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Hostess Gifts!

Don't forget not to be a rude pig when you are visiting people this summer! Click here for our favorite hostess gifts,

Gay Marriage Sale!!!!

We have always offered alternatives to HIS/HERS for this decanter set - by far our #1 wedding gift. In honor of gay marriage being legal in NY, get 20% off when you select HIS/HIS or HERS/HERS.

*Enter YAYGAY as your promo code. Expires July 4th. One per customer.

What We Love Today: Feather Cards

We are crazy about these new cards. Each unique pheasant feather, hand stitched onto super-luxe paper. I bought a stack to always have on hand. (In New York these cards are only available at Catbird.)
Feather Cards, $8

Men's Wedding Bands

Dudes, we know. We feel ya. It's HARD out there. You want something manly, but maybe not like your dad's ring. Or maybe you do want your dad's ring. You want it to be cool and special, but you don't want to be sick of it in six months. Here are some of our favorites:

1. Carla Caruso Blade of Grass Ring - remember tying a blade of grass around your finger? Ultra romantic, but the wide band says "I'm a man!". Great matching woman's band too. $154
   
2. Yayoi Forest Hard Hammered Band - Texture is a nice way to bust out of tradition. $410
   
3. Catbird Classic Band - The name says it all. You really can't go wrong here. $855
   
4. Digby & Iona Rope Band - Symbolism is always welcome at weddings. $130
   
5. Satomi's Thin Concave Band - For a man who is not afraid to buck tradition. This ring is so beautiful on. $530
   
6. Satomi's Wide Concave Band - One of our favorites. Surprisingly classic looking, and an instant heirloom. $1200

All prices subject to change and typos. Please email if you want a size or a metal not offered on line.

I call Time Out.

Thanks to Time Out for selecting some of our wares for their awesome New York City Weddding Guides!

Bridesmaids gifts that don't suck: Catbird Alphabet Rings, $88

Groomsmen gifts that don’t suck: Digby & Iona Diamond Signet Cufflinks, $140
Wedding jewelry under $100: Max Steiner Glass Teardrop Earrings, $88

Things My Father Taught Me

Max, from the extremely charming blog, All Plaid Out, asked me to write a post about my dad, who we very suddenly lost 6 years ago. Hope you like it. 

Sending love.

We are all sending so much love to our best girl. Our hearts ache for you. 

What We Love Today: Porcupine Quill Necklace

Here's your ticket to looking a bit edgier than you are. You won't hurt yourself on this necklace, but you'll look like you're willing to take that risk. Also, you get this:

Good friend: Oooo I like your necklace! What IS that?

You, (trying not to be smug): Oh this? It's a porcupine quill.

Good friend: Woah dude. 

Looks hot as hell with a simple tank top.

Porcupine Quill Necklace, $42

Spotted, in the wilds of Williamsburg

My eyes were flicking about this photo, left right, up down, black white, etc, hungry for the textures and the light. And then, look there! In the foreground, glows a Catbird candle.

photo from Kelly Framel/The Glamourai on Style Like U

Catbird candles, $32 online and in store

Perfect.

Right? Photograph by Ludmila Yilmaz.

via Silent Storyteller

Loeffler Randall

How amazing are these illustrations? The smarties at Loeffler Randall worked with Stockholm-based illustrator, Cecilia Carlstedt, to launch their Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Genius.

White Winged Dove

I have posted about my love for Stevie Nicks before, and we even devoted this week's home page to her, but my love does not hold a candle to Johanna's. This UK artist's sole subject is Stevie - from limited edition prints to custom painted tambourines. I will be buying a print for myself. (Sorry DW.)

On a related note, one of our Extremely Fabulous customers bought a pair of Claire's Amazon feather earrings ($86) for his Night of 1000 Stevies outfit. (Send us pics! And tell us: did she show up this year??!)

My Daguerreotype Boyfriend

My boyfriend likes to hang out with his sister because he’s all about family.

My boyfriend disagrees with you vehemently before taking you behind the garden shed

Gustave Doré wants to take you back to his place to see his engravings.

Where early photography meets extreme hotness. One million percent brilliant.

Hats on.

Good citizens, keep your skin smooth and fair, block that pesky sun. Our best selling summer hat is finally on line. Looks good on everyone. And totally adorbs with your new bathing suit. $48

Awesome People Hanging Out Together

Steve McQueen, Paul Simon Newman, Babs & Sydney Poitier (I DIE)

Earth Kitt & James Dean at dance class

I'm probably late to the game but I'm really enjoying Awesome People Hanging Out Together.

Via the always delightful Cup of Jo.

CONFESSION

Mr Boddington brownie card, in store and online $6.50

Mr Boddington chocolate cake birthday card, in store and online $6.50

Alphabet Disc Necklaces on Sale!

We are discontinuing our mega-popular alphabet disc necklaces (they will be replaced with something similar). So, lucky you! 35% off the whole line while supplies last. GO GO GO! Use code ABCD. All details are here! Prices start at $18.