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I bought a Skeem pillar about a year ago and have burned it on and off during that time -- it's STILL going, and still smells delightful. These are gorgeously styled in glass, and each Skeem line has it's own distinctive scent profiles. A little pricey for a candle, but worth every penny methinks.
Skeem Arboretum Pillar, $19.50 @ nooksandniches
Our weekly look at what We Covet readers are feeling covetous about... And don't forget to submit your finds to us at wecovet@gmail.com!
Our friend Jessica writes:
I covet being so fantastically rich that I could send all my college girlfriends "just because" presents all the time, rather than just for events like weddings and births. I currently covet giving all of my '90s-era chick posse the Coach Legacy Leather Bridgit Clutch. The surprisingly tough hardware, combined with the classic brand and leatha-like-butta is a perfect combination of the girls we used to be and women we are now.
15 years ago we simply stuck an ID (sometimes fake) in our back pocket, tucked a key under the mat and a $5 bill in our bra before hitting a bar or a punk rock show. Usually bartenders and guys would keep us so supplied in Rolling Rocks and Parliaments that the five-spot would still be there, sweatily stuck to a boob when we rolled home after last call. Nowadays my girls and I all need a sharp little bag to hold the phone, the credit cards, the car keys, the lipstick, the gum and other trappings of adulthood. This cool bag proclaims our former toughness, while giving a nod to the minivan, mortgage, husband, kid and pets we have waiting at home for us. Wear with black, your tattered Ani DeFranco t-shirt, non-sensible shoes and don't you dare tie a scarf on the handle.
Coach Legacy Leather Bridgit Clutch, $398.00 @ Coach
Our friend Ann writes:
These vivo barefoot shoes are supposed to be the closest thing to going barefoot while still at work...
And these must be the closest thing to going barefoot while not at work!
Odette and Dopie shoes, $120.00 & $55.00 @ Terra Plana
Thanks this week's awesome participants, and please keep your personal coveting picks coming!
A sampling of fabulous finds elsewhere that you might enjoy, courtesy of Friends of We Covet (FoWC):
Boston Mamas: Magnetic Appeal
Perfect for summer travel are Mudpuppy's
compact vinyl sticker play scenes and magnetic play tins, in
beautifully illustrated themes for boys and girls.
Classy Mommy Giveaway: Playskool Rose Petal Cottage
We're giving away a Playskool Rose Petal Cottage with lots of goodies included too!
Clever Parents: Helping Children with Separation and Divorce
Many families face the challenge of divorce or
separation. Whatever the causes of the separation, and whatever the
circumstances, it’s hard on everyone involved. Parents want the best
for their children. They want stable, loving relationships in their
lives. And they want their children to thrive. Yet big changes must be
made.
MomFinds: Win a Pair of Kids' Cobian Sandals
Three lucky winners will win a pair of these adorable sandals. Choose from shark, lion and zebra design.
Moms Buzz: Travel Deals - Kids Travel Free on Norwegian Cruise Line
If you are still looking for the what, where
and when about this summer family vacation. Here is a last minute
travel deal from Norwegian Cruise Line.
The Nest Baby: Dad's Day Gift Guide & Giveaway
From the Flip video camera to the manliest
diaper bags and baby carriers, we've got all the coolest daddy gifts...
and are giving them away! Enter now to win a gift he'll go crazy for.
If you are a dog person you will probably think the Tigrito cat bowl is lame, but you would be wrong! (If you are a cat person you will probably think that the Tigrito cat bowl is a household necessity).
The Tigrito cat bowl features removable stainless steel dishes and a perfectly placed handle to help lessen the strain on your back when your favorite feline friend is nibbling your elbow while you are instant messaging a buddy in need of food or water.
Tigrito cat bowl, $75.00 @ highbrowfurniture
This awesome table would be a total luxury piece if I was a gazzionlaire. Light passes through multicolored glass and shines onto the ground below. Small stones, beach glass, and handmade marbles surround and a luminous grid of glass set in steel-reinforced concrete. Stain- and weather resistant for use indoors or out. Drooooooool....
