Stick this!

With the gift-giving season just past, I had to wrap many presents. Instead of traditional tape, this year I used glue for a cleaner finish. This glue bonds paper to paper in under one minute and has a precision tip for easy application. I can't wait to use it for my card-making adventures!

Quick-Dry Adhesive by Scotch

Rain, rain, go away

Whenever I feel like checking out some unique shoe designs, John Fluevog's creations never fail me. Mostly I just ogle the fun shapes and heels, but sometimes I spot something I really want. These yellow patent leather boots definitely fall into the latter category!

Mirella by Fluevog

Walking on the wild side

This dress has a simple silhouette, but the rest of it really is not so simple... There is ruching at the waist, a daring 7" slit, and of course the large leopard print. Rowr!

Magenta animal print dress by Just Cavalli

Fit for royalty

As someone who makes jewellery, I am very careful about not buying jewellery that I can make myself. That's why this necklace has me all atwitter. The soft watery green amethysts, better known as prasiolites, have a good depth to allow lights and shadows to show off the facets. How lovely this would be paired with a cocktail dress!

Green amethyst princess necklace by Anzie

Wear with tights

I once cut a picture of a yellow dress with a scalloped bottom out of a magazine and kept it for years and years until I lost it one day. This skirt reminds me of the dress except it has four layers of scalloping and is a different primary colour. Still, it is quite cute isn't it?

Scalloped elegantine skirt by Fred Flare

Next, they'll be eating sushi

If you want a stylin' baby, these adorable onesies are a must-have... They are teeny tiny kimonos for little ones up to 14 months and have snaps at the bottom for easy diaper changes. They even come in a variety of fabrics for the baby fashionistas!

Chichoo by Babymaci

Smooth moves

I can't rave about this gadget enough! Recommended by one Miss Brandy Bernard, this machine has 72 rotating tweezers to pull out unwanted hair by the roots, leaving a smooth finish. It is a great investment for those who wax regularly since it will pay itself off after just a few uses!

Emagine epilator by Emjoi

By any other name

A former coworker once told me that when a man gives a woman a gift, it should smell good, feel good, or look good. I would say this is a strong contender for the first and third, and it makes me feel mighty good! It has a lovely floral scent of rose, peony, and jasmine, with bits of clementine, cassis, and vanilla thrown in. How perfect!

Kimono rose eau de parfum by Thymes

Reuse, reduce, recycle...

Here is a neat way to show how you follow the first of the three Rs, environmental edition. A Brazilian cooperative committed to fair trade practices employs local artisans to crochet handbags using pull tabs from used pop cans. If I had this bag I would definitely (re)use it all the time!

Lenilda by Escama Studio

Quick cleaning

What's a girl to do when she's got fourteen million things to do and little time to freshen up her hair before heading out on a hot date? It's dry shampoo to the rescue! Made with natural starches to absorb oil, a little bit of this lemon verbena scented powder goes a long way.

Pronto dry shampoo by Oscar Blandi

Seeing things in a different way

Any of my friends would be able to point out that I have a thing for fish. I normally subscribe to the bigger-is-better philosophy when it comes to tanks, but this six gallon beauty is so unique that I would make an exception. The idea is to fill the water all the way to the top (there is room for air exchange inside the column) to allow for viewing even from the top - how cool is that? If I had my own, I would probably stock it with some algae-loving shrimp since the opening is too small to allow a regular thorough cleaning, so low-waste inhabitants would be the way to go.

Fluval Edge by Hagen

A glass to unwind

I spotted these recently and can't get them out of my mind... The light scent was lovely and I was intrigued with the idea of a candle that smells like wine instead of fruits, flowers or desserts. The lizard embossed packaging is also a very nice touch!

Chardonnay scented candle by Zinnia