Chicago's our kind of town, Chicago is, but we still can't wait to finally be back in San Francisco.

The first thing we want to do? Leave (we know, we have problems) and head north to Marin for a picnic in the warm California sunshine.

What we'll be taking with us?

This cheeky picnic table condiment holder.

We think it would be such a fun hostess gift for that next summer BBQ you're invited to, as well.

Take a peek!

This little piggy went to market.

This little piggy stayed at home.

And this little piggy went "Wee! Wee! Wee!" all the way to BussBuss' home.

What could be cuter as a hostess gift than this little piggy wooden cutting board?

Not much.

Which is why we're totally making it part of the fam by scooping it up right now from one of our absolute favorite gift shops The Spoon Sisters.

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.

In the spirit of the Fourth of July and having the right to vote, not to mention our undying love of animal accessories and soft spot for Jonathan Adler, we present these cheeky elephant and donkey ceramic banks.

A super cute baby gift for your fave future republican or democrat, as well as a fun retirement gift for your hardened republican or democrat, as peeps who tend to see both sides with rose-colored Gucci-knockoff glasses (kidding), we'll take one of each, thanks.

Why not treat yourself to an Independence Day prezzie? You're worth it.

Plus, it'll finally give you somewhere to put all your change and will be the most carefree pet you'll ever have.

Take a peek!

p.s. BussBuss is off for the long weekend! We hope you have a fabulous Fourth of July and look forward to seeing you next week, where we'll be bussing from the Nordics and the Netherlands!

Even though it's a chilly 61 degrees here in San Francisco right now, summer has officially arrived.

And summer to us means finding great hostess gifts to give (and maybe even to get).

If you're spending some time at a loved one's home (beach, mountain, city) anytime soon, why not give them flowers that will last a lifetime, like this perfect tulip on a porcelain platter by gleena?

It's simple, beautiful and will surely guarantee you'll be invited back again. {We also may be drawn to the tulips because we're gearing up for a trip to the Netherlands -- and Norway -- this week!}

Gorgeous bowls, cups, plates and vases are also available in a variety of colors and styles by gleena designer Asya Palatova, who was born in Russia ('gleena' means 'clay' in Russian) and now lives and works in Rhode Island (we love that we can see her childhood influences in her work).

Take a peek!

Via the fabulous oh joy!

In addition to being pillow junkies, we're also a bit addicted to buying art online. From Etsy prints by indie artists to vintage posters and everything in between, we have more art than we have walls (hello, rotating art gallery).

And right now, we're feeling like putting our heart(s) in the right place.

How?

With Jason Munn's cool indie band posters at The Small Stakes.

We're always up for anything with a heart motif -- done in a fresh way -- and love the retro graphic vibe.

Feel like putting your heart and art in the right place or giving someone special a little love?

Take a peek!

If you dig Japanese prints, Scandinavian design, birdies, all things handmade and are as addicted to pillows as we are, prepare to swoon your socks off.

Quite simply, these pillows ooze charm.

In fact, they're so charmingly sweet, it almost seems like irony that the designer of the darling pillows lives in Las Vegas.

Que sera.

Equally at home in a child's room as in a hip adult's space, we're particularly fond of the pillows made to look like flower shops, markets and houses one would find in a quaint European village.

We also find the elephant, birdies and birdcages hard to resist. And at prices so incredibly reasonable ($19+), we probably won't.

Take a peek!

We've gushed over Henry Road designer Paula Smail's groovy prints and colorful global style in the past and are so excited to see her latest collection of pillows, bags, aprons, tablecloths, runners, journals and more.

The poppy, colorful graphics put us in the mood to host a sun-drenched summer party with good food and friends. And that just makes us happy. And, really, isn't that what good design is all about?

We also love that we can get a dose of Henry Road on the go in handbag form, too. The totes are perfect for hopping and shopping around flea markets, rummaging through vintage stores for hidden treasures and traipsing the globe stylishly.

The best part?

Paula's giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 20% off with code BUSSHR20 at checkout through July 15, 2008.

Take a peek!

What happens when two vintage-loving super-talented designer friends put their heads -- and hands -- together?

Domestic Construction.

Maureen Walsh, Uncle Bikes clothing designer -- and former BussBuss alum, and Trish Andersen, Anthropologie's Fifth Avenue store display coordinator, met in the fibers department at SCAD and, as most young designers do these days, eventually moved to Brooklyn, where they formed the fab new design studio specializing in interiors, environments and one-of-a kind fashion and home products.

You can scope out their debut line of dresses crafted from vintage fabrics and hand screen-printed pillows at Domestic Construction (and buy at a Renegade Craft Fair near you).

But it's their ted lights, made with vintage teacups, that we're swooning over, and that you can nab right now on Etsy if you're fast enough.

