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March 17, 2008
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Spring has sprung, and with it delicate, feminine design. Check out some of our "Charmed Life" faves--envoking the first blooms of spring, days by the sea shore and picnics in the park. Start your Mother's Day shopping early and treat yourself or someone you love.

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Jennifer George NYC
Bespoke Charm
Creating memories with design, Jennifer George scours flea markets and tag sales collecting vintage jewelry, beads, and other charmed objects to create intricate bracelets and necklaces . . . true bespoke designs. Jennifer uses her clients’ treasured memorabilia often embellishing them with her own trinkets to complete the look. Each piece is signed and one-of-a-kind, making them a fast growing collector’s item that have made their way into the jewelry boxes of Sharon Osborne, Mariah Carey, and Allison Janney, to name a few…Get signature style, www.jennifergeorgenyc.com.
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'placemats & luggage tags'

Whitney English Papers
Poetic Detail
Beyond elegant stationary, which they do with excellence, Whitney English Papers offers a bevy of all things beautiful. Their placemats, whether in toile or plaid, sailboats or pirates, will delight adults and children alike--and did we mention they can be monogrammed? Their luggage tags are a must; sturdy yet feminine, so you can now mark your stuff with style. Great for diaper bags and other baby paraphernalia. Visit www.whitneyenglish.comak
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Shana Ely Frase
Dreaming in Color 
'Pin Cushion Bunny', a whimsical painting that connects us to childhood. Shana Ely Frase lends her work a genial sensibility and comical twist that is both appealing to child and parent. A classically trained artist, she uses different mediums to illustrate her dynamic talent. Her work stretches the span from formal, both figurative and still life works, to graphic pieces that often incorporate text. All her work shares a sense of humor and a brilliant use of color. 'Pin Cushion Bunny' is a signed, limited edition print, edition of 20, approx. 9" x 12 ", archival on Hahnemuhle German Etching Paper. To reserve or contact the artist email shanafrase@gmail.com or phone 917.853.0327.
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Smith’s Rosebud Salve
Petal Kisses
With the sheer fragrance and nourishing essence of rose, this balm delicately scents and moisturizes lips leaving them glossy and perfectly kissable. First invented in 1892 this lip balm continues to hold its original formula. It comes in a delightful retro tin generously sized at 0.8 oz. It lends itself to multi-uses from moisturizing dry elbows or knees to soothing dry cuticles, www.sephora.com
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Noting Hill Jewelry
Once Upon A Time
The marriage of Victorian elegance with 21st century design, these pieces are as exquisite as your grandmother’s heirlooms. Notting Hill's owner Connie Cusick combs Europe and the U.S. for "antiques" from the late 1800s and turn-of-the-century to create the stunning vintage jewelry. "I make them out of vintage shoe buckles, English FOBS, Victorian lockets and antique brooches." The results can be found at www.nottinghilljewelry.com. And just for babynewsbits.com a 15% discount, enter code “babynewsbits”.

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