Chocomize: Custom Crafted Chocolate Bars
Did you know that the Latin name for chocolate, theobroma cacao, actually means "Food of the Gods"? Pretty apt, isn't it? So if you're eating chocolate, that means you're a god, and therefore, you should get whatever you want on your theobroma cacao, right? That's... [More]
Savannah Bee Company Cheese Honey
Sweet, sticky, and downright delicious, honey is a wonderful complement to everything from herbal tea to artisan chocolate (and don't even get us started on beauty products...). The Savannah Bee Company is the place we turn for our honey, and the recent discovery of their... [More]
Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates
There's no doubt that chocolate sits high atop our list of life's simple pleasures- but sometimes we need more than a Hershey's kiss. Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates ($9 - 92, based on size) use the freshest cream and butter and are topped with adorable transfers.... [More]
Chocolate Covered Chips
Sometimes we want sweet, and sometimes we want salty, and sometimes we want them both. When that dual craving strikes, nothing can satiate it like Chocolate Covered Potato Chips ($23). Sweet, salty, crunchy and smooth, these treats scratch an itch no other tasty concoction has... [More]
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Activate Drinks
Confession time: we're bad at taking our vitamins. We know, shame on us. But, lucky for you, that means we're always looking for easier ways to get some health benefits, and Activate Drinks ($9/4pack) is the latest and greatest. The unique packaging keeps the lid... [More]
Aarikka Allu Bottle Cork Stopper
Clearly, we can't get enough of animal bottle stoppers, so it's little wonder we've fallen beak over feet for this Aarikka Allu Bottle Cork Stopper ($20). Thanks to the flat webbed feet, this lil' guy will stand (mostly) upright on your counter when not in... [More]
Hand-Dipped Football Berries
The Superbowl may be over, but some of us are counting down the days until next season! And the Hand-Dipped Football Berries ($25) may temporarily satisfy our sweet tooth and sports craving! Each succulent strawberry is hand dipped in mouth watering chocolate and decorated with... [More]
Bottle 'Biner
Now, no matter where you are (a swingin' party, the frozen Tundra), you can soothe your soul with a few glugs of merlot. Thanks to Fred's Bottle 'Biner, ($12) an uncorked bottle of wine is no further away than your belt loop. So, if you... [More]
Bodum Stainless Steel Travel Mug Press
Tired of being a slave to your $6 a.m. latte? Brew a cup of truly amazing coffee on the go with the Bodum Stainless Steel Travel Mug Press ($30). A smaller version of the traditional French Press coffee maker, you just add ground beans &... [More]
Cook This, Not That! Kitchen Survival Guide
We all know how terrible the nutrition stats are at chain restaurants - lots of dishes clock in at over 1,200 calories, a huge chunk of your daily recommended allotment - but that doesn't change the fact that, say, an Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion is... [More]
Happy World Nutella Day! VillaWare V5225 Crepe Maker
To bowdlerize a famous quote, "Nutella is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Yes, folks, today, February 5th, 2010, is the fourth annual World Nutella Day! That creamy, oozy, chocolate hazelnut spread has gotten the OB staff through more than... [More]
Menagerie Bottle Stoppers
Jonathan Adler Menagerie Bottle Stoppers ($18 each) are just the thing to cork up your chardonnay or Evian. Made of fired stoneware with a white glaze and available in squirrel, fish, elephant, (our fave) or bird. See more bottle stoppers.... [More]
Dean & Deluca Heart Smores
S'mores are a lot of work. S'mores are even more work if you try and make them in cute shapes (this is the voice of experience here, listen up!). Save yourself the time, energy and frustration of having to wash marshmallow out of your hair... [More]
Valentine's Dinner A Deux for (Cooking) Virgins
Instead of paying $250 to sit in an overcrowded, dimly lit restaurant and eat burnt steak and dry chocolate cake, why not make something for your sweetheart this year? If you've got a phobia of cooking, don't worry: we've got the ingredients for a meal... [More]
Good Karmal Gift Basket
Not everyone loves chocolate (shocking, we know). Some of us prefer that gooey, sweet, rich sinful deliciousness found only in caramel. This V-day we're hoping to be treated with something other than a heart-shaped box of bon bons, and the Good Karmal Valentine's Gift Basket... [More]
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Beer's Best Friend Cookies
