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Wicked Sticky Designs are Wicked Awesome!
I wanted something for my kitchen that was unique but not busy. A friend of mine passed along this link for Wicked Sticky Designs. Perfect! I wanted Live, Laugh, Love but I like to be difficult, so thru the wonders of the internet I got it translated into Gaelic; Beatha, gaire, grá ("Life, laughter, love") . I asked Nicole if she could do it and she said no problem!
No mess, no commitment, no painting! It is that easy. Think of any saying or design and she'll send you a mock-up design for your approval before its made. Prices are based on complexity of design, size, how many colors are involved... plus tax & shipping. (5% + $5 for shipping) The piece I had made was $35. Generally, 25" long x 3" high is about $25. I'm so happy with the way it came out, I'm thinking of other designs for my walls!
Posted by Krista on April 2, 2007
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The search for the perfect sneaker
They called to me from the window at Journeys. I've never been a huge fan of patchwork. Nah, I used to make fake gag noises at Janet's patchwork obsession. I guess it's rubbed off. Once I met these shoes, I just couldn't help myself. Well, I could. I didn't actually buy them (I'm still trying to justify the $50 for a pair of Keds).
Then I saw these at Macy's and definitely could not justify the $80 price tag. But aren't they cute! Ooooh, I just found this second pair online. Awwww. Je voudrais.
But THEN I just discovered this pair of Skechers Cali "Sunsets-Hermosa Beach" Slip-On Sneakers and without a doubt I knew that I could justify the $49. Why? Well, they're cuter and look a heck of a lot more comfortable than the Keds. I'll be able to wear them more often and get more use out of them.
Posted by Megan on April 3, 2007
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Natura Pet Products: The healthiest pet food in the world
If you haven't heard already (who couldn't!?) there's a big pet food recall going on. I thought I'd share information about my favorite pet food, which has not been affected by the recall.
When I went shopping for dog food, I needed two things: a brand that I was comfortable with AND the dogs had to like; which seemed like an impossible combination. Then I discovered Innova dry dog food, made by Natura Pet Products, that is available in regular and large dog-sized bites. My dogs LOVE it! Natura also makes biscuits called HealthBars that, I swear, have doggie crack mixed in it!
The best thing about Natura, is that they only use US Suppiers. From what I hear, the pet food that has been recalled seems to be originating from foreign countries. The culprit is wheat gluten; what I've heard is that arsenic was put into the wheat fields to kill rodents. Unfortunately, the poison also got into the wheat.
For more information on the recent pet food recalls, please visit the following links:
- Foods that have NOT been recalled and are SAFE to use
- Recall facts about the recall
- Latest Del Monte recall
"As a precautionary measure, Del Monte Pet Products is voluntarily recalling select product codes of its pet treat products sold under the Jerky Treats, Gravy Train Beef Sticks and Pounce Meaty Morsels brands as well as select dog snack and wet dog food products sold under private label brands."Do be careful what you feed your pets. I know that the dogs and cats I had as a kid got supermarket pet food, but perhaps the things that go in pet food today didn't go in back then.
Posted by Janet on April 4, 2007
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Warning: Cuteness ahead!
I'm a huge fan of Fire & Ice; they have a great web site with a ton of really unique jewelry. I went ga-ga for this pretty little Blue & Green Art Glass Lariat Necklace that joins two perfect hearts join together. The gleaming silver chain is beaded by cheerful pearls and faceted pink and purple crystal, leading to two radiant hearts. Isn't it just the cutest thing?
Check out the site and choose your favorite item. We're giving away a gift certificate to Fire & Ice in the April Newsletter. Have you signed up, yet?
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Starlight, starbright...
This lovely handmade sterling silver pendant is hand-sawn, soldered and topped with various sized sterling stars for a beautifully simple design suitable for everyday wear. The piece is oxidized and buffed leaving behind a great depth and texture to the pendant. It glides freely over an 18 inch sterling ball chain.
I love that this is a custom piece and you add as many stars as you want. The pendant was originally designed to represent the members of the family, but the stars can represent anything you want them to. To me, they're wishes. Which ones? I'll never tell!