Jessie Coffee Table, $2,200.oo @ guild.com
I won't even pretend to understand the science behind these pieces from Nervous System, but they're pretty enough that I don't need to. Crafted from stainless steel, each is "is a unique, one of a kind composition born from the intersection of rapid prototyping and pattern generating algorithms. Tiny circles of varying sizes are aggregated into complex configurations that mimic the natural forms of corals and seaweeds." Cool, huh?
Coral Series Necklace, $60.00 @ Nervous System
I'm not much for the traditional diaper bag, so when I saw this I went a little nuts. Not only is it gorgeous, it has a full built-in diaper station, AND doubles as a backpack. It's the height of baby care technology! It's the diaper bag science fiction of the 1950s promised us! Check out all the features here.
And then weep because it's $325.00. Sorry, Charlie.
Blueberry Crumb Cake Society Satchel, $325.00 @ babybrowns
What could be handier (or cuter) than this backpack beach towel from Paul Frank?
Unfolds to full beach towel size, then folds back up tight when you're sunburned to a crisp and ready to bolt.
Beach towel technology, people! Catch it!
Scurvy Towel Bag, $30.00 @ Karma Loop
This handmade clear resin bracelet beats getting a pin-up girl tattoo any day. Plus, it can be easily removed and secreted away when the parents come visit.
Avoid needless tattoo removal expenses, buy stylish accessories instead!
Pin Up Girls Bracelet, $70.00 @ sisicata
These flip-flop sandals called "FitFlops" have micro-wobbleboard(TM) technology, to give you a workout while you walk!
They have a safely tapered mid-sole, and the sole itself is comprised of segments of varying densities so that each step challenges the support and balance muscles of your feet and legs. So, work your butt, but look stylin'!
I bought a pair in silver (to look cool), and they are definitely comfy. Now that I am an old lady I cannot wear those tiny flat flip flops that the kids love to much, so these are a godsend!
FitFlops, $49.95 - find out where to buy them at thefitflop.com
I saw this candle at the Sundance Store in Park City UT a couple years back, and am so happy to have found it again at their online store. It's really a design marvel -- so clever!
Part sculpture, part candle, all conversation piece. Our beeswax candle coils upward from the burning plate and into clamping arms. Simply extend the wax to burn; the metal calipers will extinguish the flame immediately upon contact.
Illumination By The Inch Candle, $55.00 @ Sundance Catalog
I love me some Marimekko! Use this insulated strawberry print bag for a picnic or to carry your kids sippy cups or YOUR "sippy cups" (cough) with cheese and a baguette.
Durable nylon and PVC will keep your groovy bag around for a long time. People will also think you are super cool.
Marimekko Kylmälaukku Insulated Bag, $55.00 @ finnstyle
So adorable you could eat it, this fun little ring is chock full o' sprinkles in molded clear plastic, with an adjustable metal base. One size fits all cute for young and old alike!
Sprinkle heart ring, $10.00 @ fredflare
These awesome mugs will keep your afternoon alive with caffeine (or herbal tea if you are a dirty hippy). Not only are they stylie, they are HUGE (holding 15 fl. oz), and microwave and dishwasher safe. In other words, everything I need in a mug! WOOT!
Available in three awesome colors. Don't let your coworkers bogart this monster mug, dude.
Artist Series Uber Mugs by MiamMiam, $21.50 @ delight
Why should the kids have all the fun? Go splash in some puddles with these adorable print rubber rainboots and worry not about getting wet -- just like when you were little.
Rain Boots, available in Cheetah, Giraffe or Medallion patterns, $44.99-59.95 @ Ballard Designs
I love these greeting cards from Paper Relics! There's a distinctly unique nostalgic creepiness to them that I can't put my finger on exactly, but that makes me like them all the more.
Go ahead. Call me a weirdo.
Old skool? You bet yer behind.
Various Bizarre Greeting Cards, $3.50-$8.00 @ Paper Relics
I just got me one of these
"Electric pockets", and felt it must be shared with the world.
