Lovely.$15.50 at Forever 21
3.31.2009
olive wood table grater
If you're a sucker for wonderful kitchen accessories and tools, the way I am, but you can't justify certain purchases, then my advice to you is, as always, look for sales. And window shop, of course.This table grater is the perfect addition to your candlelit-pasta-dinner-for-8.
$19.99 (originally $39) at Williams-Sonoma
Twinklzzz dots chemise
You look great during the day and sometimes you want to look awesome during the night.
$15 at Sleepyheads
unbreakable french press
What a great deal for a sleek but useful kitchen gadget. If you're not a morning person, and you're a coffee person, this is the thing for you.
$12.95 at Cooking.com
3.30.2009
handmade under 20: life tiny canvas print
Prints on canvas small enough to hold in your hand. This vivacious little girl would look perfect tucked against my jewelry stand.
$20 at tushtush's etsy shop
handmade under 20: stemless wine glasses
I love the idea of serving wine in glasses made out of recycled wine bottles.
$18 at bodhicitta's etsy shop
handmade under 20: birch forest by tamara garvey
I love that this is poster size! It would be perfect with so many different wall colors and decor styles.
$20 for an 11x17 print at tamaragarvey's etsy shop
handmade under 20: fogberries handmade photo pendant by Robin Lynne
Beautiful photos made into wearable art. I think this would look fabulous with a black scoopneck top and charcoal trousers.
$12 at takenbyrobinlynne's etsy shop
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handmade under 20: green teapot
A beautiful vintage centerpiece for your monthly dinner party.
$14 at sweetshorn's etsy shop
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handmade under 20: one for you and one for me
I think this is that brilliant idea that's going to make the rounds of the internet at some point soon. An interactive wishbone card - write your wishes and pull with a friend. Beautifully imagined and executed.
$6 at Threefold's etsy shop
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handmade under 20: green chalcedony ring
Love this spherical jewel! No way to miss this bit of embellishment in an otherwise blah outfit.
$19 at pamelasusan's etsy shop
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handmade under 20: travel size scrubs
I love the colors, the names, the beautiful packaging, and how I imagine these smell. Pick five 2oz bottles (all natural ingredients!) to add to five gifts or pamper yourself with all five!
$18 at SpaGoddess's etsy shop
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3.27.2009
weekend words
Hi readers,
Well the days are longer, the sun is warmer than ever, and I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that I can no longer shave once in two weeks up to my knees.
I think S and I have switched places a bit, as S starts staying out till the wee hours of the morning, a pattern I seem to have developed in the last few weeks. Seriously, she called me this morning to say she had been out late and I said, "on a Thursday night?" Yes, we both have our old granny moments and our live-it-up teen moments. I only wish I could have been there with her!
I'm on the other end of the spectrum, eager to lie out all afternoon in a gently swaying hammock, and write, or read, or nap, and then spend my nights hunkered down with classic films and homemade pizza.
Liked the Rainbow Days? Give us some feedback - sorry we weren't able to devote a day to every rainbow color. Have an idea for a theme in the future? Let us know!
Ah spring, keep treating us all right,
N + S
Well the days are longer, the sun is warmer than ever, and I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that I can no longer shave once in two weeks up to my knees.
I think S and I have switched places a bit, as S starts staying out till the wee hours of the morning, a pattern I seem to have developed in the last few weeks. Seriously, she called me this morning to say she had been out late and I said, "on a Thursday night?" Yes, we both have our old granny moments and our live-it-up teen moments. I only wish I could have been there with her!
I'm on the other end of the spectrum, eager to lie out all afternoon in a gently swaying hammock, and write, or read, or nap, and then spend my nights hunkered down with classic films and homemade pizza.
Liked the Rainbow Days? Give us some feedback - sorry we weren't able to devote a day to every rainbow color. Have an idea for a theme in the future? Let us know!
Ah spring, keep treating us all right,
N + S
Rainbow Days: So® Nima Flats
I'm picturing a great A-line skirt and cap sleeve button-down to go with these cute little flats.
$16.97 (originally $34.99) at Kohl's
Rainbow Days: collin hoodie
It's like you're having a great spunky wonderful day, but really you're wearing your "I should've stayed in bed" hoodie.
