Green Garden Travel Wallet

In a couple of hours I'll be boarding my plane to Chicago, and I wish I had this most genius of all travel accoutrement. Not only can it chicly hold your passport, it has pockets for other documents, for your boarding pass, ID, airline card, whatever. Personally, I'd stick my Moleskine in there, slide in my license and magazine cash, and improve this awesome design only slightly by adding a ribbon pen loop. Then I'd have every travel need in one place and leave the infuriating pockets of my carry-on alone.

$20

Blue Saddlebag

I have a green leather duffel backpack that I really love, but you can't beat awesome vintage fabric and tan canvas. Because I'm tired of taking off my backpack to get something out, I like that this bag goes across the body for simple retrieval. It's also terribly sophisticated, with a cool orange label. These bags deserve a following and should be birthday gifts to all of your friends.

$37.50

Hugo Poppy Canvas Griffen

The bag of dreams containing a hefty Moleskine daybook, a slim glass water bottle, and a thick brownie wrapped in waxed paper.

$225

Woven Fabric Tote

I'm itching for summer clothes, and this bag perfectly compliments that soft, sturdy New England summer style. This is no surprise, of course, as it's handmade in Maine.

Start scouting thrift shops for summer skirts.

$40

A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That Purse

A softer version of heavy striped trading blankets, the pattern is bright but still fuzzy and feminine. With lovely finished handles, this 9"x9" bag could hang on a doorknob to catch stray reading material, knitting needles and yarn, or a journal and pens.

Also good for those pared-down study sessions where all you need is an iPod, a novel, post-it notes, and that sparkling water that makes you feel European. Now the world is your library.

$40

5 Matchbook Notepads

...and then he said, "I read an article you might be interested in. Roving reporter slash Wellington boot. Seems right up your alley. And your email?"

Have something to jot it down on.

$20

*Vintage Obi Fabric Pouch*

For purses and totes that are tired of living with a bobby pin lining. People appreciate it, too, for pens, highlighters, and packets of post-it notes.

$12

iPod Shuffle

Is this too Establishment?

Can I clip on one of these little cuties, or would that be giving in to The Man?

Hell, I never made a great rebel anyway.

$79

Serenity Business Card Design

An incredible price for an original business card design. Choose a color, have the graphic artist customize the info, and receive the digital file. Cards can be printed online and shipped or take the .jpg to a local printshop.

With only one file sold in each color, rest assured that what you've bought isn't only cool and affordable-- it's unique.

$4.50

Cup-a-Cake

This marvelous product is the best I've seen in a long time because it's a useful, small, and cheery contribution to the world of mobile snacking.

$2.99

Retro Print Sachets

Strangely, sachets have been much on my mind lately. I never was a huge lavender person, but it has come to be sort of calming. Onset of stress, perhaps?

Either way, these are real treats and might inspire you to sew a few yourself.

Set of three: One for a drawer, one for the front hall table, and one for your coat pocket. Aside from it obviously smelling amazing, you can toss it around when you're stuck on a bus.

$12

Chanuka Gift List 2007

Uptown Frum proudly brings you our first compilation, full of Chanuka gift ideas for every family member and friend.

May this Chanuka bring and spread light!

Enjoy!

2008 Wall Calendar

12 uniquely designed cards. Black satin ribbon included.

$18

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Argyle V-Neck Sweater

A sweater is a classic gift. It's easy to find in the right fit, fits in a wrappable box, and looks a whole lot better for real than in the low-quality photo, above.

Blue, brown, green, rust, and winter peat shetland.

$88

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What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate

She might not be a teen yet, but you know your baby's thinking, "No-one understands me".

$22

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Bleeker Leather Zip Hobo

It's what I'm getting myself for Chanuka, I think. Simple, freestanding, yummy color, and just enough hardware make this bag very pleasing indeed.

$248

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Design It Yourself

The most awesome book for the creative, the innovative, and the interested. This is an awesome gift!

It shows the reader-- in artful photography and clear copy-- what people are doing to put their stamp on their world and get their ideas seen and heard.

$13.57

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Mini Cherry Blossom Earrings

Light, beautiful, and effortless enough for your favorite 9 year old or your best girl.

Modest and sentimental. Shows you're listening.

$32

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Sony Playstation 2

The latest in graphics, versatility, entertainment, and collaborative playing which, as we all know, both the amateur and the serious gamer enjoy.

$129.99

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Pop Art Portrait

These panel-mounted prints are affordable, fully-finished copies of some pretty edgy, incredibly appealing art. Most powerful in groups, most welcome in a teen's room or used as a surprise in a traditional setting.

$20

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Bentley Continental GT

This car, a reader recommendation, blew me away. The description, filled with words like "agile handling" and "outright performance" got me kind of enthusiastic. The fluid lines and hot classic styling make this our luxury pick.

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Floral Soft-Sided Market Tote

Sophisticated, domestic, and gorgeous in-person.

They collapse for easy transport, but look adorable slung over your handlebars.


$34.99

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Cowgirl Handscreened Card

Sister to sister. The one on the left is me and the one on the right is you. Happy Chanuka!

$3

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Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils

In twenty years he'll tell the press that you gave him his start.

Sets in increments of 12, 18, 30, 40, 80, or 120 pencils.

$19.99 and up

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I'm Way Hardcore Tee

Some people truly are hardcore, and some of us aren't. It's funny for everyone, but funniest for us.

$25

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Tasha Oval Crystal Headband

Sparkly.

SALE $29.90

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Extra Long Cashmere and Silk Pashmina

No. 1 recommendation for no less than every woman on your list. It's the one luxury item that everybody can use and enjoy, because it's so versatile.

Great variety of colors for such an inexpensive version. Tip: The emerald is gorgeous on brunettes with light skin.

$29.99

Hemp and Silk Slouch Bag

Leave the backpack at home but actually carry what you need. I had forgotten you could do that.

The outside pockets would be great for easy-access stuff, like phone and datebook, with space inside for wallet, camera, and backup copy of Pride and Prejudice.

$69

Snap Laptop Wallet

Workingclass Heroes presents a laptop case with mac-like minimalism.
Tactile feel, easy retrieval, and strong snaps.

$49

Bias Tape Organizer How-To

Just directing you towards a very cool project. Easy patterns and numerous applications (think stationary, art supplies, or a cool bag to tote a laptop and paperbacks for the lit class).

Enjoy!

Sweet Paisley Wristlet Keychain

Loops onto your wrist so you can both carry the grocery bags and quickly unlock your car in the dark parking lot at night.

$6.50

Jansport Distressed Black Cord Super Break

I just finished The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains: How JanSport Makes It Happen and I'm inspired. The attractiveness of their attitude, the draw of their adventurousness, and the coolness of their hippie start-up are surpassed only by their quality and creativity. In those, they leave everyone else in the dust.

I so want a piece of that.

SALE $24.90

Brooks Brothers Paisley Folding Bag

Canvas and leather make a preppy but environmentalist statement.
Like a solar-powered yacht.

Ahh, it's good to be an activist.

$84

A Shady Lane Checkbook Cover

I find that suddenly I'm the kind of person who sees the word "sketchbook" and automatically assumes it says "checkbook". Have I left creativity behind in favor of financial planning and obsession over future student loans?

Make the two worlds meet with this checkbook cover, based on the insightful (and appropriate) quote: "The worlds collide, but all that we want is a shady lane."

$12

Portabile Corta

It's official: Cool eighties throwback design is expensive. Durable vinyl construction pairs with sharp, clean configuration to make this bag as hard-working as it is beautiful.

I Heart Lloyd t-shirt not included. Buy separately here, courtesy of Mighty Goods.

$170