June 2005
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Bonne Bell Lipsmacker
Oh, man this takes me back. The lip gloss of choice from the days when you judged your makeup by how good it tasted, and whether you could get it at the roller rink. Comes in cotton candy, strawberry, vanilla, watermelon, and Dr. Pepper.
$2 at Drugstore.com | Buy
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Heart Destroy
I’ve long coveted my friend Jeff’s “I (heart) D3str0y” robot shirt, and I just realized that they make them in women’s sizes. ‘Cause the ladies, we dig some destruction.
$17 at Threadless | Buy
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Stabby McKnife
With this shirt, it’s more the message than the medium: “Hey, kids! Put me in your enemies!”
$17 at Threadless | Buy
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Embroidered Striped Camp Shirt
ON SALE Banana is having a big sale right now, and this is one of my favorite men’s pieces. You’ll have to click through to see the detail, but it has little lines of embroidery running through the stripes in front. One-hundred percent cotton, so you can throw it in the machine.
$31 at Banana Republic | Buy
(Regularly $59.)
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Kung Fu Kids Letter Organizer
For those of us whose bills make us feel like kicking something.
(No longer available.)
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Mr. P Cano Staple Removers
You’ve already named your stapler, why not get him a friend?
(2" x 3.5")
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Pia Wallen Felt Bag
ON SALE So clean, I defy you to find anything amiss with this bag. From Sweden, it’s 100 percent wool, and it’s on sale.
$135 at Modern Seed | Buy
(Regularly $149. Measures 30 x40cm.)
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Flower Crystallization Kit
Cupcakes look so much more dignified with boutonnieres. You can buy sugared flowers from this site for around $2 a pop, or you can learn to make them yourself with this handy kit. Includes directions, a sample crystallized flower, and everything you need to crystallize about 75 flowers.
$24 at Candied Flowers | Buy
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Kids Rocking Chair
Now Pappy doesn’t have to sit on the front porch all by himself. Comes with a tiny little corncob pipe. (No, it doesn’t.) Ages two to five.
$49 at Land of Nod | Buy
( 15 x 26 x 23"h. )
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Cake Apron
A medium-weight, white, cotton apron featuring a delicious slice of pink cake. Consider it inspiration. (Also comes in pickle.)
(No longer available.)
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Viewfinder Kids Tee
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Nest Chair
This cozy, groovy high chair is easy to keep clean, comes with a machine-washable safety harness, and tucks right up to the table. When your baby is done with the high-chair stage, you can remove the tray and turn it into a booster chair. Later, it converts to a sleek chair for kids up to age six, which is right about when they’ll cover it with teddy bear stickers.
$570 at Modern Nursery | Buy
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R. Nichols Stationery
30% OFF DISCOUNT CODE and
PRODUCT PREVIEW I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy R. Nichols stationery, and now you can order your own set for 30% off! Just head to the site, fill your basket, and type “summer” in the discount code section. Sale runs through July 31,2005. Also, if you’re the type who likes to get a jump on things, you can preview the terrific new holiday line that won’t debut elsewhere until September 1. Here’s how: Scroll to the bottom of the screen, and in the lower left corner you’ll see a “Catalog Index” link. Click, and look for the “Holiday” and “Holiday Tinies” categories. Boom, you’re in. Happy corresponding.$18 at R. Nichols | Buy
((price is before discount, for a box of 10)
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Loobylu Prints
Loobylu, Weblebrity and professional illustrator, is selling prints of her big-eyed girls. And, might I add, they’re very reasonably priced. Perfect for the nursery.
(No longer available.)
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Bon Anniversaire Tiara
The paper products by D-Sharp are so charming, delicate, and artfully made, your breath will catch when you see one in person. There are party crowns for babies and grownups, and small towers to fill with candy. This crown says “happy birthday” in French, and is decorated with stars made of sheet music. So sweet. (Thanks again, Megan!)
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Magic Wall Magnetic Paint
Magnetize your wall by painting on this magnetic primer, then topping it with regular paint in the color of your choice. Once it has dried, you can use magnets to mount your kids’ projects, office paperwork, phone messages, or even artwork.
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Ping Pong Player Decal
So I found this decal site with categories like Bear Hunting and Cheerleading. This decal was my favorite. It’s made of vinyl and you can order it in several different sizes, from 6 inches tall, up to 18 inches tall. I don’t know how you’ve gotten by this long without one.
$8 at Decal Junky | Buy
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Cooler Float
Hello, Summer. This Coleman Cooler Float keeps the beer easily accessible. Attach it to your raft, houseboat or dock. Just make sure the knot is good and tight. (via Budget Livingmagazine)
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Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler
The retro-styled Griddler is a contact grill, panini press, large open grill, and a griddle. It has removable non-stick plates, a grease drainage system, and a floating hinge that lets you adjust for thick sandwiches. Grilled cheese for everyone!
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Shoe Valet Set
This kit comes with brown and black liquid polish, two buffing cloths, a shoe horn, a shoe brush, and a storage box with shoe rest.
$15 at Linens 'n Things | Buy

