Fred flare

I'm all about taking precautionary measures during flu season. Besides getting my annual flu shot, I always make sure to bundle up and stay warm. That's where a fabulous warm Winter coat comes into play. I own an arsenal of toppers from my days in NYC, but if you're still looking for that perfect outerwear piece, check out these 10 Winter coat picks. Read More »

<span style="font-family:Georgia;">check out these <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style:italic;color:#ff0000;">really cool hooks </span></span>that i found over on <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;font-style:italic;">raredevice.com</span></span>. this is called &quot;ivy&quot;. you make the shape yourself, <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style:italic;color:#ff0000;">as they say &quot;a DIY dream&quot;</span></span>. <br><br><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.raredevice.net/item.php?item_id=267&category_id=27"><img style="text-align:center;cursor:pointer;width:320px;height:320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_f8baqguIApM/SWbB8QDc2iI/AAAAAAAACKc/KxXI0j5pvC8/s320/mo3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289128053238979106" border="0" width="320" height="320"></a></span> Read More »

It is certainly possible that if you are over the age of 16, you don't regularly peruse the Fred Flare site; I do. One thing I love about FF is the "Next Big Thing" contest they run every year, giving a handful of promising young designers a chance to sell their stuff on the site and hopefully get lots of good exposure. While the bulk of the stock is brightly colored accessories (basically adult toys—although not "adult" toys) like Snoopy toothbrush sets and Rubik's cube alarm clocks, there are a few less-silly housewares in the mix that could find a good home in a not-too-stiff setting.

Decoylab's "Trompe L'Oeil" cuckoo clock is just $25 and totally adorable.
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