The sweltering summer heat calls for cocktails made with shaved ice, freshly pressed juices and premium spirits.  These vintage sterling silver straws with leaf finials are a chic way to enjoy these chilled concoctions.  Originally made popular in the South, sterling silver straws were often used in mint juleps served…
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There is something so chic about using a brown paper bag for gift wrapping.  Not only is it the Lazy Hostess way to avoid the tricky and time consuming task of packing up your presents, it’s somehow effortlessly stylish.  On Etsy, we discovered a collection of Japanese design products that…
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A grown-up version of our beloved Cracker Jack, Maggie May has given a simple caramel corn recipe a kick in the pants.  Jack Crackin’ Bacon Caramel Corn is crunchy popcorn made with buttery brown sugar flavored with a splash of Jack Daniels whiskey and flecks of applewood bacon, chunks of…
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Made of Japanese paper, these memo pads are shaped in the form of a green pear and a red apple.  To transform the flat pads into gorgeous 3-D fruit, simply fan out the delicate sheets of paper and secure with a paperclip.  They could be used together to create a…
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Cheerful primary colors make this collection of glassware by Vital Home a stand-out on Etsy.  Perfect for a casual picnic serving chilled beer or lemonade, each glass features a vintage inspired bicycle motif which is screen printed with a special glass ink that is dishwasher safe.
Pint glasses come in red,…
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In this digital age filled with instant texts and tweets, a beautifully handwritten note sent via snail mail is to be cherished.  To express your love and adoration this Valentine’s Day, Neither Snow is offering one-of-kind calligraphed letters with vintage postage for your special someone.  The stamp combinations are selected…
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A celebration of beautiful paper, this delicate wreath was crafted with found pieces of gift wrap, scrap paper and vintage sheet music.
The artist, who hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, tries to incorporate paper from forgotten books, especially those with personalized bookplates and/or handwritten names and dates, for a personal touch.
Made…
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For a shopper with the patience to rummage and an expert eye, a flea market can be filled with hidden treasures. Fortunately for most, Eddie Ross, former design editor of Martha Stewart Living and contestant on Bravo’s Top Design, has already done the work by curating a collection of vintage…
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A little bit of whimsy can be added to your table setting with these delicate handcrafted paper creations.  The collection by Timeless Paper consists of menus, napkin rings and table cards in the shape of butterflies, peacocks and flowers.  Place cards are cleverly designed to perch on the rim of…
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Opposites attract.  This pair of ceramic mugs, one white and one black, are hand painted with a delicate dandelion design in the reverse color.  Heat sealed and dishwasher safe, they would make an affordable gift for a housewarming or an appropriate gift for a co-worker.
The collection, which includes plates and…
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Give Love.  Give Luck.  Give Wisdom.  At Chewing the Cud, they believe that gifts should be given to cherished friends with a positive message.  Hand printed on 100% organic cotton with soy based inks, these reusable fabric gift wraps are brightly patterned and include these meaningful phrases.
Based in San Francisco,…
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