Imagine hanging one, or a cluster, over your kitchen or dining room table for a statement all your Scandinavian-design-loving friends would sell their first-borns for. They'd also make such a fab, unexpected gift.

Take a peek!

Life is short.

Which is why we believe you should surround yourself and fill your days with things that inspire you.

While browsing one of our very favorite design inspiration blogs, decor8, we spotted the uniquely quirky and fabulous animal prints of photographer Catherine Ledner.

If you love animals, wallpaper, photography and/or design, prepare to start saving up for one of Ledner's irresistible prints (think Cute Overload meets Domino -- swoon).

We're fawning over the sweet hedgehog, the grumpy bulldog, the lazy pig, the dashing dachshund, vibrant flamingo, bashful bunny and gorgeous zebra.

Who's your favorite?

Take a peek!

What happens when a former ad world girl with a twisted sense of humor starts a greeting card line?

Oh My Word.

On the outside, the cards reveal simple and sweet enough sentiments such as the tradish:

[outside] I miss you.

But on the inside, the fabulous because it's true:

[inside] when I'm drunk.

We love (and have heard that a certain Gossip Girl star does too):

[outside] You skinny little b*tch.

[inside] What I mean is...did you lose weight?

Scope out the three brand-spankin' new debut collections: The Truth Hurts, Just Because, and What I Mean Is...at Oh My Word.

Take a peek!

p.s. A recent experience prompted us to begin a special feature we've been tossing around for a few years now. We call it The DailyBust.

Click here to read The DailyBust!

As you may have surmised, dear reader, we have a weakness for the glam.

So we were thrilled to find out that we can now glam up our lattes and hot cocoas too.

How?

With this two-carat cup, dahling.

A graceful porcelain cup adorns your fab finger with a sparkling solitaire diamond ring when you pick it up.

We'll drink to that.

Give one to your single SATC-loving BFF. Because, like diamonds, friends are forever.

Take a peek!

We love things in multiples (mind outta the gutter, ladies).

And we heart things with cute names.

Which likely explains our growing obsession with glassybaby.

Candy-colored glass votives that can double as mini vases with names like Lamb, First Kiss, Tutu, Lollypop, Orangesicle and Rootbeer? Sold.

Perfect for weddings and gifts (hello, Mother's Day), each handmade glass looks gorgeous on its own, with a candle inside or with flowers peeking out.

Beware the prices are… pricey, but good things come in small packages and these are little works of art you'll want to adopt. Over and over again.

True devotees can even sign up for three, six or 12-month subscriptions.

Check out all of the drool-worthy gallery pics and find your favorites here.

{via apartment therapy}

One visit to the BussBuss estate (le joke) and you'll quickly realize our love of orange and tomato. We love to toss in pops of the bright happy hues amidst our white and blue pieces for a sunny, delightful effect.

Proof of our love? We once scored a great vintage Jonathan Adler-esque floor lamp for $50 at a charity shop in San Francisco (ironically across the street from the Jonathan Adler store where similar lamps cost a cool $1000) and spray-painted it glossy bright orange. It's now our favorite piece in the room.

Which likely explains why we're loving CB2's latest orange and tomato offerings.

If you're feeling a little warm weather makeover, we highly suggest picking up a piece or two to add some cheer to your home (you'll love how affordable Crate & Barrel's hipper little sister shop is, too).

We love the vintage modern sensibility of this lamp, this office chair, this table and the brilliant lubi daybed (which flips over to sleep two).

Take a peek!

Ever wonder what designers across the pond are up to? Not the big names you can get in every major city, but the independent designers you'd find on sites like Etsy here in the States?

Wonder no more.

DaWanda, the Etsy of Europe, will let you get your fix.

And even though exchange rates aren't exactly in our favor these days, you can still score great deals.

For instance, this darling teapot necklace made from polymer clay would make such a sweet birthday or Mother's Day gift and costs just $6 EUR plus $2 EUR to ship via USPS Priority Mail (if math hurts your head -- and we feel your pain, that means you'll pay about $12 and get your goodies from Sofia, the designer in Bulgaria, in 7-10 days).

It's like having a jet-setting BFF send you goodies from afar, a style pen-pal of sorts -- but better because you get to pick them out yourself.

Way more affordable than booking a ticket to Europe, stroll the virtual market and impress your friends with one-of-a-kind gifts, art and fashion.

Take a trip to DaWanda!

While we love our San Francisco flat, we don't love the no-pets rule. Especially since we've been dying to adopt an elephant for what seems like an eternity (so we have no yard, we can keep him on our rooftop!).

We'll have to appease our animal yearnings with these adorable kitchen tools instead.

