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Mini Digital Camera We Covet

Let the unabashed drooling commence!

Is this not the cutest digital camera EVAR? Modelled after the original Rolleiflex of the 1920s, this little gem is a thoroughly modern 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, PLUS:

...an up-facing 1.1" square display for waist level shooting, which encourages your subjects to go on looking and acting naturally instead of posing for the camera. Crank lever 'film advance"; JPEG image format; 4.9mm F2.8 Lens; 1/15-1/2500s Shutter Speed; Automatic While Balance and Exposure Control; Auto power-off.

Which roughly translates to: an awesome little digital camera in an adorable retro-style package. Sweet!

Rolleiflex Mini Digital Camera, $399.00 @ Urban Outfitters

We Covet Easy Intimates

Finding comfy but cute underwear is harder than it sounds.  Sure, I can rock the party in white Hanes that come in 3 packs but once in a while I like to branch out.  Without that branch involving a rectal exam or abrasive lace in the name of sexiness.

Thank goodness for sets like this organic cotton camisole and bikini panties.  The cami's straps criss-cross in the back for a little extra lift, it's made with a hint of stretch and it's pretty enough to wear as a tank.  The undies have a full butt and the low rise won't peek out over the tops of your pants. Praise the lord.

Camisole $35 and panties $20 @ OnTheInside

We Covet Old School Invitations

I'm so over spending more on children's birthday parties than I did on my own wedding.  To begin the revolution, I covet bringing back the fill-in party invitation.

I love SanLori's designs.  You'll find colorful pirates, mermaids, farms, whatever your child's fave theme.  No printer cartridges, exorbitant prices or hours of PhotoShop necessary.  All you need is a pen.  If your kid is already writing, heck, have him or her do the work.

Just don't forget Pin the Tail, musical chairs and the dollar store piñata.

SanLori Kids Birthday Party Fill-Ins $8.99 for 10 @ InvitationBox.com

Cool Shoe Laces We Covet

Do shoe laces have to be boring? I think not!

Check out these shoelaces fashioned from Japanese fabrics, and imagine how they might spruce up your boring old chucks:

Let your shoelaces make a fashion statement. The designs on these shoelaces were inspired by the fabrics used to make Japanese kimonos. Lace them up to add a unique, and colorful, touch to a favorite pair of sneakers or lace up boots.

They're sold in sets of two, so another pair of shoes can join in on the fun!

Shoelaces Inspired by Japanese Fabrics, $7.95 @ The Spoon Sisters

We Covet Earth Loving Ways to Carry our Stuff

These stylin' backpacks  made of PET (100% recycled plastic bottles) with canvas trim, which is naturally biodegradable. It claims to be "big enough to hold books, notebooks, lunch and a pair of sneakers".  And hey, this isn't for you Dad, it is sized for peoples ages 5–10. Dimensions: 14 x 15 x 5.5 inches

Dante Beatrix big kid eco pack Love Backpack, $50.00 at chopchoptimber.com

We Covet Spiffy Sangria Servers

Alternate titles:

We Covet Getting Sauced, Spanish Style?

We Covet España Estupification?

We Covet Sodden Spanish Selebrations?

Anyways, I like how you can pour sangria from this pretty painted pitcher and not end up with too much fruit or ice.  They that take up too much precious real estate in the cup.  The word "SANGRIA" is also painted on it, which makes it easy on guests if their hostess is too smashed to serve.

Sangria pitcher $42 @ Prevailing Winds

We Covet Seeing The Future In Cold, Hard Stainless Steel

This thing sure looks like a UFO, but no, it's actually a 50-year calendar paper weight (yet another multi-use/function item! I can't get enough of that stuff (apparently)!).

Made from stainless steel, this baby is not only an excellent reference point for your place in the space-time continuum, but it'll also keep all your paperwork neatly in place. SHAZAM! Double your pleasure, double your fun, people!

50-year Calendar Paper Weight, $9.97 @ 1MintJulep

Coveting Crackers in a Row

Make sure your guests know you are OCD with this straight as an arrow cracker basket.  All of those lovely snacking biscuits lined up perfectly.  *squeal*  It is all modern and sleek and hip and will add a modern-hip-groovy look to your next party.  Perhaps you might even want to keep your crackers in here all the time, just to be cool?  It is made of rubber and stainless steal mesh.  There are other pieces that match the cracker basket, such a soap dish.

Mesh Cracker Basket, $32.00, @ uncommongoods.com

We Covet Flattering Comfort

I love to wear tees but try to reign in my sloppy tendencies.  I like my tops soft and fitted but I don't want to serve the world my jelly rolls or sausage arms.  I want a multi-season tee that can stay in the drawer all year long - lightweight in summer and layerable in winter.  And a hint of tasteful cleavage?  Never hurt anyone.

Thus, I heart this tee from Splendid.  Enjoy.

Splendid 1 x 1 U Neck Top $51 @ shopbop

Multi-Use Multi-Function Kitchen Item We Covet

It's a cutting board! It's a colander! It's a cutander!

In a perfect world, everything we purchased would have at least TWO distinct and separate uses. Which is why I love this cutting board colander:

Spanning the sink or used at the sink’s edge, this colander board will become the one you can’t live without. Slide chopped foods into the colander and rinse to your heart’s content.

How cool is that?

Seen any similiar multi-function items lately you thought were particularly nifty? Holler in comments!

Maple Prep and Colander Board, $76.50 @ Cookware Essentials