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"Love, exciting and new"
I have found it! The cutest messenger bag in the whole wide world. No other bag comes anywhere close to the cuteness of this one. I mean, it's called the "Love Boat Messenger" and look at those the cuddly bear, panda, raccoon/lion... and is that a baby seal with a flower on it's head? Come now, if this bag doesn't make you smile, well.... there is something seriously wrong. Call a Doctor; you need a heart transplant.
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Message Beans: The New Greeting Card
Why send a card when you can send a Message Bean? A card is so one-dimensional. It sits on a mantle and gets forgotten and thrown away. A Message Bean is a living thing; it grows. Cards? Not so much. Which would you rather get? I thought so. Go grab yours before they're gone!
"Believe it or not, each bean has a word lasered onto one side, and a complementary image on the other. All one has to do to see the "message" is grow the bean. The recipient simply pulls off the foil top and bottom (to let the water drain), and adds about ½ cup of water to the soil. In about a week or so, the bean will poke thru the soil revealing the special message. In today’s crazy world of “real-time”, this is something that is well worth waiting for. Available in Thank You (with Thanks in Japanese), Love (with a heart), Good Luck (with a four leaf clover), and Happy Birthday (with a musical note). Place the aluminum can on a plate or saucer to protect furniture and other surfaces; add water as needed, do not over-water."
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I confess: I'm a pen junkie!
If you're like me, you're choosy about your pens. You probably have a specific favorite that you love to write with, correct?
Well, let me introduce you to the Sakura Pigma Micron
by Sakura! They come in various colors and sizes; I prefer the .05, which is a 0.45mm line width, in Blue and Black. The ink is archival quality, which means it's waterproof and will not fade, perfect for drawings or journals.
I use them for writing on the matting of photographs I sell. It's truly an amazing, colorful pen!
Now I know I'm not the only one with an addiction to pens. What's your favorite?
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Cute stuff for an ugly world
Moongirl makes everything so friggin' cute! Asian influenced designer tees and totes are in abundance at Moongirl.com. These creative, unique and fun shirts are perfect for the summer and easy on your wallet! Most tees come with an alternate color option and they accept paypal, which I personally LOVE.
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Friday = Amazon Sale
I am in love with the Friday Sale
at Amazon.com
Here are a few of my faves. Rollover to see a preview:
- Choix Des Sportifs Women's Cardigan Sweater
- Russell Athletic Women's Gym Capri Pant
- JTB Women's Ruffle Sleeveless Top
- Pinzon Hotel 300-Thread-Count Percale Sheet Sets
- Lovebledog Dog Sport Back Pack with Lead
- SAMBA - Hammock and Stand Set
- Disney Women's Winnie the Pooh Rotating Disc Butterfly Rivet Leather Strap Watch
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I Want To Tell You A "Secret!"
Having
had a really tough week, a good friend presented me with this book, She had received it as a gift herself and really enjoyed it.
Yes I admit, I am some-what skeptical of "self-help" books, but as I started reading the first few pages, I found myself really absorbed. The book, entitled, "The Secret," by Rhonda Byrne, begins by telling the reader about "The Secret is the law of attraction" that things that come in to your life, are things that you attract into your life. Not clear? Read it! Like me, you will soon understand that you have more control over the things in your life than you know! If you can take just a few good pointers from this book, it's definitely worth it!
Posted by Darlene on April 14, 2007
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We've been nominated!
I was so excited to hear that A Girl Must Shop was recently nominated for a Blogger's Choice Best Shopping Blog award. What an honor! This is the first time A Girl Must Shop has been nominated for any award and we're just as happy as can be.
If you've got a spare moment and you're so inclines, stop over at the Bloggers Choice Awards site and vote for A Girl Must Shop. You'll have to sign up in order to vote, but it only takes a few minutes.
Thanks a ton! You guys rock!
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The Gardella Vampire Chronicles
While
blogsurfing, I came across the blog of Colleen Gleason, who is the author of a series of books called "The Gardella Vampire Chronicles". "The Rest Falls Away
I do admit to a love of the horror genre, vampires in specific, but I don't care for romance novels in the least nor did I think I cared for vampire hunter-type books (let the poor things live!). So I was quite surprised by how fast I was taken in by this story; I couldn't put it down and finished it in one weekend!
I recently received a copy of her second book (thanks Colleen & Megan!), and I'll review that in the near future! In the meantime, if you like a good vampire novel, please do yourself a favor and pick up "The Rest Falls Away
", which will be released on June 2, 2007.
