Rare Bird Finds

Good Girl/Gone Bad Earrings

You don't have to be a Rihanna fan to be a good girl gone bad, you know.  Cute earrings to wear when you're feeling a bit naughty.  $38 at Metal Taboo

Hello Kitty MAC Make-Up

 

Oh my - lovely MAC has teamed up with Hello Kitty to create a wide range of make-up for us girlies!  I sort of went crazy and bought up.  There are two categories of Hello Kitty - Hello Kitty Wild and Hello Kitty Mild, but no matter if you decide to play nice or be a bad kitty, the cosmetics come with the signature Hello Kitty logo.  My order comes next week - I can't wait!  Use coupon code Hello Kitty at the MAC online store and you get free shipping!

By the way, you can read reviews about this line at Make-Up Alley (a great place to read product reviews on a wide range of products!)

The Whoo

I love anything relating to owls, and my dog loves anything that has a squeaker. Ahh..an owl squeaker toy, the perfect combo. $11.50 at My Good Dog.

Buttered Toast Soap

Toast your buns with this foodie scented soap. The scent is fresh baked bread! $4.50 at sunbasilgarden

One of Those Days Card

 

I could have used this silly card yesterday. My kid had a high fever and our cat chose last night to make a break for it. The cat was caught, the kid still has a fever. Oh well one out of two anyway. $2 at Hey Jade Photography

Love Rockies

You're a sophisticated lady, and a sophisticated lady needs a sophisticated pet rock.This is why the Love Rocky is for you. You will love it's smooth touch and charming design.Most of all you will love the great price.$6 at Samaria Project.

My Pet Crack Rock Pin

Crack is wack, but this ore's the score! Cute little felted rock, turned into a pin for you.$8.50 at Designs By Amber.

GLUED TO THE TV TELEVISION NECKLACE

We had a tiny black and white tv when I was a kid. At the time it was really annoying , but this little television necklace makes me nostalgic for the days of fuzzy PBS and old westerns. $12 at Always Amy

I Love My Pet Rock Earrings

In the spring of 1975, Gary Dahl came up with the idea for the Pet Rock; in 2009, Heartbreak Jewelry came up with the idea to dangle them from your ears. So, if you have been missing the pet rock you had as a kid, take solace with two new ones that will sway from your ears!$8 from Heartbreak Jewelry.

Stainless Steel Handcuff Bracelet

This unisex stainless steel handcuff bracelet is pretty cool and a bit edgy.  On sale for $29 (originally $79) at Love and Pride

Luxury Handmade Soaps

 

I adore how these Australian handmade soaps are packaged!  Top Secret - with its scent of sugar, mint and vanilla - sounds heavenly!  These featured soaps are currently 50% off.  They'd make great gifts for that special someone who needs some pampering!  On sale for $6 at de l'escalier

Fairytale Bookmark Set

 

These bookmarks can also act as paperclips.  When put in between papers or books, it looks like small people or animals stuck between the pages.  Way to make your reading fun! $18 for a set of 5 at MoMA.

Nerdcore Pin Ups Notecard Set

These nerdy pin up cards are so funny and awesome.  $6 for a set of 4 at Paper Lotus

Peacock Feathered Bubble

Such a pretty raw silk and peacock feathered dress.  I wish I had a special occasion to wear it!  $450 at Veronica Reis

Cat Playhouse, Airplane

My brother wants the cat tank playhouse for his cats, but I have to say, I think this airplane playhouse would look so much better in his living room. It’s made of cardboard, so if his cats have claws it’s gonna have a pretty short usefulness span, but I think it’s well worth it for the LOLcat picture possibilities. $24.95 at X-treme Geek.

Calming Lavender & Country Rose Gift Set

These luxurious handmade soaps remind me of a box of cakes! They are beautifully presented with dried flowers, and made with essential oils of lavender and rose geranium. AU$35 at Bon Savon Australia.

mix tape USB flash drive

 

This mix tape USB drive comes with a retractable USB jack and would be perfect for carrying around your music.  $18 at fredflare.

