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such a neat idea! for those of you who send packages on a regular basis (and for the upcoming holidays), tapeswell offers a cute and inexpensive way to spruce up those dull packing boxes!

see below for a sampling of their packing tape that we carry...

and mailing labels...

catstudio pillows

you've gotta love these hand embroidered pillows by catstudio! now's the time to start thinking about christmas and these make the perfect gift! below are some of our store/customer faves.  be sure to stop in to see the beautiful hand work up close!

{and for the home during the holiday season}

happeez clips and things

magnets have definitely taken a hit since stainless steel appliances have hit the market. but our friends at mayfair lane have come up with a fun and colorful solution! not only do these magnets, photo frames and note pads stick to stainless steel, they'll also stick to mirrors, glass and smooth wood!  they don't leave any residue to clean up and they're completely reusable as well as non toxic and odor free.  if they lose their stick, simply wash and dry the backing and you're ready to reapply!

we sell the magnets packaged in trios or singles. below is a sampling of the collections.

this is my favorite magnet, 'meadow dots' ... i'm a sucker for polka dots!

simply frame artwork or photos with their cute and classy frames

and keep your life organized at eye level with the stickable to-do, grocery list or notepads

or leave yourself or others a friendly reminder!

claus porto

each claus porto bar is hand made, milled seven times over and aged to perfection. these soaps seem to last forever and don't crack like other soaps! they come beautifully wrapped and make perfect gifts (for others or yourself!)

available in the same fragrances as the soap, these claus porto candles are clean burning for 70 hours and are made with the finest french fragrances. they come displayed in art deco inspired etched glass holders.

curly girl design mugs and canteens

if you thought you couldn't love curly girl's inspirational messages any more than you already do then get a handle on these!

"life is tough, i recommend getting a manicure and a really cute helmet."

 "i am fairly certain that given a cape and a nice tiara, i could save the world." (customer favorite!!)

"i most often find that happiness is right where i planted it."

"the world is full of people who will go their whole lives and not actually live one day.  she did not intend on being one of them."

"i most often find that happiness is right where i planted it."

"live passionately. hold nothing back."

"i am fairly certain that given a cape and a nice tiara, i could save the world."

... and don't worry, we still carry her line of cards, magnets and her 2010 calendar!

this is my personal favorite below.. looks great in my bathroom!

emilie sloan bags

 i was a little more excited than usual to see jesse, our ups guy, come with our daily shipment because i have been anticipating the arrival of the emilie sloan bags...

i'm a nerd for functionality when it comes to bags because i tote so much (too much) stuff to and from work and i just ended up throwing everything in an oversized tote with one tiny pocket... no bueno...

this lovely bag has pockets galore! one large inside zipper pouch as well as a middle zipper section.  it has two big pockets for a phone, ipod etc.. it also has a business card size pocket and pen/pencil pocket! it even has two pockets for water bottles! and to make it just a smidge sweeter, it has a key chain clip so you can stop worrying about rummaging for your keys... glorious.

see below my newest addition. the sophie everyday tote in silver stone

below are additional colors in icy blue and raspberry...

the juliette market tote as shown below is more than your average reusable bag.  they have a magnetic clasp to keep your belongings secure and two pockets inside as well as the key chain clip.

sea glass

raspberry

and below shown in kiwi

okay, forget brown baggin' it for lunch! i love, love, love this gabrielle lunch tote

rain proof (as are all the bags), this tote includes two inner pockets along with the key clip.  the magnetic overflap is what does me in - so chic!

lunch tote in icy blue

and below in sea glass

yay for cute cosmetic bags!!

 a gracie i.d. coinlet is perfect if you need to run a quick errand and don't want to bring your whole purse and the kitchen sink with you.

it has an open pocket on one side and a clasp-secured i.d. window pocket on the other. keep change and other cards in the main zipper pouch and use the key chain to secure it inside your bag.

i.d. coinlet in kiwi

i.d. coinlet in raspberry

i.d. coinlet in sea glass

things that delighted me today

i love this blackboard/headboard! and how appropriate that the bubble says "welcome amy"

i'm a huge fan of taking seemingly ordinary things and making them fun!

get the tutorial here

those close to me know of my strange love for bulldogs...but i think anyone can appreciate a cute pup in a tutu!

along with bulldogs i have a thing for vintage suitcases, but never have i seen as lovely a sight as these paper delights!