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Stocking Stuffers!

2010-12-17T05:15:00.000-08:00

A Christmas Story Bandaids - $8.99

Hanukkah Silly Bands - $5.49

Natural Reindeer Ornament - $18

DeFrosty Reusable Ice Cubes - $12

Gifts for Acquaintances and Friends

2010-12-16T06:06:00.000-08:00

Phoenix Cookie Jar - $168

Holiday Remarks & Replies - $7.99

Linnea's Lights Forest Fir Candle - $28

Heart Hole Punch - $18

Gifts for Kids and Kids at Heart

2010-12-15T04:56:00.000-08:00

AntWorks Ant Farm - $19

Crayola Crayon Maker - $27

Dino Comb - $5.99

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer dvd - $16.99

Gifts for Girlfriends, Sisters, and Moms (and other ladies you love)

2010-12-14T05:34:00.000-08:00

Rock & Republic studded pump - $325

Guerlain "Midnight Star" Royal Jelly Skin Primer - $73

Anthropologie, My One True Glove - $28

Blue Hour Designs Butterfly Necklace - $38

Anthropologie Butterfly Journal - $16

Gifts for Boyfriends, Brothers, and Dads (and other men you love)

2010-12-13T05:18:00.000-08:00

Comic Book Travel Posters - $18.03

Walrus Ski Mask - $28

Zero to Hero Mittens - $95

Ugly Christmas Sweater T-Shirt - $20

Golf Ball Personalizer - $14.99 (on sale)

Stocking Stuffers!

2010-12-10T05:55:00.000-08:00

Ladies of Star Wars playing cards - $6

David Sedaris, Holidays on Ice - $7.35

Philosophy Under the Mistletoe lip gloss set - $20 (or, $5 each if you split it up between stockings)

A Few Gifts for Bosses, Co-workers, and Friends

2010-12-09T05:49:00.000-08:00

Blanton’s Bourbon - $39.99

The Onion Travel Mug - $23

Snowman/Tree Musical Object - $24 (part of your purchase goes to St. Judes)

A Few Gifts for Kids, Babies, and Kids at Heart

2010-12-08T05:42:00.000-08:00

Posters for Empowered Girls, $30

Hand-carved Blocks, Xylocopa Designs on Etsy - $37

Hand-crafted Wooden Name Puzzles - $24/letter

A Few Gifts for Girlfriends, Sisters and Moms (and other ladies you love)

2010-12-07T05:35:00.000-08:00

Hand in hand in hand bangle, $48

Fossil Heirloom convertible messenger bag, $168

JCrew Shearling Earmuffs, $98

A Few Gifts for Boyfriends, Brothers and Dads (and other men you love)

2010-12-06T05:29:00.000-08:00

JCrew flannel Shirt, $69.50

Darkfin Scuba Gloves, $24

Tivoli Colored radios, $180

P.S. Happy Birthday Cole! Yay!

Holiday Gift Guide 2010!

2010-12-05T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hey guys! Some people would say that I'm late on my holiday gift guide this year - other people would say that I technically started my holiday gift guide when I started this blog in January, so actually I'm incredibly early. Who cares? Here are some gifts. *B

Petco Holiday Santa Hat, $4.79 - $5.59

Novel Week - I Am Charlotte Simmons

2010-11-12T05:42:00.000-08:00

What it is: I Am Charlotte Simmons by Tom Wolfe ($10)

Who it’s for: People who love super soapy trashy wonderfulness.

Where to get it: Amazon

Why it's yay: Charlotte Simmons, the smartest girl from the sticks, goes to elite, super sexy, sports-obsessed Dupont college –drama ensues. It’s smart and trashy and sucks you in completely.

Novel Week - Galapagos

2010-11-11T05:38:00.000-08:00

What it is: Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut ($10)

Who it’s for: People who like Vonnegut but only know the famous stuff, People who like weird, apocalyptic, sci fi stories.

Where to get it: Amazon

Why it's yay: A ghost narrator tells the weirdly epic story of how humans evolved on the Galapagos Islands after disease wiped out everyone on the mainland in 1986. Not the obvious Vonnegut choice but one of my favorites.

