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Purchase with a Purpose: ISARO by Jill Golden

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These handwoven beaded bracelets are created by a group of Rwandan women through a partnership with INDEGO AFRICA. Check out the full collection here.

Falconwright Leather Pouches: Spring has Arrived

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Falconwright.com

Spotlight: Chiyome Bauhaus Quilts

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Chiyome.com

Bowls for Cherries

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Pink and Gold Glazed Dot, $28

Teal & Coral Hearts Nesting Bowls, $56

Paper Bowl "The Moon," $25

Cotton Rope Bowl, $26.33

Heart Bowl Blue Pottery Dish, $30.90

Around Here

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Nautical bracelets from Tanya Aguiniga Studio

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Jersey knot bracelet, $30

Metal leafed cuff, $100

Rope knot bracelet, $85

Half leaf half dye cuff, $100

Personalized journals from Minted

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These great journals from Minted are printed on premium paper and fastened with cute grommets. The best part -- you can personalize both the cover and interior. Choose from lined, graphic, or blank pages. This is my go-to gift for birthdays and other celebrations. Most journals are $16.

Check out their extensive selection of covers here.

Another reason to love France: Mimi'lou Shop

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Elephant Japanese lantern

Pellet biche stickers

Oh, happy day buttons

Rabbit textile transfer

Bear bib

Car bag

For the world traveler: 5 fashionable finds

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Braided leather belt from Ibiza, $58

Same sky wrap bracelet, $40

Made from native textiles and hand-blown glass by women in Rwanda.

Nayika elephant bag from India, $32

Proceeds from the sale of these bags go to the Jaipur-based Help In Suffering charity, which takes

in unwanted and injured animals for treatment, shelter, and eventual adoption.

T'boli beaded belt, $90

Made by tribal Filipino women using traditional beading techniques.

Tulum mermaid beach bag, $18

Pura Vida Bracelets

2012-02-06T21:07:00.000Z

Loving these Pura Vida bracelets. Every one purchased helps provide full time jobs for local artisans in Costa Rica.

Pura Vida is also a member of One Percent for the Planet and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots foundation dedicated to cleaning up beaches and oceans around the world.

A friend of the family gave me two today to wear as a reminder that every day is a chance to manifest our dreams. Now THAT is Pura Vida!

Each bracelet is only $5 - check them all out here.

A free trip to the Birch Aquarium

2012-02-03T20:08:00.000Z

This weekend more than 150 museums across the country will open their doors FREE to Bank of America customers. Our little family used the opportunity to check out the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla - and it didn't disappoint.

Splashes of color from Leif Shop

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Medium leather triangle necklace, $43

Agate trivet, $17

Spin wheel tea towel, $26

Distant lands bangle from Mali, $10

Small knit color cozy mug, $26

Thin beaded bracelet in Havana, $95

A collection for the kiddos: plush animals and cloth dolls

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A big apology to those of you still subscribing. I blinked - and like a flash two months had passed.

My time has recently been filled to the brim with the amazing experience of raising a newborn. In all ways - totally consuming.

I promise to keep on sending out adult collections, but my first post back from the new-mommy haze is gonna feature the thing I have been looking at the most lately: gifts for the little one. Enjoy and thanks for sticking around.

Lucy the upcycled wool bunny, $38

Custom Waldorf doll, $55

Maggie doll, $24

Knit bunny, $42

Sock monkey, $30

The retro raccoon, $49

White minkee elephant, $28

Coco the monkey, $65

Estate jewelry treasures

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Art Deco diamond, gold and platinum ring, $485

Antique Victorian sterling silver bangle, $88

14K Art Deco diamond cocktail ring, $599

Sterling silver Art Nouveau locket pendant, $98

Vintage Art Deco white gold wedding band, $243

Vintage sterling silver Art Nouveau heart box pendant, $50

Antique sterling silver cuff, $154

Spotlight: Swedish designer Cristina Pires

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Mixed media dress, $108.75

Shapes hexagon necklace, $33.99

True colors dress, $163.13

Shapes necklace, $33.99

Go everywhere tote, $33.99

Pretty prints to beautify your walls

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Feathers, $20

Omar owl print, $12

2012 constellations calendar, $25

Bon voyage prints, $48

2012 mountain calendar, $30

The skateboarders, $30

Deer antlers, $15.87

The shy fox print, $7.50

The enlightened fireflies, $20

Jellyfish ocean collage print, $12.50

Love writer, $35

Swimming with fish, $28

Gabriel Artigas jewelry

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Triple link chain choker, $230

Leather tassels, $290

Black stalactites, $310

Cylinder, $110

Various copper chains, $260

ReForm School Rules

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Meg plate by Donna Wilson, $34

Amish made scooter, $265

Homestead print by Gregory Beauchamp, $100

The original tree swing, $55

Small adventure first class felt envelope, $24

Edible Schoolyard hardback book by Alice Waters, $24.95

Ikat fabrics by the yard, $17

Japan's simply "charwing" Omiyage

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Red flower kamifusen, $2

Sweet stationary gift set, $12.50

2012 tag calendar, $12

Sparkly mini-donut card, $3

Bigger bitty bags, $3

Shinzi Katoh birdsong postcard, $2.50

Atelier LZC Paris sticky notes, $6

Washi tape 5 pack, $19.50

Divine twine fresh collection, $5

Spotlight: Son of a Sailor

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Leather and brass Bohemian bracelet, $28

RV card set, $13

Lariat chevron bracelet, $15

Vintage button earrings, $8

Brass handpainted geometric locket necklace, $36

Framed vintage paperback, $25

Leather bracelet in tan & beige, $25

Hot air balloon card set, $13

Brass chevron triangle necklace, $38

Spotlight: Dear June

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I have learned many things in the two weeks since becoming a mommy. Among them - always make sure you have a cloth nearby in case you need to swaddle, wipe up bodily fluids, or provide warmth. And so -- my obsession with multi-purpose scarves continues.

Loving these hand-dyed designs from graphic artist Romina Bacci. With product names like "Sky," "Dusk," and "Storm" - these scarves seem ready for any [mis]adventure that life might throw your way.

Check out her Dear June blog here and her entire line here.

Spotlight: Scout & Catalogue

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El Corazon clutch, $64

Scout & Catalogue was born out of the desire to live a simpler, more balanced life.

Wanderlust creme cloak, $128

The line of hand-tie dyed scarves and leather bags is heavily influenced by the bohemian beach culture of Mexico.

Lasso scarf, $118

Designer Breanna said, “We strive to make pieces that remind you of afternoons at secret beaches, sun kissed skin, and all day siestas.”

Las Olas duffel, $88

Check out the Scout & Catalogue website here, and the entire line here.

Pueblo scarf, $74

Art Deco jewelry from J. Crew and Lulu Frost

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Loving the new jewelry collaboration between J. Crew and Lulu Frost founder Lisa Salzer. One part brilliant color, one part Art Deco aesthetics, and one part fab.

Wide deco bangle, $118

Crystal duette pendant, $135

Thin deco bangle, $45

Crystal horseshoe necklace, $118

Figure eight bangle, $58

Lithuanian scarves: One-day October sale

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Lithuanian designer Inga is having a one-day October sale on her handmade scarves. Check out the full collection here.

Triangles hand-printed loop infinity scarf, $30

Grape splatter scarf, $25

Grey stripes loop infinity scarf, $15

Unisex brown wool scarf, $15

Purple plaid infinity scarf, $15