We Covet

We Covet Snowshoes

I'm only partially joking about this, since the three feet of snow blanketing the whole city is going to take forever to melt. Since driving is sort of out of the question, we're walking everywhere and navigating the snow is awkward in regular shoes. These snowshoes from REI are much fancier than the basket-looking things that you might picture from movies about quaint mountain villages, but look totally bad ass and effective. Less pricy options are available, but these had very high ratings.

MSR Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes, $204.93 @ REI

We Covet a Snow Day of a Different Kind!

Here in Baltimore we are preparing for the Snowpocalypse 2010 and I am not pleased. Nevertheless, the coveting continues! 

Snow Day by DressGreen is a different kind of snowy event- the kind I like! This mint and vanilla body scrub is made of cane sugar, shea butter, coconut oil, and other moisturizing oils and sounds like the perfect thing to slough off all that flaky dry winter skin. I'm gonna need it!

Snow Day Mint Vanilla Body Scrub $8.00 @Etsy.com

We Covet the Nuptial Spice Set

 

Bring the love into the kitchen this Valentine’s Day with the Nuptial Spice Set.  Your favorite spices are contained in thoughtful packets of flavor.  Each holds a one-teaspoon portion of spice that will pump up your dinner from boring to gourmet--all while having some fun with your honey.  Cinnamon, fennel seed, allspice and much more will find their way to your plate instead of collecting dust in that spice rack.  With over two dozen selections and recipe booklets, your palate will be very pleased.

Nuptial Spice Set, $18.95@ crateandbarrel.com

We Covet a Geeky Necklace

The "broken image" icon is perhaps the most infuriating, but is instantly recognizable to anyone who has spent time on the internet. This broken image pendant will make your geekier friends groan at the cleverness if they don't first unconsciously ask who or what was supposed to be hanging around your neck. Just remind them that right-clicking and choosing "show image" won't work. All of that tapping on your collarbones could hurt.

Broken Image Necklace, $19.99 @ thinkgeek.com

We Covet the Colors of Alice

Well Urban Decay went and teamed up with Disney (honestly, did not see that one coming) to put together their own POP-UP "Book of Shadows" for Alice in Wonderland. Talk about dreamy! Sixteen wonderful eye shadows plus two long-lasting liners and their completely indispensable Primer Potion in possibly the coolest ever carrying case. 

Did I mention that it's a steal at $52 (one shadow is usually $16)? Already sold out at UrbanDecay.com so hurry!

Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it's getting!

Disney Alice in Wonderland Palette $52 @Sephora.com

We Covet the iPad

Okay. So I had to do it. As a tech junkie I was more than curious to see what Apple had up its sleeve with the unveiling of the new iPad. The latest edition to the Apple family is a 1.5 lbs device that is not an iPhone and not quite a MacBook. The multi-touch screen lets you view web pages one at a time, scroll through your e-mail, import photos from your own camera, view HD video, purchase and read books and much, much more. One of my favorite and most useful features (in my opinion) is the calendar feature where you can work with multiple calendars at once.

*Wi-Fi models will be available in late March and 3G models in April.

Apple iPad starts at $499, @ www.apple.com/ipad

We Covet Truffles

My husband and I aren't big Valentine's Day people, but we are both chocolate fanatics and never pass up an excuse to splurge on the good stuff. Vosges, purveyors of fine "haut-chocolat," suggests these truffles: 20 pieces of their Krug Champagne Truffle Collection. 85% dark chocolate. Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne. Cocoa powder. Yes, please.

Krug Champagne Truffle Collection, 20 pieces, $53 @ vosgeschocolate.com

Cute Clutches We Covet

I have to thank The Bloggess for introducing me to JulieVision! Julie custom-made the James Garfield Clutch featured on the bottom right for The Bloggess herself (click on photo for larger images). If you don't know James Garfield- you need to spend a little time after you read this and catch up with The Bloggess.

Back to the bags!! Julie recently added the Poor Yorick Bag to her site and how awesome is it? Swirly, almost psychedelic skulls are the perfect thing for a night out on the town. It's a great little clutch you could wear all dressed up or totally rocked out. And wait till you see what else she has to offer!

Poor Yorick $52 @Etsy.com

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall We Covet

Sometimes, looking in the mirror is a tough thing to do. Maybe you're unhappy with your physical appearance or maybe the person staring back at you isn't your best friend at the time. But perhaps such difficulties can be overcome with the help of this gorgeous mosaic mirror. The description says that it is made with "metallic vitreous glass tiles and glass nuggets." Very cool.

Mosaic Mirror, $160 @ etsy.com

Body Treatment Oil We Covet

Harsh winter weather might have your skin longing for a bit of sun and moisture-rich air, but Paul & Joe’s Body Treatment Oil offers just the right amount of relief to get you through the winter.  Known for its attention to detail and quality, this line offers an array of beauty products that deliver hydration necessary to protect your skin from the brutal effects of dry winter air.  It might just have you tossing your lotion routine.  Not too oily and not too light, your skin will thank you well into summertime!

Paul & Joe BodyTreatment Oil, $50 @ www.paul-joe-beaute.com

Wine Glass We Covet

I can drink some wine. It's really not at all difficult for me to put away a bottle by myself and be relatively okay. But some people frown on such behavior. The Full Bottle Wine Glass allows enthusiastic wine drinkers to honestly say, "I only had one glass of wine." Indeed, you can fit a whole bottle of wine in this glass. Some descriptions say that this is a fun way to decant wine, to which I say, "Yeah, right." This is merely a way to avoid all of that pesky refilling, especially if you want to avoid guzzling from the bottle. Classy.

Full Bottle Wine Glass, $24.95 @ Hammacher Schlemmer

We Covet Help for Haitians

I think we are all looking for ways we can help the Haitian people right now- it can be hard to tell what way is best. We want to help immediately and efficiently but also in ways that will have a long-term effect on their desperate situation.

SERRV International, Inc. has worked on behalf of the world’s artisans and farmers for over 60 years. They are long-time supporters of Fair Trade and Green practices as well as education and equal rights. For 30 years the group has had a partnership with Comite Artisanal Haitien (CAH) representing more than 170 individual Haitian artisans and groups. This includes artisans from Cite Soleil and other areas in and around Port-au-Prince, who create these beautiful works of art from recycled metal drums. 

Donating to the Haitian relief effort (see below) is absolutely important. Another way you can help is by buying the amazing items that have already been created by these artisans. This will allow SERRV to place new orders, giving new support to Haitian artisans and their families and helping them to rebuild their lives as quickly as possible.

Shining Sun $55, Tree Of Life Sculpture $46, Sea Angel Wall Art $38 @SERRV.org

Where to help:

• American Red Cross
• Mercy Corps
• UNICEF
• Salvation Army
• Doctors without Borders
• Americares
• Catholic Relief Services
• Food for Poor
• Partners in Health
• Haitian Health Foundation
• TractorShare