$19.99 (originally $39.50) at Delia's
3.26.2009
Rainbow Days: end by alicia bock
My favorite part, other than the beautiful photo, and the polaroid style border, is the typeface on "end" and where it's set in the corner. Fantastic.
$17 for 5x5 print at Alicia Bock's etsy shop (also check out the stunning postcards at v. affordable prices)
Alicia's offering a special promotion for Stuff Under Twenty readers at her shop at aliciabock.com! Enter the code Spring15 for 15% off her gorgeous prints (not valid at her etsy shop, just at aliciabock.com). I want to squee a little bit because I just found out that her photos have been used on the sets of Grey's Anatomy and the Sex and the City movie and while I would like to be above all that and in it solely for the loveliness of the art, I pretty much just want to own something that Carrie Bradshaw might have had hanging in her fake apartment.
Rainbow Days: havaianas
I'm a Rainbows girl myself but I hear damn good things about these.
$20 (and buy one get one half off!) at Urban Outfitters
Rainbow Days: aero athletics knit bermuda short
I am not one of those people who thinks you shouldn't go outside in sweatpants and their ilk. I fully understand why those people feel that way and wish I could be one of them. But that would make me an enormous hypocrite and so I continue to defend my likely indefensible position.
$12.99 (used to be $29.50) at Aeropostale
Rainbow Days: AE soft knit skirt
It's just getting to be that weather here when this + tank top + cardigan or light jacket takes you through the whole day, instead of just the hours around high noon.
$19.95 (originally $24.95) at American Eagle
Rainbow Days: water drop necklace
I think I last saw this in the dictionary under "eye-catching". Yes, it's lovely enough to invent a word for.
$20 at PoleStar's etsy shop
Rainbow Days: monique cable snap hoodie
I will probably not get through the day without buying this. I wish I was kidding. At least with free shipping over $25 (DXCAFF) it's almost a true under twenty purchase.
$19.99 (down from $49.50!) at Delia's
Rainbow Days: betsey johson mini hearts tights
If you think you can't pull these off, you probably can't. But if you can, please tell me how!
$20 (down from $40!) at Revolve Clothing
3.25.2009
Rainbow Days: shiny halter one-piece
There are the kind of spring breaks that involve the phrase "Woooooo!!!" yelled a lot, and there are the kind of spring breaks that are lying under an umbrella at the beach reading the new Gladwell book and sipping iced tea (or, ya know, "iced tea"). Fortunately this swimsuit will work for either situation.
$19 (originally $60) at the Gap
Rainbow Days: snap design leaf makeup bag
It's a fantastic makeup bag but it would also make a great little money pouch/coin purse!
$18 at Greenergrassdesign
Rainbow Days: izzy vases
A cluster of these vases on your white wooden kitchen table...hey, we all fantasize about variations on our dream homes right? Right?
$10.95-$14.95 at Crate and Barrel
Rainbow Days: ruffled cardigan
This color is called "green light" and I feel like that's exactly what you'll get when you wear this cardigan.
$20 at Old Navy
Rainbow Days: mixed media bracelet set
I'm a bracelet wearer so about 2% of the time the jingling irritates me, and about 98% of the time I feel like they're the best accessories ever.$4.80 at Forever 21
3.24.2009
Rainbow Days: neon flats
The only downside of wearing orange shoes is the same as that of driving a VW Bug - everyone expects you to be perpetually cheery. But, hey, if you are, go for it!
$18.80 at Forever 21
Rainbow Days: hinge wallet
I have this wallet in a different color and I adore it. I've completely forsaken a bag because it functions as a pseudo-clutch. Just enough room for change and ID and a key tucked inside.
$14.99 (down from $20) at Urban Outfitters
Rainbow Days: floral rectangle scarf
It's so rare to find the piece that you can call the perfect fall scarf and the perfect spring scarf.
$19.50 at Arden B
Rainbow Days: orange limited edition print by kerry beary
Perfect retro pop touch for your kitchen! Pick up a series of fruity prints to round out your collection.
$10 for a 4x6 print at KerryBeary's etsy shop
Rainbow Days: puff sleeve v-neck tee
The puff sleeve and slightly pleated neckline take this from a weekend basic to a weekday classic.
$19.50 (down from $25.50) at Victoria's Secret
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