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I'm so depressed that I may never see Daniel Craig in a new Bond movie. I've been a Bond fan since I was 5 I think..I remember going to see Moonraker with friends when I was about 5 or 6. So, I did a Bond search and found this Bond Villains scrabble tile bracelet. I see Zorin and Jaws and Odd Job..ahh good times, good times. $16 at T Miss Pink.
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This shop carries unique, eye-catching brooches that are molded and painted entirely by hand. No casts are used. The images tease the imagination and would make a fantastic addition to a plain t-shirt, cardigan or bag. $23 at Sweet Bestiary
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Yay to Jim Parsons for winning an Emmy yesterday for his role as Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory (one of my fave shows)! Remember when Sheldon created the Friendship Algorithm? Here it is on a t-shirt
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Just cruising around the Kitchen ceramics on Etsy and I came across these cute Tea Bowls. These are traditional Japanese style tea cups or bowls rather. I like these because of the brilliant color and that they come in their own little gift box ready to go. There are other patterns available. $55 at Zalt 57
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I am not sure why one would want to caffeinate marshmallows, but I am all for a good buzz. I willing to bet that Ghostbusters fans will get a buzz just knowing that these exist. Even better than the marshmallows inside is the box itself, which apparently has a "marshmallowy" feel to it. $19.99 at Think Geek.
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Excuse me if I am on a bit of a bones kick this week. I posted a cool skull soap the other day and now I am back today with this excellent bones bracelet. Hey, you can never be too early for Halloween, right? Pure copper with a "black pearl" patina makes for a pretty classy look that would be as stunning on a man or woman. $75 from Black Sheep Forge.
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Ok, granted, that's a heck of a name for a bar of soap, but it's so darn cute it deserves every character. And you know, this soap is full of character itself, what with that cute skull and it's pumpkin and lime scents. Olive oil and shea butter are skin loving ingredients and the skull makes it perfectly appropriate not just for Halloween but for every punk you love who could use a bath. $5 at Batty's Bath.
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Pretty wooden letters covered with moss to add a nature-theme to your home or garden. Get your initials (discounts for added letters) or spell out a word. Completely charming! $18 at Lil Anniebell's
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Gorgeous, offbeat bowl that'll work perfectly as a tea cup. Love the aqua color on the inside. $38 at New Moon Studio
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For those nights when it gets a little chilly, this gorgeous knitted shrug will keep you looking fabulous. I love the blue ruffle trim and the matching brooch (that's also removable). Pretty, pretty! $65 at Sweet Knitting
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Isn't this repurposed business card holder made with Scrabble pieces and a ruler fabulous? If you don't like "OMG" you can convo the artist for another monogram - how about your initials or "wtf"? Made with vintage pieces. $20 at Roberta Grove
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My little dude is majorly into Giraffes right now so I thought I'd do a "giraffe" search. Thus you are looking at this too cool Giraffe riding a bike t-shirt. And, the giraffe is on a bike that is way too big for him. $18 at Dark Cycle Clothing. Oh and if giraffes aren't your thing you can also get a shark, fox, zombie, dinosaur, an octopus and many more animals all riding a bike.
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I adore these whimsical prints of animal miniatures posed in domestic situations. They are cute and unique, and definitely a way to brighten up a dull spot on your wall. Check out the shop for a wide variety of animals posed in unlikely, yet charming, situations. $20 at Wild Life!
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Ugh, with all the identity thefts going on, I find myself being super careful what I throw in the trash. If you don't have a shredder handy, this ID Blocker rubber stamper is another way to help hide your personal info. Just stamp over your personal info and make it unreadable. $19.95 at Spoon Sisters
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These tough-looking, yet super chic iron bookends look more like industrial tools, but are a nifty way to keep your books in place. $24.95 (for one) at CB2
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I know some of the Rare Birds are Poe fans. I also know they appreciate interesting art. This print of Poe's cottage certainly combines the two. There are also prints of other author's houses available. I love the prints and it makes me wonder, how much did these homes influence the writers? $20 at M+E.
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Flasks are very handy (don't ask how I know) and they also make great gifts. They make even better gifts when accompanied with a nice bottle of booze to fill them with. But I digress. If i were the kind of person to throw around words like "meta" I might use it to describe this adorable Moonshine Flask. But I am not that kind of person. I am the kind of person who thinks this is really cute though. $35 at Maneating Flower.
