home, and everything is just so much fun. New merchandise is always being added and the prices are very reasonable too. Nearly everything is made in the USA, and most of that is handmade quality stuff. Love it!

Vintage Belt Floor Mat by TING

Vintage leather belts on a reconstituted leather backing.

Handmade in the UK $698.

Blanket + Poncho

100% recycled cotton and polyester. Comes in lots of great colors.

Handmade in the USA $56.

Figure Pillow (Cat) by K Studio

Made of 100% organically grown cotton

Handmade in Grand Rapids MI $108.

Childrens Chair by Daniel Michalik

100% pure cork cast with non-toxic binders

Handmade in Brooklyn $238.

I have no idea how these smell because they are not out yet, but I think I would consider buying one on cute factor alone! Actually I think they are for younger gilrs, but they are fun all the same with names like Lil’ Angel, Baby, G, and Love. Made in the USA, $25.

Harajuku Lovers

Simply Silhouettes is a great concept. They create custom products using images you give them to create great products for your home, including stationery, dishes, mugs, mouse pads, room decor, pillows and t-shirts.  Its all just so adorable and sounds like the perfect gift for grandparents or just to add a little something special around the house.

Here are a few more examples of their work:

Simply Sihlouettes

Raglan Long Sleeve Dress $195

My newest obsession is James Perse. The brand is pretty new to me, but what I do know is they make the best t-shirts around, and his products are made in the USA.

Besides some really great looking dresses and loungewear, the star of the show are the t-shirts. They come in just a few understated styles in basic colors, and really thats all I want…just a great looking t-shirt. The white vintage v-neck - awesome. At $55 a pop, its kind of steeep, but if you get look around, you might find some on sale. Ive found that Shopbop has a great collection to get you started.

Vintage V Neck Tee $55

I was admiring these Giles & Brother hoops on sale at Barney’s, and then I realized they are even cheaper at Shopbop. Shobop, I might add, is my new favorite store. When they have a sale, they really have a sale. You can get just about anything there, from $20 t-shirts to designer shoes.

These great earrrings are the large chaton rinestone hoops and come in a bunch of great colors. This one is called citrine. They have other products in the line too, including necklaces and cuff bracelets. Made in New York City.

Giles & Brother Chaton Rhinestone Hoops

My favorite obsession, Freddy&Ma have come out with the sweetest Mother’s Day gift idea. The newly released “Minnie” coin purse is available in a variety of colors, incuding pink, green, camel, blue, and red for just $30 a pop. Buy one with a gift card of $50 or more, you will get free express shipping and a nifty little set of fabric and leather swatches to give you some ideas for your full size bag!!

These great little numbers are perfect for change or any little thing you’d want to use them for. Since Im always losing earrings, this might just the the perfect thing to keep them organized when your’re on the go. And I just love the ombossed f&m logo.

 And dont forget, they are made right here in the USA.  

Visit Freddy&Ma

I wondered if I made a post about cleaning products would that mean I am slipping. But then I realized how much I really love this stuff and use it for everything, so what the heck! Besides, these products are natural and biodegradable which is a really good thing. Caldrea has a lot more than cleaning products. They have really great soaps, lotions and candles too.

I am obsessed with Caldrea’s Ginger Pomelo scent. I am obsessed with all of their scents. So naturally I got excited when I saw the brand new watercress wild lily scent for spring. What could be more cute than one of these petite sink sets with the little mesh basket? Besides puppy dogs and rainbows, of course.

Caldrea Watercress Wild Lily

If you havent discovered the the great nighties available at anthropologie, you should check them out. I realized that for most of the winter I have been sleeping in sweatshirts and t-shirts which could easily be worn by a man, or better yet a man playing a game of tag football. After this realization, I had to pick up some new sleeping gear. I’m proud of Anthropologie for selling so many great pajamas that are made in the USA. Ive said before, but I always feel good about spending money on these kinds of products.

Anne Pinkerton Chrysalis Nightie

Look at the ultra tall back of this loveseat, even further elongated by the gorgeous black, white, tan and olive striping. Its narrowness also makes it so functional that it would fit nicely against any wall and make it a new, favorite spot. Made in the USA of solid hardwood and 100% cotton canvas cover. ($900)

Briar Loveseat from CB2

For those of you whose state primary is today, embrace this day as an opportunity for change. Make sure your friends and family vote too. No matter which way you decide to vote, every American should participate.  

I strongly support Barack Obama for many reasons. Perhaps most importantly, I feel that he is the person most capable of changing our reputation on the world stage as a fair and peace loving country through sound foreign policy. He is an inspiration for a better future.