Hot In The Hive: Bubble Necklace By Marina and Susanna Sent

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I recently went to a beautiful garden wedding where the bride looked radiant in white and the bridal party and groomsmen where matching in verbena green accessories. It was a pretty informal affair, with the groom strumming a song on his acoustic guitar as the bride walked down the aisle. This non-traditional ceremony ended with all the attendees blowing bubbles instead of throwing rice or confetti. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I'm sure that the bride and groom looked amazing with bubbles surrounding them. When I found the Bubble Necklace at the MoMA store recently, I realized I could get the same look without getting drenched in soapy solution (or hitched!). Made of Murano glass beads, the beads look like they're effortlessly floating on your decolletage. While they're harder to pop, be careful not to break any of the glass bubbles!

Price: $103.50-$115
Who Found It: BethC was first to add the Bubble Necklace to the Hive.

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Tags :   bubble , design , glass , italy , jewelry , moma , murano , museum of modern art , necklace

Hot In The Hive: iPhone App Coasters

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Those of the slightly younger set may not know this, but before the iPod and Mac laptops, Apple was on the brink of being obsolete. They were associated with the huge, loud computers in the school library that you could only do research on or else the librarian would throw her glasses at you. The iPod is maybe the greatest comeback product in history. It not only brought Apple back from the brink, but ricocheted them to number one in technological gadgets. Now you'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't have at least one Apple product laying around the house. I've had an a few of the iPod variation, but I'm actually lusting over the iPhone. Well, those at Apple must have felt bad for people like me who would love to jump on the iPhone band-wagon but, for whatever reason, have not. There are now iPhone app coasters that I can also put on my table, and for the fraction of the price! These coasters come in a set of 16 "apps" and are made of MDF plywood wrapped in a vinyl and varnish. A rubber back keeps it from moving around and they're washable and reusable! Ok, so they don't actually allow you to pull up the weather in Tunisia or give you a recipe for "Easy Chicken Bake" with just a click of a button, but they are awesome and fun! At $60 for the entire set, these make a great gift for the i-Aficionado or for those like me who just want to rub elbows with this elite i-Group!


Price: $60.00 for set of 16
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the iPhone App Coasters to the Hive.

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Tags :   apple , coasters , cool , design , drinks , gadget , gadgets , gift , home , home decor , iphone , iphone apps , iphone coasters , ipod , meninos , summer , technology

Sea of Shoes' Jane Aldridge Designs Capsule Collection For Urban Outfitters

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She's got a shoe collection that celebrities would surely covet, a blog that brings in tens of thousands of hits per day, and the styling ability of a seasoned fashion editor. Oh, and she's still in high school. Texas teenager Jane Aldridge chronicles her daily fashion adventures in her blog, Sea of Shoes, and while she makes buying a pair of Margielas sound as simple as stopping at Starbucks, her refreshingly whimsical tone and captivating photo shoots keep us coming back for more. We're not the only ones, though- Teen Vogue has featured her more than once, Kanye's sent her an email saying he's a fan, and now Urban Outfitters has helped her design a capsule collection, J. Aldridge by Sea of Shoes, to be available next month. Inspired by Jane's favorite designers, the three pairs incorporate elements of her ideal shoes, including heavy lace-up detail and avant-garde undertones. What do you think? Will you be checking out her collection at Urban Outfitters next month?

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Tags :   blog , design , fashion , jane aldridge , margiela , sea of shoes , shoes , style , style blogger , urban outfitters

Indie T-Shirts For The Guy In Your Life

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The guy in your life-- he's pretty special, funny, sweet, always thinks of you-- okay, so we may be stretching it. But he's your man, and he just might have a birthday coming up or maybe you just want to pick him up a little something, because I'm sure he just bought you a dozen roses or took you to the ballet. Well, check out these t-shirts from indie artists. For the music lover, a "Sheet Music" t-shirt by Isotope will do the job. For the guy in your life that is going away-- the "We Should Keep In Touch" t-shirt. Got to love this one-- "The Man Behind The Belly"-- the perfect gift for the expecting father. And if your man would wear it, give him Pinkvelvetpress' "I Heart My Wife" t-shirt. If you are looking to buy for yourself, the "Ex-Girlfriend" t-shirt is sure to bring a few laughs amongst the guys. Take a look at the slideshow for more indie t-shirts!

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Tags :   apparel , clothing , craft , design , diy , etsy , fashion , gift ideas , gift ideas for him , handmade , indie , style , t-shirt , t-shirts

Cute Things To Put Stuff In

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Sometimes you've just got too much stuff. Or, perhaps, sometimes it just feels like it. As a girl with a problem with misplacing things (my friends like to apply the term "loser"), there's no system I haven't tried when it comes to organizing all of my loose ends. Fittingly, I get excited when I see things that can contain my things. Especially if they're cute things that I can put those things in. When your recycled shoe box just isn't doing it for you and your home, there's a basket, box, bucket, cup, or tray out there to bring your room (and your pile of things) together. Now, it may not help you find where your things are -- for me, there's really no hope there -- but at least it'll help you express and articulate what impeccably good taste in decorating you have!

