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Hello Kitty Red Bow Nerdy Wayfarer Glasses

When you are in the mood to dress up or just look cutesy for the day, wearing these Hello Kitty glasses ($21.99) will do the trick. The glasses come in black or white, so depending on your look or personality, you … Continue reading

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Kisai Rogue KR2 LED Watch

When we were kids, we’d imagine how the future would be like. Sadly in 2012, flying cars and hoverboots haven’t happened yet, but we have the technology of LEDs. The future is now with this Kisai Rogue KR2 LED Watch … Continue reading

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Microsoft “Year of the Dragon” Wireless Mouse

With the Chinese New Year approaching, many are preparing for the Year of the Dragon. The last time it rolled around in 2000, the internet was in its infancy. With 56k modems, phone lines, and long loading times, you had … Continue reading

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Hard Boiled Egg Mold for Bento Decoration

Bento boxes are a great way to “fun-up” mealtime. These cute little Hard Boiled Egg Molds ($2.80) by Kotobuki form and imprint hard boiled eggs into shapes like bunnies, bears, fishys, or “zoom zooms “ (aka “cars” for those of you … Continue reading

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“When I was a kid” Short Story Collection

Now that the holidays are over, we can be sure that our parents will put away the embarrassing stories for another year (we were only three and it wasn’t that bad…) But that doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the … Continue reading

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Handcrafted “Oswald” Wooden Sunglasses

The retro silhouette of the Wayfarer sunglasses has come back in style, but the signature black plastic is getting old fast. So get your hands on these handcrafted wooden shades (as shown, $145) by Shwood Eyewear. This Portland-based company uses … Continue reading

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Wafu Japanese Vinaigrette

A New Year means a new diet and an easy way to make dieting easier is accompanying a nice salad with a good dressing. These Wafu Japanese Vinaigrettes ($20.00 for a 4-pack of 9.8 oz bottles) puts a new spin … Continue reading

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Asymmetric Fusion Necklace

Once Christmas was over, stores presented us with a visual overload–a pink and red reminder that Valentine’s Day is coming up. Instead of the played out flowers and chocolate, we suggest this Asymmetric Fusion Necklace ($76) by our friends over … Continue reading

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Year of the Dragon Sterling Charm Bracelet

Transitioning to a new year also means a transition in the Chinese zodiac year.  This year is the year of the dragon.  Whether or not you were born during the year of the dragon, this Year of the Dragon Sterling … Continue reading

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Chinese New Year Lanterns

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it is always great to decorate your home with nice little lanterns.  Oriental Furniture offers a set of Chinese New Year Lanterns ($18.00 for a set of 12) that can be … Continue reading

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iKoa Phone Case

Everyone with an iPhone tries to find the right case for them–soft or hard? What color? A full case, or just a skin? With this iKoa Phone Case ($179), there’s a beautiful option available. Featuring a hidden compartment for a … Continue reading

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Safari Fall Wing Tote

Every season, fashion magazines tell us that there’s a new bag in style–hobo, clutch, cross-body–and it’s hard to know if your purchase is really going to make it for the long haul. Luckily, there’s something that’s always in style: giving … Continue reading

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