We just made cupcakes for a fave friend's birthday. The only thing that could have made playing with chocolate for hours better?

This delectable apron by Carolyn's Kitchen.

We love that it looks like a dress you'd find at Anthropologie or, better yet, something Mad Men's Mrs. Draper would wear. And we especially love how it covers all of you, so you'll never ruin one of your beloved frocks again.

Be the hostess with the mostest and get the matching kitchen gloves, too.

Where to get your cupcake on?

At Bunny Maxwell.

The next time you have friends over for a Mad Men pizza and cocktail party (which should be every Sunday in our opinion), surprise them with these hysterical Dress for Dinner napkins.

Even if everyone's in their trusty Sunday uniform (t-shirts and jeans), they'll look as dapper as Mr. Draper himself once they put their ties...er, napkins on.

An excellent hostess gift or housewarming gift for your best bachelor friend who just moved into his new place, we think these would also be adorable at a little kid's birthday party.

Where to dress for dinner?

At The Spoon Sisters!

p.s. The Spoons are giving BussBuss readers $5 off on orders of $30 or more with coupon code buss through August 15, 2008!

Did someone you know recently graduate and you still haven't nabbed her a gift? Or does your struggling artist friend have a birthday coming up?

Why not get her the perfect gift?

The Ramen Spoon/Fork by Masami Takahashi was originally created for use at the popular Sugakiya ramen noodle restaurant chain in Japan, but we think it's perf for your ramen-eating friends.

Make it extra special by buying some packs of ramen -- or ten (heck, aren't they 10 for $1?) -- and this Grumpy Girl 'I Cook Instant Ramen on Certain Holidays' tee and creating the yummiest and funniest gift basket ever.

It's no surprise we like the good life and we love quirky and honest-to-a-fault designer Pamela Barsky (have you read her blog -- a tale of making it as a gift designer in LA, overcoming divorce and more?).

Her products have as much personality as she does and are as entertaining as she is, so it only makes sense that she's responsible for these fabulous entertaining journals.

They'll help you keep track of all your social events, from sharing a bottle of vino with friends to finally getting a table at the hottest restaurant in New York.

Choose from the Dinner Party Journal, the Restaurant Journal, the Wine Lover's Journal or the Recipes Journal to help keep track of your fabulous life.

Better yet, be fabu-less and get these for 50% off right here at See Jane Work.

Summer's all about taking the time to celebrate the sweet moments in life. Dripping ice cream cones, last-minute roadtrips to the beach, staying up late and watching bad TV and giggling with good friends.

And we can think of nothing sweeter than Rosanna's Soda Fountain collection (which BussBuss giddily received as a wedding prezzie -- perf since our vows included milkshakes for life!).

Retro reminders of childhood in yummy sherbet shades, how could you resist a set of milkshake cups that come in an adorable hexagon gift box?

We're also drooling over the Playing House collection of cake stands. Yum.

Browse all of the dinnerware and accessories collections right here at Rosanna.

{Hello, gifted. Are you ready for your first installment of Gifted Wednesdays? Of course you are! Let's see what prezzies await...}

There are three things we're passionate about here at BussBuss: innovation, style inspiration and instant gratification. Make that four: brownies. And there's nothing better than brownie edges. Can we get an amen? And we can think of no man (in his right mind) who would disagree.

Really impress Dad, and his sweet tooth, this Father's Day with the mother of all inventions: The Baker's Edge Baking Pan.

In the same vein as the ingenious Muffin Top Pan, The Baker's Edge features a Nobel Peace Prize-worthy patented design that actually improves baking performance by allowing heat to circulate evenly, meaning no more undercooked middles and burned edges.

If you love the crunchy, caramelized, toasty edges of a brownie (or lasagna), this pan is for you...er, Dad.

Find it, along with a host of products and gifts that make life easier, right here at Solutions.

The Golden Globes are next Monday night and since we're thankful for Ugly Betty, Entourage and The Devil Wears Prada, we're feeling a little Globes par-tay coming on. We'll save time and make our lives easier by scoring nearly everything we need for said shindig online (human interaction -- who needs it?). We've spotted fab invitations and supplies at Plum Party.

On Our List:

*'Admit One' Invitations (never underestimate setting the mood)
*Hollywood Slate Board (to welcome guests and to intro new sips and sweets)
*Glamorous Tiaras (hello, props)
*'Admit One' Chocolates (décor and snacks in one!)
*Hollywood Street Signs (décor, dahlings)
*Alcoholics Unanimous Cocktail Napkins (in honor of La Lohan)
*Old-Fashioned Popcorn Boxes (sustenance is key and we know we can handle this much "cooking")

We'll Serve:

Tangerini Jolies -- not that she's been nominated for anything {insert evil laugh here}

To concoct your tangerine martinis, simply shake up two parts Tangerini mix (nab it here at Stirrings) with one part vodka over cold ice. Garnish with wax lips on the side (score your la lips here at Candy Crate).
While you're at Candy Crate, nab some old-fashioned movie candy too -- you can't serve popcorn without it! Towards the end of the soiree, we'll pop the golden bubbly, say when Best Picture is announced.

