What have we here? It’s Clark Kent disguised as Superman! It’s a plant, nope; it’s a spiffy little riff on the salad tosser. Now they won’t get forever separated in the deep, dark, recesses of that scary drawer. And the little darlings are multi-taskers, too. Check it out.
The Superman of toss and turners, here.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
It’s your patriotic duty to eat something, anything, outdoors over the Fourth of July. The Patriotic Police will write you a ticket if you don’t, and might even burn you at the stake. What shame you will bring to your near and dear.
In the run-up to the frenzy, here’s a couple of worthy contenders to haul all of your outdoor bits in. Now all you have to do is find an unsuspecting someone to lug it and wag it all around.
Very cool plates, cups and cutlery super organized in a backpack. Service for 4 with an oversized blanket, napkins, plastic cutting board, salt & pepper shakers, bottle opener and corkscrew. These guys have thought of everything. It’s here.
Then you have to have something to carry the food in. It’s just never-ending, isn’t it? This basket is really picnic-y-looking, which I think is a vital part of the whole deal, don’t you? It’s fully lined with quilted fabric and an expandable drawstring top, so you can super-stuff it.
The empty picnic basket is here. And it’s on SALE.
Happy hauling!
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
Mr. Rain, please go away. Come again ….never! The sun has made an appearance for 7 ½ minutes since, I don’t know, like October of 2007?! I’m having a breakdown. We’re suicidal here in New York. I’m just sayin’.
The Marimekko “I Feel Your Pain” umbrella. Okay, it’s not called that, but work with me here.
A big bingo prize for Marimekko again. The “This Is the Only Place Where We’ll See Flowers That Are Not Waterlogged” umbrella. Yes, I’m cranky, so shoot me.
Then, there’s the “I’m Trying to Be Somewhat Pulled Together in the Blowing Wind and the Driving Rain Even Though My Hair Looks like Crap and I Feel like a Drowned Rat.” number.
And finally, but only because I have more work to do on the Ark and I must be going, there’s the Marimekko “Singin’ in the Rain Because What Else Are You Gonna Do?” umbrella.
Besides scream, of course. But so far, that hasn’t done any good. Maybe a new ’brella will. Hope springs eternal.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
So I got all screwed up and thought this Sunday was Father’s Day, when in fact, it’s Flag Day. Be sure and go crazy on that one, won’t you?
I was all in a dither to find just the right thing for Big Daddy, and I hit on it with these super cool cufflinks and money clip. And damn, now I have to wait a whole week more to give them to him. Because of Flag Day.
If your pops needs some street savvy and a little edge, this combo will certainly do it in spades. Tag him.
The graffiti cufflinks are here; the go-with money clip for all his wads of cash is here. And chickens, don’t forget to check out the Father’s Day Gift Guide. You’ll find some really great stuff.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
Making its debut May 8, the newest love stamps from the Post Office are taken from 18th century French playing cards. Each monarch gets his or her own stamp. Clever, don’t you think? Charming, definitely. Love is in the air. Big fat sigh.
The King and Queen of Hearts are here.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
I’m a sucker for hand-tooled leather. What you usually find is vintage, and not quite right. Beautiful, but not right. Not enough bells and whistles for what you have to haul around these days, you know what I’m saying?
This one is the modern version of the vintage version. This version works.
Ah, the colors to choose from … makes it even more lovable.
The perforated hand-tooled Mexicana wallet, here. Yes!
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
I know you know someone that has just killed themselves doing something wonderful yet thankless, survived risky business, or were stupid enough to have just been plain stupid. Give them kudos or make a point. These all-growed-up
merit badges smile or scold just so.
And then of course, there’s this one for that truly deserving person … yep, you guessed it ….
Be Proud Merit Badges, here.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
I swear, that’s what this necklace is called. Don’t shoot the messenger, for God’s sake; I couldn’t make this one up if I tried.
Here’s the deal: designer Katja Prins mixes prayer necklaces to create this truly astonishing piece. The red is a reference to the blood shed in the name of religion. Very lofty and all that, whatever. All I know is that it’s a fab piece for spring and it’s RED. Believe whatever you want, but I believe you’ll believe that it would be quite the statement, especially with white. The Religion of Fashion, after all.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
The teensiest, tiniest freshwater pearls, and twelve full strands of them for your wee wrist. Kinda perfect, whether your wrist is wee or not so wee. It’s a go-anywhere kind of thing, and it turns the frumpy pearl bracelet upside down, which is always good. Lots of wisdom in that!
A very modern take on the frumpy pearl bracelet, here.
xxooxxo,
Bobbie.
I have every faith that Spring will one day make an appearance. Hope springs eternal. In the meantime, we’re all losing our minds wanting, wishing, needing, screaming bloody murder for it. Here are a couple of reminders that Spring does indeed exist, and both will put a smile on your face and spring in your step, so to speak.
Piero Fornasetti first created his graphic scarves in 1950 and this one has just been re-issued, so it’s ultra-extra-special. Silk twill with hand-rolled edges and a whopping 35” square. Don’t you just want to bury your nose in these flowers? Yeah, don’t do that. You’ll find it here.
If these don’t jog your memory about spring flowers, honey, nothing will and you’re just a lost cause, poor thing. Artist Dustan Knight creates these sweet watercolors for only $35 each, and there is nothing that’s better than that! You’ll find them here.
xxooxxo,
BobbiePen.
