Addicted to Cacao?

Discovered in the 1500's, cacao is a magical, spiritual, and celebrated food from South America, Central America, West Africa, and Asia.

Sweetriot has launched the world’s first line of chocolate-covered cacao nibs – so you can experience the real and true flavor of chocolate… the cacao bean!

Looking for the perfect spring remedy? sweetriot's Spring Fling Pack is perfect for giving and sending... or keeping! :) dressed for spring in green and pink, including a tin of each yummy flavor - 50, 65, & 70, the riot guide, and a Spring Fling note.
Mother's Day is over, but rumor has it that dads were totally jealous of their lady's spring fling. Now they want one for Father's Day. So get that man a spring fling pack! Click on Get Some to get him some. Who's your daddy now?

"I've got the opportunity to enjoy Sweetriot experience myself... from the artistic package to the intense cacao flavor, the whole Sweetriot concept is just one of a kind! Feel free to dig around the website, find out about the mission, accomplishments and beyond..., I have just one tin left,... but more to come." - Rosie (TB Editor)

Trunkshop featuring Laurel Denise

Owner and founder Casey Coyle began Trunkshop.com because she was disappointed with the jewelry selection she found at retail chains. “There is so much talent out there and it is hard searching through the web or craft fairs trying to find the good stuff.” Her vision for Trunkshop was to create a one stop shopping resource for designer jewelry where people know they will always find unique, high quality items.“Living in San Francisco and New York City I was exposed to many talented accessory designers. I wanted to make those same designers accessible to people everywhere. So no matter what city you live in you can always get the latest designer jewelry at prices that won't break the bank.”
The Laurel Denise Jewelry line came to Laurel in a dream in the middle of the night. Months that seemed like days passed and Laurel's small room quickly became a studio, completely covered in sterling silver & gold chain, glass, scraps of paper, and sketches. Many tested designs, tested materials, and glass cuts later, Laurel Denise Jewelry Design was born.
TB exclusive: add THRIFTYB code for 15% off the entire site. From now thru 6/23/06.

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Healthy Living

It is not a secret I am a 'recycling' preacher and a big fan of companies that take the time to bring 'back-to-nature' concept to our everyday lives. VivaTerra offers eco-style home, women’s accessory and gift products that merge the highest standards of elegant design and function with a passion for preserving natural resources. The company provides a single source for environmentally sustainable, socially responsible artisan creations. Its rapid growth proves beyond doubt that there is an eager, ever-expanding audience of conscientious consumers who share the company’s values and commitment.

Tea For Two - The tea service arrives in a kiri wood box whose lid flips to become a secure tray. The set includes two endearing ceramic leaf teacups with matching saucers, a tea infuser, a box of our exclusive organic Garden of Delights herbal tisane, and Italian dipping biscuits. Additional set of 4 leaf cups sold separately. $79.00


Recycled Glass Goblets (set of 12) - Artisan glass-makers transform bottles headed for landfill that feel just right in the hand. In addition to reducing waste, they make a persuasive argument for combining responsible lifestyle choices with a demanding eye for style. $159.00


Root of the Earth Chip & Dip Server - Transforming reclaimedwood into servers with intricatelight and dark grain in boldrelief, artisans carve each individually to highlight the ancientfir's natural swirls and knots.Flat-bottom design securelyholds an ample supply of chipsor crackers; the smaller sectionholds a dish of dip. $69.00

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TB quickies: seasonal 'must-haves'

Romantic top - Crashed lingerie top in popular long format. Was $59.00 Now $39.99


Solid tunic - Cool tunic in creased cotton. $29.00


Poplin dress - Stretch shirt dress with military details. Was $69.00 Now $49.00

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Home-spa-treatments

I put on my sweatpants, comfy sneakers & straight to the stores. I realized, one more time, I'm an online rat. Don't get me wrong, I love the mocha-latte ritual at the mall but there is not better therapy than 'COFFEE' home-spa flavor.