The elephant dust pan and punkupine scrub brush will make cleaning less of a chore and the mouse grater, monkey peeler and beaver whisk will keep cooking -- and conversations -- interesting.

As well as low-maintenance pets, they all also make great hostess gifts.

Adopt yours here.

Most hotel shops are filled with overpriced touristy tschotkes, but W hotels are not like most hotels and neither are its stores.

Filled not only with their signature bedding, towels and robes, but also with hip design-focused goods that cater to the clientele they attract, we love that we can shop their well-edited picks without going on vacay by simply clicking over to their website.

What did we find? Jonathan Adler vases, Mimobot flash drives, Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chairs, Rachel Leigh earrings, CC Skye cuffs, Comme des Garcon wallets and more.

Plus, there are two big deals happening right now.

One, a huge up to 80% off warehouse sale. We spotted Hand Maid by Michelle Frantz bags (originally $165, now $39.99) and CC Skye buckle cuffs (originally $168, now $62.99).

Two, get 40% off with coupon code 39Y9G (does not apply to sale items).

Three, shop now!

Have you been la-lusting over a statement-making sofa, chair, ottoman or headboard at Anthropologie?

So have we.

Which is why we're thrilled that now through April 30, 2008, we can enjoy 25% off during Anthro's spring upholstery event.

Make a statement. Save a bundle.

Take a peek.

If you love Etsy, chances are you're going to la-lurve Supermarket, too.

Featuring great design directly from the designers, you can literally spend hours treasure hunting everything from wall graphics to jewelry to art, gifts, stationery, home decor and just about everything your independent-design-loving self can handle.

We're weak in the knees over Three sheets 2 the wind's lovely linen pillows and art and gorgeously simple placemats by 12fifteen paper goods.

And we love the simplicity of Austin-based jewelry designer Anne Kiel's hammered stacking rings and the fabulously modern burst of bold color via her satellite rings -- just perfect for spring.

Unearth your favorite treasures at Supermarket.

Bored by big box stores and yearning to shake things up?

Click on over to Mod Cloth, featuring one-of-a-kind vintage and vintage-inspired looks from independent and up-and-coming designers.

You'll also find great accessories, jewelry, bags, shoes and home decor, all at incredibly reasonable prices.

Think of it as an indie Urban Outfitters meets Fred Flare.

We're loving the Tilly Bloom antique typewriter necklace, Anna Sui tights, lace ankle socks, graphic houndstooth scarf in pink and grey, Dreams of Paris pillowcases, Moniker Clothing's snip and shear tee and Architecture booties -- a mix between sandals and ankle boots.

Find your own favorites here!

We can resist a good cupcake just about as well as we can resist good design. Which is to say not at all.

And why would we want to?

Hitting on both of our loves? Jessie Steele's delectable cupcake apron.

Part of her just revealed spring/summer line, we are la-loving the heirloom-quality designer hostess apron and think it would make a darling Easter, Mother's Day, birthday or hostess gift.

There are coordinating tea towels and potholders, too.

Take a peek!

P.S. Our fave cupcakerie? San Francisco's own Kara's Cupcakes, specifically the Chocolate Velvet. In a word: yum.

With the weather turning warmer, we're craving a little interior design makeover. And we're absolutely loving pops of happy-chic hues. Pink and white, bright yellow, oranges and blues. All offset by classic black and white.

We're all for surrounding ourselves with things that make us smile.

Which is why we love Design Public.

Like a playground for the Domino set, find Deadly Squire pillows, Thomas Paul rugs, DwellStudio bedding, Twinkle Living throws and tons more home accessories, art, lighting and more.

Even find designer pet beds (what a sweet Valentine's gift for your best friend!) and darling nursery decor.

Plus, get free standard shipping on orders of $50 and more.

Take a peek!

P.S. Save $10 off $100 in Modern Bedding, plus Free Shipping over $50! Use code FEBBED08 at checkout.

We love Calypso for its worldly French-meets-beach vibe and on a recent trip to their online store, discovered they're having a lovely little sale.

Trendy Moroccan poufs seen in and on every design mag and blog from Domino to decor8 over the past few months are marked down from $250 to $125.

Serena cushions by Dreamsacks in rich jewels tones are marked down from $50 each to $25 each or four for $85.

Also scoop up gorgeous Foley + Corinna bags and peep-toe python-style heels for more than 50% off.

Find dresses regularly $400 down to just $20, cableknit cashmere duster sweaters regularly $275 now just $50.

Hello sample sale minus the masses.

Plus, get free standard shipping on orders $200 and over.

Take a peek!

The difference between a nice home and a fabulous home all comes down to personal accessories.

And by personal, we don't mean those same vintage-style posters that grace the walls of every yuppie home in America.

Think more Ruthie Sommers and Kelly Wearstler than Pottery Barn and Z Gallerie.

