SHOP > GOTTA HAVE IT.WRAPPED IN CHOCOLATE Imagine being wrapped in the tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. aroma of melting chocolate, the pungent smell of lemon or the sweet scent of strawberry. With a cozy See COSE. Fruit Essences scented throw covering your shoulders, you can experience that sensation while surrounding yourself with comfort. The scented, colored throws are available in Chocolate (brown), Strawberry (red), Orange (orange), Lemon (yellow), Raspberry (Pink) and Green Apple (green). The throws, made of 100 percent acrylic, measure 54 by 68 inches and are fringed on two sides. Although the scent begins to dissipate after two or three machine washes, it will last much longer if the throw is dry cleaned. They are priced at $70, and are available at www.owenlawrence.com, an online gallery for luxurious home and office furniture, objets d'art and accessories. >VIRGINIA PARESA FAIR TRADE FASHION Fair Indigo, the nation's first mainstream fair trade apparel and accessories brand, offers consumers an apparel choice that is stylish, socially responsible and relatively affordable. One Fair Indigo line that stands out this season is Anonymous Angels. This Lima, Peru-based jewelry features the work of disabled artisans who, prior to their association with Fair Indigo, mostly sold their wares to tourists on the streets. Now, with the Fair Indigo association, the craftspeople crafts·people pl.n. People who practice a craft; artisans. are paid a fair, livable wage for their work. The Anonymous Angels jewelry line includes bracelets, rings and earrings made of sterling silver, natural stone and an assortment of metals. Prices range from $39 to $99. Fair Indigo products are available at www.fairindigo.com. For information, call (800) 520-1806. >V.P. STRING JEWELRY It's not unusual for a guitar player to pop a string every now and then. What is unusual is for those busted strings to be recycled into attractive bracelets. That's what the "Wear Your Music" charity project has done with old guitar strings once plucked and shredded by the likes of Keith Richards, Ani DeFranco, Tenacious D's Jack Black and Slash. Prices for the RelixBand guitar string bracelets vary -- the Jack Black bracelet is $300, Slash goes for $200. The bracelets come in seven colors: silver, gold, pink, purple, black, blue and red. A portion of the proceeds benefit a selection of nonprofits, including the Rock and Wrap It Up! program to feed the hungry and the Headcount voter registration Voter registration is the requirement in some democracies for citizens to check in with some central registry before being allowed to vote in elections. An effort to get people to register is known as a voter registration drive. Centralized/compulsory vs. organization. Bracelets are available at www.wearyourmusic.org. >ANGELA LU SCARY TIFFANY Add a touch of Halloween spirit -- albeit classy -- with Meyda Tiffany's Fright Fest Fright Fest is an event that takes place at Six Flags parks during the Halloween season. During Fright Fest, the parks are redecorated and some attractions are re-named or re-themed for the event. Also, Halloween-themed shows replace the shows that go on during the normal season. Mini Stained Glass Window stained glass window n → vidriera de colores stained glass window stain n → buntes Glasfenster nt stained glass window n . This colorful window -- suitable for display on a mantel, windowsill or table -- features a black cat ready to pounce from his orange jack-o'-lantern in front of a cloudy gray sky. Handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft using the company's copperfoil construction process, the mini-window is 9 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches. The stained glass stained glass, in general, windows made of colored glass. To a large extent, the name is a misnomer, for staining is only one of the methods of coloring employed, and the best medieval glass made little use of it. is encased en·case tr.v. en·cased, en·cas·ing, en·cas·es To enclose in or as if in a case. en·case  ment n. in a solid brass
frame. Suggested retail price starts at around $49. The windows are
available by calling (800) 222-4009 or online at www.meyda.com or
www.amazon.com.
>SIMONE SCHRAMM TRIMM TRIMM Transmit/Receive Integrated Microwave Module A COOL SLEEP Cool Sets, maker of moisture-wicking sleep- and lounge-wear, has introduced six new styles and five new colors for fall. Because so many women experience disruptive night sweats, many doctors and sleep experts suggest moisture-wicking sleepwear to help them sleep through the night. Cool Sets addresses this need with an exclusive fabric called CoolBalance that not only wicks away moisture, but also thermo-regulates body temperature. The soft, comfortable fabric ensures that the wearer is cool and dry. The line includes nightgowns, camisoles, sleep shirts, tunics, pajama tops, pants, capri pants ca·pri pants pl.n. Tight-fitting, calf-length women's pants, often having a slit on the outside of the leg bottoms. [After Capri.] , shorts and robes. The trendy color palette Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. includes new hues such as Peach Dream, Blue Sapphire and Chocolate Affair. Prices range from $29 to $70. Cool Sets products are available at more than 100 boutiques across the country. All products also are available at www.coolsets.com. >V.P. CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Fruit Essences scented throw) (2) no caption (jewelry by Anonymous Angels) (3) no caption (RelixBand guitar string bracelets) (4) no caption (Meyda Tiffany's Fright Fest Mini Stained Glass Window) |
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