Cafe Aroma Glass Espresso Cup - Honey Cocoa Scented
Do you enjoy the smell of fresh brewed coffee then you will love this Scented Cafe Aroma Glass Espresso Cup. These are strongly scented with honey cocoa and are a combination of both gel and wax. Comes packaged in a silk-screened acetate box and tied with a satin ribbon perfect for gift giving. Available in two sizes. $10.00 / $13.00



Cafe Aroma Triple Pour Candles - Caramel Mocha Espresso
Who doesn't need a little coffee pick me up once in awhile. Instead of drinking it though why not burn our Cafe Aroma Triple Pour Candles. This candle is just the pick me up you need. Each candle includes three different layers of highly scented cafe aroma scents. There are two different styles one candle has scents of french vanilla toffee nut and hazelnut. The other one has caramel mocchiato cafe mocha and espresso. Sold individually. $15.00 / $20.00



Coffee Travel Cup w/ Lid - Espresso
Who doesn't need a little coffee pick me up once in awhile. Instead of drinking it though why not burn our Coffee Travel Cup w/ Lid. This candle is just the pick me up you need. Available in 6 different scents and comes with the lid as shown. Sold individually. $13.50

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Get an A+ in Storage

Our favorites come together for the ultimate college experience. Browse our extensive line of hand-picked dorm room accessories which include smart and convenient solutions for the most common problem areas such as bath solutions, closet solutions, laundry solutions and storage solutions. Combine all these and you'll be sure to have an organized home away from home!

Garment Rack with Shoe Organizer - Khaki
Head-to-foot wardrobe conveniently stores everything from shoes (22 pairs!) to hats, scarves, and of course suits, shirts, and slacks. Holds up to 35 lbs. Polypropylene fabric cloth. Heavy-duty steel frame requires no tools for assembly. Zippered door keeps garments free from dust & easy to access. Three extra-large accessory pockets & 22 shoe pockets for convenient storage. Size: 63"tall x 36"wide x 20"deep. $34.99


Pop-Up Hamper with Wheels - Blue by Whitney Design™
It literally "pops" into place for convenient clothes storage and folds flat when not in use. Easily move your laundry from the bedroom to the laundry room. The draw string locks for assured closure and the breathable mesh top keeps clothes in. Also includes a strap for carrying around. Size: 29"tall x 18"diameter. $19.99

Stuff Bucket Tote - Hot Pink Shower Caddy with Black Trim by Neatnix
Every project requires "stuff" and we have just the bucket to keep it in! Keep all of your project supplies in one adorably organized place! Made with sturdy nylon, this hot pink caddy features a light pink trim and round reinforced base and convenient carrying handle. Designed with a large interior compartment, over 18 outer pockets of different sizes and shapes as well as 8 inner pockets, this caddy will tote around all your gear in a fashionable and convenient way. A fabulous way to keep makeup and bath products handy while camping, in the bathroom or in the car! Also available with Light Pink Trim or in Tan and Navy! Size: 8 1/2"tall x 7"diameter. $14.99

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What a Girl Wants is right here

What a Girl Wants signature style is not other than fashionable and contemporary, through exquisite combination of colors and unique gemstones, creating a jewelry experience like no other. Bookmark the site and visit it often. There will be always something new that will catch your attention, and then some...

Wood & Smokey Quartz Necklace - Wood Rectangles, Retangle Smokey Quartz, Sterling Silver Wire & Toggle. Also available are the matching earrings and bracelet. Enter E197 for the earrings & B174 for the bracelet in the search engine on the left. Size: 17" long / Price: $63.00

TB Editor's pick - Maille Byzantine Earrings: Sterling Silver Maille Byzantine Earrings with Pink Swarovski® Crystals. Price: $50.00

TB Exclusive offer: add code 'TB' to get your 15% off and free shipping in the U.S.

I'm a Thong, what about you? :)

Rosie's results - You’re a Thong!
You’re blatantly sexy and it shows in many aspects of your personality. From your taste for decadence to your sultry attitude, you have the ability to make a statement without making a scene. No wonder your panty persona is the (chicly) conspicuous thong, which is as seductive, sophisticated, and edgy-elegant as yourself!

Fashion Rome - Made in Italy

At Fashion Rome you will experience our unique hand selected separates and dresses from our various designers collections this season, including our exclusive P&R Piacere line. FASHIONROME sells the most recent Made in Italy designs. We are authorized by each of our designers to distribute their collections via the web. Our editors choose each item from each designer because it is completely "of the moment". We hope you enjoy...