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When I look at my laptop I have to kind of wonder how it got THAT dirty. Sure, my desk is near a window and I live in a city and OH MY GOSH IT'S SO DIRTY! It's too late for my laptop, but it's not too late for yours. It's also not to late for your iPod, you iPad, your netbook, your skateboard or your...whatever. And this cute skin will save your electronics from the dusty, fingerprint ridden fate of mine. Also, you'll look really cool with the retro VHS print. There are some pretty geeky titles represented here so...perfect for the nerd in your life (Flash Gordon! TRON!). Prices vary according to the skin you want but the netbook skin starts at $19.99 at Infectious.
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Imagine how adorable this ring will look on your finger! The ring features a mama and baby bird kissing (or sharing a worm) on a tree stump. Best of all, this super cute ring is handmade to order so it'll fit your finger perfectly. $21 at Sea of Bees
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I stumbled upon this vintage fisherman teapot and I was nearly tempted to get it for myself, but being the kind soul that I am, I decided to share it with my lovely readers. I just love how unique it looks - so kitschy and fun. $24.99 at Vintage Rox
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Senor Mustache just popped up in front of me this morning and I thought he would be so cute sitting on top of my computer. Apparently you can customize Senor Mustache with different colored skin and facial hair. Senor Mustache is only $12 at The Burbs. His little eyeball friend is sold separately for $8.
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This lunchbox system is perfect for small hands: it's lightweight, has a soft handle, and contains an anti-microbial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria. It comes with 1 large sandwich container, an icepack, 2 small round containers, and your choice of faceplate sets. The faceplate sets are what sets this lunchbox apart: they are customizable (just slide in the front and back), uniquely vibrant, and will make any mini squeal with delight: from the uploadable photographs to the use of your own colorful slogans, your little's lunchbox will be the talk of the lunchroom. $29.95 for the Deluxe Lunchbox System and $9.95 for Individual Personalized Lunchplates at Yubo
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Yay! Halloween is coming! One of my kids has a birthday in October. Instead of a regular birthday party we have Halloween birthday parties. This year's theme will be Haunted Spa with Monster Mud Masks and the like. Here is a t-shirt to get in the Halloween Spirit. Now only $10 at Threadless!
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These envelopes are made to reveal a secret when held up to the light. There are a few messages to choose from. $3 at Sweet Pie
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Want your mini to have the coolest lunchbox in school? This red scooter-adorned darling will make her hippest classmates drool, and not about its contents! Comes with an adjustable handle, detachable long strap, and extra back pocket for the other dining essentials. $29.95 at So Young Mother
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Ah, the Velociraptor. We all know she's a clever girl but did you realize what stunning evening wear she makes? These cufflinks bearing her likeness are available for preorder. They are laser cut acrylic and are pretty darn sharp, just like her teeth! $10 at Giant Eye.
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Ok, first of all, this is pretty cool just because it is. You all know how difficult it can be to get all your electronics plugged into one power strip when they all have those huge power box thingies on them. Some sockets have to go unused because they get covered up, and there are just never enough available. The flexibility of this Pivot Power solves that. Secondly, this is cool because the site, Quirky, is basically and exercise in social product development. You can pitch your idea and the site users will help get it made (or not) by voting on all aspects of the invention, assigning a value to it and pledging to buy it, if your product makes it through the process, it might go into production. Very cool concept that seems to be working. Check out both the Pivot Power and the process! $25 at Quirky.
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I love to bake cookies but there's no way that I can decorate sugar cookies half as well as these. I just got some of these Owl Sugar Cookies for my niece for her birthday. They are just adorable and according to my niece "too pretty to eat"..she actually felt guilty for eating one. $24 for one dozen but you can ask for other quantities at TS Cookies
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The afternoons and evenings chock full of homework will soon begin again. What better way to light up those abundant pages of text than with this lovely little pink bloom clip-on? Stylish and practical. $34 at Plasticland
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Does Maple Bacon Coffee sound good to you? Well, have at it! I have no idea if this hot beverageis tasty or not but it will probably wake you right up. And it's breakfast in a mug! And...it's really kind of scary...but I am quite sure that it's the kind of thing you end up liking a lot more than you expected...I hope. $7.48 for 8 oz. at BocaJava.
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Love how adorable these lucite mommy and baby elephant post earrings are! Especially love the sweet color. $9.50 at Sora
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Granted, I have not seen "Despicable Me" yet but everyone knows the Minions. How about this absolutely adorable Crocheted Newborn Minion Hat. Too cute! Only $16.50 at The Head Said.
