If you love stationery, then Modern Printed Matter is here to please. They carry a wide assortment of beautifully handcrafted notebooks, personalized cards, art prints, and more. Each piece features gorgeous modern artwork that is sure to please.

I personally think that some of their stationery products are just too beautiful to use. I want to use them, but I just can't bare the thought of giving them away, however by giving them away we pass along we share our joy with the receiver. Lucky them.

Since the gift-giving season is approaching, they also offer a gift message at no extra cost. They'll enclose a gift tag or card with your message along with your purchase so that the gift can be sent directly to the receiver.

Whatever you plan to do with the cards, rest assured that quality and beauty will always accompany them.

Website: http://www.modernprintedmatter.com
Etsy Shop: http://annacote.etsy.com

Photographs by Modern Printed Matter.

I just finished enrolling for the spring semester. I will have 18 credit hours, oy. But it's okay, right now I only have 14 hours and I have a lot of free time.

Here's my spring schedule, in no particular order:

BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS LECTURE
BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS LAB
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LECTURE
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
UNITED STATES HISTORY
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Sounds fun, doesn't it?

P.S. New Layout!!!

I recently purchase one of the new ipod nanos, so naturally I wanted a nice case to go with it. However at the time cases for the 3rd generation nanos were very limited. That's when I ran into Voododoll's shop. She had a really cute strawberry pvc case for the larger ipod classics, but she also does custom orders. And so I requested a custom made strawberry case for my nano, and I couldn't be any happier.

The case is very well made and sturdy. The PVC cover makes the case easy to clean. It snuggly fits my ipod like a good winter coat. I love it! I always keep my ipod in it so that it doesn't get damaged. Yay! The customer service and communication were beyond satisfactory, it was extraordinary.

In addition to cute ipod cases, Voododoll also creates adorable plush dolls out of unique fabrics. These plushies are handcrafted with love and care to assure it's quality.

Shop: http://voododoll.etsy.com

Photographs by Voododoll.

Don't worry, he's not dead. Infact he's only taking a nap on one of Mutti Rimek's Red Velvet Pooled Blood Pillows! They make the perfect headrest for those with a dark sense of humor. These pillows are a real head turner, they add flare to everyday boring pillows. Each pillow has a unique shape to create a realistic looking crime scene.

After trick-or-treating, or just plain partying, these pillows will be a welcomed sight to end a Halloween night.

In addition to fabulous pillows, Mutti Rimek also creates some of the most fantastic bacon (and other food-themed) scarfs. You heard right. Bacon. Mmmm....bacon... Looks good enough to eat, doesn't it? But please don't eat it.

So if you're in search of uniquely fun items this season, why not pickup a creative pillow or scarf to delight your loved ones. I know I'd be so happy if I received a blood pillow.

Shop: http://muttirimek.etsy.com

Photographs by Mutti Rimek.

Although they are technically cellphone/mp3 player pouches, do not call them that. They are Fambees!

You see that ridiculously awesome Link Fambee in the first picture? It's MINE! Grrr! Mine! Custom made for FoxBox (me!) along with a few other Legend of Zelda loving people too. I love it so much! The hero of time protects my ipod and my cell phone (my cell has a Triforce cellphone charm! ...yes...I'm a dork and proud of it!). It is very well made and oh-so adorable!

In addition to making amazing custom work, Heather, the creater/owner/designer/crafter of Fambee, also carries a wide range of other adorable styles. You can check out her Flickr page for examples of the work she has done in the past. With Fambee you know you'll be getting high quality work at a great price.

Shop: http://fambee.etsy.com
Website: http://www.fambeeland.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fambee

NOTES: The Link Fambee is available through custom requests only, at this time custom requests are not available.

I love pineapple scented things so I set foot to find the perfect pineapple fragrance. Before long I found Addicted To Scent's etsy shop filled with all sorts of handcrafted perfumes in cute little bottles including pineapple! It was very reasonably priced so I purchased it wondering what it smelled like.

Let me tell you, it smells fantastic! I love it and my mother loves it too! The scent brings back a lot of memories of middle school, but I don't know exactly why. Mmm. So yummy. I get all warm and fuzzy every time I smell it. It's just the right scent strength, not too strong and not too light, it's just right.