Novel Week - Time Traveler's Wife

2010-11-10T05:34:00.000-08:00

What it is: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger ($16)

Who it’s for: People who love a smart love story.

Where to get it: Amazon

Why it's yay: Henry time travels without warning in and out of Claire’s life – it’s interesting, heartbreaking, and perfect.

Novel Week - Shantaram

2010-11-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

What it is: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts ($10)

Who it’s for: People who travel, People who like epic stories, People who aren't afraid of a challenge, People who like to read the book before the inevitable movie comes out.

Where to get it: Amazon

Why it's yay: It’s the mostly true story of an escaped Australian convict who fled to Bombay to start a new life there – fascinating, easy to read, and so compelling you forget how long it actually is (944 pages!!!)

Novel Week!

2010-11-08T20:29:00.000-08:00

I love giving books as gifts. In honor of National Novel Writing Month - which is going on right now, I want to post up a few of my giftable favorites. Yay!

Reading is Cool print ($20) via Dazey Chic on Etsy

Knit Picks - sweater

2010-11-05T06:20:00.000-07:00

What it is: Cocoon Cardigan ($175)

Who it’s for: People who are always cold.

Where to get it: Calypso St. Barth

Why it's yay: It's sweater weather!

Knit Picks - hot water bottle

2010-11-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

What it is: Hot Water Bottle ($9) + Hot Water Bottle Cover ($30)

Who it’s for: People who like to stay warm.

Where to get it: Amazon + Biscuit Scout on Etsy

Why it's yay: Hot Water + Cozy Buffer = Just Right

Knit Picks - footstool

2010-11-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

What it is: Knitted Pouf ($79)

Who it’s for: People who put their feet up.

Where to get it: CB2

Why it's yay: Soften up your living room.

Knit Picks - blanket

2010-11-02T06:01:00.000-07:00

What it is: Handknit Throw ($47 on sale!)

Who it’s for: People who like to snuggle up!

Where to get it: West Elm

Why it's yay: You can never have too many blankets.

Knit Picks - scarf

2010-11-01T08:56:00.000-07:00

What it is: Marled snood ($49.50)

Who it’s for: People who like to keep cozy.

Where to get it: J. Crew

Why it's yay: “marled snood” is the ugly way to say "adorable scarf"

Last Minute Costumes - Your Favorite Book

2010-10-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

What it is: First edition book cover shirts ($28-$38)

Who it’s for: Lazy Nerds!

Where to get it: Out of Print

Why it's yay: Doubles as a regular awesome shirt!

Last Minute Costumes - Puns

2010-10-28T06:23:00.000-07:00

What it is: Slip ($38) + Pipe ($3)

Who it’s for: Lazy Freudian Sluts. Slips! Freudian Slips!

Where to get it: Anthropologie + Amazon

Why it's yay: One of them Thinkin’ Costumes.

Last Minute Costumes - Jack-o-Lantern

2010-10-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

What it is: Happy Pumpkin Face tee ($16.99)

Who it’s for: Lazy Pumpkins!

Where to get it: Skreened

Why it's yay: Get a bunch – you and your friends can be a pumpkin patch.

Last Minute Costumes - Hermes

2010-10-26T06:17:00.000-07:00

What it is: Shoe Wings ($22-$24)

Who it’s for: Lazy Greek Gods, Superheroes, birds, etc!

Where to get it: Small Fly on Etsy

Why it's yay: A great excuse to wear sneakers.

Last Minute Costumes - Zombie

2010-10-25T06:14:00.000-07:00

What it is: Zombie Tee ($15.99)

Who it’s for: Lazy Undead!

Where to get it: Deez Teez

Why it's yay: An explanation costume that’s actually fun to explain.

Via BoingBoing

Fashion Fridays

2010-10-22T05:44:00.000-07:00

What it is: Alexa Chung sketchbook tee-dress ($58)

Who it’s for: Batty Babes.

Where to get it: Madewell

Why it's yay: Be festive, stay casual.

