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Perfect 10 DVD We Covet

If you were a kid during the 1984 Olympics you knew all about MaryLou, Béla Károlyi and how Béla trained a previous champion, Nadia Comaneci.  This movie, Nadia, epitomizes the gloriously bad '80s made-for-TV-movie based on a true story.

As a girl I learned all the floor routines in this movie, even though I was pudgy and had never taken a gymnastics glass.  But boy, did I have dreams. 

I still have my old VHS tape of this classic movie, complete with commercials of Bill Cosby shilling Puddin' Pops.  The tape has it's charm, but now I can share the story of the first perfect 10 in women's gymnastics with my kids, dinner party guests, senior citizen neighbors and YOU in digital style.

Nadia DVD $9.98 @ Amazon

We Covet Totally Pimped Out Rides

Seriously, people? This stroller has changed my life and I have only had it three days. It strolls, it jogs, it attaches to bicycles, and - if you are super-sickeningly fit and outdoorsy - it SKIS. The best thing, though? It fits two children, and tucks them in all cozy alongside UV-protected anti-glare windows and bounces them along on weight-adjustable suspension, and makes them fall asleep in under five minutes.

Also, it's super-light, it collapses flat, and can be steered with one hand. And it comes with a cappucino-maker and will make you look ten pounds lighter. Okay, maybe not those last two, but still! AWESOME.

Chariot Cougar 2, from @$625 (chassis alone; custom add-ons extra) @ Chariot Carriers

Kitchen Clock We Covet

Because nothing says it's time to rise and shine quite like a toast, you need to get yourself one of these here toast-shaped clocks... perfect for the home kitchen, or to be given as a gift at weddings, birthdays, and bat mitzvahs. No, seriously.

Toast Clock, $19.95 @ Archie McPhee

We Covet Groovy Shoes

String Republic makes these graphic espadrilles as an alternative to the flip flop or clog.  Look, I only wear my Crocs in the garden, ask anyone!  Stéphane Bucco, a graphic artist, known as Sockho,  created STRING REPUBLIC in 2004 to illustrate what happens when "graphic arts and daily life merge".  They apparently merge into bold colourful shoes and gonch/underpants.  The website is a little vague on materials used , but I am assuming they use canvas and rubber and twine, like a classic espadrille.  Whether you are a sk8tergrl or just someone who wants some interesting footwear, I dig these.

Graphic Espadrilles,  30 € (46.35 US$), @ thestringrepublic.com

Bastille Day Parfum We Covet

My sis-in-law introduced me to Fragonard Parfum Solids when she returned from teaching in Europe.  And like my SIL, these babies are both chic and practical.

The inch-and-a-half round little pots pack all the punch of a big atomizer and are ideal for travel.  I love all the classic scents that are made from French flowers and herbs.

I also like buying a six pack, breaking it open and sticking one or two in a birthday card to a gal pal because I'm cool like that.

Set of 6 parfum solids $36 @ Fragonard

We Covet Kaboost

Okay, so this thing is seriously cool. It's a seat booster that does its boosting from underneath the chair, so that you don't have to fuss around with rinky-dink booster seats - or, worse, big ugly plastic high-chairs - that get all crudded up with banana and Cheerios and which never seemed that sturdy and anyway are totally useless when you have a child (*cough*) who refuses to sit in anything other than a 'big chair.' It fits onto the bottom of the chair - it's totally secure, and even has, like, anti-skid traction action - and elevates it to close to stool height, so the kids can sit in a grown-up chair and still reach the table. Or, so that you can convert your dining room chairs to bar chairs and play Martini Lounge after the kids have been put down to bed. Just a suggestion.

(Also? It fits any chair, it's portable, and it comes in cool colors. Beats a Stokke any day, for serious.)

And! This week, it's our giveway! Just leave comments on any and all posts and at the end of the week we'll do a random draw for a winnah! Who'll get a Kaboost! COOL.

Kaboost, $37.95 @ Kaboost

DIY Laptop Sleeve We Covet

Tired of boring black laptop sleeves? This product is for you: the DIY laptop sleeve.

If you really want to express who you are, you've got be able to communicate it. Your most expressive nature is in your art. So pick up your pen, pencil, paintbrush or whatever you've got and get your freak on. DIY Laptop Sleeves are bare canvas, ready for your individuality to come out.

Color it yourself, or have a particularly creative friend make a mini art project of it! Either way, it'll be one-of-a-kind, and definitely more interesting than the standard black.

Skooba DIY Laptop Sleeve, $24.99-$34.99 @ Think Geek

We Covet Our Winnah!

The time has come to announce this week's randomly selected commenter, who in being randomly selected won her choice of skirt or shorts from the fab Uglyfish Organics (drumroll...)

ROCKLE!!

Congrats, Rockle! Please contact us at wecovet AT gmail.com to claim what's rightly yours! WOOT!

Everyone else? Thanks so much for playing, and do stay tuned for next week's fabulous giveaway!

PS: Remember: the Uglyfish Organics 20% off coupon is good until August 15th, so dont' forget to take advantage of it!

We Covet Jewelry That Means Something

This double locket is perfect for those people who have two kids, or two favourite kids, or one locket has their mom and one had their aunt, or your two BFFs.  This is such a pretty and subtle way of cherishing two loved ones. 

This polished sterling-silver pendant with two graduated sized lockets  holds four pictures of two people you love, or at least really like.  Each locket can be engraved with a single initial, and uses a sturdy lobster style clasp to keep it on your lovely neck.

Double Locket Necklace, $125.00 $135.00, @ RedEnvelope

We Covet A Dress For All Seasons

Anna Sui makes the ultimate multi-season dresses.  This silk and wool blend dress will work all year long.  Wear with flat sandals in late summer and early fall, pair with black tights and boots when cool weather hits. 

Sui knows how to showcase the parts of a woman's body that are universally sexy without being overtly revealing.   The boat neck, kimono sleeves, nipped in waist and A-line skirt work for just about everyone. 

Sui's designs are chic and rocker and goth and sweet and always innovative.

Anna Sui Abstract Trees Scarf Print Dress $411 @ edressme