Porcini Lamp

Bring a little nature inside with this 7 inch mushroom lamp.  $100 at Satinbox

USPS Envelope Clutch

What a unique clutch!  It looks just like an envelope and comes in gold, silver or black.  $54 at Patricia Fields

Giant Cookie Skillet Set

Oh yum I need this cookie skillet!  If you have never had a Pizookie at BJ's then you may not know why I need it so bad but if you know what they are you can make them at home!  MMMM! $34.98 at The Lighter Side

Mustache Catnip Toy

Recipe for instant hilarity: mix this catnip toy with your cat. Hours of mustache-y goodness. $3.00 at Maisonwares on Etsy.

Handcut Guitar Pics Handcut

These one of a kind guitar picks made from starbucks gift cards would make perfect gifts for any guitarist, especially those who love coffee.  $5 at Jupita.

Bicycle Tire Belt

The wide tire tread on this belt is rugged and funky. Made from a little used tire, it’s about as earth friendly as a belt can be. It can be sized to fit and other tire styles are available. Interesting gift for the eco-conscious cycler in your life $20 at Julien Jaborska on etsy (Found through cosa verde, check it out.)

LUCK and GOOD FORTUNE Natural Ritual / Spiritual Spray

I remember reading Red Dwarf and wondering how I could get my hands on some of that luck virus. This blend of plant and flower essences, absolutes and botanicals is blended to help attract fortune and reverse bad luck. 2.5oz for $8.95 at Crystalwood.

Heroes of the Rebellion Pattern PDF

Spend a lazy day at home crocheting your own Learn how to crochet your own Star Wars characters.  Heroes of the Rebellion pattern PDF includes instructions on how to make all four!  $10 at Geek Central Station  Site also includes patterns for Lord of the Rings

British Queen Clock

There's something very chic about this Queen clock.  I can totally picture it adding some oomph! to a bare wall.  $39.95 at Naked Decor

Dreaming Camera Case

Love the design on this unisex camera case. Nifty cool looking way to keep your camera safe and protected while you travel. $40 at MoMA

Gothic Skeleton Hand Salad Tongs

Goth salad tongs? Sure, why not? But I think they’d appeal to most guys just because they are so darn cool and creepy. Polished aluminum and very detailed, the website even suugests displaying them as art pieces when not in use. I know I would. $52 at Plasticland.

Sparrow Fragrance

Firstly, this perfume does not smell like any type of actual bird, even sparrows. But with it's blend of Neroli, Citrus, Crisp Greens, Gardenia and Rosewood, you could almost imagine being in a garden filled with birds twittering on the fragrant breeze. 1oz for $28 by Tokyo Milk Parfums at Home 101 Apothecary.

Poppies Enamel Earrings

These poppy earrings are just stunning.  Lots of colors available.  $30 at Jewelry by Natsuko

Prickly Pear pincushion

Add some color to your workspace with the sweet little prickly pear pincushion.  $20 at Pretty Lil Things

Caoba top

I am loving this romantic, feminine Caoba top.  The low back is sure to turn heads!  $68 at Zalaya

Litter Pod

Litter boxes, no matter where you hide them in your home, are not usually that pleasant to look at. This Litter Pod, is not only functional, but has a modern appearance that you will love. $74.99 at Puutty Power

Hunk O Love Dishtowel

Here's a sexy little dishtowel to help heat up the kitchen!  $5 at Las Senoritas

Smencils

I present to you, SMENCILS!!  The name makes me laugh!  These remind me of my younger days, and the scratch and sniff stickers I used to have.  Good thing you don't have to scratch these colored pencils to make them smell.  The purple smells like grape, the orange smells like, well, what else, orange.  These are made from recycled newspapers so you don't have to feel bad about purchasing frivolous fun items for yourself!  Comes in a set of 10 with scents such as watermelon, black cherry, grape, root beer, bubble gum, etc.  $14 at Uncommon Goods.