One brilliant design for all your electronics needs. Protect your Blackberry™, iPod™, digital camera, PDA, cell phones in these fleece-lined neoprene pockets. No more fishing around in handbags at the movies. Tie one on! These are designed to attach to bags, belts and backpacks like a luggage tag, these pockets are perfect for travel. Color code your electronic devices and be one step closer to a life of organization and clarity!
HUZZAH! I bought a stripey medium-sized one for my Sony Cybershot and it fits perfectly. Now my camera is tied onto the strap on my bag, and easily accessible when inspiration strikes!
Electric Pockets, in Small, Med & Large sizes, $15.00-18.00 @ BUILT
(Or something. Oh, you know what I mean.)
Hey all the ladies in the hizouse! Just a wee reminder that our fabulous weekly giveaways are in full effect *all this month*, with a new winner each and every Friday during May! I KID YOU NOT.
Get the full details on yonder giveaway page, and don't forget to comment and win!
I'm feeling in a spring-y mood these days, can you tell? And what better way to get into the mood of the season than to grab some items for the garden, like this egg-shaped bird feeder (colored a lovely robin's egg blue -- heh, geddit?). While undoubtedly functional, it's also a unique blend of modernist and science fiction-inspired styles -- I can't decide if a hipster or a space alien is gonna hatch out of that baby, but I love it regardless. Take me to your coffee shop and/or leader!
Egg Bird Feeder, $135.00 @ Uncommon Goods
Who, pray tell, is the lucky, lucky betch who gets to take care of herself with this week's super-awesome We Covet Neutrogena/J&J You Need To Take Care Of You, Betch! ladies
gift basket?
Keyruh!!!
Congrats, Keyruh! (And? Keyruh? Please email us your mailing address at wecovet@gmail.com so we can get your prizes off to you!)
The rest of you - I hear you out there, sobbing in your bubbleless baths - remember this: it ain't over 'til it's over, and these sweet baskets aren't over until the end of the month. So keep commenting!
This is Madge. She is a sock monkey. I love her.
That is all.
Madge the Sock Monkey, $40.00 @ planetmonkey (Etsy!)
Our weekly look at what We Covet readers are feeling covetous about... And don't forget to submit your finds to us at wecovet@gmail.com!
Our friend Faith writes:
Okay so maybe I don't COVET it because I have it...but I totally would die if I ever loose it. It is the Hydracoach waterbottle. It is similar to the camelback one, but it KEEPS TRACK OF HOW MUCH WATER YOU ARE DRINKING. Plus it also helps with how much you should drink. It is awesome, because it is dishwasher safe, and I find myself competing with the bottle to see if I can make it to my goal before the day is up. And it really isn't all that expensive considering how nifty it is.
My other coveted item is not yet available. But is SO AWESOME I have wet my pants every time I think about it. It is the new I AM NOT A PAPER CUP!!! I can't wait until it comes out. I think that maybe it might slow down my drive thru Starbucks habit. (You know because that cup feels so good in my hand and LOOKS AWESOME!) I love the fake out factor too.
Hydracoach Water Bottle, $27.95 @ Amazon.com
Our friend Dawn writes:
I want it, gotta have it, bad. Lots of love, ladies!
[Ed note: This translates to "Sh*t, it's raining"]
Merde Il Pleut Umbrella, $45.00 @ Raindrops
Thanks this week's awesome participants, and please keep your personal coveting picks coming!
There's only one problem that I can see with these vintage-print tea-towels - I would never want to use them as tea-towels. I would never want to mess up the image with spilled wine and crumbs of dried cheese (what? what do YOU spill in YOUR kitchen?). I would probably get myself some kind of cool tea-towel rack and hang them in such a way that the picture showed and then smack my husband's hand every time he reached for one. Which might deter him further from doing dishes, but it's not like he's particularly good at that to begin with, so. Better to preserve funky tea-towels than to worry to much about spousal household maintenance training.
Vintage Tea Towels, 4 in a box, $20.00 @ Give Simple
I've been on the lookout for a good wind chime -- nothing that looks like a freakin' sandcastle or Precious Moments figurine, mind you -- and came across this cute, almost architectural tree-shaped wind chime. Perfecto!