It's those quirky little pieces you've collected over the years that tell a story about you and your fabulously unique personality.

Where to find one-of-a-kind home accessories without trolling the flea markets of the world?

Blue Bell Bazaar.

At BussBuss, we believe in surrounding yourself with things that you love. And things that love you back.

From the perfect ballet flats to lovely letterpress stationery that makes you and your recipient feel special to all of the fashion, beauty, interiors and gifts in between, we love sharing our love of style and online shopping with you.

We believe that the things you buy and choices you make directly affect the life you have, make and live. Whether that's in your closet or in your living room, join us in resolving to buy only those things that make you smile and bring you (or those you love) joy in 2008.

Like Jessica Rust's personalized, customizable, sweet nostalgic designs.

The birch mugs and bowls, featuring "carved" initials in a tree, make an ideal engagement, wedding or Valentine's Day gift. Also find one-of-a-kind gifts to celebrate babies and kids and all the many moments in life worth capturing.

Take a peek at Jessica Rust Designs.

P.S. BussBuss shoppers enjoy an exclusive 20% off with code BUSS20 through January 15, 2008 (tip: order now for Valentine's Day as customization takes 2-3 weeks).

We love Los Angeles-based Woodson & Rummerfield for their high-design home interiors and are thrilled that we can now shop their fabulous finds online.

We imagine Kelly Wearstler popping in for gorgeous wallpapers and furnishings and, of course, irresistible animal accessories.

We lust for the fabulous pillows, which are actually quite reasonable, as well as lacquered lamps, glam high-back chairs and sexy vases.

If we could, we'd splurge on some of those drool-worthy wallpapers, too.

Take a peek at Wandrlust.

Talk Back! What's your favorite shelter magazine? Elle Decor, Domino, the now-defunct House & Garden? Comment below!

If you have someone special on your holiday shopping list that you want to impress, or simply want to spoil yourself, look no further than the glamorous shopping adventure that is Vivre.

Find everything from silver champagne straws (fab gift tip: pair with a bottle of champagne or champagne flutes), porcelain peonies (much better than fresh-cut flowers) and silvered wood bookends (fab gift tip: toss in a gorgeous coffee table book) to sparkly rings, cool cufflinks, golden bowls and glittering salt and pepper shakers.

Of course, you'll also discover knock-your-socks-off shoes, bags, beauty products, gifts for men and kids, plus an addictive under $100 category.

We're obsessively making our wishlist now.

Make yours at Vivre.

Fall Break: Get free shipping when you click this link and enter code VIVRE07 at checkout through November 30, 2007.

TALK BACK: What's on your wishlist this holiday season? Share in the comments!

As you've probably noticed, we've been totally obsessed with finding affordable, unique art these days.

From Jen Bekman's 20x200 to framing gorgeous papers from Paper Source, to our all-time favorite pastime, strolling Etsy, we've got an addiction and we just found our next fix.

Two-year-old Thumbtack Press lets you support starving artists without going broke yourself. A bastion of hipster art, find original, professional, top-quality art prints without all the attitude.

We're loving work by artists Gina Triplett, Lilly Piri, Shino Arihara, Nick Dewar and Chris Silas Neal, among others.

Take a peek at Thumbtack Press.

Where do you find art for your home? Tell us in the comments!

Love animal accessories? So do we.

And we think piggies are the new birds and are in love with this little guy.

Handmade by potter Sarah Marymee, set Mr. Piggy on your entryway table or bedroom dresser as a place to toss your spare change.

Or, with the holidays right around the corner, let's not forget about the little ones in our lives.

Adopt your piggy from the Marymee Studio at Etsy.

TALK BACK: What are your favorite animal accessories? Tell us in the comments below!

Whenever we feel like a holiday is in order, but we can't get away, we head to the fabulously fun and quirky New York design shop Kiosk.

Offering a range of gifts, decor and more from all over the world (that the owners source during their travels), one country at a time, plus an ongoing collection of objects from past countries, Kiosk is a pure shopping adventure.

Right now, the spotlight is on Finland and we want one of everything. And, now we really want to go to Finland.

But until then, you can find us, as well as limited edition objects that you can't find anywhere else in the United States, at Kiosk.

NEW! We wanna know what you think, so we've added comments to The DailyBuss. Love Kiosk as much as we do? Where's your fave spot to shop for gifts? Which country's design aesthetic do you love most? What's on your wishlist? Tell us below!

One of our favorite gift shops, The Spoon Sisters, has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure for the month of October to support breast cancer awareness and research, with 10% of the retail sales of Pink Ribbon products going to the cause.

Why not shop early for a few Christmas gifts and do good at the same time?

We're loving the sweet pink melamine mini colander, the designer dish gloves and the pink ice cream spoons.

