Delia Wine Tree
What's the use of having a killer vino collection if it has to stay hidden in a cellar or dusty old wood paneled bar? With Delia's Wine Tree ($89 - 175), made of steel and finished in lacquer, you can showcase your grapes-o-plenty in either... [More]
Brocade Magnetic Bulletin Board
Gosh the intricate Brocade Magnetic Bulletin Board ($30) almost looks bridal, but in a dark dingy office, it'd brighten up things quite a bit. A baroque white backdrop to bouncy colors of spring, this would work well in a bedroom or kitchen. The patterned steel... [More]
Flirt Blossom Business Card Case
You might not have a Patrick Bateman moment every time someone whips out their business cards, but you certainly want your cards to have a sassy little home. Sugarluxe's Flirt Blossom Designer Business Card Case ($32) is silver-plated and fabulous. With three 9mm light rose... [More]
Fashion Angels Tofufu Ceramic Bank
At least keeping our change in the Fashion Angels Tofufu Ceramic Bank ($22) will keep us hysterically laughing long enough for us to forget our money troubles. It's hard to take this guy seriously, but those big heavy lidded eyes look out at the world... [More]
|
|
Sponsorship
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities. |
Jewelry Arbor
Let's show off all our new shiny Valentine's Day gifts on the Jewelry Arbor ($40). Who would have known dipping twigs in antiqued silver patina could make such a practical display piece. The little notches naturally separate different items, and the horizontal branches lift up... [More]
Cargo Ribbon Box
Does having a storage area dedicated to gift wrap mean we're real adults now? We've finally moved past throwing gifts in re-used gift bags and have ourselves a dedicated place for all of our shiny paper and colorful tissue. The Cargo Ribbon Box ($12) is... [More]
DGU Bank
Hey, have you heard? There's some sort of economic crisis going on. Stash your cash and bolster your hope with this DGU Ceramic Bank ($25). It's a simple message, but in practice, it works.... [More]
Clayswan Junk Vessel
You know you've got it, so why not keep your junk in this hand-crafted Porcelain Junk Vessel ($24)? It'll certainly look better in this than it does cluttering up your countertops. (If you don't actually have any junk, you should check out the other cute... [More]
Habit.Former
This year, we're getting organized! No, really. We promise. But... we don't know where to start (probably because there's junk everywhere). Habit.Former ($7) is a deck of 30 cards, each with a different organizational tip or strategy. If we did one a day, we'd have... [More]
Miniature Garden Screens
Are your drawers a mess? Yeah, ours too. The unkind could say that it's because we're slobs, but we prefer to say that it's because we just haven't found a cute enough organizational system yet. But our search may be over, thanks to endlessly-entertaining discount... [More]
Panda Bento Box
We could very well pack our own sushi and sashimi lunch in the Kotobuki Panda Bento Box ($18) and be the cutest girl in town. This two-tiered delight is adorable and functional as a lunch box containing any type of food. But, hey, we totally... [More]
The Seductive Shoe
The shoe obsessed are gonna go gaga over the The Seductive Shoe: Four Centuries of Fashion Footwear ($26) this season. We'll feel like we're walking in the shoes of a period duchess while flipping through these pages. Maybe the historical footwear could become an inspirational... [More]
Daily Adhesive Notes
Those of you who can't ever manage to fill in a day planner might want to try out 12 Months of Daily Adhesive Notes ($48) this year. Yes, they're glorified post-it notes, but let's be honest, you need a better system than writing stuff on... [More]
Despair, Inc. 2010 Custom Calendar
Ambition: Aspire to climb as high as you can dream. Determination: It is the size of one's will which determines success. Potential: Not everyone gets to be an astronaut when they grow up. Now that's more like it. We're longtime fans of Despair, Inc.'s Demotivational... [More]
2010 Year Planner
Weekly planners and monthly calendars are all well and good, but when you need to think big picture, this 2010 Year Planner ($17) from Crispin Finn is the way to go. We think it would be supremely helpful to those of you who might be... [More]
