The Creative Children

clear wine rack

black wine rack

Wine Racks make for lovely gifts. Lots of people I know are into wine and to have a nice rack to go with the wonderful bottles, is a plus. Decor wise, they bring flavor into a kitchen or dinning room, wherever you might store them. I remember maybe 10 years ago, spending sooo much time at a mall in Philadelphia looking for a nice wine rack to buy for my boyfriends birthday gift. Now days, there are SO many of them. At stores and online. I saw these amazing ones by UMBRA. $180 later they could be a bit expensive, but you know they will be loved and appreciated and above all, talked about

Bug wine rack

Bass Wine rack

I have been looking for a cool wall clock for quite sometime now.  I wanted one for my room and one to give as a gift to my friend who loves clocks.  He actually collects them.  I found some interesting, funky, cool clocks while browsing.

Chrome Wheels Clock

Blue Neon Tire Wall Clock

Stackable Wine Racks

George Nelson Metal Eye Clock

Stretch Wall Clock

Butterfly Clock

Time Flies Clock

I was wearing shorts the other day while doing some work in the house.  I had used my macbook laptop for a little over 15 minutes, and my legs were burning up.  Wow, these little things we cannot live without really do heat up fast.  I guess  it’s understandable given they do so much work for us

I did some searching online just to see what was out there (if anything at all) for such issue.  And of course, there was. A Laptop pillow called The Log Pillow which is constructed of natural fiber fabrics like hemp canvas and organic cotton.  Intelligent Forms Design (iF) offers such wonders Within the Log Pillow design, buckwheat hulls are used for padding and insulation, protecting you from the strong heat that can develop after using your computer. Also, the Button Pillow with individually sawn buttons offers ventilation for the overheated laptop.  You can also use it as a head rest pillow if turned on the other side.

Cupcake Belt Buckle

Paisley Belt Buckle

Birdie belt Buckle

Got clothing crisis? Need cool and new accessories to add some fun and style to your wardrobe? Here they are: the Waist Candy belts. A new line of modern belt buckles have been introduced to the Etsy scene and come in a number of stunning colors and modern scenes. Silver-tone metal belt buckles with a contemporary, colorful surface. Each modern belt buckle is protected by a high gloss industrial strength sealant, allowing you to enjoy these unique accessories for years to come.
Feeling differently today? Your mood is happier and more energetic? Then swap one design for another based on your mood, outfit, and time of day. These modern belt designs are sure to give you a unique sense of style wherever you are.

Here are some things to consider for all of you that are interested in making your own jewelry at home.  First, educate yourself on the area of jewelry making that interests you the most.  Plenty of info online and bookstores.  If your ideas involve special techniques that are not that clear online or books, then you should take a class and learn from an instructor. Make a list of the materials you will need to use in order to complete your projects.  Examples: beads, clasps, wire, pliers, charms etc… and also, make sure there is space in your home to sit down and make your jewelry.  Designate a comfortable spot to call your working area/office. Keep in mind the cost associated with jewelry making at home.  Those items could become costly. Do you have enough time to dedicate to this hobby? It’s all relative and it depends on how much you want to devote to this or not.  You never know, you could become the next David Yurman

I saw this pretty cute necklace the other day and this girl created her own design (the rabbit) and she makes jewelry around the rabbit. The rabbit comes in different colors too.  So you can get super creative and make your own designs if you wanted to, instead of buying already made materials from others at the stores.

handmade flower necklace

Handmade Cross

Handmade Earrings

Handmade Stainless Steel Accent Bracelet

Whimsical Handmade Jewelry

I saw the cutest thing today on a website!!!! I couldn’t resist sharing!

Beantownhandmade makes these adorable accessories for dogs  woof! This would be a great gift for your own dog and your friend’s dogs.

Every day a baby is born.  We find ourselves thinking of cool and useful gifts to buy for our friends and family members who just had a baby! I personally know a few of my friends returned a bunch of baby gifts they had received because they didn’t need them or they were just typical and boring.  Let’s face it, not everyone is baby oriented.  I am certainly not! When my close friend had her first baby, all I wanted to do was buy diapers and baby clothes. Now, the diapers are always a great gift, no matter how boring and not creative.  Every mother will use a free diaper.  But baby close? well, they are so cute and fun to buy and moms love to put on new clothes on their babies, but they don’t last forever.  Babies grow fast and most mothers pass the clothes to other mothers, or save them for their potential next baby.  After putting some real thought into a cool gift that would never go out of style, I finally found it.  I sent a monogramed baby blanket * in this case in blue since she had a boy* with the baby’s name and date of birth.  Here is an example below:

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Why not create your personal style like no other by using a few fun vintage items.  Vintage is hip, different and cool.. Vintage is BACK!!! How fun is it to just take a simple coat and add some groovy vintage buttons to it? Voila!! Your coat has suddenly turned chic and fabulous.  Keep in mind, that you can always replace those buttons when you get bored.  Adding these will make you feel like you are actually wearing a new coat.

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