Animal Slippers
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Fuzzy wuzzy animal slippers for snuggly-wuggly toasty toes...
Sorry, the bunny slippers get me every time.
But these slippers ARE fuzzy, they ARE cute, and the ARE priced to sell. They are also available in boy's, girl's, and women's sizes (sorry, no men's sizes).
Available animal slippers include: bearpaw slippers, tiger paw slippers, bunnies, dogs, turtles, frogs, bears, ducky, cows, ladybug slippers, kitty, sharks, whale, elephant, leopard, and lots more.
Price: (at the time of this review)
Price: $5.99 - $14.99
Resources
- Animal Slippers at Crazy for Bargains!
Seatbelt Purses
The original
seatbelt purse (yes, made from REAL seat belts) has been around for awhile, but these bags are still hot, still stylish,
and still tons of fun.
Brainchild of a couple who had a bunch of seatbelt material left over when they were restoring their 1950 Buick (seriously), these handbags, purses, totes, baguettes, and messenger bags are made of 100% real seat belt material. They're also lined with genuine flight satin -- the same satin the Airforce uses for flight jackets.
Which means they're sturdy enough to carry 2,000 pounds of your favorite lipsticks, blush, and fashion accessories. Fashionable and functional, um-hmmm...
Price: (at the time of this review)
Prices Range from $75.95 - $97.95
Resources
- Seatbelt Purses at Zappos
Fine Patriotic Jewelry
If you're looking for
patriotic jewelry
that is suitable as a gift or an award, is high quality and solid craftsmanship, take a look at these
14K gold pins from Mondera.
Most designs are available in 14K white or yellow gold (there is one silver flag) and the ones with red, white, and blue colors feature durable enameling.
Available designs include the American Flag, USA, AMERICA, GOD BLESS AMERICA, and American Flag with praying hands.
Sizes at Mondera are described in millimeters, so for all of us still using "inches", I've provided the following conversions to give you a better idea on the sizes of the various pins.
- 1/4 inch = 6.35 millimeters
- 1/2 inch = 12.7 millimeters
- 3/4 inch = 19.05 millimeters
- 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
Price: (at the time of this review)
Prices Range from $35.00 - $135.00
Resources
- Fine Patriotic Jewelry at Mondera
Gizmo Gremlins
Twenty years ago, the
GREMLINS movie hit the theatres and has since enjoyed status as a Cult Classic.
Now the movie has been re-released on DVD and there is a new selection of
Gizmo Gremlins ready to brighten up your home or office.
New toys inclue Gizmo action figures, water globes (does this sound like a bad idea to anyone else?), pens, stationery, and bobbleheads. Poker Player, Stripe, and Brain figures also available.
But for goodness sakes, DO NOT GET THEM WET. Or feed them after midnight. Really, you musn't -- if you do, I'll be pulling for you to stay alive until sunlight. ;)
Price: (at the time of this review)
Prices Vary
Resources
- Gizmo Gremlins at Bill Bam
- Gremlins Movie at Amazon
Ostrich Feather Duster
Call me old-fashioned, call me behind the times, but in my opinion, you cannot beat a
feather duster
for cleaning bookshelves, knick-knack heavy shelves, and yes, even mini-blinds (though you do have to
actually USE the feather duster more than once or twice a year... trust me on this one, not that I speak from, ahem, personal experience).
And the mother of all feather dusters? One made of ostrich feathers. Natural oils in the feathers helps attract dust and the duster can be cleaned by a gentle shaking after use. An occasional steam cleaning (get out your tea kettle) keeps the duster in great shape.
Modern Artisans (a shop featuring handcrafted goods by American artisans) carries a great duster that's created from feathers collected after molting (when the bird drops its feathers naturally). That's right, no naked ostriches out there because of your dusting fetish. ;)
Price: (at the time of this review)
$32.99
Resources
- Ostrich Feather Duster at Modern Artisans
Handmade Cameo Jewelry
In my not so humble opinion,
handcarved cameo jewelry
is one of the most romantic gifts a man can give a woman. Why is that? I'm not 100% sure. But I think
part of the reason surronds the fact that each piece (when handmade and not mass-produced machine made)
is an individual work of art, the jewelry design recalls the romance of Victorian times, and it is a piece
of jewelry selected not to match a particular outfit, but to express sentiment.
I've just found a GORGEOUS selection of handmade cameo brooches, rings, bracelets, and earrings. These are Italian handcarved cameos fashioned from Cornelian Shell and set in 14K gold.
If you are looking for a truly romantic present, these handmade cameos are a gift of fine jewelry that she will treasure forever.
Price: (at the time of this review)
Prices vary with piece, but the piece shown sells for $399.00 (while on sale)
Resources
- Handmade Cameo Jewelry at the Jewel Basket
Memory Maker Photo Bracelet
Ach! Is this the perfect Mother's Day gift or not?
The Memory Maker Photo Bracelet displays six photos in easy to change out antique silver frames. Mom, Grandmom, or even the Mom of cats will love this sentimental treat. Every recipient will delight in having the opportunity to show off favorite photos of loved ones.
Each metal frame measures 7/8" square and the full Memory Maker Bracelet is 7" long. This is a gift that will be treasured for a long long time and, at $24.95, you can make her day without breaking the bank.
Price: (at the time of this review)
$24.95
Resources
- Memory Maker Photo Bracelet at Spilsbury