Exclusive 4 days FREE SHIPPING from May 25th through May 28th!

Not soap, Radio

Fashionistas by nature & soapmaniacs by choice, Laura & Suzenne Cabot created a goldmine concept out of a non-sense joke named Not Soap, Radio.
Started as a kid's game, bottling their own mixes on the tub. Today, they share their passion for potions & lotions, with smart-pants labels & the coolest B&B products ever.



bubbles not carbs : Put down that cookie, step away from the refrigerator and into warm bubbles infused with tangerine extracts said to tone and firm skin and help reduce the appearance of cellulite. 12 oz. Sale $8.00

four leaf clover bubble bath shower soap : If lately your lucky star has been eclipsed by a rain clouds, find the clover and find yourself on the favored side of fate. Surround yourself with bubbles infused with extracts from a four-leaf clover rich field in country kerry on the Emerald Isle. Sale $8.00

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Gossipaway #24

THE PRIZE: Belt Buckle - Cameo - Rose from Alter Designs (Price: $125.00)

THE RULES:

I (moi) will post one of the following: A movie quote, a celebrity trivia question or a mystery celebrity sighting. Email your responses to gossip@thriftyboutique.com The first correct answer is the winner & will receive an email notification, as well as celebrity red-carpet treatment with mention in the Gossip blog & Thrifty Boutique's fab blog. Good luck hotties!

THE GAME: What movies are these FAMOUS LINES belong to?

Winner: Linda G. (locating pending). Congratulations!!!
The Answers: 1) Erin Brockovich. 2) A Few Good Men. 3) When Harry met Sally.

Love from Gossipaway winners:

"I just received the hair clips from My Perennial and they are TOO CUTE! My four year old daughter has already laid claim to them. Thanks again and keep up the great site!!!" - Miwa

--..."thank you for the beautiful earrings! (Happy earrings from Bonnin Designs) I just adore your jewelry so much, it really makes me happy wearing it! Thanks again! Always," - Sandra

--"I just wanted to let you know I received the t-shirt (Ally Moon) yesterday. It's so cute! Thank you for mailing it so quickly, I really appreciate it. Your quizzes are a great idea, and the fact that the prizes are so nice makes it doubly good..." - Kelly

--"I just wanted to let you know that I have received the beautiful necklace (Roots of Art). (And was that a rose scented envelope too? . . . The package even smelled wonderful!) Thanks so much for the fun contest and the great prize." - Belinda

-- "I got my earrings and necklace--they are B E A U T I F U L! Thanks so much and I look forward to wearing them all the time! Even I will find clothes to match them or not! :-) Many thanks!" - Shannon
-- I wanted to let you know that I received my "R.R.R." t-shirt (The R's Project). It is so cute - thanks! " - Nickie

-- "Thanks. I got it yesterday. It is even cuter in person than the picture on line. (Reality Shoe tank). Thanks again!" - Erica

Chocolate meets fashion

"Princess of Hearts (picture) is a very feminine and dainty bag is made of milk chocolatewith a milk chocolate ganache, and graced with pink champagne."
Choco Choco House dessert-specialist Aliya has all those skills I don't :) and then some.
Between pots & hot trends, she creates the perfect combination out of sugar & designer inspiration, bringing to the market stylish delicatessen you wish you could carry with you... everywhere!
"These handmade confections are made with the best chocolate from France and Belgium and only the freshest ingredients are used."

*It’s getting hot in here!We are now adding our 4.00 cold kits to all orders. This includes an insolated box and ice pack. The cold kits are meant for warm shipping travel only. These will not hold up for 8 hours in the sun on a porch.

Rosie's favorite ---> "With the look of soft tan leather and white houndstooth, the Uptown handbag is all milk chocolate with a milk chocolate ganache inside.This is the handbag that says you’re strictly Uptown - and won't look back." :)

Organize Your Garage In No Time

Organize Your Garage In No Time

Remember when you were so excited about your garage? You thought about how great it would be to be able to keep your car in there, away from the elements outside. Now, you're lucky if you can find a clear path for to walk through it, much less get your car inside.You want to get organized, but when you look at how much there is to find a home for, you get discouraged. Now you have help. Organize Your Garage In No Time provides step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow to-do lists to help you get and stay organized. You will learn how to arrange a garage based on use and budget. You'll even get specific product recommendations to help design the perfect storage solution using shelving, cabinets, peg hooks, wall and rafter hangers. Go from clutter and confusion to having a home for everything in your garage, including your car! $16.95

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Join Gal to Gal today!

