Stop. This is too cute. This is an adorable three piece ceramic measuring cup that looks like a little chickie. They stack into each other, with every part used for measuring. Be warned, its in metric. Not that I mind! ($28)
I just love this Casio classic digital watch. If you werent old enough to have an original, here’s your chance to get that digital feeling. I especially love the special functions and the thin black face. A sturdy watch to boot, it comes in both gold and stainless steel. Get yours for $60 at Urban Outfitters.
This is an adorable line of jewelry called the Peapod Collection. Each item is fashioned with beautiful colored glass or stone beads of graduated size attached to a sterling silver leaf. I especially love the necklace. So cute!
Gotta get the cuff. I just can’t seem to ever wear the traditional bangle-style bracelets we see so much in the stores. I find myself distracted by their size and noise when they clang against a table or something else and end up taking them off. Cuff bracelets are much better in my opinion, and this one manages to be large yet pretty light looking at the same time. ($44)
I suppose you’d have to be at least some kind of tan to pull this one off for winter, but you could try. I just love the unexpected navy blue color, which is more versatile and less old fashioned that sequins often seem. I think it looks especially good paired with khaki pants or jacket. ($110)
Who doesnt love a little flashy lame every once in a while? I am a big fan of American Apparel’s bags, and this is their newest style of duffle ($26), which measures about 20″x9″. Rumors are there are a few more colors in the pipeline…Im especially excited for the cinnamon/black combo.
Awwww, isn’t this the sweetest little thing you’ve ever seen? This little locket, called the love letter locket, is a vintage piece 14k gold filled. It features a small brass envelope wtih a hinged lid, and inside is an engraved note that says “I love you”. It is accented with a little aqua apatite stone. The perfect gift for a guy to give his gal….if he only knew.
I have recently discovered the store Patina. Their products are so much fun. They have an especially great selection of unique little gifts, just right for a stocking stuffer or just-because. Im in love with this little bird checkbook cover ($20); its just fun enough with its pretty blue and red floral print and adorable red-winged black bird. If you really love it, get the business card holder too! I have no problem with a little matchy matchy.
I am obsessed with matryoshka nesting dolls. It seems there are no two alike. My favorite were a set of Beatles matryoshka dolls in a Russian antique shop. It had a Paul, John, Ringo, and Ringo. Thats right…no George. Dont ask me why.
This is definitely the coolest set of nesting dolls I have seen, made by artist Trisha Krauss. She will make a set of these wooden nesting dolls of you and your family. All you have to do is send her a full length picture of each member of your family and she will create a set of up five just for you. Talk about a custom gift.
Personalized Matryoshka Nesting Dolls
A few more for fun….
Here’s my set. Big family…
Im crazy about this modern cream and sugar set. And Im even more crazy about anything made in Scandanavia. This clever set holds your sugar cubes level while you tilt your creamer pitcher. The deluxe version features a sugar bowl with a flashy gold interior. A work of art. Designed by Tanja Sipila. Made by Tonfisk from Finland. ($62-125).