The Final Scene:

Of course, the only reason we'll be watching is to see what the stars are wearing. After the festivities, we'll click on over to our fave celeb style blogs for all the fash dish: People's awesome StyleWatch blog and the always hilarious Go Fug Yourself.

The joy of doing these shopping events like we did on Saturday is not only that we get to show off our new designs to the public, but that we get to see what other designers and tastemakers are up to as well. One we couldn't get enough of, literally, was Chef Hilly's Kitchen. Dishing up a deelish chocolate powder blend that can be used to make hot chocolate, chocolate martinis, dip for strawberries and, well you get the drift, Hotlanta-based Hilly is the kind of guy you'll see on Oprah someday serving up his chocolate concoctions. And his story's as sweet as his creations: When his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, he decided to launch his company (based on his mom's famous chocolate powder) and help out by donating 10% of his proceeds to the Joy to Life Foundation. Sweeeeet. What to get? Hilly's Jar, which is filled to the brim with the yummy chocolate powder ($25), and the Chocolate Crème Brulee Kit, which comes with the mix, four ramekins and a culinary torch for caramelizing ($50). Scoop 'em both up at chefhillyskitchen.com.

In need of a perfectly cute gift to express a perfectly sweet and quirky sentiment? Why not do it with one of these lovely lollies? Whether you'd like to let someone know that she's a Social Butterfly, a Spring Chicken, or a Rare Bird, you can do it in delicious style for $2.95 at wishingfish.com. Can't get enough of the sweet stuff? Check out our Lick Me Lollypop BussARoos and let that special someone know how sweet you really are. Scope out more clever gifts in Kelly's Klicks!

This one's not for the fashion-hungry per se, but for the just plain hungry. Restaurant.com is having a sweet little deal that expires tomorrow (so if you're gonna act, act fast) where you can purchase dining certificates for next to nada. Their normal offering is a $25 certificate for only $10, but today's deal gives you an additional 70% off. For those of us who are not math majors, I consulted with an expert, and that works out to paying $3 for a certificate where you get $25 worth of food. Sweet, I know. The only catch? There aren't a ton of restaurants to choose from and there is some fine print, such as they sometimes make you order a certain number of entrees and dine only at dinner time, but still a good deal on the whole. To get your fill, visit restaurant.com and on the front page, before you select your restaurant, enter coupon code 48831 where it asks, "Do you have a promotional code?" Bon appetit!

Hallelujah, BussBuss is finally all better! And with this new healthy state has come urges for delicious food of all kinds -- because here at BussBuss, we do not discriminate. BussBuss would currently love to fill itself up with these yumtastic chocolate purses from Choco Choco House. We like the new Choco's Roses design and could knock all six of the rose petal-infused wonders back in one sitting -- no one ever said BussBuss wasn't ambitious! Swallow a six-pack for $17.95 at chocochocohouse.com

You've been invited to a slew of holiday parties, because you're just sooo popular. Poor you. But you are posed with the whole hostess gift dilemma. Sure, you could opt for wine, like everyone else on the planet, or you could give something that's a smidge more fun. Like this Chocolate Fondue for Two gift bag. It comes with yummy Belgian chocolate and two fondue forks, all wrapped in a precious lil package. But buyer beware: If word starts spreading about what great gifts you give, you'll soon be invited to every party in town. Tough life, I know. To get this sweet gift for just $14, head to Chicago's heartbeatstore.com.

I've happily stumbled upon the true definition of "heaven." Heaven (noun): where handbag and chocolate addictions are simultaneously satiated. As in Choco Choco House's adorably edible chocolate handbags. Inspired by the likes of Gucci and Kate Spade, these handbags are made with the freshest Belgian and French chocolate, with roasted almond, dried cherry, Earl grey teas and luscious champagne fillings. Great party favors, shower and Valentine's gifts, and truly the ultimate stocking stuffers, you can order these sweet fashion statements online at chocochocohouse.com. Prices start at $17.95 per six pieces.

Amen Wardy Home's white chocolate-flavored bark stirred into a nutritious mix of crisp cereals, pretzels and nuts comes in a fabulously kitsch White Trash bucket. Is it any surprise this company is based in Vegas? Luckily you won't have to fly to Sin City to indulge though, since they also sell online. In addition to the White Trash goodies, Amen Wardy sells tons of cute gifts including Agent Provocateur candles, Nescafe bean apples and pears and loads more.

Margaritas have their salt and now your cocktails can have their accessory, too: flavored sugar! For sugar addicts such as myself, this is the icing on the martini.

Rim your glass with tangerine, chocolate, whatever you desire. Cloaked in stylishly designed metal tins, these sweet finds would also make great party favors. Get your sugar fix now at meringueboutique.com for $10 a pop or at Planet Sugar where you can really buy in bulk. Why should margaritas have all the fun?