Green (Jack-o) Lantern

2010-10-21T06:24:00.000-07:00

What it is: Glow in the Dark Tea Lights ($8/set of 2) + white pumpkin (varied)

Who it’s for: Creative Carvers.

Where to get it: Kittredge Candles on Etsy

Why it's yay: Jack + glOw = Lantern : )

Lend a Hand...

2010-10-20T05:07:00.000-07:00

What it is: “Hand” Soap ($22)

Who it’s for: Clean Company.

Where to get it: Cog & Pearl

Why it's yay: Soap up with something severed.

Lantern Love.

2010-10-19T06:17:00.000-07:00

What it is: Solar Pumpkin Lanterns ($25.50/set of 2)

Who it’s for: Drama-free decorators.

Where to get it: Treasure Again on Etsy

Why it's yay: If you forget they’re there, they won’t end up rotting on your porch!

Queen of Hearts

2010-10-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

What it is: Leather Heart Mask ($39)

Who it’s for: Costumed Cuties.

Where to get it: Tom Banwell on Etsy

Why it's yay: Kick that plastic mask habit to the curb.

High Class Horror

2010-10-15T06:06:00.000-07:00

What it is: John Derian Decoupage Tray ($165)

Who it’s for: Grown-up Goths.

Where to get it: John Derian

Why it's yay: All of these trays are awesome.

Bibbity Bobbity BOO

2010-10-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

What it is: Pumpkin Family ($25/4) + Tiny Ghosties ($12/3)

Who it’s for: People who prefer cute to scary.

Where to get it: Dance Sippy Dance on Etsy + Lenny Mud on Etsy

Why it's yay: Confused Pumpkins + Dancing Ghosts = Happy Halloween!

Jack-o-$$$

2010-10-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

What it is: Pumpkin Piggy Bank ($8)

Who it’s for: Scary little Savers.
Where to get it: Target

Why it's yay: Awww, pumpkin piggy!

Here Lies...

2010-10-12T09:32:00.000-07:00

What it is: Tombstone Chalkboard ($30)

Who it’s for: R.I.P. V.I.P.s

Where to get it: Canton Box Company on Etsy

Why it's yay: Good for Halloween party menus, Haunted Mansion-style epitaphs, spooky warnings, and more!

Via the Etsy blog

S is for Soap, who was Washed down the Drain

2010-10-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

What it is: Edward Gorey Soaps ($20/set of 3)

Who it’s for: Gorey fans with Gory hands!
Where to get it: Edward Gorey House Store

Why it's yay: Add some subtle Halloween to your bathroom.

Zombie Blog!

2010-10-10T17:18:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Just in time for Halloween, my blog has risen from the dead. Yay! I've got a ton of fun stuff lined up for the next month - thanks for being patient! *B

Stick Out From The Herd

2010-09-03T13:09:00.000-07:00

What it is: Mika Organic Oryx Dress ($245)

Who it’s for: Horn-y Hipsters

Where to get it: Mika Organic

Why it's yay: Animal print for the cool kids set.

Past + PRESENT + Future

2010-09-02T13:02:00.000-07:00

What it is: Tarot Cards ($13.60) + 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack ($13.57)

Who it’s for: Witchy women.

Where to get it: See links above!

Why it's yay: The gift that gives back – free fortune telling for life!

A-K-Rowdy, Northern Summit County

2010-09-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

What it is: Homage T-shirts (varied – pictured, $28)

Who it’s for: Bros who wear Clothes.

Where to get it: Homage

Why it's yay: They’ve got tons designs – and my bf confirms they fit and feel awesome. Win!

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head

2010-08-31T12:54:00.000-07:00

What it is: Reclaimed Felt Raindrop Garland ($15)

Who it’s for: People decorating for parties - or for fun!
Where to get it: Love from Chloe on Etsy

Why it's yay: It would look cute strung up for a party, hanging in a doorway, wrapped around the porch - wherever you need a little indoor rain shower : )

Bargain Boots

2010-08-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

What it is: Mossimo Leather Boots ($39.99)

Who it’s for: Girls on the go!