Plus, when you shop online, The Spoon Sisters will give $5 off orders of $40 or more with code CURE2007 at checkout through November 15, 2007.

Shop pink at The Spoon Sisters.

Though we live in a digital world here at BussBuss, we are undoubtedly paper people. We lust for all the gorgeous wallpapered walls we see in Domino, Blueprint and Elle Decor each month.

But what's a girl living in a rental to do?

Aside from lining our drawers with pretty paper (which we highly recommend for glamming up your space), we're adding instant color, pattern, texture and art to our rooms by framing our favorite sheets of paper.

Much more affordable (about $3-$10 per sheet), and way more temporary (which is so important as our tastes change faster than Paris goes through boyfriends), you can find rainbows of gorgeous options at Paper Source (we're especially fond of the Japanese prints).

Take a peek for yourself here at Paper Source.

When it comes to home decor and fashion, we think it's best when your accessories are as unique as possible. They're those statement pieces that really show who you are and your personal style. Are you really a mass-produced poster kind of girl? We didn't think so.

Which is why we're loving the new boutique Petaline. Selling a well-curated selection of handmade, one-of-a-kind home accessories, art, photography, jewelry, bags and clothing from Pacific Northwest artists, Petaline is a rare jewel -- a spot to find things that are actually made with heart.

Can we be expected to resist pillows by Kristin Loffer Theiss? She freehand draws each one with her sewing machine, like an etch-a-sketch (re: sew amazing).

Or Kate Endle's original collages (so sweet and so affordable).

And, of course, we believe you should look as good as your home, which is why we're loving the gorgeous bags by Jamie Irene and Sabrina Love Handbags, as well as Suzabelle's statement trench coat and Keri D'Angelo's earrings.

Find your own favorites, and save 20% with code BUSS20PETAL at checkout through September 30, 2007, at Petaline.

For those obsessing about making their homes sweet homes prettier, look no further than Brocade Home, Restoration Hardware's much more feminine little sister shop that launched last fall.

Fusing an Anthropologie meets Paris aesthetic (re: totally romantic, flirty and chic), girly girls will go gaga for the perfume bottle chenille rugs, petite chandeliers, lattice-flocked wallpaper, ruffle-edge mirrors, lace-cut headboards, tufted ottomans, velvet sofas and attainable affluence.

Browse the new fall collection and prepare to swoon here at Brocade Home.

p.s. First time shoppers enjoy 15% off with code XBHINTRO at checkout.

While we like to share trends, we certainly don't believe you should be a slave to them and we're not usually ones for fashion dictates. But there are two style philosophies that we do believe in wholeheartedly. One, details make all the difference. And two, you should only buy what you love.

It's rewarding to look around your home and see pieces that make you smile, and there are easy ways to transform okay things into oh-yay things, such as with new handles, pulls and knobs.

On a recent stroll through Anthropologie's virtual halls, we struck gold, which we've been craving lately (particularly paired with glossy white, bone or shell -- it's just so cheery-chic).

And we found lots on sale. Even better.

From new hardware to paperweights and frames, give your dresser, door or desk a makeover with a quick update or two here at Anthropologie.

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.

The Spoon Sisters is perhaps our favorite gift shop of all time.

Selling many of our fave products, style solutions and innovations, such as the Purseket, the Doorganizer, GalPals, Egglings, the Message Bean, Thumb Thing, the Takeout Menu Organizer, the DaysAgo Digital Counter, the Rear-View Computer Mirror, the Foot Petals Stiletto Kit, ABC Gingerbread Cookie Cutters and just about every clever product you've ever wanted for yourself or your loved ones, The Spoon Sisters is more a celebration of innovation and cottage industry than it is about selling products.

Fortunately, The Spoon Sisters love BussBuss just as much as we adore them and are offering an exclusive 20% off to BussBuss readers with code bussbuss at checkout through August 20, 2007.

So stock up on Christmas, baby, hostess and birthday gifts (um, for yourself of course), and save here at The Spoon Sisters.

P.S. We'd like to send a huge thank you to everyone who has taken our Summer Survey. If we learned one thing so far, it's that you want more coupon codes and unique finds (see above) and we're working hard to keep them coming!

Haven't taken it yet? Don't be shy. Click here to tell us all about YOU!

Today begins Macy's Semi-Annual Home Sale, where you can nab 10-50% off things for your home sweet home through August 16, plus free shipping on orders over $125.

But what we're most excited about is Martha Stewart's new collection that recently launched at Macy's.

The domestic diva serves up her signature classic, clean style in everything from champagne and martini glasses to faux bois towels to bedding and rugs. We were contemplating one of the rugs a few weeks ago, but the steep price tag did not have us at hello.

Giddily, with the sale in progress, the rug we love is now over $1000 off.

