Fun and Flirty
Arpillera barettes, clips, headbands and elastics are made from reclaimed/recycled fabrics by women artists in Peru. Floral elastics shown here. $4.50–$15. Lucuma Designs, Sarasota, FL. (877) 858-2862.







Hit the Road
J. Louise Handbags find inspiration in high-performance vehicles. Each bag features shiny metallic accents with materials normally reserved for racing cars. The Diamond handbag, shown here, measures 14”x7”x5”. $270. J. Louise Handbags, Casper, WY. (307) 259-1140.












Inspired by the Tropics
The Acarai tea towel is 100 percent certified organic cotton and inspired by the detailed banisters found in the Caribbean. It’s large enough to be used as a runner on a small table. Printed in the U.S. with water based non-toxic inks.16”x30”. $20. Hammocks and High Tea, Brooklyn, NY. (347) 405-7517.














De-Stressed Is How They Roll
Aroma-To-Go Instant Aromatherapy Oils come in roll-on applicators for pulse-point application. Comes in Curb Your Cravings, Drive Your Headaches Away, Have Faith, Just Hope, Peace Baby and Love is in the Air scents. .3 fl. oz. $11.95. Poo-Pourri, div. of S2 Synergy LLC, Dallas. (972) 818-8200.








Sentiments Hit the Spot
Samplers are designed by Barbara Lloyd and come in a set of three. 8¼”x5¼”. $51.99. Blossom Bucket, North Lawrence, OH. (800) 662-5923.









Puzzling With Pups
Puppy-Palooza is one of four new 35-piece floor puzzles for kids ages 3 and up. The finished puzzle measures 2’x3’ and features a variety of whimsical and colorful images of endearing pups. Pieces are made from 98 percent recycled materials and come in a reusable totebox. $14.99. Innovative Kids, Norwalk, CT. (203) 838-6400.







Soft and Sweet
New Whoopie! whipped white velvet shea butter body crème is sweet scented to recall whoopies pies. In addition to shea, the cream contains cocoa butter, jojoba seed oil, soybean oil, aloe and vitamins A and E. Paraben and sulfate free. 10 oz. glass jar comes in a vintage-inspired box. $30. FarmHouse Fresh, Frisco, TX. (888) 773-9626.








Neat for Feet
Pedi-go slippers keep fresh pedicures neat and feet comfy. The flop-flop padded terry slippers have padded toe separators for smudge-free polish and a zip-on/zip-off cover to keep feet warm and cozy once polish is dry or for just padding around the spa. $19.95. Kangosak, Chicago. (888) 695-4608.








A Spring Cleaning Bouquet
Brighten up a house-warming or bridal shower gift basket with a bouquet of Shaggies cotton chenille cleaning cloths. These multi-purpose cloths are soft and luxurious enough for a spa bath, but are practical enough to make light work of many other household cleaning chores. 18 colors. $5.99 for a two-pack. Janey Lynn’s Designs, New Hampton, IA. (888) 608-5336.