but I really like them!

Inspired by the pure, early days of his childhood helping his father with his ice cream shoppe, John brings you his modernized idea of a saddle shoe. Designed upon the popular Fellowship sole and analine leather wrapped heel of soft comfortable rubber, this design is sure to be an instant favourite. After all these years, now is the time to bring out those poodle skirts, bobby sox, and Jerry Lee Lewis records. Half sizes available.

$245 at John Fluevog

Flowering Willow Wallet

Golden swallows return home to a stitched leather tree, rife with tiny, colorful leaves.

• Fifteen card slots, two bill slots, two zip compartments
• Snap closure
• Leather; cotton lining
• 4.5"H, 7.5"W, 1.5"D
• Imported

$88.00 at Anthropologie

New Arrivals for Me?

Love it, Want it, Gotta have it...sigh...I love JCrew...

Dream ruffle herringbone cardigan

Updated with more cashmere, our lofty, luxurious Dream yarn is even softer than ever. It's a refined wool blend created exclusively for J.Crew by a renowned Italian mill. Italian merino wool/nylon/cashmere in a 12-gauge knit with a herringbone pattern. Silk chiffon ruffle trim and appliqué chiffon flower at neck. Crewneck. Rib trim at neck, cuffs and hem. Three-quarter sleeves. Hits at hip. Import.

$128 at JCrew





Peacock necklace

A long chain accented with handpainted enamel circles—in blues and greens inspired by a peacock's tail. 12K shiny gold-plated brass chain with hand-painted enamel circles. Import. Length: 54".

$78 at JCrew




Double-cloth tulip coat

Our latest double-cloth coat is fitted and feminine, with pretty fluted sleeves. Distinctly textured wool/nylon from Lanerie Tempesti, an 80-year-old Italian mill that crafts exceptional woolen fabrics. The mill's double-cloth is one of our all-time favorites, and you won't find it anywhere else—Lanerie Tempesti makes it exclusively for J.Crew.Classic fit. Inset waistband . Fully lined. Falls to thigh. Import.

I heart Royal Violet...no, Medium Blue...Royal Violet!

$330 at JCrew





Wood-acorn charm necklace

Layers up beautifully, adding warmth and wit to any outfit. 18K gold-electroplated metal with wood beads. Brown wash chain. Signature spring clasp closure. Import. Length: 36".

$125 at JCrew





Bouclé mohair Lucille jacket

There's something about this coat we find irresistibly appealing. Maybe it's the undeniable luxury of bouclé mohair, pressed to achieve a delicate airiness without bulk. Or perhaps it's the beautiful foldover collar. Whatever the reason, we can't wait to get our hands on one. Mohair/wool/acrylic. Classic fit. Double breasted. Long sleeves. On-seam pockets. Interior contrast piping. Fully lined. Falls to low hip. Import.

I heart Orange.

$285 at JCrew




Italian calfskin Jamie bag

Only l'ultimo will do: we made this bag with a superb example of Italian calf leather, tanned for us by one of the world's most exacting leather houses—one with a very luxurious clientele. Smooth, supple and specially wax-treated to bring out the depth of the color, the leather will age gracefully, softening up and developing a rich patina over time. Removable leather shoulder strap with lobster clasp. Leather handles. Top zip two-way closure. Shiny gold-finish brass hardware. Interior front-wall patch pocket, back-wall zip pocket. Poly bengaline lining. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Comes with dust bag. 1 1/8"-wide shoulder strap fully extends to 36" and can adjust by pin-collar studs to 34". 8 1/4" handle drop. 10 1/2"H x 13 3/4"W x 5"D. Available in select stores.

I heart Dark Cloud.

$495 at JCrew

Utterly Adorable Shoes

Bright cotton trimmed with faceted resin stones in an antiqued-brass setting created exclusivley for J.Crew. Cotton upper. Grosgrain bow and trim details. Leather lining and sole. 3 1/2" self-covered heel. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Made in Italy.