In addition to fantastic perfumes they also carry handmade soaps (which are also fantastic), luxurious body butters, lip balms, and more. The shop owner, Kristine, is an awesome woman; she's kind, helpful, and provides extraordinary customer service and communication. She also owns a online shop that sells beauty products at incredible prices like MAC pigment samples (so you can try some at a small price before investing in the full sized jar). Stop by her shops to see what she has to offer.

Etsy Shop: http://bonkers4beads.etsy.com
Beauty Shop: http://freegirlystuff.com

NOTE: This post can also be found on my beauty review blog, Hello There Gorgeous.

Yeah you know those days when your hair looks absolutely horrible, don't pretend like you haven't. BKM Hattitude has the right fix for you. With stylish hats that are the perfect addition to almost any wardrobe they are sure to please. Their motto is "Hats are like friends...they never go out of style."

My favorite hat of theirs is the Blink hat (the houndstooth hat above). It's so freakin' awesome...I want it! But I'm sorta...you know...broke. So I hope that whoever gets that hat will enjoy it for me.
*sad face*

Shop: http://bkmhattitude.etsy.com

Photographs by BKM Hattitude.

...and dropped of my new FLY Fusion Pentop Computer from BzzAgent! I'm so excited, the software is installing now! *happy dance* I can't wait to test it out. I ordered it to help me with college, you know...notetaking, test prep, and sheer entertainment. ^_^ Too bad the softwares available are aimed towards middle/highschool students. I could really use some advanced calculus and chemistry software. Oh well. After the software is done installing I'm going to figure out what this pen can do. ^_^

Can you tell I'm uber excited?

Also, my little bro got the new Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass game from Amazon.com. He's super excited today too! I want to play it, but I can't because he doesn't want to share.

I'll steal it later when he's asleep.

Do you remember that sunset? The one so beautiful that you wished you could take it home with you in a bottle? Well now you can.

Easy Being Green has created solar powered sunlight in a jar. Because it is solar powered it's a great piece for the eco-conscious mind. You can choose from a clear glow or an amber glow. The jars don't require anything to plug in and they don't produce heat so it's okay to use around kids. These jars make great conversation pieces because everyone will want to know more about it. They make great night lights and home accents.

With the Solar Jars you can always have a piece of the sun with you throughout the night.

Shop: http://easybeinggreen.etsy.com
Blog: http://heyitseasybeinggreen.blogspot.com

Photographs by Easy Being Green.

Look at the Dino Shrug pictured above and tell me that's not the awesomest shrug you've ever seen. I want it...bad. I want to wear it to my Chemistry classes and sit in the front row with the hood up, I want to run around campus and pretend I'm a dinosaur. Yes, I know I'm weird you don't need to rub it in.

One day, one day.

Until then I hope that other people can joy the fantastic fashions by Aprikot where nothing is ever boring. They have awesome articles of clothing, plushies, and other accessories like the awesome old school Nintendo controller pouch which is perfect for storing your Nintendo DS (I love my DS, I can even text message from it! If you'd like to know how to do it, please let me know. It requires a DS browser though. Sorry for rambling!). Aprikot will help you celebrate your inner child.

See Aprikot for awesomely unique clothing.

P.S. Dinosaurs playing Nintendo rule!

Shop: http://aprikotdiy.etsy.com

Photographs by Aprikot DIY

What are your favorite things to shop for online? Clothing, jewelry, toys, bath and beauty, paper goods, home decor, etc?

My favorite things to shop for are bath and beauty goods. I like buying new perfumes, makeup, soap, etc. I recently purchased some Pineapple dry oil body spray from The Scenter of your Universe.

Analiese Designs features hand crafted polymer clay pendants embellished with beautiful imagery at a very reasonable price. They also have other pieces of wonderful jewelry. You can also purchase chains and chords of all kinds separately.

But the best part are the custom image pendants and accessories. You can have the image or photo of your choice created into a pendant, brooch, magnet, or earrings. It's a perfect gift for a loved one to show how much you care. Perhaps a family portrait on a pendent for a relative that lives far away so they'll always have family near by. Each custom piece is created with love and care just for you. With over 1000 happy customers you know you're buying a piece of quality one of a kind jewelry.

Shop: http://analiese.etsy.com
Supply Shop: http://anasupplies.etsy.com
Blog: http://analiesedesigns.blogspot.com

Photographs by Analiese.

It's blogroll time!

Do you have an Indie or Craft blog? If so would you like to exchange blog links? I'll post your link on my blog, you post my link on your blog, like the whole back scratching thing.