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Tags :   arrange , art , away , basket , box , bucket , contain , container , cup , decor , design , home , house , keep , organize , pail , pill box , put , stash , storage , store

Shop DIYthing's Favorite Handmade Wedding Favors On Etsy!

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Wedding planning can be super stressful, with all the lists you have to make and the shopping trips that will pile up, but that shouldn't stop you from finding special gifts and wedding favors for your wedding party and other guests. We've rounded up some of the best handmade gifts that your friends and family are sure to remember for years to come. We have luxurious edible sweets from Fat Daddy Sweets and personalized wine cork place card holders by CorkeyCreations. Toybreaker, our favorite indie tie design shop, has a special set of ties for your groomsmen. Handmade gifts are great for offering personalized, custom pieces like the handmade engraved stones by SJ Engraving. And, you will be sure to notice that wedding planning will be less stressful, as you can order these, and other handmade wedding favors, online at Etsy. Check out our slideshow to see them all.

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Tags :   design , edible , etsy , groomsmen , guestbook , handmade , handmade wedding gifts , independent design , indie , place holder , shopping , style , wedding favors , wine cork

Hot In The Hive: Drip Clips Paperclips Holder

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Your office is no place for fun and games, right? Everything is in its right place, from books shelved in alphabetical order and files all put away in their appropriate folders. You may want to be neat and tidy to have a conducive work space, but it doesn't mean you can't show your sense of humor or love of good design. But there's always a fine line between humor and that crazy person who has their cubicle covered in stuffed animals. That's where the Drip Clips Paperclips Holder come in! You always need a paperclip holder, so you might as well make it fun! Paperclips are one of those things that can drive you crazy in an office. They can be everywhere in your desk drawers to the floor, but you can never seem to find one when you need it. The paperclip holders keeps the paperclips in a sink-like basin with one coming out of the "faucet." It comes with 25 paperclips that look like water drops, but any other paperclip will work too! Who says being organized can't be fun too?


Price: $7.99
Who Found It: dopechiq was first to add the Drip Clips Paperclips Holder to the Hive.

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Tags :   decor , design , desk , drip clips , home , humor , office , office products , paper clip , paperclip , work

How to Make a T-Shirt Tote

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Victoria North is a contributor at CraftStylish, a web site devoted to fun and fashionable craft adventures! Below, she shares a tutorial on how to make your own t-shirt tote.


Check out bobbie's tee tote tutorial! from Lee's Do Stuff! blog. This simple technique should help you make a T-shirt tote in no time. Lee received a finished tote in the mail as a gift with instructions on how to make one herself. I think this would be an awesome gift idea for anyone crafty in your life. With school coming to an end and summer vacation beginning soon, this might be a great idea to keep kids busy. Share a project you have completed this summer with the instructions and materials included. It might be cool to see what creative things your recipient will come up with. For more fun crafting ideas, click over to our friends at Craftstylish!

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Tags :   art , bag , craft , craftstylish , design , diy , handbag , shirt , t-shirt , tote , tote bag , tutorial

Nick Verreos Helps Take The Yellow Brick Road To The Red Carpet!

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Can you believe it's been 70 years since Dorothy and Toto set off following the yellow brick road? In honor of the 70th Anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles selected four students to design gowns inspired by the classic film's main characters. Enter former "Project Runway" contestant Nick Verreos -- who was brought in to mentor the young designers updating looks for The Cowardly Lion, The Tin Man, The Scarecrow, and Dorothy. Nick blogs about his time in the Tim Gunn-role, "I was very nervous because this was to be the unveiling of their creations, and at the same time, a 'graduation' of sorts for me, since I mentored, guided and helped these students." In addition to his mentor role, Nick had fun out on the event's yellow carpet. Wearing a Dorothy-inspired blue gingham shirt, he rubbed elbows with George Lopez, Kristin Cavallari of "The Hills," Debi Mazar, and Lisa Loeb. Check out our friends at SOAPnet.com for sweet pictures of the event and its movie-inspired designs!

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Tags :   design , design students , dorothy , fashion design , fashion institute , fashion institute of design and merchandising , fidm , kristin cavallari , nick verreos , project runway , red carpet , red carpet photos , red carpet style , soapnet , the hills , the wizard of oz , toto , yellow brick road

Kmart And Jaclyn Smith Celebrate Over 20 Years Of Affordable Design

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Ok, I know your first thought of Kmart may not be one of cutting edge high fashion, right? But I'm sure we've all heard about Jaclyn Smith. But did you know that the former member of Charlie's Angels has been designing her collection with Kmart since 1985? That's light years before all the celebrity clothing lines we see today! These days, she's been taking over the world in style with more than 100 million women wearing her clothes. Kmart has just launched kmartdesign.com which is full of fun facts and videos featuring behind-the-scenes styling and photoshoots with Jaclyn Smith. There are other videos with Kmart designers trendhunting in Paris and London or hard at work in the New York SoHo office. Who knew that all your affordable goods from your local Kmart went through such an intense design process! Click over to kmartdesign.com to see it all.

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Tags :   design , fashion , jaclyn smith , kmart , london , new york , paris , video
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