Whether it’s buying the perfect bottle of wine for that hopelessly romantic candlelit dinner, adding a barely-there dab of perfume for a bit of extra allure, or simply remembering your special someone’s favorite kind of cupcake…the sweetest things in life, well, they’re really all in the details. Which is why we are seriously swooning over these amazing Watch Works cufflinks. They’re just the perfect addition to a tux or a tailored shirt, and they can make the dullest of ensembles sing like a melodious songbird. Each lovely little link is crafted from timepieces that have already ticked..uh, kicked the bucket, but are made to look all shiny and new. And because they’re entirely handmade, no two will look exactly alike. It’s looks like time, well, it’s totally on your side.  

Posted by Alison Sherbach on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:03 PM
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Give a gift that keeps on growing this holiday season with Pangea Organics holiday gift boxes. These all-in-one gift boxes include such earth-friendly pampering items as holiday scented bar soaps infused with cinnamon and green tea, fruity facial scrubs, and lavender-scented lip moisturizer balms, all free of sulfates, synthetic preservatives, and artificial colors and fragrances. Best of all, these eco-friendly items are nestled into a spruce-seeded gift box. After removing body care items simply soak the box for 24 hours then plant it in nearby soil. Wait two weeks and voila! You have your very own spruce tree! 

Posted by Jessica A Knoblauch on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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It’s about time stuffed animals came with a cause. Stephanie McPherson’s Stephanimals line pairs handcrafted stuffed animals with a storybook about animals and the environment to help teach kids about all of nature’s creatures. The books are made from recycled materials, and the animals are stuffed with Eco-Fill, a polyester material made from 100 percent post-consumer plastic bottles. Plus, for each item sold McPherson will donate two dollars to local environmental organizations. Check out Stephanimals’ entire line of nature inspired products.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Nov 7, 2008 at 2:57 PM
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Rock your wrists off with vintage cuffs made from classic vinyl mint-condition records. These super cool cuffs are plated with rhodium, a platinum metal that looks fantastic and doesn’t tarnish, so they’ll even last after your skinny jeans go out of style (again). Reasonably priced at $48, these cuffs come in black, white, or red. And if you’re hungry for more repurposed items, check out elsewares.com for more ultra fashionable recycled items like wallets made from used rubber tires and drinking glasses made from old beer and soda bottles. Using recycled items never rocked so much.

Posted by Jessica A. Knoblauch on Nov 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM
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