With summer almost here, you know you need this hanging on the back porch, gently tinkling in the breeze. Ahh...
Tree Wind Chime, $59.95 @ Signals
Guys have difficulties with bags. Laptop bags, diaper bags, whatever - they have trouble finding bags that are suitably manly without being unmanageable, and even when they do find one, they constantly worry that their bag is somehow girly. Every man fears the murse (man-purse). It's like a law of nature.
Defy Bags, however, defy that law. There are no murses here, nor anything that could possibly be mistaken for a murse. These are hand-crafted, hand-sewn, manly-man rugged duffle bags that could carry anything from laptops to diapers to tranny heels without looking the slightest bit girly (I mean, dudes. A bag with a big image of Johnny Cash flipping the bird? Diametric opposition to anything remotely feminine in form or spirit. In the awesomest way.) So what if I would buy the Skullbury Bag for myself? Like the old Irish Spring commercials said, we like it too.
Defy Bags, from around $150.00 @ Defy Bags
How cute are these? Tiny, lego-shaped speakers for your iPod! No batteries needed -- just plug directly into your iPod and crank the volume. Works with all iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod touch and iPod Mini. AWESOME!
iPod Building Block Speakers, $24.99 each @ Perpetual Kid
We're all coated in them -- no matter how much antibacterial gel we slather ourselves in -- so why not embrace our microbe friends?
These cuddly plush versions of their microscopic real-life counterparts are almost cute enough to make you forget that their single-minded goal in life is to infect, sicken and/or kill you.
Choose from any number of infectious friends: the flu, E. coli, the plague, herpes, mad cow disease and many more!
Giant Microbes, $7.99 each @ ThinkGeek
My husband likes to say shit like don't poke the bear when I'm particularly cranky. Which, you know, just makes me crankier, but that's his problem, not yours. Anyhoo. That's just to say that he'd probably appreciate this t-shirt on me. I'd also like to see it in toddler-size, though, because it pretty much sums up ages two to whenever: adorable cuddly with rainbows on the outside, raging grizzly on the inside. Which is part of why I'm so often cranky, but that's another story.
It's awesome when a t-shirt just sums it all up, isn't it? Cuts down on useless talking.
ScareBear Tee, $16.95 @ SnorgTees.com
Just a wee reminder that our fabulous weekly giveaways are in full effect *all this month*, with a new winner each and every Friday during May!
Get the full details on yonder giveaway page, and don't forget to comment and win!
This? I'd love for this to be a notecard print, so that I could send it around to let everybody know that I AM YES STILL WITH CHILD. But it's not, so I might just get it and hang it on my wall and meditate upon it in an effort to convince myself that my fetal tweety-bird is just nesting and it's all well and good and in accordance with the universe blah blah blah.
And if I manage to avoid defacing it by scrawling GET OUT FETUS across it with a Sharpie, then so much the better, because I know that I'll love it in the post-childbirth frenzy of swaddling and diapering and I've forgotten the stress of a prolonged early labor and am busy nostalgizing (?) the sweet, lost days of babynesting.
"A Nest To Simply Be In," original print by Flyk, $19.95 @ BlueFlipArt (partial proceeds to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes)
Shock and amaze your friends at your next soiree with the most unexpected drink-coolers God and nature never intended: Denture-shaped Ice Cubes. Yeah, you heard me.
Don't say we never gave you some practical consumer advice, man.
Crafted from 100% genuine rubber, these trays will make you the talk of the nursing home hipster set. Because we all know hipsters love nothing more than drinking booze from a glass that looks as though it might in fact be filled with Efferdent. Enjoy!
Frozen Smiles, $8.00 each @ Urban Outfitters
Congratulations to the one, the only Bunny, who won this week's We Covet Neutrogena/J&J You Need To Take Care Of You, Betch! ladies gift basket! Congrats, Bunny (psst! Bunny! Please email us your mailing address at wecovet@gmail.com so we can get your prizes off to you)!