Where to get it: Target

Why it's yay: I’ve seen them in person and thought they were Frye – it blew my mind when I saw the pricetag.

Linen Roses on LA BrideGuide!

2010-08-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

hi guys! Today I posted an interview with LA crafter - and more importantly, my friend - Amanda of Etsy's Every Someday.. She makes beautiful linen roses that I absolutely love.

Check it out on LABrideGuide!

LOVE

2010-08-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

What it is: Embroidered Dirty Sayings Tees (Dirty Little Lovemaker tee - $69)

Who it’s for: People you love!

Where to get it: Locher's Paris

Why it's yay: Because you're sweet and sour.

PRAY

2010-08-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

What it is: Japa Mala Meditation Beads (varied - pictured is $22.95)

Who it’s for: People who meditate.
Where to get it: Health and Yoga
Why it's yay: You can't clear your mind if you're counting the minutes.

EAT

2010-08-18T20:42:00.000-07:00

What it is: Buckeyes from Big Sugar Bakeshop ($1.50 apiece)

Who it’s for: People who are in LA and miss Ohio treats!

Where to get it: Big Sugar Bakeshop

Why it's yay: Peanut butter and chocolate, cute packaging, right down the street from me? Win.

Eat Pray Love

2010-08-18T20:05:00.000-07:00

What it is: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert ($8.80)

Who it’s for: People who like to read the book before the movie.

Where to get it: See link above!

Why it's yay: Don't worry if you don't like Italian food, spiritual gurus, or travel - this book is about finding out what you truly love doing - and then doing exactly that.

Lichtenstein Love

2010-07-30T01:45:00.000-07:00

What it is: Industrial Canvas DC Coal Bag ($112.50 on sale!)
Who it’s for: Comrades craving comic-book carry-alls
Where to get it: Jack Spade
Why it's yay: Coolest tote in town.

APlus Thursdays - Say it Simply

2010-07-29T01:42:00.000-07:00

What it is: Wine + Wine Bag ($18)
Who it’s for: People who drink wine!
Where to get it: Gang Greene Co. on Etsy
Why it's yay: Most wine bags are goofy and over-decorated – this one is just right.

C-arrrrrrrr-ving ahoy!

2010-07-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

What it is: Scrimshaw Pocket Knife ($48)
Who it’s for: People who like the cut of your jib.
Where to get it: Linda Layden on Etsy
Why it's yay: There’s nothing classier than Scrimshaw

Yā (interjection) Tuh-dey (noun)

2010-07-26T13:45:00.000-07:00

What it is: Gold Leather Dictionary ($172)
Who it’s for: People who like looking up words like “sparkly” and “awesome”
Where to get it: Jayson Home & Garden
Why it's yay: Gold. Leather. Dictionary. It’s the definition of cool (look it up, in your sweet ass dictionary)

Week of Weird - Creepy Crawlies

2010-07-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

What it is: Silver Cockroach Pin by Cast of Vices ($270)
Who it’s for: People who are just plain weird.
Where to get it: A + R Store
Why it's yay: “You’ve got a bug on you.” “I KNOW.”

Week of Weird - I'm in Love with Every Boy!

2010-07-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

What it is: Teen Girl Squad Tote ($12)
Who it’s for: People who like the weirdness of awesome online comics
Where to get it: Homestar Runner
Why it's yay: ARROWED.

Week of Weird - Hole-y Moly

2010-07-21T13:42:00.000-07:00

What it is: Mesh Chuck Taylor Chuck It ($40)
Who it’s for: People who like Chuck Taylors – with a little bit of extra weirdness.
Where to get it: Converse
Why it's yay: Mesh Converses make Chucks easy, breezy, summer beautiful.

Week of Weird - Gritty Kitty

2010-07-20T14:40:00.000-07:00

What it is: Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales ($19.79)
Who it’s for: People who like noir weirdness.
Where to get it: See link above!
Why it's yay: It’s a noir-style graphic novel starring a cat detective. You either want it (badly) or you don’t.

