http://www.forcute.com shopping for great finds and things we all love Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:50:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.forcute.com/design/branch-sustainable-design/685 I am always on the hunt for a cute wallet. Not that I acutally buy all that I see, but its fun to look at the endless supply of the beautiful shapes and materials that are available. Patent leather is starting to look really interesting for fall, although I still ... http://www.forcute.com/fashion/french-wallets/684 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 ... http://www.forcute.com/beauty/harajuku-lovers-fragrance/683 My new favorite earrings. Amazing. Lotus Earrings by Farrah Dragon Jewelry $750 Find this and more great stuff from auto  http://www.forcute.com/fashion/lotus-earring/682 I love maps. This is a set of twelve city plates which make up 3 collections. Cities include Berlin, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Cairo (Set 1 - "gateway cities"); New Orleans, Washington D.C., Las Vegas and Dubai  - (Set 2 - culture and capitalism); Brasilia, New York, Melbourne and St. Petersburg ... http://www.forcute.com/shopping/city-plates/681 I am not feel particularly inspired by shopping deals today, so what I thought would be fun instead to share with you a few pictures of Barcelona, from a sidewalk perspective. I find that doorways are all to often neglected parts of architecture, leaving room for little more than basic ... http://www.forcute.com/travel/doorways-of-spain/671 I saw the coolest bike this morning outside my building. Its called De Fietsfabriek. Made in Holland. Anybody who knows the Dutch, knows they love their bikes. These bikes are rustproof and made for durability, and can accomodate up to a 90 lb. basket in the front. It might not the ... http://www.forcute.com/travel/de-fietsfabriek/670 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 ... http://www.forcute.com/pets/simply-silhouettes/669 Amigos Kangaroo Amigo Dog I don't know much about the company Vacavaliente, other than they make really great sculptural toys from leather. Each toy is handmade in Argentina from eco-friendly reconstituted leather. Each one also serves a useful purpose, such as pen holders or piggy banks. Love it! Only in stores - Barney's bronze ... http://www.forcute.com/pets/vacavaliente/668 Tom Ford Elizabeth  Lately, given the hot summer weather and bright sun, Ive been thinking more and more about sunglasses. When I recently misplaced my pair of black sunglasses, I realized how inadequate my collection truly is. Ive spent lots of time in the stores and have never really been interested ... http://www.forcute.com/fashion/tom-ford/667