$325 at J.Crew

Happy Porcelain Strawberry

I thought is was just a strawberry, but it turns out that it is also a bowl. The strawberry could be a great start of your day as a cereal bowl with cereal...and maybe some strawberries? Made of porcelain, "The Berry" measures 6" long by 5" wide and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Designed by German born Tina Roeder. Imported from Germany.

$65 at Lekker on sale for $45

Hand Soap...haha...

$20 at Charles & Marie

Glass Faucet

Have that one room in your house that's thirsty for style? This glass and metal faucet sculpture is sure to quench that thirst. Eyes will make double-takes as the flowing glass "water" will confound your guests. Handmade by Gary Guydosh in Western Pennsylvania, where glass has a distinctively rich history, this accent is created using classic glassblowing techniques and craftsmanship.

$45 at UncommonGoods

Porcelain Crinkled Cups

There's something strangely satisfying about squeezing in the sides of a plastic cup. Sadly, all that hard work of crinkling your plastic cup usually goes out with the day's trash. With these highly realistic "crinkled" porcelain cups, you can hold on to your beloved plastic cup for as long as your heart desires. Already squeezed in, the indentions provide a cozy grip for hands and the rendition is so spot-on, don't be surprised if your boss tells you to clean off your desk once in awhile. Made in France. Sold as a set of three.

$60 at UncommonGoods

saltbox

I must have them all! The animal totes and cosmetic bags are my favorites. Love the zebras!

$19.95 - 54.95 at MookieGifts.com

ABC* Cookie Cutters - Gingerbread Men

*Already Been Chewed!

The Perpetual Kid's cookies are so delicious that all he's ever left with are crumbs, so he devised this devious ploy. Just bake them with bite marks built-in and watch your friends leave them behind on the tray. It's famous ABC (Already Been Chewed) Cookie Cutters!

They're made to the highest culinary standards from luxurious cast aluminum so there are no seams or sharp edges and they're easy to clean. Displayed in nifty clear display boxes - great gifts.

Gingerbread Men set include 3 designs - one missing a head, one missing a leg, and one missing an arm. These poor poor Gingerbread Men! Their loss is your gain.

$11.99 at Perpetual Kid

campfire tealight

Whether you're a city dweller longing for a cozy brownstone with a fireplace or a "campfire girl" reminiscing about summers long ago, this campfire candle will light up your day and night. The porcelain bisque cylinder glows warmly from the flicker of a small tealight (two included). Comes with its own customized "'fired up" matches. You supply the s'mores.

$12 at UncommonGoods

Twinkies

Icing injector. Do you really need to hear anything else about this product? This kit contains all you need to whip up your own batch of the always amazingly delicious Twinkie, including a Hi-Temp spatula, baking pan, recipe book, Twinkie container and the previously mentioned icing injector bag with 5 icing tips. Imported. Hand wash.
* Includes: spatula, baking pan, recipe book, Twinkie container, icing bag, 5 icing tips

$26 at Urban Outfitters

bah, bah black sheep have you any wool?

Sweaters made of 100% black sheep wool...Now you can wear the figure of speech.

The Black Sheep Sweater -- an idea that began with a "What if?" followed by a resounding "Why not?" Turns out it's difficult to find enough black sheep to make the damn things. But Cordarounds kept looking, because they believe the black sheep of the family ought to be able to wear the figure of speech. They set out to design a sweater that black sheep could wear wherever and whenever they practice their dark arts. This is not some cabled Cosby-esque Christmas contraption, but a crewneck so simple it can be called unisex. Because their sweaters come in men's sizes (XS-XXL), lady black sheep can also raid their smaller models.

$114 at Cordarounds

Pig Pin Cushion

Calling all sewing sisters! With this critter in tow, you no longer have to dread sewing and mending! The pink pig is perfectly poised on top of a sturdy pin cushion. Everything is prettier in pink, isn't it? Pig Pin Cushion measures 4" x 6".

