Mom's the Word!

Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday May 9th to be exact) and we have got some great stuff that the mom in your life will love--Is your mom a wine drinker? Then she'll love one of these cork-barreled pen and pencil sets! It's a little reminder of what's waiting for her after work. And they're refillable! (And we sell the refills!) Maybe she's the puzzling type--whether it's crossword puzzles or sudoku, these refillable automatic pencils would be great to help her ace the next puzzle while thinking of what a great kid you turned out to be! They are beautifully boxed for giving and plenty of extra lead and erasers are included.

We have lots of great things for mothers, so come on in and pick up a card and a little something to say thanks for everything, Mom!

Some New Spring Things

This lovely journal from artist Jill Bliss is not just pretty on the outside, but each entry page is beautifully illustrated too!

This little mushroom and bird postcard is one design (of 3) we have in from Paper Milk. When was the last time you got a postcard from an old friend? Remember how happy you were? For under $2 (the stamp is even cheaper on a postcard) you can make somebody's day!

This pendant necklace is just one of the many great pieces of jewelry we have in from Captured Moments--all handmade with elements from a past life. Both necklaces and earrings are here for your perusal!

A Place to Stash your Cash

We just got in more of those adorable little coin purses from Blue Q! They're big enough to hold your ID and credit cards, too--perfect for a small bag or no bag day or night. Waterproof recycled plastic is perfect for the beach or pool, too! They'd also be a cute Easter gift--you'd probably want to put a little money in it, though. These are just the new ones, we've got plenty more to choose from, so come in and pick one up!

Some Green Things

With Saint Patrick's Day nearly here, I stocked the window with lots of green things. Today I realized that Easter will be here in less than three weeks, so I took out the green stuff and am working on an Easter/Spring theme. Here are some of the green-hued things I traded for bunnies, chickens, baskets and eggs.

This purse is made from recycled candy wrappers. It's also available in a multi-colored version where the wrapperiness is more obvious.

Locally handknit mittens and child's hat. Sold separately, and created by two different artists with the same eye for cuteness.

This is a recycled glass vase so it's green in more ways than one!

This goofy little turtle is crocheted over post-consumer bottle caps. I am the consumer. The lady who crochets them lives here in town and walks them over--her carbon footprint is really small, as are her feet.

Another fabulous locally-made thing: this green koi tshirt for kids from Mosh Baby. It's even organic cotton!

More green stuff from Galison Green. . .

And some green frogs from Melissa and Doug--the pull toy frog bounces when you pull him and the Funny Frog Games come with lily pads, frogs, and directions for 10 different games to play with them.

Fly Right Gifts is Closing (for a bit)

We will be closed Sunday, February 21 - March 3. Please come in before or after that and check out our new fragrances from Pacifica--The French Lilac has got me totally yearning for Springtime!

In time for Valentine's Day: New BlueQ

The UPS man came by today with some great new things from Blue Q: more hilarious magnets, more recycled plastic totes and some new stuff I thought I'd try!

Since I grew up in Pella, Iowa--home of all things Dutch--I really took a liking to this water bottle with a windmill on it! It's 18/8 stainless steel and printed with non-toxic inks (of course).

Do you know somebody who's been having trouble with getting tickets? Maybe a new car air freshener would help. This one has a friendly police man on it and says police are my favorite people. Mmmm. . .fresh "baked" doughnut scent.

If parking tickets are the problem, perhaps the image of Saint Otto, the patron saint of parking is what's needed! Can't hurt; might help! They're made in the USA and scented with essential oils

VD warning!

VD, or Valentine's Day as it's commonly known, is quickly approaching! Don't get caught at Jewel buying tired roses at 6pm on February 14th! I have put together some easy grab-n-go gifts for the special gal in your life. I have limited quantities of these, so it's best to shop early to get the most choices. The small reusable gift heart canisters start at $15, and contain some tried and true favorites put together in a special way. I've also got a few gift baskets put together, if you're more traditional. All of them feature a unified theme that will show her that you are thoughtful, caring, and supportive of businesses that are eco-friendly! What chick doesn't dig that?!

There are lots of great options for unique jewelry and hand knit accessories too. And if you are really inclined to buy flowers, we have some great recycled glass vases to put them in! Of course we have a nice selection of Valentine cards too--even some vintage reproduction ones with Valentine hankies tucked in them. And be sure to check out the Valentine-themed dishtowels!