As for the rest of you: listen, I know you're bummed, and you feel like the gift basket that was rightfully yours has been ripped from your clutches. And perhaps you've even wept a little. Quietly, in that corner over yonder, so that no one hears. Lady, I know your pain.
Which is why it should brighten you up considerably to hear that LO, THERE ARE MORE GIFT BASKETS TO COME. Remember, each week this month! All is not lost, friend!
So keep reading, keep commenting, and keep the faith, mah betches. Word to your mutha.
Okay, so you probably couldn't fix your hair properly looking in these mirrors, but does that really matter? They are THE AWESOME. Depending upon how and where you place them, these could either be totally sweet (little girl's bedroom?) or totally rock 'n' roll (my little girl's bedroom, above her collection of stuffed Fender Stratocasters) (remind me to post about those).
(They're made by a UK company, and you'd have to make special arrangements for shipping - there's a number you can call under shipping info - so they wouldn't come cheap, but hey: what price admission into the ranks of the cherubim, really?)
Mirrored Angel Wings, very expensive (price in pounds, and I don't have that key on my laptop) (169 pounds, which is what? A zillion US dollars?) @ Graham & Green
Our weekly look at what We Covet readers are feeling covetous about...
Our friend Lora writes:
WOW! I can tell that you all are becoming such a part of me when I can’t stumble across something like this without thinking of you. =) Check this out!!!
Fabulous starter set of cloth menstrual pads, in your choice of fabric(s). Everything you need to get started in mama cloth!
Included are the following 16 pads:
4 - Heavy/Overnight Pads (12.5"L x 3.5"W)
6 - Regular Pads (10.5"L x 3"W)
6 - Pantyliners with wings (8"L x 2.5"W)Each comes with a built-in waterproof barrier unless you request otherwise, and wrap-around wings with professionally-applied polyacetel resin snaps.
16-Pad Starter Set of Cloth Menstrual Pads, currently SOLD OUT (but a smaller 6-pad starter set is available here), @ NaturallyHip
Our friend Michelle writes:
In my search for non-toxic bottles, sippy-cups, and toys for my two sons I stumbled across Anamalz. These little wooden critters are adorable and fun and I don't have to worry about lead or phthalates or constantly having to replace batteries. My three-year-old son loves them because they are portable and pose-able and I love them because they are environmentally friendly (portions of proceeds go to wildlife organizations) and highly unlikely to appear on any alarming recall list.
I purchased mine through Amazon so I could find the dealer with the best prices.
Behold the cute!
Anamalz, $5.95-$6.95 each, @ amazon.com
Thanks this week's awesome participants, and please keep your personal coveting picks coming!
For the record, I don't actually do yoga, so a yoga bag would be useless to me, and, actually, I prefer Debi Mazar's bag (Courtney Cox's isn't bad, either), but whatever. It's still kinda cool that they did some high-end (Swarovski crystals, yo) bag bedazzling for charity.
Proceeds from the auction of Miley's, Courtney's, Susan Sarandon's and others' bags will go to the Libby Ross Foundation, for breast cancer research.
You can check out the auction HERE.
Celebrity Swarovski Yoga Bags, open bidding starting at about $100, @ eBay
These durable, 100% recycled melamine bowls from Zac Designs would be perfect for serving foodstuffs at your next cookout, or chips n' dips during a gathering of friends, doncha think?
We're down with the recycling, clearly, but flexibility of use and easy-care also top our list of requirements of housewares, and these certainly fit the bill. Plus, they have a whole line of recycled melamine dishware, including plates and cups, which would be perfect for every day use with the kidlets (if you got em', yo).
Melamine 4-Bowl Set, $29.99 @ amazon.com
Okay, so, am I the only woman in the world that didn't know that her nether regions should be referred to as 'Betty" (and, can I ask, does that make 'Veronica' the asshole?) And, also, am I the only woman in the world to whom it has never occurred to color the hair of her nether regions? Because, this product I just do not get. Who cares if the carpet doesn't match the drapes? Who even notices? And why on earth would anyone ever want their coochie to boast a 'novelty color'?