$9.95 at Patina

Smiley Cheese Knives

Say Cheese!This high-quality stainless steel cheese knife set is a must have for any cheese enthusiast. Their good humor is a welcome addition to any gathering. So invite your friends and family over for some R&R and entertain with only the best. Set contains 3 cheese knives, 1 cheese fork and 4 big smiles.

$22 at Patina

Cheeky Chimp Mirror

Hey good lookin', this Cheeky Chimp Mirror is what's cookin'! In dazzling princess pink with Cheeky Chimp detail, this mirror fits on your cell phone, compact or just about anywhere. A sneeky and cheeky way to check those pearly whites, the Cheeky Chimp Mirror could be your lifesaver! Mirror measures 1.5" x 2".

$7.95 at Patina

Animal Flatware

Make mealtime fun with this five-piece flatware set with amusing animal faces. Designed proportionally for children, the set includes a fork, knife, soup spoon, teaspoon, and appetizer pick.

$45 at MoMA store

Daniella Chest

I love the shape, I love the color, I love everything about it!

$599 at Pottery Barn

Chickadee Teacup

I need this one for my collection! A little bird perches on the saucer's rim, to keep your tea biscuits company.

$16 at Anthropologie

Squeaky Clean

This wise Owl sits perched upon a porcelain leaf dish, nestled in a stylish gift box. Scented with a crisp White Lychee fragrance.

$20 at Gianna Rose Atelier



This Frog soap is paired with porcelain lily-pad-shaped soap dish. The Magic Frog is a French-milled, premium vegetable based soap. Five-ounce bar comes in a glistening green presentation box.

$24 at Gianna Rose Atelier



Comes with a beautiful, naturally-polished, abalone shell dish, wrapped in a letter pressed gift box.

$30 at Gianna Rose Atelier

ruffle frame shelf

Now this I actually need! Think of all the wonderful things I could display! Wood frame with resin. 2 fixed shelves. But again, alas, too pricey for me...do we see a trend here?

$399 at Brocade Home

Hourglass Furniture

Hourglass furniture...Available in white or high gloss java finish.

$299-$799 at Brocade Home

Honey Glycerin Soap

This honey glycerin soap smells sweetly divine and makes your skin feel heavenly. Perfect for dry and sensitive skin. Made with local Texas Wildflower Honey!

$6 at Indie Fixx Shop

Box of Chocolate Bon Bon Soap

You won't mind having your mouth washed out with soap with Chocolate Bon Bon Soap. You won't believe these aren't real chocolate bon bons. Each of these six pieces contains cocoa powder and is made with high-quality Creamy Goat's Milk Soap. Totally decadent with totally chocolicious. Please don't eat the soap!

Each bon bon is 1" wide. Six bon bon soaps per box.

$6 at Indie Fixx Shop

raindrops keep falling on my head...

...not anymore...Gorgeous and distinctive Marimekko patterned umbrella! This travel umbrella has automatic open/close and a smooth stained wood crook handle, plus a matching slipcover.

$40 at Rare Device

Best Wishes Wishbones

This is a set of three wishbones cast in colored plastic, enclosed in a hand-printed muslin bag that says "Best Wishes". A fun present for a friend embarking on a new adventure.

$10 at Rare Device

Cute Coats from Boden

Textured Cotton Flower Coat - A great-looking coat to see you through the tricky between-seasons period, when you can’t decide whether it’s coat weather or not...and it is cute to boot...

$198.00 at Boden

Washed Velvet Coat - Casual elegance...

$98 at Boden

Fabulous Necklace

I really want this!

All that glitters isn’t gold. In this case it’s a gorgeous, hand cut glass and pewter necklace that beautifully reflects the light and looks great with any outfit. The perfect accessory for a touch of festive sparkle with the ostentation.

$118 at Boden

Block Dock

I'm not sure how practical...but anything LEGO is pretty cool...Perfect for your MP3 Player, this is cool!There's ingenious technology in these tiny Lego replica blocks. Simply 'dock' your MP3, and it seems to magically produce music.

