It’s hard to always be as sweet as pie because let’s face it, life isn’t always a bowl full of cherries. Even so, it’s nice to sugar coat your decor, even if you don’t sugar coat anything else. Greener Grass Crafts makes super sweet candles that look all kinds of yummy desserts like cherry pie, cake and strawberry tart. They make deliciously deceptive centerpieces for your dinning table or fun little accents for a diner styled eat-in kitchen.
Check out more candles at Greener Grass Crafts
If any city in the US is known for being hip and green it’s Portland, Oregon. It’s especially known for bicycling, organic foodcarts, an awesome local music scene and of course the Burnside skate park. The ThunderEgg shop captures it all with their cool line of Portland tees and stickers.
Oregon T-shirt (Men’s)
$25.00
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Burnside T-shirt (Men’s)
$20.00
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Check out the ThunderEgg Store for more Portland gear.
While so many artists find inspiration from the places they visit and the people they know, Julie Ellsworth finds it a little closer to home, specifically in the things she buys. Her work revolves around the contrast between consuming and creating. In her Consume Create collection of art she creates balance by painting the things she consumes into her home.
Beer Bottles and Cookie Boxes
$25.00
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Aquamarine Strawberry
$25.00
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Giclée Prints of Julie’s work can be found at her online shop, Julie Ellsworth Prints for $25 each. Starting with high quality 100% cotton acid-free paper and using vivid Epson UltraChrome pigments, each 8″x10″ looks as beautiful as the original.
To see beautiful high resolution versions of Julie’s paintings as well as read more about her art philosphy, check out her blog Consume Create.
Yes, “keys” as in plural. Because my heart is way more complicated than most. Actually, it’s because there are 3 keys in this cute collection of jewelry by Elle est Jolie.
If the typical “key to my heart” pendant is too delicate for you, then this might be a better fit. These humble handmade accessories feature black metal keys and green glass beads that compliment a fun and funky style.
Elle est Jolie is really on to something here, not only with cool handmade accessories, but great presentation by laying the jewelry across open books, rather than a plain white background. It really adds to the smart style of these pieces.
Volley ball isn’t the only sport that’s hot on the beach. Beach Soccer is making waves all over the world, not just as casual fun in the sun, but a serious sport with competitive events, like the Beach Soccer Championships.
BeSoCha Ball
$22.50 On Sale
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BeSoCha Sand Sock
$18.00 On Sale
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The Beach Soccer Championships just launched the official BeSoCha Store where players and fans can get their hands (or should that be feet?) on beach soccer gear.
Check out beach soccer in action.
Edward Round Italian Charm Watch
$15.00
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Jacob Round Italian Charm Watch
$15.00
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Whether the day has just entered into twilight or it’s breaking dawn, you’ll need a watch to know the exact time. The appropriately named Tween Gear store has a collection of Twilight watches featuring characters from the movies. So whether you’re on Team Edward or Team Jacob—or maybe just an indecisive Bella—there’s a Twilight watch for you… assuming you’re a tween girl who loves sparkly vampires and topless werewolves that is.
Man, you just can’t get a cool t-shirt anymore for less than 25 bucks. Remember the good ol’ days when graphic tees were like $15? Vintage Reserve Clothing Company totally remembers too. They also remember when t-shirts looked cool without trying to hard. Bright colors and retro graphics are in so it’s time to say goodbye to those tired black t-shirts with “funny” one-liners that everyone’s seen already anyway.
Check out Vintage Reserve’s collection of graphic tees for guys or girls.
A rather loquacious blogger and self-described shopaholic named Mango (aka Mandy) who blogs about fashion and life experience has opened up a store that’s full of flavor. As a shopping addict she ends up with more stuff than she can fit in her closet and jewelry box so she sells it to her readers.
Not everything Mango sells is second hand, some of it is handmade. The Wish Candle Necklace makes a cute birthday gift or something to wear whenever a wish might come in handy. Check out more cute stuff from Talking Mango.
You don’t need bling to make a bold statement with accessories. The Leather Bow Bracelet from Candy Shop Clothing has a distinctly feminine look without coming off as flimsy or delicate. It’s not as flashy as a gold or silver bracelet so it can compliment your look without competing for attention.
Worn with something like the Funktional Parachute Dress with a matching leather belt and shoes, the Leather Bow Bracelet would fit right in with this sophisticated, yet girly style.
Candy Shop Clothing has leather bow bracelets in blue and black, and offers a variaty of trendy clothing and accessories.
ABEKA GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION II ( 2 BOOK SET)
$18.00
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ABEKA PRE ALGEBRA SET
$43.00
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They may groan a bit now, but giving your kids extra assignments between grades will give them an edge come September. Smarty Pants Homeschool Consignment offers affordable gently used books and supplies that are not only great for homeschoolers, but anyone who wants a head start. Covering subjects like algebra, grammar, science, health and literature, Smarty Pants has pretty much the whole school year covered. And yes, they come with teacher’s keys so you can help even if you’re not a math wiz, grammar czar or all-around-smarty-pants yourself.
Check out Smarty Pants Homeschool Consignment to see their full selection of educational books.