Here, I suppose, is where I show my age and general fustiness. In my day, a Brazilian wax was adventurous. Keeping the fuzz and coloring it rainbow brite? YOU CRAZY KIDS.
Betty Beauty Hair Color For The Hair Down There, $19.99 @ BettyBeauty.com
Yeah, okay, so we're kind of word nerds ourselves here at We Covet, but that doesn't make this SAT Words Shower Curtain any less awesome. 
Stay fresh, clean, and wordy, my friends.
Vinyl, with reinforced holes for your hanging pleasure.
SAT Words Shower Curtain, $26.00 @ Urban Outfitters
So, this particular bag doesn't work for me, because I have one of those big-assed jumbo laptops that doesn't fit in anything, but this just struck me as so cool and pretty and generally awesome that I had to mention it.
It's a Lapsac, and it looks nothing like a laptop bag, and could quite easily pass as a sweet little soft-sided shoulder bag that just, you know, happens to contain something hi-tech. For those days when your first priority is to be out and about looking fabulous, but you'd still like to have the option of dropping whatever else it is that you're doing and geek out in a cafe somewhere. Which is most days, isn't it?
I CAN ONLY DREAM.
Persida Lapsac, $58.00 @ Delight.com
What's the perfect accessory for the Scrabble geek in your life? Why, this Scrabble Piece necklace, of course!
Cut by hand in sterling silver, this charm is available in the letter of your choice (with the appropriate point value assigned, natch). Awesome, huh?
Scrabble Piece Initial Charm, $45.00 @ Heistjewelry
These cards from Zeichen Press could pretty much fulfill all my greeting card needs for every possible occasion:
Srsly. These cards has teh funneh. You will want to buy, yes?
Assorted Cards of Awesome, $4.00 each @ Zeichen Shop
To the best that I'm able to tell by squinting at the picture of this Piss Me Off pad - which has an extensive list of things people might do to piss you off, any of which you can check off and forward to relevant persons as a sort of Bitch Memo From Hell - there isn't a checkbox for Gestating Too Aggressively In My Womb And Refusing To Come Out In A Timely Manner, but I suppose that my newborn infant, whenever he decides to make an appearance in this world, won't be accepting memos in the first days and weeks of his life anyway, so whatever. I'll just go with Failing To Bring Me Ice Cream Whenever The F*ck I Ask For It Regardless Of Whether Or Not You Are Wearing Pants, issued to my husband for crimes against his pregnant wife.
Piss Me Off Pad, $6.95 @ Delight.com
Oh yeah, we TOLD YOU we had some good stuff up our sleeves. And if you haven't participated before, you're gonna want to do so now, because people? WE ARE BRINGING IT. Behold:
Because most of you are, like us, women and/or mothers, and because spring is a time for refreshing and renewal and, let's face it, we could all use to take a little time out for *ourselves*, each Friday throughout this month of May we'll be randomly selecting one lovely commenter from that week to win the following You Need To Take Care Of You, Betch! ladies gift basket, containing a multitude of primptastic products for you to pamper yourself with:
Courtesy of the fine folks at Neutrogena:
Courtesy of the fine folks at Johnson & Johnson (from their new adult line):
Total retail cost of each week's bounty o' booty = $92.51! Not-so-fresh feelings BE GONE!
And what do you have to do to throw your hat into the ring to win? COMMENT. That's it. On any/all posts, as often as you'd like. All commenters will be entered in that week's random drawing, and obviously the more you comment throughout the month the more chances you have to be randomly picked each week. Easy-peasy, yes?
First winner to be announced late this Friday. Good luck, mah betches!
PS: U.S. entrants only, please. We can't ship overseas due to customs issues. Sorry, international covetors :(
Thanks so much YOU ALL for participating in our most recent Commentstravaganza WeCovet Giveaway Contest, with the super-duper awesometastic grand prize of A&E's "The Romance Collection" DVD Box Set!
Are you ready to know who won? ARE YOU???
*drum rrrrrrrrooooooollllll*
Congratulations, Elaine C! Send us your e-mail address, and we'll get that DVD set to you right away. So that you can get right started on your Colin Firth droolathon...