I know, many of you are working hard behind curtains or right at front supporting incredible causes. Well, 2006 found another tough fighter: Thifty Boutique. I decided to team up with Designer-her Gals and get involved in the battle against Breast Cancer by informing, educating & promoting the Gal to Gal Foundation - Stage IV Breast Cancer, definition: Cancer has spread to other organs of the body, most often the bones, lungs, liver, or brain. I just couldn't keep on reading about it and feeling like I wasn't doing enough... Now is your turn. Talk to your friends, spread the word, get together & support the cause. There are many ways you can be part of it. Join me today, Thx! Rosie :)

The Gal to Gal Foundation, dedicated to financially and emotionally supporting those patients diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. A percentage of every Designer-her Gals sale goes to the foundation, which provides services for cancer sufferers and their families, at a time when health benefits may be cancelled - or heavily reduced, time off from work may be necessary for the primary bread winner and when the resources for hospice care may not be available. read more...

"Through the marvel of technology, Design-her Gals, through the Gal to Gal Foundation, has the ability to forge a global community of caring, intelligent women who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others."

We encourage you to join us in our commitment.

A donation of $100 or more earns you one of our specially designed "Got Cure?" or "Cancer Sucks!" T-shirts. Donate Online.

Gossipaway #23

THE PRIZE: a pair of hair clips from My Perennial - Layers of hand-cut felt flowers are carefully matched and secured onto a glass beads to ensure you’ll never look the part of a shy violet or wallflower. By creating your own bouquets, you’ll minimize trips to the florist and the salon! $20.00

THE RULES:

I (moi) will post a one of the following: A movie quote, a celebrity trivia question or a mystery celebrity sighting. Email your responses to gossip@thriftyboutique.com The first correct answer is the winner & will receive an email notification, as well as celebrity red-carpet treatment with mention in the Gossip blog & Thrifty Boutique's fab blog. Good luck hotties!

THE GAME:

It's time for our favorite celebrity game: Who's got a New 'Do?

Normally a famous ______, what celebrity recently changed her hair for a movie role?

The Winner: Miwa J. from VA. Congratulations!!!
The Answer: Nicole Kidman

Love from Gossipaway winners:

--..."thank you for the beautiful earrings! (Happy earrings from Bonnin Designs) I just adore your jewelry so much, it really makes me happy wearing it! Thanks again! Always," - Sandra

--"I just wanted to let you know I received the t-shirt (Ally Moon) yesterday. It's so cute! Thank you for mailing it so quickly, I really appreciate it. Your quizzes are a great idea, and the fact that the prizes are so nice makes it doubly good..." - Kelly

--"I just wanted to let you know that I have received the beautiful necklace (Roots of Art). (And was that a rose scented envelope too? . . . The package even smelled wonderful!) Thanks so much for the fun contest and the great prize." - Belinda

-- "I got my earrings and necklace--they are B E A U T I F U L! Thanks so much and I look forward to wearing them all the time! Even I will find clothes to match them or not! :-) Many thanks!" - Shannon
-- I wanted to let you know that I received my "R.R.R." t-shirt (The R's Project). It is so cute - thanks! " - Nickie

-- "Thanks. I got it yesterday. It is even cuter in person than the picture on line. (Reality Shoe tank). Thanks again!" - Erica

Summer ahead - Time to tan

I bet you are already getting in shape, counting your calories, sweating it all. All that teaser figure won't do much without the right glowing skin. There are many products out there,... few bright ones,... and this is my personal sunless survival kit...

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion, Deep 5 fl oz - $8.49 Instantly, this tinted lotion gives your skin a radiant healthy glow-in less than an hour, a streak-free, natural-looking tan.

L'Oreal Sublime Sunless Body Scrub 6.7 fl oz - $7.49 Prepares skin for an ultra-even sunless-tan. Helps correct and even out sunless-tanning results. It gently lifts away skin's dry, dull surface to reveal smoother skin and create the perfect base for ultra-even sunless-tanner application.

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