This week’s notable exchange goes to Spiders Knit for their secret single sock swap. Each participant knitted one sock for swapping with their matched pal. Fantastic socks, ladies!
Read more fiber art adventures at Brooklyn Handspun’s blog.
This needle felted sheep ring holder she received for her birthday is fabulous!
If you are a fiber arts fan, or you know someone who is, check out the unique handspun and hand dyed yarns available at the Brooklyn Handspun Shop.
Jade is a well-regarded gemstone in Asian culture. During Chinese New Year, one can find at many businesses jade money trees to ensure wealth (tree) and luck (jade).
Jade has lived a very long and prosperous life. This gemstone existed through many Chinese empires and was once so valued, artisans were only able to supply to the demands of emperors and their family members. Jade’s significance in Asia can be compared to the Western view of gold and diamonds. Today, Jade is still respected, though not as difficult to obtain (unless it is an antique, which can auction for enormous amounts of money).
Jade symbolizes good and beauty. It was also described from ancient Chinese text to encompass benevolence, loyalty, wisdom, courage and integrity. This jade pendant necklace has the traditional pendant but nicely modernized with a silk cord. A no-brainer gift for someone born in the Year of the Rat (click here for zodiac sign chart).
Check this out. It’s only $18. Unbelievable deal or what?
They needed too much attention? Were too much into themselves? More attention than one can give? This Vanity Mirror is available at Signals for $50.
what he wants… what she wants…HEE HEE
When she was busy dreaming of the room made of chocolate, he was dreaming of his own chocolate heaven. Let’s put it this way – there’s no sleeping in his chocolate heaven. The Chocolate Body Paint comes with paint brush for $20.
Oh My Godiva is right. Not quite Mr. Wonka’s chocolate factory, but a good try by Godiva. During Valentine’s Day, one Godiva Chocolate Gift Box at $23 or higher will contain a "congratulations" ticket for a New York weekend-get-away in this very, very sinful place.
Fred wants huge, manly shoulders and pecs. What did you think ‘huge’ described, huh? Lift Salt + Pepper Shakers
Bring up the topic of commitment and babies at Valentine’s Day breakfast and wait for that silent panic. Then serve him his Please Help Me Toasts
Then bring up the topic of commitment and babies again.
A memoir that is more of a guide to many lost pastime arts, like how to tan a skin or palm a coin or learn the Latin phrases that every boy should know. Or a collection of wisdom about useless skills such as how to write in invisible ink – along with useful skills, like how a boy can prepare himself for his inevitable encounters with girls.
Whether it’s how to turn a perfect cartwheel or an answer to the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking (assuming they are, in fact, thinking)… This book is a manual for everything a girl needs to know.
I know, I know. It doesn’t sound daring whatsoever. The publishers did promise adventures, so maybe…
, $15
