Archimedes Owl Necklace

Your new good luck charm, in the form of a wise, feathered friend.

$82 at Windowsill at Etsy.

November 14th, 2007

In-Vitro Orchid Flower

Grow an orchid in a sterilized test tube with this one-of-a-kind kit.

No fuss, no muss–thanks to a nutrient-rich gel, no water or maintenance is necessary.  Just sit back and watch your orchid grow.

$30  at Uncommon Goods.

August 10th, 2007

EVOD Black Butterfly Necklace

Mandy Wu is the mastermind behind E.V.O.D. jewelry.  Using unconventional materials such as timepieces and fabric centerpieces, Mandy designs and makes each and every one of her pieces.  We can’t get enough of this black butterfly necklace, which combines fabric and metal in one stunning piece.

Thanks, Clothes-Pin, for the tip!

$37  at Etsy.

August 8th, 2007

Fancy Pants Tape Measure Silver Ring

A charming ring for the obsessively precise…or the design addict in your life.  Best of all, it’s adjustable–so if you don’t know your (girl)friend’s ring size, this is the ring for you.

$50  at Buy Olympia.

June 29th, 2007

Hand Wrapped Vintage Gemstone Sculpture Ring

Guylaine of the eco-chic jewelry line tomate d’épingles (literally translated: "tomato shaped pincushion") fell in love with a vintage flower shaped button and created this sculpture ring to showcase its beauty. 

What to pair this ring with?  Guylaine recommends anything from simple jeans and a summery top to an autumn look with tweed or suede.

$25  at Etsy.

June 13th, 2007

Tumi Wheeled Compact Computer Brief

If you’re looking to splurge, give your laptop-toting man Tumi’s Wheeled Compact Computer Brief.  The bag rolls like butter on smooth or rough ground, and the extended handle slides up and down nearly frictionlessly.

$475 at Tumi.

June 8th, 2007

Mod Linear Ring Necklace by Tasty Jewelry

Go mod with this silver ring pendant necklace from Diane Petkoff of Tasty Jewelry.

Chain is 15.5" long, pendant is 2.5" long.  Available in 9 colors, from berry purple to pepper black.

Thanks, Sara, for the tip!

$32  at Tasty Jewelry.

May 30th, 2007

Baby Peacock Earrings

3" earrings are hand-woven with layered royal blue, jade, and saffron thread.

Lovingly designed by TRIS.

$18  (approx.) at Mintd.

May 23rd, 2007

Aqua Eggs Bird Necklace

We love this hand cut sterling silver bird necklace, complete with 3 faced aqua glass bead "eggs."  Lovingly designed by Rachael Sudlow of Sudlow Jewelry.

Necklace measures about 17.5” Bird measures about 1.75” across, and 1” high.

$50  (approx) at Mintd.

May 22nd, 2007

Bird’s Nest Pendant by Starry Designs

Avian style comes to life with this Bird’s Nest Pendant by Starry Designs.  Fresh water pearl "eggs" are carefully wrapped into a sterling silver nest.

Add $4 for a 16" chain, $6 for a 18" chain, and $8 for a 20" chain.

$32  (approx) at Mintd.

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