Feb 25, 2013

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Julie’s Picks: grayc glass

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Need an update to your home decor? grayc glass is a wonderful addition to your contemporary home that is both beautiful and practical. The baby nightlights (like the popular giraffe at left) are a wonderful baby shower gift, and the mosaic and other more contemporary nightlights are wonderful in the kitchen, hallway or guest room. Handmade in California, grayc glass offers fused glass night lights, wall art, jewelry and more!

Name of Product: grayc glass fused glass art
Where to Buy: grayc glass

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Jan 18, 2013

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Julie’s Picks: Plus Plus Blocks

juliespicks plus plus blocks sunshine sam Julies Picks: Plus Plus BlocksHaving a hard time getting the tablet out of your child’s hands? Get back to basics with a new type of building blocks made by Plus Plus of Denmark. The colorful, puzzle-like pieces have endless sculptural possibilities. Even preschoolers will be able to snap the small pieces together with ease. The sets are affordable, easy to travel with and will become your child’s new favorite toy.

Name of Product: Plus Plus
Where to Buy: Sunshine Sam

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Nov 7, 2012

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Julie’s Picks: Eco on the Go Reusable Drink Tote

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You’re trying to balance that flimsy, impractical cardboard carrier with your family or co-workers’ drinks thinking…”There must be a better way!” Eco on the Go is functional, portable, reusable and stylish. The sturdy handled beverage carrier folds so small you can store it in your driver’s door compartment, plus it easily wipes clean in the event your barista accidentally overfills your morning coffee. You’ll be the envy of multi-taskers everywhere as you gracefully deliver everyone’s drinks with ease. Eco on the Go is a great gift for a busy mom, a frequent traveler or even your new intern!

eco on the go Julies Picks: Eco on the Go Reusable Drink Tote

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May 18, 2012

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Julie’s Picks: Modern Bite™ Cookies

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Good cookies and cakes are always a party favorite!
Modern Bite™ combines the strengths of baker extraordinaire, Daniel, and Greg’s passion for fine art and architecture to create truly tasteful masterpieces. I recently had cookies made from this LA bakery for my son Blake’s party and Modern Bite™ was able to add my photos on every cookie! Check out  ModernBite.com for a large selection of gift options!

Product Name: Modern Bite™ Cookies
Where to Buy: ModernBite.com

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Apr 19, 2012

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Julie’s Picks: Chart Metalworks

juliespick chartmetalwork Julies Picks: Chart MetalworksCharlotte Leavitt from Chart Metalworks in Portland, Maine creates beautiful, one-of-a-kind custom jewelry pieces out of nautical chart cutouts of a customer’s favorite coastal spot. Finishing the jewelry with fine metals such as bronze and sterling, Charlotte encases the custom charts with resin to magnify and protect your heirloom image. Custom orders can be easily made online and every piece is made in Charlotte’s Maine studio located above the landmark Porthole Restaurant.

Product Name: Chart Metalworks, pendants, cuff links & more!
Where to Buy: ChartMetalworks.com

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Feb 3, 2012

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Julie’s Picks: I’m a Manatee Happy to be ME! Book

im a manatee happy to be me Julies Picks: Im a Manatee Happy to be ME! BookWe fell in love the I’m a Manatee Happy to be ME! book by Leslie Campa. What a fantastic gift for a child. I’m a Manatee Happy to be ME! promotes being happy with who you are. The book includes fun illustrations and a small Q& A section that your child can fill in themselves. Leslie also donates a portion of the proceeds to benefit research, education and rescue programs for our manatees of the sea… We’re already looking forward to her next book!

Product Name: I’m a Manatee Happy to be ME! Book ($9.95)
Where to Buy: L & L Butterfly Books website and BN.com

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