|
|
Recycling Frame
Don't feel bad, you're not the only one who forgets your reusable bags at home. Next time you find yourself empty-handed at the grocery store, get paper bags. Then, use this Recycling Frame ($52) to keep your paper bags upright and stable as you fill... [More]
Color a Month Planner
There's no need to lug around a huge 2010 date book this coming year. Grab Crate & Barrel's 2010 Color a Month Planner ($25) and you'll be able to tote a month at a time, each with full pages to fill with appointments and notes.... [More]
Magnetic Paper Clip Holder
We all know someone that's organization obsessed (like, borderline office OCD) but we appreciate their efficiency, so we want to get them a gift too. The German designed DUX Magnetic Paper Clip Holder ($14) is an elegant desk accessory for the style-conscious clean freak. A... [More]
Bridal File Folders
Recently engaged? They say it's never too soon to start planning, and while you might not be ready to bust out a big ol' wedding binder, it can't hurt to stash a few clips and ideas in a safe place, right? These sweet "Keep it... [More]
Crate & Barrel Invisible Magazine Rack
It's time to tidy up your coffee table, and what better way to do it than with an optical illusion? Crate and Barrel's Invisible Magazine Rack ($50) allows your magazines to hover in mid-air which, yes, looks awesome, but also allows you to easily view... [More]
Volcoino
While we're not one to name names, one of our dear OB editors is still stashing change in a Little Mermaid piggy bank. Another kept change on a mantle for too long, leaving it dingy. We're guessing there's a few of you out there using... [More]
Days of the Week Magnets
We're no organizational gurus over here at OB, but we will note that keeping stuff on our fridge means we usually remember it because we l-o-v-e to snack! These handy-dandy Days of the Week Magnets ($15) are über useful, because then it's even harder to... [More]
Peace x Fork You x Rock On Silverware Hook Set
Now you can say "Fork you!" to guests everytime they hang their coats on these in-your-face Peace x Fork You x Rock On Silverware Hooks. ($30 for 3) Upcycled silver forks are twisted into Peace, Rock On, and Fork You shapes and can be mounted... [More]
Galvanized Wine Rack
This industrial Galvanized Wine Rack ($80) from CB2 really has our creative juices flowing. It's made to be used horizontal or vertical for holding bottles, but how about if you don't use it for wine at all? You could mount a few of these to... [More]
Barbara Flower Carrier
You bring your own grocery bags and produce bags, why not a floral bag? This Barbara Flower Carrier ($61) is just too cute. It's double-lined to prevent leaking, and will keep your stems from getting crushed when you toss it over your shoulder on your... [More]
|
|
Aluminum Antler Candlesticks
We're starting to feel that this may be the start of an antler kick, like the mustache obsession of late, but aren't these Aluminum Antler Candlesticks ($116) awesome? They're cast from a real antler, dipped in metal and then polished to a high shine. We're... [More]
Melamine Container Set
The bold graphic print on the French Bull Melamine Container Set ($23) is gonna make you happy every time you open your refrigerator and see their polka-dot cuteness staring back at you. Made from 100% melamine, these containers will not leach harmful BPA or bacteria... [More]
Mustache Key Holder
More moustaches? You know it. Hang your keys on this handlebar. Half-Pint Moustache Key Holder ($30)... [More]
Owl Umbrella Stand
This Adler-esque Owl Umbrella Stand ($140) will brighten your entryway and update a drab doorway with a total modern feel. It's very Palm Springs chic at a fraction of the cost. It doesn't have to be used as an umbrella holder though; you could fill... [More]
Tea Cup Hook
Daintily organize your keys and miscellaneous knick-knacks with the Tea Cup Hook ($28). We feel like mad hatters half the time anyway, so we might as well play it up. This thing is uber precious and functional - ideal for the shabby chic pad.... [More]
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every day — bookmark us, sign up for email updates, grab our RSS feed, and check out:
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.
Elsewhere