This is the description from http://www.colleengleason.com/pages/books.php Colleen's website:
Beneath the glitter of dazzling 19th-century London Society lurks a bloodthirsty evil... .Vampires have always lived among them, quietly attacking unsuspecting debutantes and dandified lords as well as hackney drivers and Bond Street milliners. If not for the vampire slayers of the Gardella family, these immortal creatures would have long taken over the world.
In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake.
But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget.
And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.
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Beijo: You'll want to kiss these bags!
I discovered the Beijo bags at a shopping expo last month. The colors and styling are very unique and they come in so many shapes and sizes. I instantly fell in love with the "The Uptown" bag. The only catch is on order to get one of these fancy bags is to either have a party or go to an event where they have a booth. Both are worth it, since the prices range between $60 to $100 (with the exception of the Business Class)!
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A Table Set For Two? Four? Maybe More!
I happened upon these neat disposable place mats, while flipping through a magazine recently. I immediately thought it would be fun to have these for a get together (party!) rather than my standard cloth ones. Spilled Martini? No problem, toss it! Disposable has its advantages; if you get sick of one design, you can switch to another!.There are so many designs; from lobsters and palm trees to hearts. The one that I liked the most? Ditsy! No, there is no implication there; just love the bright yellow design. Go straight to Carrot & Stick Press for more designs.
P.S. A little birdie told me they have more designs to come!
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Don't Forget To Buckle Up!
Buckle up! That's right! Lucy's Sister has made it easy for us to fall in love with the perfect belt/buckle. Hand painted leather designs with multiple buckles to choose from, it's easy to find something you like. I think the daisy and mushroom combo is cute.
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Personalize your lappy
There isn't much you can do to personalize for your laptop besides putting it in cute bag, but not anymore! Now you can personalize your laptop with color and design. LapSchticks are just that, stickers that come off as easy as they go on so you can change your color and design at anytime!
One size fits most - Fun prints include red blossom, pink gerber daisy, black skull, blue snappy stripes, green asterisk and black racy. It also doubles as a protector by keeping it from getting scratched. Sweet!
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Am I Coming In Clear?
This tank top, along with the others featured at Girlie Pants definitely made me chuckle! Funny expressions adorn these tanks and undies making them an undeniably great gift! Sometimes you just need to loosen up and laugh! I guarantee these will do the trick.
Their slogan? "Clean undies for dirty girls."
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I don't know why but I...I want it.
Pooki dolls are Inspired by the illustrations of French artist Marie Joxe-Collins, and are loaded with charm, attitude, and mystery. I need one for my cubicle, I mean come on, do you really think you can have a bad day with this thing looking at you? Made of the softest, machine-washable fleece, to love, admire, and share.
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Is it Friday already!? Sale time!
What's better than the Friday Sale
Nuttin!
- Brandon Thomas Women's Marx Gaucho Pant
- Red Moon Women's 3/4 Sleeve Featherweight Cotton/Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
- Soggy Dog Towel, Medium Brown and Pink
- Skagen Women's Pink Leather Watch #228SSLPMP
- 14k Yellow Gold Faceted Rutilated Quartz Necklace, 16"
- Sterling Silver Open Petal Flower Pendant, 18"
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The Grass IS Greener on the Other Side
Don’t let the four walls get you down, oh! wait… let them! Right down to your very own piece of grass! Daisies and Clovers adorn this mat and it’s no maintenance at all. Invite your coworkers to a picnic. Go ahead, you know you want to! Just remind them to “stay on the grass; just don’t pick the flowers!” Who knows, you might even find a four leaf clover!
For $24.00 you will receive 6 mats that can be joined together or given out individually as gifts! This and other unique items can be found at fan club for discounts!
Guest what? Fred's also offering free shipping for Mother's Day. Whether of not you pick this up for your mom, take advantage of the discount. You deserve it. Just enter code "MOM.0407" at checkout.
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Fudge-a-licious
I received a box of fudge from The Fudge Bar recently.
Now, I have to tell you, as much as I love (eat, breathe, sleep) chocolate, I've never been a huge fudge fan. Why not? Too sugary, too gritty. But this fudge? So not like that. This fudge has to be the smoothest and richest in flavor of any fudge I've ever eaten.