Scope out the entire home sale (and be sure to appropriately marvel at Martha's collection) here at Macy's.

p.s. Another Macy's sale is in progress -- The Hot One Sale. Starting today through August 12, nab 20-50% off shoes, clothing, bags and jewelry.

Warning: Immature Content

We're all about the art of the unexpected, which is why when we came across New Zealand-based Trixie Delicious, we were instantly smitten.

Tea and china are always so proper and stuffy, but not when Karen Dennis of Trixie Delicious gets her naughty little hands in the mix.

Her vandalized vintage plates mix the soft and pretty with the edgy and cheeky. The Upper East Side with the Lower East Side. Think Shabby Chic meets Sarah Silverman. Rachel Ashwell would be quite surprised indeed.

Giving new life to old dishes (oh so very green), imagine your guests' reactions when you serve tea on the Seven Deadly Sins -- or Poisons -- plates. Or, when you use your new plate as decor -- we heart the Clueless plate, but get a kick out of the Starf*cker one as well.

Trixie also does custom work on plates, shakers and teapots, so feel free to choose your own word(s).

Get a little naughty and give the gift of the unexpected (so fab for your hip friends having an untradish wedding) at Trixie Delicious.

The only thing better than a bowl of cherries? A bowl of bling. Honestly, fruit is so passe, these days it's all about diamonds. Big, shiny faux diamonds.

Use your brilliant bling as a paperweight, artfully propped by the fireplace or on your bedside table (so very Bond girl). Really, in our opinion, you can never go wrong with big shiny objects anywhere. Must be the Holly Golightly in us.

And, in this gorgeous stainless steel stella bowl, these diamonds seem right at home.

In search of a creative wedding gift or thank-you-for-letting-me-stay-in-your-Paris-flat gift? Ixnay the wine and get them what they never knew they wanted right here at mod design store Chiasso.

How often does a diverse group of guys and dolls (think suits and creatives) stop to ogle the same shop window? 'Ooohs' and 'aaahs' are exactly what San Francisco-based Rose and Radish incited a few evenings ago.

A self-described 'gallery of modern design objects,' Rose and Radish chooses a new theme every three months and showcases pieces unified by the theme. Lucky for us, the current theme is Tea Time and we are over the moon that we can shop the pieces online.

Find sweet, sophisticated and hip treasures for your home like delectable cupcake bowls (fab for storing your baubles or cotton balls), mugs with split personalities, mad hatter tea sets, cool cutlery, frame-worthy tea towels, drool-worthy candles (great hostess gifts), artful objects and much, much more.

Click to shop Rose and Radish online.

P.S. Looking for more style inspiration? Be sure to browse their gallery of previous themes as well as their blog.

If BussBuss were an actual boutique, it would be Delight. Featuring cool, fun, fabulous gifts, accessories and design and shopping goodness, Delight's goal is to put the happy back in shopping. They've succeeded.

What's really fun is that everyday at noon central, a new item is posted and at special savings too -- just for the day. If you love it, nab it right away at the special price. There's a 30-day store as well that items go into if they haven't sold out, which is equally divine for procrastinators like, um, us.

Scope out today's adorable Loop clutch and browse the store for hip Envirosax (by far the cutest and most functional reusable bags we've seen yet), mojito muddlers, haute hostess gifts and oodles more here at Delight.

P.S. Delight loves BussBuss as much as we heart them and is offering 15% off purchases of $30+ exclusively to BussBuss readers. Simply enter code BUSSBUSS at checkout!

Plus, all DailyBuss subscribers are also being entered to win a $100 shopping spree! Be sure to tell your friends to sign up for this contest now and sign up so you can win if you're not already a subscriber (it's free!)! Click here to win!

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.

In celebration of independent design and the success of her indie shopping blog Modish, Jen Coray opened the virtual doors to Modishoppe in April 2007.

Since, she's been featuring a coolly edited collection of handmade goods that span from handbags, hoodies and jewelry to paper, home and gifts. It's like shopping Etsy but with a really in-the-know friend (i.e. her keen eye for hip handcrafted treasures does the digging for you).

We're especially fond of the animal-laden accessories, such as the birdie keychains by Kwoozy and the elephant wristlets by Blissful. But we're not all about fauna, we need our flora fix too. Enter Brooke Medlin's rose-shaped earrings.

Both the beauty and the curse of Modishoppe is that Coray only carries a few (sometimes only one) of each item, so if you see something you love, scoop it up fast before it's gone forever. The upside? No fear of ever having the same thing as anyone else and a constantly changing collection.

Scope out all the current treasures here at Modishoppe.

P.S. Modishoppe loves BussBuss too and is offering 10% off with code bussmod at checkout exclusively to our readers!