Via Boing Boing

Week of Weird - Elephant in the Room

2010-07-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

What it is: Cymbal Playing Elephant ($48)
Who it’s for: People who like vintage weirdness.
Where to get it: Bell Jar
Why it's yay: It looks like you found it in a magician's attic. Plus, there are also cymbal-playing bunnies and bears!

The Sandlot

2010-07-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

What it is: The Sandlot ($9.49)
Who it’s for: People who like baseball, and summertime, and happiness.
Where to get it: See link above!
Why it's yay: Almost every scene in this movie = classic.

Bow to the King of Filth! The King of Puuuuutrescence! Boo! Boo!

2010-07-13T14:35:00.000-07:00

What it is: LeBron LeBroke My Heart Tee ($26.99)
Who it’s for: Sad Ohioans
Where to get it: Skreened
Why it's yay: Aw, it’s not yay. But it’s true.

Clear the Air

2010-07-08T13:35:00.000-07:00

What it is: Lavender Oil ($9)
Who it’s for: People who need to calm down.
Where to get it: Kiosk
Why it's yay: Comes from the hills of Mont Ventoux, in Provence, France – good for curing insomnia, headaches, stress, and the anxiety that comes from having elective eye surgery.

The Girl Who Was Blind, But Still Could Read

2010-07-07T13:36:00.000-07:00

What it is: Audiobook - The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson ($67/70)
Who it’s for: People who can’t read the traditional way.
Where to get it: See link above!
Why it's yay: Whether it’s car trips or long sightless afternoons after LASIK surgery – they’ll all go faster if you’re engrossed in these 3 crazy awesome books.

You tell em, Mug.

2010-07-06T16:36:00.000-07:00

What it is: Awesome Mug ($9)
Who it’s for: People who hate, and don’t discriminate.
Where to get it: The Onion
Why it's yay: Fuck today, whatever it is.

Sleep City

2010-07-06T16:34:00.000-07:00

What it is: Luxury Plush Throw ($39/on sale!)
Who it’s for: People who like to curl up in comfort.
Where to get it: Restoration Hardware
Why it's yay: It’s super cozy and soft - I love it.

Eye of the Tiger

2010-07-06T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hi friends - I'm getting LASIK surgery done this week, so I'm in a "keep comfortable" state of mind. Hopefully the lasers will behave and I won't go blind. Wish me luck! *B

Have a great 4th of July!

2010-07-02T13:19:00.000-07:00

What it is: I’m Not a Paper Towel Dish Towel ($9.99)
Who it’s for: People who don’t want to use paper towels. Convenient!
Where to get it: Perpetual Kid
Why it's yay: Wipe up those 4th of July BBQ spills the eco-friendly way!

APlus Thursdays - Turtle Treat!

2010-07-01T14:15:00.000-07:00

What it is: Porcelain Turtle Jam Jar ($16) + Jam ($varied)
Who it’s for: People who like their jam adorable.
Where to get it: Plasticland
Why it's yay: Slow Jammin’.

Ninjas are Everywhere...or are they?

2010-06-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

What it is: A Seemingly Empty Room of Ninjas print by Parko Polo (£20.00 GBP)
Who it’s for: People who like art, and ninjas.
Where to get it: Owl and Lion Gallery
Why it's yay: The title makes this picture AMAZING.

Aprons are gifts for Awesome People

2010-06-29T18:43:00.000-07:00

What it is: Baking is Science for Hungry People Apron ($17)
Who it’s for: People who like baking, science, and/or Questionable Content!
Where to get it: TopatoCo
Why it's yay: I love this quote and I love QC – start at the beginning if you’d like to get addicted to something.

bawesomemrpjtoiletgrpaperjeayeah!

2010-06-28T14:55:00.000-07:00

What it is: Word Search Toilet Paper ($4.95)
Who it’s for: People who like to take their time.
Where to get it: Neatoshop
Why it's yay: A housewarming gift that’s useful and amazing. (and cheap!)

Yay News!

2010-06-24T13:13:00.000-07:00

I have some fun news to share with everyone! I’ve started writing a weekly shopping column for a new Los Angeles wedding blog, LA Bride Guide. My first post went up today : ) You should check it out! Yay!

Summertime Favs - move along, Ants!

