Oh so comfy Stripe Knee-High Socks from American Apparel

I wore these socks the other day to run on a chilly morning with running shorts. Because our pad is under construction, I ended up wearing the ensemble to the laundromat, and then out to lunch with Colin and Amanda. And I actually got compliments on the socks from a random lady. Not only are they sporty and fun, they are THE most comfortable socks I have ever worn. I am always singing their praises. Gonna get them for all my pals this Xmas. They are THAT GOOD. RSASKL Stripe Knee-High Sock $10.00

Everyone poops

This cute onesie from Threadless makes me wish my kids were babies again! Comes in kid sizes, too.

Affordable Art: aesthetic apparatus

I've blogged about these guys before, but here I go again. Amazing silkscreened posters for about $20 each. Hundreds to choose from. We own several.

Fun gift: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Card Game - Travel Edition

We have a set of these, and they are great for car trips and dinner parties. Available from Areyougame.com for $5.98

The gift of laughter

Here's a great gift combo Mad Libsand a pair of undies.

We play these at dinner parties, with the caveat that all nouns, verbs and adjectives be filthy gutter words or pornographic terms and it's a HOOT.

Alltherageonline.com

I used to buy a lot of jewelry from All the rage online. I had forgotten about them, until I saw this necklace in a Lucky Magazine editorial. Only $38. And that is expensive for this site. Akin to so good jewelry if you've ever been there.

the gift that keeps on giving: a subscription!

I want a subscription to Nylon Magazine. Has all sorts of good info on music and fashion, etc. If you're tired of Lucky (and who isn't?) then this is the mag for you. One year for $19.95!

Love's Baby Soft: $7.99. An oldie but goodie

I've been wandering in and out of Walgreens and Longs trying to find this stuff! Love's Baby Soft by Dana 1.75 oz Cologne Spray. I might get this and a bottle of "Gee your hair smells terrific" for my sister for Xmas.

Affordable, yet thoughtful gift guide: whistle keychain

I gave these out one year. REI's Whistle Key Chain, only $3.50! In California, if you become buried in the rubble after an earthquake, you could go totally hoarse yelling for help. Whistle instead.

Super cute and super cheap: Paul Frank Flip Flops

Just 5.95, people!!!! I may have to get these for my daughter for valentines day, or as a stocking stuffer. Great for the gym.
The Signature Julius Flip Flops in Red

Affordable, thoughful gifts: Running Gloves

This year I am going to try save money and be more thoughtful at Christmas. For example, if I were my husband, I would get me these Brooks Pulse Lite Running Gloves

Only $15.99 at FogDog. Running or hiking in the winter can make your hands feel like sausages. Know anyone who likes to run or hike? Now you can: get 17% off Entire order at FogDog.com! (exclusions apply) Ends 1.31.09

Affordable Art: I vote for art

Niño Cuete by himnôfeda!

I got an email this morning from I Vote for Art an online art gallery / store, with plenty of great illustration work on the site - 25 artists involved so far, and over 70 pieces or work.

I like Niño Cuete above, he's 92 Australian Dollars which is about 92 US dollars, and he's a Giclee print on Crane Portfolio Rag 300 (13" x 15.4").

adorable yes no necklace

I found this via suzyjack this morning. adorapop's shop on etsy. Most of her stuff is around 28 dollars and unbelievably adorable, but I love this $49 yes no necklace.

Way Basics: cheap, green, cool!

Way Basics is a new green company with a line of sustainably made, modern furniture that's created from recycled paper, is completely recyclable, and easy to assemble -- no, make that INCREDIBLY easy to assemble -- with no tools. It's also very well priced. You can even design and make your own furniture.

How cool is that? Greg, hide my credit card. I'm on a TEAR.

Fresh Beauty Products

Okay, not on sale. Not super expensive, though. So, so worth it. The cannabis rose is so delicious. And the gift set comes with the perfume, the body cream and the body wash. The soy cleanser leaves your face so soft, and it smells divine. And the lip balm also smells good and leaves your lips velvety. I love these products!

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50
Fresh Cannabis Rose Gift Set ($49 Value)
Fresh Soy Formula f21c Face Cleanser, $38

Kidrobot fun

They sell these little guys at Urban Outfitters, but you can also buy direct from the kidrobot site. My kids love the Kat Leuzinger Zipits. Only $2.95, and they sell in them in blind assortments (When you purchase blind assortment figures they come packaged in identical boxes. The boxes are the same in every way and you can not see what is inside! FUN!) They attach to your zippers on your clothes.

They also have other fun little toys, and my kids have tons of them.

more affordable art

I can't stay away from aestheticapparatus.com

I just got my husband these two prints for $20 each, and they threw in a free mini print. Somebody stop me! I can't stop buying affordable art! I am running out of walls!

not cheap, but very beautiful jewelry

Verre New York makes some pretty, pretty things. These are some of my favs. On top is droplet on leather, $42 if you get it with sterling. The white cluster is the cherbourg large bouquet necklace, $250 in sterling. And last is the three caillou necklace, $130 in sterling.

My 10th anniversary is coming up, so might be worth a splurge, HINT HINT.

affordable art from Shiny Squirrel

There are so many great places to get handmade goods these days. And great places to find affordable art. The Shiny Squirrel is one of them. I'm loving these originals from Lisa Congdon. I knew Lisa back in the day when she was a teacher and I worked in advertising. She is so creative and talented!!!

Measurements: 4" x 6"

{Ephemera, India Ink and Acrylic on Canvas}

$45.00

cute birdcage necklace

You Keep Me Captivated - Birdcage Necklace: $32 from Electic Eccentricity.

If I didn't just buy the necklace in my previous post, I would have bought this one, too. OY, so cute I can barely resist!

etsy love

Resin Pendant . Vintage Ephemera Necklace . Tweet Tweet: $28 from luckymebead's etsy shop

I love etsy. I love handmade. I love inexpensive.

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