We've been in major home redeco mode lately, scooping up fab pieces from vintage stores in hopes of glamming up our flat. But we still need some key quirky accessories to create that very Jonathan Adler 'happy chic' aesthetic that had us at hello.

Enter Shopmodi, the hip home accessories and gift shop serving up conversation pieces at Ikea prices.

Take the Tord Boontje for Artecnica midsummer light for instance, an unusually beautiful chandi of sorts, crafted from Tyvek, that would look great over a dining room table in white or hot pink.

We're also huge suckers for anything Mr. P, who helps keep our computer and iPod cables in check and our towels off the floor, while making us giggle.

We also can't wait to use Rob Brandt's porcelain crushed cups that look like plastic cups at our very belated housewarming party. So very post-mod eco-chic.

Click to see all the fab wares, which make perf hostess gifts, here at Shopmodi.

P.S. BussBuss readers receive an exclusive 20% off of orders over $20 with code BUSS0607 at checkout!

According to Bunny herself, Bunny Maxwell is a former Bond Girl and Martha Stewart stunt double who never underestimates the importance of a good (well-decorated) party.

We're totally on board with that and completely in love with Bunny's irreverent sense of humor and style. Like shopping the hippest of the hip from all of our fave design blogs (think I Dream of Jeannie meets Shelterrific), we're loving the collection of posh pillows, haute home accessories, hip hostess gifts, Bond Girl-worthy bedding and new Thomas Paul rugs.

Be among the first to scope out the fabulousness that is Bunny Maxwell, the fun new modern home decor and accessories boutique.

P.S. BussBuss bunnies take $20 off orders of $100+ with code BUSS20 and $10 off orders of $50+ with code BUSS10 at checkout.

Wedding season is in full swing and we can think of no bigger name in the wedding industry than Mindy Weiss. The 'it' celebrity wedding and party planner has lavished her chic taste on Jessica and Nick, Gwen and Gavin, Trista and Ryan and Charlie and Denise, to namedrop a few. And while not all the marriages have lasted, the stylish memories live on forever.

And now, with the opening of her new online bridal boutique and gift shop, even those of us not trailed by paparazzi can get our French-manicured hands on glam gifts, accessories, favors and more (even honeymoon and baby gifts too).

Imagine Plum Party meets Spoon Sisters with a sprinkle of girly sweetness thrown in for good measure. Love, Me serves up everything from hip flasks to vintage travel train cases to rhinestone and croc domino sets, lollypop favors, martini shakers and panties of the week.

Explore and find eternal fabulousness when you shop Love, Me.

{Dying to see the Haute Shop of the Week? Let's get it on, style lover!}

We must confess, BussBuss has quite the addictive personality (very La Lohan of us, we know). In fact, we've considered checking into rehab on more than one occasion for our addiction to milkshakes, vintage dresses and cupcakes, to confess a few.

But our latest obsession these days has been over the indie goodness that is Etsy. In case you've been shopping under a rock for the past year or two, Etsy is the spot to find handmade clothing, accessories, home goodies and gifts direct from the artists, crafters and designers themselves (from all over the world).

Think of it as a hipster Ebay, minus the stress of bidding. The best part? Everything is surprisingly affordable (no retail markup rocks!) and you can bookmark your favorite sellers and then browse by who their fave sellers are too. It's never-ending indie awesomeness.

Discover your faves, and prepare to join us in rehab, here at Etsy.

Pictured above: Mod Babydoll Dress by Papaya; Banded Rudderfish Card by Sub-Studio; Sterling Birch Leaf Earrings by honeybee

Wanna see more Haute Shops? Clickity click here, hautie!

{Knock. Knock. Anybody home for our first installment of Home Thursdays? Peachy.}

Last year, we waxed stylosophical about the amazing floating bookshelves. Now, we're even giddier because there's a floating shelf for our bathrooms, too.

The Bathroom Conceal Shelf takes towel storage to new heights by making towels appear to magically float in thin air. Tada!

The secret? The powder-coated steel shelf becomes invisible when a towel is wrapped around it, allowing you to stack more towels on top of the first one. Amaze your guests, and add a bit of wonder to your daily routine, right here at Uncommon Goods.

P.S. Find more creatively designed and unusual home accessories here at Uncommon Goods.

{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 Brits have done it again. Say hello to Voco, the clock that will make you wonder how you ever lived without him. Instead of an annoying beeping welcoming you to the day, the polite, British voice of Stephen Fry (think Jeeves) greets you, his master, with messages like:

"Good morning, sir. I'm so sorry to disturb you but it appears to be morning. Very inconvenient I agree, sir. I believe it is the rotation of the earth which is to blame, sir."

Hit the button to turn your personal butler off, and you'll receive a fortifying message for the day. And, when it's time for bed, you'll receive a humorous, but oddly effective, 90-second relaxation exercise that will ease you, Master, into slumber.