Soapwish

 

I have to be honest, when I first received these in the mail, I was giddy with excitement opening the cutest soap I'd ever seen in my life.  Who knew someone could get so excited about soap!  What I love about Soapwish's soap?  The beautiful and intricate detail and packaging that comes with these.  When I first received them, the one that really caught my eye was the box of chocolates.  The way it is packaged makes it look exactly like a fancy box of chocolates, not to mention it smells so much like chocolate when I use it that I'm tempted to eat it!  The best part of these soaps are that they aren't the typical soaps you buy at the store.  They don't leave your skin dry and tight at the end, they smell delicious (different scents on different soaps), and they're unique!  With wholesome ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, goat's milk, oatmeal milk, and honey, no wonder these smell and feel great.  These make for excellent gifts to people!  I have a friend who is very musically inclined and would love the sheet music soap, and the box of chocolates, well, who doesn't love chocolate!  You should check out the different designs because there's something for everyone!  I even made my boyfriend try one and I loved the way he smelled after: light and subtle, but fresh.  Everything is hand made and one of a kind.  Not only that, but you can request custom soaps if you have something special in mind.  I myself cannot wait to buy some of these for my friend's birthdays coming up!

Pup-Casso

Do you have an artistic dog (or cat!) who is searching for the perfect creative outlet? This Pup-Casso art set comes with five different colors of non-toxic acrylic paint, paper, and plastic to lay down to protect your floors. What a fun gift! $24.99 at Healthy Happy Pet

Nature Calls Drops

Need something to get rid of that stink without the noise of sprays?  Nature Calls to the rescue!  Squeeze two drops of this before you do your business and it eliminates odors, not masks them!  Too bad it doesn't eliminate sounds, right? $9 at ShopIntuition.   

Nerdy Baby Number Poster

A little something different for the nursery, a nerdy baby number poster! $22 from Tiffany Ard

Box of Applause

Commemorating a job well done or just showing him the adulation he deserves, what guy (what person!) wouldn’t appreciate a box of applause? This little pine box opens to clapping and rousing cheers, sure to make his day a little brighter…I just hope he doesn’t expect it ALL the time…$24.95 at Signals.

Apple Pie Prep Bowl Necklace

Notice the tiny apple corer and wee little apples? Not to mention the mixing bowl of apples with a miniscule spatula. I've never even thought of making food prep necklaces but this Apple Pie Prep Bowl Necklace is so stinkin' cute!   $17 at Loretta Red

MUSICAL BEAR FRIENDS print

Want to spiff up your space?  How about this three man (beast?) band print! $16 at Matty8080

How To Keep Your Husband Apron

What is now irony, was once helpful tips on keeping a husband!Ah, cooking, cleaning and don't for get the iron(y)ing!$9.95 at Archie McPhee.

I Don't Wanna Play House T Shirt

When you want to make your point about not being a happy homemaker a little more forceful - come out with your guns blazing!No one will mistake you for the cuddly domestic type when you wear this t-shirt.$30 at Bandit Brand.

Happy Homemaker Tee

Housework and homemaking, are you just not feeling it? Let the world know you are NOT happy!$22.99 at the shop for the channel Logo.

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European Sampler Box $15

Coconut Mochi Soap

Okay, today I'm a bit obsessed with foody things.  This coconut mochi soap looks amazing with its dotted black sesame seeds.  I love coconut-anything, plus it's made with real coconut milk.  My friend has tried the marshmallow fudge soap from this shop and couldn't quit raving about it - so I'm pretty sure the soaps from this seller are gonna be wonderful.  $5.25 at savor

German Friendship Postcard

I think this postcard celebrating friendship is very cute with a rollerskating wolf & hedgehog duo, and it would make me totally happy if someone sent this to me.  The German is based on a German song and translates to, "a friend, a good friend."  $2.50 at Enna

Hot Cocoa Mixes

Oh my goodness, I'm a total hot cocoa freak, and these hot cocoa mixes look delish!  They come in a variety of flavors like original chocolate, white chocolate, pumpkin spice, hazelnut and more!  Guaranteed to be rich and creamy.  Okay, my mouth is totally watering as I type this.... $14 and up at Tetoncocoa

Paradise Exotique Eyeshadow Quad

I think this vibrant eyeshadow quad by Guerlain is super pretty and cool.  It's almost a little too pretty to use!  $58 at Sephora