Lurrrving: bonzie

Lurrrve has been full of Etsy love lately, but I just can't resist posting these gorgeous wraps and things from Bonzie, an independent fashion label based in Ireland. I am coveting everything in this shop.

I mean, how romantic and beautiful is this bridal wrap? It's the perfect finishing touch.

Tea-stained bridal wrap, $65

I'm also seriously in love with this little silk wrap. It's bright red and perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day date over your favorite little black dress:

Rich poppy red dupioni raw silk wrap, $79

Follow Bonzie's blog, here.

Call me!

Now that the book I co-wrote is (mostly) finished, I've been circulating some of my writing clips in the hopes of generating some more freelance work. I mailed a completed contract to a new client this week, and was really wishing I had some business cards specifically for my freelance clients to include in the envelope.

Then, I realized I knew the perfect place to find some beautiful, moderately-priced cards -- Etsy.com, of course! There are some really pretty ones out there, and if your new year's resolution is to jump-start your career or hop on the networking train, let me help:

Mommy Calling Cards, 50 for $18 (I don't have kids, but these are my favorites.)

Peacock Calling Cards, $25 for a set of 50

Dahlia calling cards, $35 for a set of 100

Turntable Calling Cards, $22 for a set of 36

Botanical Calling Cards, $28 for a set of 100

Getting Warmers...

My friend got BabyLegs as a baby shower gift and I fell in lurrrve. Leg and arm warmers for babies... who knew? I got this pair at Target.com for my two-month-old cousin for $12:


Only post-purchase, I came across the BabyLegs online store where they start at $7. I also think they look super cute on us big kids as arm warmers -- a great stocking stuffer for baby, mom... or me!

Head case.

I know I'm supposed to be shopping for my family and friends right now, with the holidays merely weeks away, but I can't stop bookmarking things I want for myself these days. I am covetous and it's a problem. I can't stop lusting after the gorgeous hairpieces I keep finding on Etsy.com: fascinators, clips, headbands, you name it--and they're all covered with feathers.

There's this peacock feather headband from WashedUp Mermaid ($22):


Then there's this darling little Swallow in Flight cocktail hat from StyleSmith ($29):


I also have a hard time choosing between the Etta headband ($32, top) or the Calloway headband ($34, bottom), both from FeatherBrain:

But then I can't choose between Portobello's strikingly beautiful Avril headband ($35, left), or the Miyuki headpiece ($39, right):




















If you end up buying one of these beauties as a holiday gift this year, please let us know so we can be properly jealous.

Coat Lurrrve

I love that all the eco coats I'm finding for winter are made of organic fleece. This Earth Coat from the green gals at Raw Earth Wild Sky really strikes my fancy. It's planet friendly, flattering, and looks oh so comfy! It also comes in Loch, Rock and Black, but I'm partial to the Pomegranate.

$234 at btcelements.com

A dust must.

I pretty much adore, covet and lurrrve everything at my new favorite shopping site, Pop Deluxe. Right now the Dust Bunny Duster is at the top of my wish list. I hate cleaning, but with two dogs I'm dealing with non-stop allergens and dander. I'm always on the lookout for fun products that can make housework less hectic and this bunny fits the bill.



$14.99 at popdeluxe.net.

Every ticket tells a story.

In my childhood bedroom, I still have a bulletin board covered with concert tickets from my teen years. This Ticket Stub Diary serves double duty as a great place to store mementos for us non-scrapbookers and a fun alternative to traditional journals -- a very thoughtful gift for the groupie in your life.

$12 at UncommonGoods.com.