$24 at Room Service Home

Bunny Hop

Toes will stay warm and toasty in the adorable Bunny acrylic slippers with cotton terry foot-beds and multilayer cushions, poseable ears and black button eyes. In kid and adult sizes so everyone can hop along together. Available in all sizes from toddlers to adult.

$30 for adult sizes at Room Service Home
$22 for children's sizes at Room Service Home

Chilli Willie the Penguin

A popular little pal from the South Pole, this handsome tuxedo-clad fellow makes a playful noise when he rocks from side to side to amuse baby. Crafted from preservative-free rubber wood, this toy is safe for newborns.

$16 at Garnet Hill

Time Out Timer

These adorable timers let you know it is time by moving their head and humming a samba tune. Perfect for letting your child know their "time-out" is over, or for use as a kitchen timer. Times up to 60 minutes. By Pylones.

$32 at Garnet Hill

"All Star"

Simply cute...

$47 @ Zappos

Money Frog

With a face only a mother could love, this little character is believed in some Feng Shui sects to pack a real wallop when it comes to prosperity and good luck. Almost always seen chomping down on a Chinese coin, he symbolizes not only good fortune that can come in all sorts of forms, but also protection from bad luck. Businesses typically place him near the cash register or where business is normally transacted. At home, he's usually found in one of the corners near the main door and enhances the chi of the household.

$19.95 at Isabella

if only i had a land line...

Cordless, vintage-style receiver that conceals a push-button dial, plus caller ID, call waiting, instant redial, and three-line display...If only I had a land line...

$129 at Pottery Barn & Pottery Barn Kids
Red ... Pink ... Black

Simply Adorable Sock Animals

The perfect toys for bedtime or playtime, our sock animals make fast friends with kids. Knit from polyester with exaggerated faces and feet, these quirky animals make great gifts and are available in a large and small size.

Small - $39 at Pottery Barn Kids
Large - $89 at Pottery Barn Kids

Gassy Gus

The Gut-Busting game that is a Blast! Gassy Gus is the hilarious game that's a blast for all ages. players use cards to Feed Gus all sorts of gaseous food - from broccoli to baked beans. With each tasty dish players must pump up Gus and watch his belly grow bigger and bigger. Watch out for the big blast if gas. You never know when Gus will have a blow-out and give you a stinky penalty. Be the first to feed Gus all your food and win.

$29.99 at Learning Express

a peek at RedEnvelope

A few fun little treasures from RedEnvelope...

• lola tea lights -
  Cast a sophisticated glow with these cut-glass votive holders. Exterior black-cased glass is hand-cut with bold patterns, revealing a layer of clear glass underneath, which creates a mesmerizing contrast effect with candlelight.
  
  $39 at RedEnvelope
  
  
• jewel bud vases-
  Add a unique dash to any setting with these six tiny vases that are just the right proportion to showcase single blooms. When grouped together or lined up, they form an unexpected centerpiece. The candy-colored dew-drop shaped vases refract light and complement each other, emitting a beautiful bouquet of color. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. Handmade of mouth blown glass...2-3/4" High...Set of six.
  
  $40 at RedEnvelope
  
  
• sea charms lariate necklace-
  This unique double lariat necklace is a beautiful token of summer and the sea. One necklace features detailed seahorse and starfish charms, while the other holds a simple circle pendant. They may be worn separately, layered, or linked together as a long lariat. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. Designed by New York's Lucid Studio.
  
  Regularly $88, on sale for $69.99 at RedEnvelope
  
  
• etched purse mirror-
  A welcome addition to any handbag, our etched purse mirror is inspired by 9th century Turkish motifs and cast with a stylized floral design. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. Features two mirrors—one regular and one 2x magnification...May be engraved with a single initial...2 3/4" diameter.
  
  $30 at RedEnvelope
  
  

Bone Stacking Game

Too cute... You build the tower of bones, then take one out at a time and don't let it topple, or at least that's the idea! Remove the bones from the middle of the tower and place on top without the whole thing collapsing! Pieces are made of wood.

$18 at Chocosho