An excellent gift for Father's Day, you can give the gift of admiration in the morning in true Brit-wit style and listen to and download many of the hilarious messages, right here at Voco.

P.S. 'Good Morning Madam' version arrives in July. We can't wait to be awoken to:

"Good morning, Madam. The current issue of Vogue has devoted its editorial to your sense of style, purpose, beauty and personal grandeur. It may be advisable to use the rear entrance today, Madam, to avoid the crowds."

Dad gave you the moon and stars, so it's only right you return the favor by giving him the sun. In a jar.

Father's Day is right around the corner and we can think of no cooler (natch, warmer) gift than giving Pops a Sun Jar.

Made of frosted glass, the Sun Jar comes equipped with a solar-powered cell and rechargeable battery. Its energy efficient LED light will automatically switch on when it gets dark to give Dad five hours of candle-like light (awesome for summer nights on the porch), but also includes a switch to turn it off if he's not home to enjoy the glow. In a nutshell, it charges during the day and lights up at night.

He'll get a MacGyver-like kick out of it and you'll revel in knowing that, once again, you light up his life (fuggetabout those teen years).

Give him the sun, and check out all of the other hipster gifts and accessories, right here at Elsewares.

P.S. The Sun Jar makes a memorable summer hostess gift too!

Honestly, at the pace we all move these days, is it any wonder we can't remember the last time we watered the plants (circa 1999, perhaps?), opened that bottle of wine, changed the sheets, wore those jeans or popped those pills? The list goes on.

Thankfully, someone had the foresight to create the smartest clock/timer ever, the DaysAgo digital day counter. The clever tiny timer attaches to food containers and other things that need smart tracking -- think anything from those baby bottles or that pizza box in the fridge to your kitty's litter box to your eye shadow and tennies (to remind you of the last time you actually exercised).

To see all the clever uses, along with some handy and eye-opening freshness dates, and to buy your sanity, visit How Many Days Ago pronto.

P.S. This makes a super Father's Day gift! Think filter changes, oil changes, gardening, vitamins and meds, contact lens solution...

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and if you're planning a fab bash, you should know that regular ice cubes are so last year.

Since love is in the details, why not add some rock 'n' roll spirit to your spirits with these clever guitar ice mixers? Or, glam it up with bling bling ice cubes in the shape of diamonds and cool jewels. They are a girl's best friend, after all. We're sure Holly Golightly, the ultimate hostess with the mostest, would agree.

Pick up both and soiree like you mean it right here at Calliope Boutique.

It's hard to find a simple bag, with some spice, that can multitask, but our fave neighbors across the pond did.

The Silver Shopper Bag at Rockett St George is as good for toting groceries as it is your daily necessities like your files, lip gloss and light laptop or your gym essentials. Spot-on with spring's big trend of metallics, the glittering silver tote features a pop of hot pink with the interior lining and goes with literally everything in your closet.

Pick one up, and check out all of the new goodies like chic home accessories, fabulous gifts and more, right here at Rockett St George.

P.S. BussBuss readers receive an exclusive 20% off everything at Rockett St George with code BussBuss at checkout through May 31, 2007.

With Mother's Day just around the corner and summer party season gearing up, we think these gorgeous dishtowels (who even knew dishtowels could be gorgeous?) are a must.

Making a haute hostess gift, Mother's Day gift or treat for yourself, they're almost too pretty to use -- and, dare we say, inspire us to want to be in the kitchen.

If you can't fathom dirtying them either, use them as decor by hanging a row along an empty kitchen wall (hello, insta-art) or even use them to make pillows. Crafty couture is so 2007.

Pick up your faves right here at Anthropologie.

P.S. Mother's Day is SO next week, May 13th to be exact! Find a fab gift in our:

{Mother's Day Gift Guide}
{Spring Bling Jewelry Guide}
{Spring Bag Guide}

We did all the work. You take all the credit. That's what BussBuss is all about.

Martha mavens know it's time to get in gear and do some spring cleaning. But it needn't be such an unsightly chore. Spruce things up on the home front with home-chic-home items that will inspire you to ditch the TiVo for some haute housekeeping instead.

We love this black-and-white ornamental ironing board cover at The Spoon Sisters so much that we just might start ironing again (even though we haven't in, say, seven years -- don't judge us!).

We'll also doll up with some designer dish gloves so when it's time to scrub-a-dub-dub our hands won't give our domestic goddess-loving ways away when we're rocking spring's new bling.

And, as if we could resist if we wanted to, we'll nab a matching Marilyn or Sweetheart apron by Carolyn's Kitchen too, so we'll look as good as our casa feels when we're playing 'Suzy Homefaker.'