2010-06-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

What it is: Picnic Blanket ($48)
Who it’s for: Summer Snacks!
Where to get it: Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay: The perfect hangout.

Summertime Favs - No Boys Allowed!

2010-06-24T13:09:00.000-07:00

What it is: Hideaway 5-panel Teepee ($149.95)
Who it’s for: Summer Shenanigans!
Where to get it: Neatoshop
Why it's yay: The perfect hideout.

Summertime Favs - Yum!

2010-06-24T13:08:00.000-07:00

What it is: Sno-Cone Maker ($28.95 on sale!)
Who it’s for: Summer Soirees!
Where to get it: Cookware.com
Why it's yay: We’re too old to chase down the truck.

Summertime Favs - Cooler!

2010-06-24T13:06:00.000-07:00

What it is: 54 Quart Coleman Cooler ($149)
Who it’s for: Summer Spirits!
Where to get it: Coleman
Why it's yay: Cool Cooler.

Sorry!

2010-06-23T18:14:00.001-07:00

Hi Friends! I promise I haven't abandoned you. I will be back tomorrow with some news - and then next week with regular posts. yay!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

What it is: Geek Dad by Ken Denmead ($8.79)
Who it’s for: Geek Dads!
Where to get it: See Link Above!
Why it's yay: Make sure the Geek tradition is passed down through all generations.

APlus Thursdays!

2010-06-17T13:00:00.000-07:00

What it is: Hammock + Hammock Stand ($199)
Who it’s for: Dads who relax!
Where to get it: Brookstone
Why it's yay: Relaxing + Anywhere = Ahhhhh.

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

What it is: Settlers of Catan ($33.60)
Who it’s for: Dads who love Game Night!
Where to get it: See Link Above!
Why it's yay: The board is set up differently every time – so you never get bored!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

What it is: AM/FM Radio ($99.95 on sale!)
Who it’s for: Dads who like awesome-looking radios!
Where to get it: Anthropologie
Why it's yay: It looks rad, it has an mp3 jack, and they planted a new tree for every tree they had to cut down to make it.

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-14T13:15:00.000-07:00

What it is: Pillow Tie ($19.95)
Who it’s for: Dads who want a normal looking tie – that can inflate into a pillow. What!
Where to get it: Pillow Tie
Why it's yay: “Because most functions that require a necktie... deserve to be slept through.” – Pillowtie.com

Via Dear CJane

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

What it is: World Cup Socks ($14)
Who it’s for: Dads who love futbol!
Where to get it: Happy Socks
Why it's yay: The World Cup starts today! Yay!

Via Daily Candy, Thrillest, everywhere - yay, the World Cup!

APlus Thursdays!

2010-06-10T12:59:00.000-07:00

What it is: Sew in Surprise ($10) + a shirt/tie (old or new!)
Who it’s for: Dads who are the BEST!
Where to get it: Shopin’s General Store (click on Sew in Surprise)
Why it's yay: Make a basic gift into something better!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-09T14:16:00.000-07:00

What it is: Life (narrated by David Attenborough) ($39.99)
Who it’s for: Dads who love that Planet Earth dvd set you got them last year.
Where to get it: See link above!
Why it's yay: Watch the Trailer - you know you want it!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

What it is: Nose Eyeglasses Holder ($22)
Who it’s for: Dads who lose their glasses!
Where to get it: Art Akimbo on Etsy
Why it's yay: Hopefully he’ll think this gift is really on the nose.

Via Etsy Blog

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-08T13:07:00.000-07:00

What it is: Hand-cut Happy Father’s Day Card ($8)
Who it’s for: People who like handmade cards, but are no good at making them!
Where to get it: Storey Shop on Etsy
Why it's yay: Much more impressive than gluing macaroni on computer paper.

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

What it is: Croquet Set ($129)
Who it’s for: Dads who play, croquet!
Where to get it: L.L. Bean
Why it's yay: The best backyard game for the entire family.

