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    Hot In The Hive: Falling Books Bookends By Art Ori

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 29, 2009 6:19 AM PDT
    Forget dull metal bookends that serve as only functional, minus the "fun" -- your at-home library deserves a little character, whether your collection includes a fond selection of your favorite fiction or a boring set of textbooks that could use a good dose of humor. Art Ori Designs is known for its clever metal works, all featuring silhouettes of different characters that bring a little life to otherwise boring household objects like napkin holders and coin trays. Their latest addition is the Falling Books Bookend, which supports your books at an angle in a way that conceals its frame, giving the illusion that your books are about to squash the tiny figures below! But don't worry -- the frame is sturdy enough to keep the cute little guys safe, and you won't have to crane your neck quite as far to read the book titles! It comes in three different colors and two shapes -- check them out at Design My World!


    Price: $35
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Falling Books Bookends to the Hive.

    Hot In The Hive: Rebound Designs Book Bags

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    Alex Gambardella on Jun 18, 2009 6:18 AM PDT
    Attention all bookworms and bag snobs! Despite the well-known cliche, we've all judged a book by its cover. We haven't all, however, ripped that cover off of its book and turned it into a super cool handmade handbag! Rebound Designs does just that, recycling old or damaged hardcover books and transforming some of your favorite new and classic titles into cute, fully-functional and collapsible totes. From Little Women to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can browse by title or just pick your favorite color and design combo -- you can even contact the creators to donate your own used book for a fully-customized creation! It would still be super-dorky of you, but I think this is a much wiser way to wear your Twilight fandom on your arm than that tattoo you were considering...


    Price: about $130 and up, depending on the design
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Book Bags to the Hive.

    Required Reading: Salvatore Ferragamo, Evolving Legend

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    Millissa on May 11, 2009 5:25 AM PDT
    Salvatore Ferragamo passed away in 1960, but his whimsical yet glamorous vision stays true in the designs of the house which has become "synonymous with shoes that embody wildly creative design, painstaking construction techniques, blissful comfort, and the finest materials." Known for designing shoes for the starlets of old Hollywood including Monroe and Hepburn, Ferragamo dared to be dramatic. This fabulous memoir, Salvatore Ferragamo - Evolving Legend 1928-2008 (Skira), offers us beautiful illustrations and photographs that give us a glimpse of Ferragamo's genius. From This is a book that will inspire you whenever you flip through the glossy pages and is a must-have for your fashion library. Purchase your copy here. Click over to HauteMimi for more international fashion and style stories.

    Mother's Day Gifts For The Fashionable Mom

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    Anna Yu on May 6, 2009 8:24 AM PDT
    Did your mom first introduce you to fashion with her Vogue magazine subscription or having you play dress up in her endless closet? Does she take forever to get ready for the day, but when she's done, she always looks fabulous? Guess being fashionable definitely runs in the family! This Mother's Day, giving her flowers and a card simply wouldn't do justice to such a fashionable mom so give her something she'd be proud to flaunt. If she has an enviable collection of designer handbags she can't bear to bring outside, give her a jeweled handbag hanger. That way, she can show off her bag and never have it touch the dirty floor. If you know a fashionable mom-to-be, give her a copy of Hot Mama: How to Have a Babe and Be a Babe which will give her pointers on how to be, well, a hot mama. Check out my slideshow for more fashionable Mother's Day presents!

    Hot In The Hive: Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 27, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
    Despite the fact that my father is a chef, my mother is a natural talent in the baking arena, and I come from a long line of major foodies, I have to admit that the kitchen-savvy gene definitely skipped a generation in my case. Don't get me wrong -- I certainly can read, I can follow simple instructions, and I can whip up a mean bowl of Easy Mac, but when it comes to making a full meal or even just baking cookies from scratch, I need a little help! That's why I think this Cookbook Box Set from Fred Flare is the cutest thing ever -- six colorful cookbooks with photo-accompanied recipes for all kinds of concoctions (Indian, Pasta, Fruit, Wok, Veg, & Treats, to be exact!) that all come in an oven-shaped box, great for gift-giving or even for displaying next to your neglected life-size oven! It's the perfect little packaged gift for the friend or relative (or just for yourself!) who loves the idea of cooking but just needs a little inspiration and instruction! Plus, the whole set is way cheaper than just one cookbook from one of those bigwigs on the Food Network! Stand back Giada De Laurentiis!


    Price: $30
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set to the Hive.

    And The WInner Of The Well Dressed Home Giveaway Is...

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    Lisanne Silverman on Apr 10, 2009 12:08 PM PDT
    WellDressedHome.com is one of those websites that you wish you had discovered well before you did. Why? For starters, their assortment of gifts and decor is completely random, meaning you don't have to choose between traditional, vintage, or modern when it comes to adding a personal touch to your home. Then, there's the range of trinkets related to wine and cheese, two of my great loves in life (I've decided I get more than one). Plus, everything's affordable, so choosing between a Jonathan Adler puffer fish and the foot in the door doorstop is basically a non-issue. Last week we offered you the chance to win a $250 gift certificate to WellDressedHome.com- click READ MORE to find out if you won!
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