And the rest of you gorgeous Covettors? You'll just have to wait and see what we have up our sleeves for next time (mwah ha ha ha...!)
Okay, so if you actually wear this shirt - which lights up to indicate when you're in an area with a decent wi-fi signal - you will look like the mega-ist geek of all mega geeks. That said, it's pretty freaking useful, so I suggest that you find someone - a spouse, say, who owes you favors for bearing his children - to wear it and accompany you wherever you go.
Just an idea.
Wi-Fi Detector Shirt, $29.99 @ Think Geek
Our weekly look at what We Covet readers are feeling covetous about...
Our friend Becki (aka "The Confetti Queen") Writes:
What about getting shopping/inside tips from readers?
Here's mine for free regarding purses, the second level, not the top tier.
Macy's.
Macy's, at least in CA, has a perpetual purse clearance table, usually located in the BACK of the purse department.
Purses marked down here are the second tier of greatness and cost: Baby Phat, Guess, Fossil, Jessica Simpson, Liz, Haku Juru (whatever - you know I mean Gwen's line, lol) and my personal favorite - Kathy Van Zeeland.
The purses are usually 25-40% off. HOWEVER, at least once a month, sometimes announced in the paper, sometimes not, the table is marked down an ADDITIONAL 40-50% off. This makes these purses VERY affordable. I buy Christmas and birthday gifts ahead of time and SAVE SAVE SAVE - and my daughter gets to have name brand purses that are fairly current. (And many of them.)
AND FOR ME - I have 4 Kathy purses in my closet, including one I stalked in crazy colors that I could NOT afford at regular prices. These purses were regularly $100 to $125 each. I paid between $25 and $35 each. So basically I got 4 for 1.
They are fairly consistent about this practice - I have been doing this for 4 years!!
Thanks for the great tip, Becki!
Our Friend Jess Writes:
Saw these pirate dishes and thought of you...
"Rehabilitated Dishware by Sarah Cihat is an exercise in sustainability that reincarnates existing products. Used or unwanted ceramics are redesigned and resurfaced then presented as new collections. Interesting designs and modern colors enliven the dish, extending its life cycle past the thrift store or overstock pile."
Rehabilitated Dishware, contact sarah at sarahcihat.com for prices.
Thanks this week's awesome participants, and please keep your personal coveting picks coming!
A sampling of fabulous finds elsewhere that you might enjoy, courtesy of Friends of We Covet (FoWC):
Classy Mommy "Big Give" -Away for Mom Impacted by Breast Cancer
Classy Mommy is giving away over $1200 in goodies to a Mom impacted by Breast Cancer. Please send us your nominations!
Coochicoos: First Birthday Party Ideas
How do you make first birthday parties memorable?
MomFinds: Win a $200 Shopping Spree at BloomMaternity.net
Celebrate Mother's Day by spending $200 as you wish at BloomMaternity.net.
Swanky Moms: Baby Zabu
Floor time is important for babies and now they can play in comfort and style with a Baby Zabu by Wagamama Baby
The Nest Baby: Mother's Day Gift Guide and Giveaway
There's still time to enter our huge
giveaway... and we've got some serious swag up for grabs. Enter now to
win personalized jewelry, gourmet dinners and tons more.
Hey, it's for charity. And if I can get my hands on Julianne Moore's Stokke (that doesn't sound dirty, at all) or Matt Damon's diaper bag (that does), then why the hell not?
You all are free to grapple over Tori Spelling's used baby crap, or Elisabeth Hasselbeck's car seat, though. I'm not touching that shiz.
Johnson & Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction, proceeds going to Baby Cause, in partnership with Global Giving. Details and auction HERE.
I'm not one to think much about wrapping paper, but after seeing this Woodland Forest paper over at Papayalicious (click image for enlarge-o-version), I may have to rethink my not-thinking-much (oh you know what I mean).
See their full selection of drool-worthy fine wrap papers here.
Woodland Forest wrap paper, $3.00 @ Papayalicious
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