If you would like to exchange links please leave a comment with your blog URL. If you also have an Etsy/Mintd/Indie shop please leave a link to your store as well, I'd love to check it out! ^_^

Thank you,
-Christine

If you're looking for beautiful and sophisticated cards and gift tags to brighten up a gift then Mulberry Muse might be what you're looking for. They carry an assortment of beautifully created gift tags and note cards.

I personally think they're just too pretty to actually use, so I'm sure that whoever is the lucky receiver of one of these cards will want to hold on to them. Perhaps if they enjoy making scrapbooks they could use the tags and cards to make a permanent display of their memories, friends, and family.

Each card is designed, hand illustrated, and printed by Mulberry Muse's creator and owner Wendy Patterson. Whether you're buying them to spice up a gift or to incorporate into something else her cards will add a touch of class and beauty to any idea.

Shop: http://mulberrymuse.etsy.com

Photographs by Mulberry Muse

If you're looking for jewelry to compliment your glam rock style might I suggest Jewelry by Tara. My favorite piece is her Key To My Heart vintage necklace (first picture above).

Or if you're looking for something more amusing may I suggest her "mature" necklaces? I can't tell you what it is but if you look through her shop and find the items marked "mature" you'll get to see it. I love it! It makes me giggle with glee every time I see it. But if you're not into that kind of stuff Tara also creates a large variety of jewelry to compliment any wardrobe, from retro necklaces to beautiful glass earrings.

Each piece of lovely jewelry is made by hand by Tara herself. If you like to make your own jewelry Tara also has a supply store that carries glass beads, cameos, vintage charms and more.

Shop: http://jewelrybytara.etsy.com
Supply Shop: http://suppliesbytara.etsy.com
Blog: http://jewelrybytara.blogspot.com
Myspace: http://myspace.com/jewelrybytara

Photographs by Jewelry By Tara

I'm currently in search for a good (and inexpensive) bento box. I like the two tiered ones because they can hold more food.

Does anybody know of any good online stores with a large selection of bento boxes besides eBay? I've tried Amazon but they didn't really have much. I found Sugar Charms which has a few boxes and accessories as well as J-Box. I just found a Hello Kitty one that I want from Dream Kitty. They sell on Amazon too so I'll probably end up picking it up from there.

If you also know of any good Bento blogs please let me know too.

Thank you,
-Christine

Hee-yah! Add some kick to your style with fun pouches, buttons, headbands and more by Kung Fu Cowgirl.

Her pouches are created from cute fabrics that are sure to put a smile on your face. I love the mushroom pouch pictured above. The bright colors and the natural beauty of mushrooms just makes me happy. The Milk and Cookies buttons are perfect for a foodie like me who loves cute accessories. To add insult to injury you should check out her hamburger plushie, it's to die for. And unlike real hamburgers, her's won't give you clogged arteries AND you can keep it forever.

When you stop by her shop you should check out the 3 for $12 zip pouch special (normally priced at $5.00, see listings for details). They are perfect for gift giving especially with the holiday season approaching. You can buy a few for your favorite people and fill them up with other trinkets. Either way they are sure to delight and please.

Shop: http://kungfucowgirl.etsy.com

If you love cute surprises you'll go head over heals for Eskimimi's Pocket Pets. You'll get a randomly* selected adoption pack which includes a pet, adoption certificate, and background information about your pet. There are over 150 different pets available in various colors. The squid is my favorite. I love squids, I don't know why but there is just something so fascinating about them.

One out of every six adoptions are TWINS! How cool is that? And if you're even luckier you may get one of the rare pets like a unicorn or a dragon to name a few. Visit her store for more examples of the pets available.

How lucky are you?

Shop: http://eskimimi.etsy.com

Photographs by Eskimimi

*Please note that what you get is a surprise, you cannot request a specific pet. Sorry!

I recently purchased a rainbow pendant* from Imogen (first picture above) and it is fantastic! It's cute and adds oomph to my outfit. The pendant is very light and I can hardly feel it on my neck which makes it very comfortable. The packaging was cute and professional too. The pendant matches perfectly with my favorite shirts. I'll probably be heading back when the holiday season gets closer. I must admit I am a last minute shopper.

Imogen has various pictures and styles to choose from. Anything from cute, to classy, and beyond. The pendants are very affordable so you can buy one for you and one for a friend, especially with the holiday season approaching.

Shop: http://imogen.etsy.com

Photographs by Imogen. *Chains not included