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-03T12:24:00.000-07:00

What it is: Fossilized Dino Dung ($8 - $30)
Who it’s for: Dads who want a piece of history.
Where to get it: Universal Treasures
Why it's yay: He used to change your diapers – give him some poop he’ll appreciate!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

What it is: Shit My Dad Says book ($8.79)
Who it’s for: Dads who talk shit.
Where to get it: Click on Link Above!
Why it's yay: See below:

"I didn't say you were ugly. I said your girlfriend is better looking than you, and standing next to her, you look ugly."

"The baby will talk when he talks, relax. It ain't like he knows the cure for cancer and he just ain't spitting it out."

"Happy birthday, I didn't get you a present...Oh, mom got you one? Well, that's from me then too, unless it's shitty."

"Who is this woman?....Kate Beckinsale? Well, you can tell Kate Beckinsale she sucks."

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-01T15:02:00.000-07:00

What it is: Fine Art Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles (varied - pictured is, Rembrandt’s Storm on the Sea of Galilee, $105)
Who it’s for: Dads who are serious about puzzles!
Where to get it: Liberty Puzzles
Why it's yay: Nobody will be embarrassed to leave this out on the coffee table!

Father's Day Gifts!

2010-06-01T15:00:00.001-07:00

What it is: On/Off Switch ($12)
Who it’s for: Dads who need some control!
Where to get it: Kiosk
Why it's yay: Even if it doesn’t work, it’s nice to pretend you are in charge.

Nacho' Mamma's Lip Balm!

2010-05-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

What it is: Nacho Cheese Lip Balm ($2.99)
Who it’s for: Gross/Awesome People.
Where to get it: Perpetual Kid
Why it's yay: What kind of cheese lip balm is not yours?

APlus Thursdays!

2010-05-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

What it is: Adirondack Chair Pillow ($47) + Adirondack Chair ($119.95)
Who it’s for: Relaxed People.
Where to get it: OBXTrading Group + Bed Bath & Beyond
Why it's yay: Wrap up the pillow for them to open, leave the chair on the porch for the big reveal.

So a Bear walks into a Bar....

2010-05-26T12:24:00.000-07:00

What it is: Wall Mounted Cast Iron Bottle Opener ($13.99)
Who it’s for: Thirsty People.
Where to get it: Mod Cloth
Why it's yay: You can call him Beer Bear!

Delight in Doing Dishes!

2010-05-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

What it is: Tea Towel (£9.50)
Who it’s for: Happy People.
Where to get it: To Dry For
Why it's yay: Make someone’s kitchen brighter!

Make Waves at the Water Cooler

2010-05-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

What it is: Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($14.45/on sale!)
Who it’s for: Honest People.
Where to get it: The Onion
Why it's yay: At first glance, you’ll seem eco-friendly – the second makes it clear you’re still a badass litterbug.

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-21T13:06:00.001-07:00

What it is: Instant Beach Ball ($6.99)
Who it’s for: Everyone needs a beach ball to bat around during the ceremony!
Where to get it: Perpetual Kid
Why it's yay: Beach Ball in a can!

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-21T13:05:00.000-07:00

What it is: Personal Library Kit ($15)
Who it’s for: Grads who share!
Where to get it: Uncommon Goods
Why it's yay: It’s easy to lend them out – make it easy to get them back!

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-19T11:50:00.000-07:00

What it is: World of Love Necklaces ($50)
Who it’s for: People who are moving!
Where to get it: Truche on Etsy
Why it's yay: Home is where the heart is!

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-19T11:45:00.000-07:00

What it is: The Graduate ($14.99)
Who it’s for: New Adults.
Where to get it: Click above!
Why it's yay: One word – Plastics.

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-18T14:40:00.000-07:00

What it is: "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" Tea Light Holder ($28)
Who it’s for: People who like Magritte and/or, being annoyingly specific.
Where to get it: Jonathan Adler
Why it's yay: it’s not a pipe – it’s a tea light holder!

Graduation Gifts!

2010-05-18T14:39:00.001-07:00

What it is: Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss ($8.99)
Who it’s for: Anybody moving on to new and exciting things!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: "You'll be on your way up! / You'll be seeing great sights! / You'll join the high fliers / who soar to high heights."