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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.

    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.

    8 Ways To Have A Fun Girl's Night In Without Spending A Ton

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 13, 2009 10:22 AM PDT
    Now matter how often you tell yourself that you absolutely need to officially act on that saving money kick you've been ambitiously planning for months, somehow by the end of the week you find yourself deeper in the hole than you hoped. Even when you try to behave financially and opt for a thrifty Happy Hour in place of your more extravagant night-out plans, somehow your wallet comes home empty by the end of the evening! So if over-spending is inevitable once you step foot out of the house, is the only solution to simply lock yourself up in your house and count the tiles in your ceiling? No way! Sure, desperate times call for desperate measures, but life as a hermit is never the answer! Believe it or not, plenty of fun can be had right under your own roof, especially when you involve the right company! From do-it-yourself photoshoots, movie marathons, and a homemade potluck dinner, you may not have fun for free exactly, but you'll definitely save money and gas while staying comfy and getting the chance to tap into your creative side, too! Click READ MORE for the complete list of fun night-in ideas!

    Stylehive's Stylescopes Are Here With Ways To Have A Fun ...

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    Alex Gambardella on Mar 23, 2009 3:24 PM PDT
    Try as you might to pinch pennies, just being out of the house makes it difficult to save with all the temptations of office-adjacent restaurants and bakeries, coffee dates, to-go menus, and nightclub cover charges. After all, even the biggest bargain Happy Hours add up after a month of sipping! This week, it's simply in the stars to take the time to enjoy the comforts of home with a quiet (or not-so-quiet!) night in, whether relishing your rare alone time, or organizing a fun alternative to bar-hopping with a get-together with friends at your place! Geminis will get to spread the love with their roommates and put their baking skills to the test with a cute cake mold, Virgos will patch things up with a long-lost friend over an at-home spa date, and Pisces girls will finally get to leave the stress behind at work and curl up with a good book! Check out the slideshow for more ideas on how your sign can have fun while staying in this week!
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