If your beau has a bit of a sweet tooth but you're no Betty Crocker, you might want to order some yummy Beer's Best Friend Cookies ($7 for a dozen) from Buttermilk Bake Shop as a special treat. This chocolate pecan pretzel confection balances sweet... [More]
Hanger Tea Bags
We're still trying to nail down our romantic date ideas for the big day, but having a tea party's always nice. Our caffeine centered thoughts have been pushed into overdrive since we saw the Hanger Tea Bags ($Inquire) by Soon Mo Kay. Equipped with these... [More]
Devil in an Apron Parisian Macarons
Macarons (or macaroons, whatevs) are the latest foodie fad, but sister, they are hard to make just right - that crispy-yet-chewy, pillowy-textured little dollop of tastiness can take hours to do right. Not a baking pro? Neither are we. Ergo, we love Devil in an... [More]
Georgetown Cupcakes
The cupcake craze is officially here to stay... seriously, who doesn't love a cupcake? They're the perfect little indulgences that won't pack on the pounds--that is, if you can stop at just one, particularly if it's a Georgetown Cupcake. ($29 for 1 dozen + shipping... [More]
Bond Street Chocolates Alcohol-Infused Bonbons
Alcohol + chocolate = very giddy, tipsy OB staff. Bond Street Chocolate's Alcohol-Infused Bonbons ($16 for a 6pc box, on sale) promise a serious punch, as the filling of each is heavily infused with either Bourbon, Brazilian Cachaca, Armagnac, Tequila, Elderflower Liqueur, Absinthe, or Vodka.... [More]
Lemonaid Detox and Balance Set
The Lemonaid Detox and Balance Set ($45) will give your digestive tract the weekend off with this terrific 2-day cleanse. It is designed to rid the body of toxins and impurities while helping you eliminate excess pounds. This rather putrid tasting combo consists of lemon,... [More]
Pott Anello Amuse Bouche Set
Make like Thomas Keller or Joël Robuchon and start your next at-home fancy dinner à deux with an amuse bouche, or "mouth amuser," a bite-sized appetizer designed to whet the palate for the culinary delights forthcoming. Don't worry about five-star plating, though; just serve your... [More]
Derry Church Artisan Chocolates
Resolutions, shmesolutions - what else are we supposed to say when more artisanal chocolates land on our desks? (Outblush: we're weak-willed, so you don't have to be.) Of the selection that we tried from Derry Church Artisan Chocolates (boxes range from $18 to $96) our... [More]
InterCourses Cookbook
The scientific jury is still out on whether or not any particular foods tickle our fancies, but there's no denying that a decadent meal prepared and presented with care, more often than not, leads to romance. You're sure to find several tantalizing dishes within the... [More]
AMT Martini Glasses
The elegant martini glass is sleek but treacherous - you often spill almost more than you drink. If only bars smartened up and swapped out those delicately dangerous glasses for sturdier vessels we'd be able to enjoy more of our beverages. Fortunately we needn't put... [More]
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Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn
Our hombres at Uncrate turned us on to the power and the glory that is Salted Caramel's Bacon Bourbon Caramel Corn, ($34 for a 24oz bag) and we couldn't not tell y'all about it. It's all the food groups you could ever need (save chocolate)... [More]
Robert Lambert Syrups
Give pancakes and ice cream sundaes a decidedly more adult spin with decadent, naturally flavored Robert Lambert Syrups. ($11 each) Available in White Ginger (spicy and invigorating), Blood Orange (tart and sweet), and Bergamot (citrusy and fresh), each will be a welcome addition to your... [More]
Crystal Head Vodka
Not only is this Crystal Head Vodka ($54) a neat way to gift some spirits, it's actually a smooth, quadruple-distilled vodka that can be delivered right to your door from the infamous Dean & Deluca. Kind of reminds us of this cool tequila gun.... [More]
Round Cake Tin
Keep your baked goods fresh and yummy with this Round Cake Tin ($40). Reminiscent of bygone days, this vintage looking tin will fit in perfectly with an old fashioned kitchen. Pair it with these canisters for a full set.... [More]
Pastry Stand
We don't know if you would ever really eat cupcakes off of this Pastry Stand ($85), although we absolutely adore the idea of you lounging on a chaise with baked treats at arm's-length. We're thinking that since it's such a pretty piece with gold flowers... [More]
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Personal Shopper: BIIIIIIIIG Laptop Bags for Amy
In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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