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The Muvi micro camcorder is the smallest camcorder in the world at only 2" x 3/4" x 3/4" - whoa! Wear it around your neck as you go biking or skating, or use it as a spy cam. According to reviews, despite its small size, it can take a beating and still keep on working, which makes it a perfect camcorder for extreme sports enthusiasts. $99 at Firebox
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Sandwiches smandwiches... Getting ready for the (sometimes) monotonous chore of preparing the must-be "fun" daily lunches for the mini, these sandwich-shapers would come in all kinds of handy. From the crustless dog and elephant, to the butterfly and dolphin, this set of four is sure to please even the smallest of minis. $16.95 at the Spoon Sisters
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I have a couple of these Paint & Peel nail polishes, and I want to say that painting them on and then peeling them off gives me extreme joy. It's just super cool that you don't need nail polish remover to get it off. Just be careful painting them on. It got a bit frustrating because I would accidentally paint my cuticles in a stroke, and when it dried, trying to remove the excess polish ended up peeling off paint on the nails. Then I'd have to do a do-over. They're not meant for long-term - paint them on for a party or a movie and then peel them off. They also come in a variety of colors. $9 at Sula Beauty
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So I loom knit and there is nothing more annoying then having the yarn get all tangled up. You have to stop knitting and spend a good bit of time untangling it before you can get on with your project. This is what I need. I need a pottery yarn bowl like this one. It's got a cute lil snail on the side and there's a hole in his shell for the yarn to go thru. Nice and neat! Only $15 at Little Wren Pottery.
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There's only a few weeks left until the mini is back to school, so that's been at the forefront of my mind... needless to say coming across this adorable brooch trio (think: jean jacket or bright colored blouse or backpack adornment) sparked more ideas for the little's fall wardrobe. $30 at Hijkids
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Ok, I totally want this for myself. Alas, I don't think my husband would approve such a purchase...I'd have to buy it and hide it. Yes I'm serious, I want this Duran Duran Tote Bag! I love Duran Duran and so should you! I'm such a fan and just love Simon! $44.99 at Cover Story Purses.
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It's such a goofy joke but these Defrosty Ice Cubes crack me up. Perfect for a picnic on a hot summer's day. Poor ol' Frosty. $7.99 at Perpetual Kid.
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OK, I am nobody's idea of a survivalist, so I had to look up the usefulness of a paracord (or survival) bracelet, but it all makes sense now. This handsome accessory is made with a strong cording and, in emergency situations, can be unraveled for a variety of uses. Seems like a good idea to me. Perfect for fishermen, campers and those who just like to be prepared. $9.00 at The Man Store.
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This gorgeous pillow features a silk-screened tree with the name of two lovebirds "carved" on. Perfect little wedding or anniversary gift. Cute! $46 at Cozy Blue
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Oh so adorable, this shop carries handcrafted cupcake toppers to decorate those homemade goodies of yours! The toppers are typically of faces (my fave is the ninjas vs. zombies - pictured above) and there is a wide variety to choose from. A great way to add personality to your dessert table. $13 and p at Mates & Rubbish
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This cow head is a fun way to dress up your carton of milk. Just remove the corn on the cob in the cow's mouth and pour. $4.99 at Perpetual Kid
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I take zippers for granted, but if you really look at the pull and the mechanics, it's quite fascinating (to me, anyway). It's partly why I love these magnets made from vintage zippers. They look like tiny works of art, and they come in a variety of colors to add interest and color to your fridge or file cabinet. $15 at Amalia Versaci Design
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I've always been fascinated with the hand held fan. Always end up buying one every sparse time we went to Epcot Center in Disney (at China). Now, I find these handpainted fans on Etsy. Love this hand painted Cat Fan. $24 at Paloma Sia Designs. There are several different "cats" and other styles of these beautiful fans.
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If you're the lover of curiosities, this double-headed deer necklace will surely please. Definitely a conversation-starter! This pretty necklace is stainless steel that has been intricately cut by a laser. $26 at Fable and Fury
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I love this black and white print of a woman releasing a cage of butterflies. Simply gorgeous! This original fine art photograph is signed by the photographer. $30 at Elle Moss Photography
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Beautiful set of 10 small cards with the visually interesting image of a skeleton in a tutu. Personally, I'd frame one as a tiny work of art, and use the rest as gift tags or flat note cards to scribble a message of love or my phone number. $6 at Damn French Desserts
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