I was about to pull every hair from my head in search of replacement rocking chair cushions until I found that marvelous purveyor of Things Hard-To-Find, the Vermont Country Store.

They have an excellent selection of chair pads and seat cushions (including braided, hooked, and "no-tie" pads), but they are also one of the FEW stores with cushions designed especially for rocking chairs.

They have solid color cushions which are 100% cotton duck and the sets come in Burgundy, Federal Blue, Hunter Green, Natural, Navy, or Tan.

They also have patterned rocking chair cushions which are 100% cotton and come in a gingham blue check, a red check, a yellow floral, and an indigo blue floral.

Both designs are also available in a Jumbo Rocker Set size for the larger than standard rockers.

Thank goodness I found them before I was completely bald.

Price: (at the time of this review)
$21.95 - $69.95

Resources:

• Solid Color Rocking Chair Cushions at Vermont Country Store
• Patterned Rocking Chair Pads at Vermont Country Store

A dried floral wreath can be a cozy, elegant, or funky (yes, funky) addition to any home and Heirloom Gift Bazaar has one of the best (and most varied) collections of dried floral wreaths that I have found.

Romantics and Victorian aficionados will love the dried rose wreaths, baby's breath, the pussywillow, and the heart-shaped wreaths. Those looking for an elegant and fragrant touch will love the Madrone and Pennyroyal swirl and bird-lovers will delight in sharing a feast of amaranthus, sorghum and millet seeds with their feathered friends.

And if your tastes run more to the "unusual", be sure to check out the Echinops wreaths. ;)

All the dried floral wreaths are handcrafted of natural botanicals, so indoor use (or protected outdoor use) is recommended. And to make sure they last a good long time, use a soft paintbrush to clean on occasion.

Yeah, I know -- I've never dusted a wreath in my life... but I keep meaning to.

Price: (at the time of this review)
$32.99 - $64.99

Resources:

• Dried Floral Wreaths at Heirloom Gift Bazaar

The leather doctor bag is a classic gift for the doctor in your life or for the frequent flyer who needs a bag perfect for carry-on.

The classic doctor's bags are designed by Pielle (several designs not shown here) and the updated doctor's bag style purses are by L.A.P.A. -- all are exquisite leather and Italian made.

The quality of the craftsmanship and the materials used makes any one of these a luxurious gift, sure to be treasured for a lifetime.

Price: (at the time of this review)
$359.00 - $627.00

Resources:

• Doctor Bag at Forzieri

Designer beach towels put you on the sand in hot summer fashion.

Macy's carries beach towels designed by Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, and Charter Club. So you can wrap yourself in bold blocks of color, classic stripes, Hawaiian florals, and bright flamingo fun all seen through the eyes of some of today's top designers.

Whether you're looking for a beautiful background for lounging on the beach or a great fluffy wrap after a late night swim, these towels are designed to bring you the best of both style and comfort.

Price: (at the time of this review)
$9.99 - $24.99 (While on Sale)

Resources:

• Designer Beach Towels at Macy's

Are your spider senses tingling? The movie may not have opened yet, but the Spiderman 2 Posters are already available.

Great Doc Ock posters (though the comic book version Doc never looked quite so Matrix), Spidey swooping, Spidey dangling upside down, Spidey rescuing his Lady Love (again), and Doc and Spiderman Collide. Lots of shots of just Spiderman.

Price: (at the time of this review)
$8.95 - $24.95

Resources:

• Spiderman 2 Posters at AllPosters

You've just gotta love the quirky fun genius behind the License Plate Purse. Yeppers, these are honest-to-goodness purses made from honest-to-goodness license plates. The license plate purse comes in a variety of designs (round with mini-hubs is the most popular and the square is the newest design) and you get to pick your state plate of choice.

And for those who like a bit of euro-flair, you may choose plates from Great Britain, Germany, or Romania. Now how many fashionistas on your block have a Romania license plate purse?

License Plate Purse
Made from an authentic state license plate wrapped around two baby moon hubcaps. It features a 40 long recycled rubber strap recycled rubber snap closure with bottle cap.

Super Cyclone License Plate Purse
The new Super Cyclone features 2 authentic license plates wrapped around 6-inch chrome hubcaps. There s also a recycled rubber handle and a cool recycled rubber/bottlecap snap closure. Inside is felt lined and has an elastic lipstick holder.

Euro Style Cyclone License Plate Purse This stylish handbag features a european license plate wrapped around two six-inch chrome hubcaps. Comes complete with recycled rubber handle rubber feet and a felted interior with elastic lipstick holder. Choose a Country!

Great Plate Purse Great Plate Purse at Great Introductory Price, Exciting New Shape, Our Great Plate Purse is a new square box shape that is creative and eye-catching. The inside is lined and has an elastic lipstick holder. Big enough to fit a cell phone, glasses and wallet.

Your search for the ultimate fasion kitsch has ended. Enter, the Chinese Takeout Purse.

Oh yes, this treasure embodies and empitomizes all that is kitsch. The Chinese TakeOut Purse is made from that pinnacle of "imitiation" material, vinyl, it copies the form of another object, and it is deliciously unconcerned with the fact that it is so bad, it is absolutely delightful.

Vinyl tote features zippered compartment, metal feet, and coiled wire handle. 5"L x 4.5"W x 5"D.

TIP: at the Lighter Side web site, search on chinese purse

Price: (at the time of this review)
$18.98

Resources:

• Chinese Takeout Purse at the Lighter Side