I think I'll have to rethink this fudge thing. Thanks Fudge Bar! You're a hop, skip, and a jump from here. I think I'll have to stop by and test out some of your other gazillion fudge flavors. Like: Fudgegasm, Mint Chocolate Swirl, Chocolate Cheeseake, Mint Oreo...
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Even Girls Who Shop Sometimes Cook!
Even though I love to shop, I do sometimes find the time to cook. No, I am definitely not a chef but I still like pretty dishes/cookware! I used to think shopping for cookware was boring until I came across these funky, exciting utensils at Plum Party. This is definitely the place to find "fashionable" kitchen accessories.Even their plates are cute. Can plates be considered cute? I think SO!
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Imagine, A Day At The Beach In April!
This bracelet immediately conjured up thoughts about palm trees, pina colada’s and oh that blue, blue water! What a way to cheer up those winter blues…… Made of itsy bitsy pieces of seashells, it naturally invokes thoughts about tropical beaches and the warmth of the sun on your face! It doesn’t hurt that this particular piece is also entitled, “Beach livin”. Get inspired! Check out Spipo Designs By Rickina! Want to complete the ensemble? Check out her new line of jewelry. Do ya hear what I’m saying Mon? Take your time, shop a while, we’re on island time now!
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Go Bonkers for BOGO
Do we all know about BOGO
? It's a famous sale at Payless
where you can buy one item and get the second item half price.
Now Payless already has some really inexpensive shoes. I can go in there and grab three pair for the cost of one inexpensive pair at a department store. I'm a huge bargain-hunter, so I live at Payless.
I know what you're saying. Payless? And I agree with you, but you'd be surprised by the cute shoes they have out nowadays. Give it a try, you might find yourself addicted!
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Design yourself at DesignHerGals.com
I was talking amongst a group of friends when someone mentioned Designhergalscom - a site where you can design stationery, stickers, t-shirts, and a tons of other fun stuff that looks just like you! She sounded very excited and went on about all the possibilities.
I visited and the web site immediately became ridiculously addictive. You start out in a dressing room, you then choose a gal type, eye color, skin tone, hair style, and hair color. Then the fun begins! Choosing your outfit—tops, bottoms, shoes, and then accessorize to your hearts content.
Once your gal is made they offer a ton of personalized unique gifts for almost any occasion (a fun gift for yourself-ish, too). T-shirts, aprons, business cards, e-cards, note cards, mugs, stationary, invitations and much more!Now for the serious stuff. The passion and purpose of design her gals is to raise funds and awareness for Stage 4 breast cancer patients. Stage 4 Breast Cancer means that the cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as the lungs, liver or bones. Stage 4 is a "critical stage, when health insurance benefits may be reduced or canceled - and hospice care is hard to find. It is their goal to raise $1 million in three years for the Gal to Gal Foundation.
And if thats not reason enough? 15% off for agirlmustshop.com readers. Just enter MUSTSHOP (capital letters) in the promotional box and hit apply. Sale ends May 9, 2007!
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What’s In Your Bubble?
I just received my glass bubble pendant necklace in the mail and I love it! I opted for the custom bubble which allows you to pick a word, up to seven letters, from the dictionary. Is your word bigger than seven letters? No problem, they will create it with a combination of two! The size is perfect-> not too big and it hangs just right! Not in the mood for words? They also have dictionary bugs and vintage sheet music. As for my bubble I chose something that I deeply believe in….Karma! Yes, cause & effect and now I have a little reminder keep me in check. Thanks Junxtaposition!
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No More Homely Hydration!
Nope! I'm ridding my cabinets of all the ugly water bottles that I own. As I rummaged through, it occurred to me that what I had was a slew of mismatched, unattractive, and worn out plastic bottles. Some had lost their shape and their design. That's it! I want a nice water bottle that I would not be embarrassed to carry and one that was made well. Guess what? I found it! Not only is the Fantasy Lifestyle Bottle pretty but it is Eco-friendly, durable and you have the option of eleven different tops to choose from. Now my water bottle will look as good as I do! ;) Other designs include Hello Kitty, Love Potion, Heavy Metal, Yin Yang and many more. All available at My Sigg!
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