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We're all "out of shape bananas" sometimes. Even if we're not like this T-shirt's awesome artist, who may have gotten to design this graphic because he's developmentally disabled like those for whom the Better Bacon nonprofit works to support, but who definitely has an above average funny bone!

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Folle Classic Stapler - See Jane Work

Recommended for lahutter who wants a cool stapler, using I Want on Facebook.

Updated May 13, 2008

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Same as was in 1946! Only now it costs $150. How's that for inflation?!

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5 people recommended this item

BlackBerry Bold

Updated May 13, 2008

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For tactile-key lovers, an iPhone is no substitute... for razzle dazzle lovers, a Blackberry is no substitute. Though still not convinced we can all get along, the BlackBerry Bold is a decent Switzerland.

(Resisting temptation to use a "The Bold and the Beautiful" one liner... mostly because I'm not sold yet rather than any fundamental objection to soap opera references, which are glorious.) (via Notcot)

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Macbook ( Black)

Recommended for a facebook user who wants a new computer, using I Want on Facebook.

Updated May 12, 2008

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Little black book: Would be lost without it.

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3 people recommended this item

SIGG ICE BLUE TREND 1.0L(33 OZ)

Updated May 12, 2008

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The Blue Steel of thermoses, which is to say, sporting of a markedly hotter look than all others combined.

An excellent long-weekend companion... Would travel with it if the dumb airlines did not mistake we self hydrationists for terrorists. Settle for using it on car trips, bike trips and beach trips. Probably would keep a few martinis chillaxed. And inspire partakers to flash a few Blue Steels of their own.

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St Germain Elderflower Liqueur

Updated May 12, 2008

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St. Germain, c'est chouette. Made of Elderflowers from les Alpes, it adds perfumed complexity to martinis, especially those with fresh juice, and to tequila and rum cocktails. And to breakfast, cheris. After all, a liquor named for the most bohemian arrondissement should be enjoyed in nothing but a bohemian manner.

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Twitch (Raccoon) Plush Toy

Updated May 8, 2008

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Play should be educational. Some games teach us about the environment or spelling or maths. Others, like "Twitch" teach us about death, driving and biology. An unstuffed stuffed animal. Genius. (via Boing Boing)

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alterdesigns agate and geod jewelry

Updated May 7, 2008

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I'm having a bit of a neohippie moment. Perhaps it's an only-quasi-successful Janis Joplin possession. Perhaps it's spring's first hint of barefoot in the air in Venice. But I can't get enough flower-child revivals paired with now items. To scratch the boho itch, I ordered a lovely, luxey gold-dipped geod necklace from Etsy's AlterDesigns... itself a neohippie moment: ordering handmade jewelry from a social shopping Web site. Meta, non?

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Tapatio Salsa Picante Hot Sauce

Updated May 5, 2008

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XXL Tapatio... extra awesome. I've always wanted to steal a grande bottle of Tapatio from a taco truck. And, of course, I never ever would; not only do I not steal (bad juju) , but I couldn't live with the thought of having deprived others of its tangy goodness... and now that LA taco trucks are getting the heat, they need all the help they can get (La Oaxacatena, we're rooting for you to keep your Rose/Lincoln corner).

Which reminds: last time we were there, we heard a very confused (stoned) kid try to order a taco burrito. Taco burrito? Rich.

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3 people recommended this item

Wine Knot

Updated May 16, 2008

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We have this and I must not that it's not only a fetching wine rack, but it's fun stare at when you've had too much to drink. (Love multifunctionality.)

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SE Lager Single-Speed bike

Updated May 5, 2008

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I was thirsty, thirsty for a new ride... Something light, smooth, simple and easy on the eyes. My thirst and I sidled up to Venice's Bike Attack bike bar, ordered a single speed, they poured 49 inches of lovely SE Lager and that beaut quenched it. She quenched it good.

Perfect geometry, light for a cromo (steel) frame, and who doesn't love riding bullhorns (not this girl!). SE Lagers can be fixed or freewheel. You're going to want to rip off the goofy stickz and bar tape... But then she's as sweet as espresso on wheels. And as fast.

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Giro Skyla Sport Bike Helmet: Sports & Outdoors

Updated May 4, 2008

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Glamorous, bronzey bike helmet from Giro! Shiny, bronze chin strap matches lotus fleur pattern. And 20 vents make it a total air head, in the best way possible.

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Invisible Zinc Face & Body SPF30+ 150g

Updated May 4, 2008

1st to recommend

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Zinc sunscreens physically block the sun and aren't chemically... Nano zinc-y bits make this new-to-US/favorite-in-Oz sunscreen safe for sun lovers and haz-mat haters alike.

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Sydney Lounge Chair

Updated May 2, 2008

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Blood pressure drops just looking at Sydney Lounge Chair. And it's eco. And it's grey, glorious grey.

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Amethyst Druzy Necklace Geode

Updated May 2, 2008

1st to recommend

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If my mama were a hippie, she'd get this for Mother's Day

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Swim Fins: SwimOutlet.com

Updated May 2, 2008

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If swim you must (moi) then you must swim with fins. They build speed and work those kickers like crazy... which translates to tighter kickers... which we all can appreciate in fishnets.

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MUJI at MoMA

Updated May 1, 2008

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Muji, love. Everything. Especially the prices: This aluminum caster-licious coffee table is $180 at MOMA store. I think it costs more to get into the musée these days.

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Animal Object

Updated May 1, 2008

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Pink elephants on parade! Dumbo, my first movie theater experience, as I recall it was both a revelation and utterly terrifying. Sinister pink elephants! On parade! This 5-inch plastic MOMA store exclusive is decidedly less haunting. In part because there is no Coke-and-popcorn-and-Red Vines drunkenness.

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Arc'teryx C80 Chalk Bag from Backcountry.com

Recommended for joe who wants fluffy chalk bag, preferably red, using I Want on Facebook.

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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Red. Probably fluffy because it's Arc'teryx, which is poshy.

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nelson swag leg desk

Updated Apr 29, 2008

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No, the sane solution for a cluttered desk is not buying a new desk. However, sanity died a quick and painless death when first I saw George Nelson's swag leg desk: insouciant cubbies, shapely legs, and check out the rack on top of that thing.

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desk 51 - blu dot

Updated Apr 29, 2008

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"I just want SURFACES, darling... I don't want THINGS on PLACES like that."
- Eddie, Ab Fab

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Eames® File Drawer Desk

Updated Apr 29, 2008

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The Mondrian of desks: generous, versatile surface perfect for any Renaissance minimalist who is a work-space maximalist.

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Women's Thunderbird Tan Suede Boat Sole Moccasin

Updated Apr 29, 2008

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Moccasins. Minnetonka Moccasins, no less. Unexpectedly but wholly obsessed out of the blue with this moccasin. An anti-gladiator reflex? Perhaps. But a Great Lakes-chic look by which I'm willing to stand. To round out the look, a copy of Jim Harrison's luminous Returning to Earth and Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble's Stephen Reich's Music for 18 Musicians as a soundtrack. Or some Prince.

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Alchemy Architects - weeHouse

Updated Apr 22, 2008

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Cutest prefab in all the land. Build your own on their site.

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