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Fall in Love With a Hobo--You Can Even Take This One Home to Mom!

Hobo International Milano Leather Carlotta BagIt's almost Valentine's Day, and love is in the air. Have you hugged a Hobo lately? If you had a Hobo International purse, you would have. These Hobos are fashionable, functional, and easy to love. AND to honor this national day of true love, their even more huggable at 20% off.


Harvey's Seatbelt Bag Medium ToteBut maybe Harvey is your main squeeze. Fasten your seatbelt...I mean, wear it! Harvey's Seatbelt Bags will drive you to distraction with stylish design that's easy on the environment. This is not from your father's Oldsmobile (get it?! Okay I'll stop -- the opportunity for bad punnery here is endless...). These bags are very now, and come in a variety of colors and sizes, and every one is made from seatbelts.


Dooney & Burke Patent Leather Chiara PurseIn this love note to purses, let us not forget everybody's favorite heart throb, Dooney & Burke. If the chic lines, soft leathers, and lucious colors of a Dooney & Burke bag don't make your heart beat just a little faster, I don't know what will. Take the patent leather Chiara bag in blue (or black, burgandy, or red if that's more your type). There should be love songs written about this purse -- I'm getting teary-eyed just thinking about it. And they're up to 40% off.


So much to love, and only one holiday to celebrate it. Just like a true sweetheart, your handbag will be on your arm year-round, but unlike your sweetie, it's okay to have more than one.

One for the Ladies--Handbags Anyone?

Okay ladies, this one's for you.


Handbags! They're almost as addictive as shoes. Like shoes, they're easy to try on, and they always fit, even after indulging in Dooney & Bourke handbaga batch of holiday cookies. Mmmm...love this time of year.


We have some beautiful bags that are just as yummy as those cookies...maybe even more so. For example, I'm loving this Dooney & Bourke Animal Print June Bag in zebra stripes. It's whimsical but classy--a perfect combination as far as I'm concerned. There's also a version in a painted pony print. Of course, Dooney & Bourke does classy with the best, and they have a lots of other beautiful bags in lush lTano Petty Larceny handbageathers and classic lines to prove it.


Tano also has "classy" down to a fine art. Beautiful bags in Italian Crunch Leather grace their line. I love the little Tano Petty Larceny bag in bright red (there's also one in green). It's small, but offers lots of pockets and sturdy hardware. TheTano Flashbulb Fury is a better option for gals who like their bags with a little beef to them. And besides, it has a great name!Harvey's Seatbelt Bag


If "whimsical but classy" is your tagline, though, you should also check out Harvey's SeatBelt Bags. An unusual concept to be sure, every bag is made of, yes, seat belts! You'll be amazed what they can do with a lowly seatbelt, though. The bags come in an array of colors and styles, and each is fully lined with lots of pockets for easy organization. And because all the materials are handmade, you can feel good that no animals were harmed in the making of your bag!

Gift Ideas for your Favorite Connoisseur


Only 2 and a half weeks (more or less) to Christmas, and you still have gifts to find?! Yipes! But don't worry -- it's a club that millions of others are proud members of as well.


Ideas, ideas! That's what we're all looking for right now, so here's a few more to add to the list.Mercedes Benz Rollerpoint Pen


Connoiseurs--we all know them. Your CPA friend who dreams of becoming a sommelier -- that weekend golf pro who spends his weekdays in an office dreaming of Saturday tee-time. A gift for your giftee's true passion is never a bad idea, so here's some speciality ideas.


A wine bottle carrier is a must-have for any serious wine enthusiast. I love, love, LOVE this one made by Piel Leather. It comes both in single bottle and double bottle versions, in both brown and black. It Piel Leather Single Bottle Wine Casefeatures sleek lines, exposed stitching, and classic hardware that give it a really rich, high-end feel, and you can throw in personalized monogramming for free on the double-bottle version, or for $15 on the single bottle version.


Piel Leather Golf Club CoversPiel Leather also makes beautiful camera bags for your favorite shutterbug. Or if you're not so keen on leather, Eagle Creek makes a really nice one as well made of 210D Helix Double Box.


Piel also comes through for the avid golfer. Splurge on a full leather golf bag, or just add a nice accent with a set of four leather head covers, which you can further personalize with monogramming. A leather golf shoe bag is also a nice option.


If it's a writer you're shopping for, you can never go wrong with a classic Cross pen. Or bring the smooth ride of a Mercedes-benz to paper with their super high-end rollerball pen.


Great Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Traveler that Won't Break the Bank

Thanksgiving is over, and it's back to the work-a-day week, but with an eye toward that happy holly holiday beckoning at the end of the month. Stores are awash in a sea of green, red, and gold, and you can't swing a cat without knocking over a Christmas display of some sort (not that I would swing a cat, mind you...).

Generally, I resist much of the holiday fo-la-la-derol preceding Christmas, especially when it means Santa is hanging out with the ghosts and ghoulies on Halloween display shelves. But it's December now--the cauldrons and cobwebs Travelon Tri-Fold Tie Caseare safely in storage, and all that's left of Thanksgiving are a few lingering leftovers--so I think we're safe to haul out the holly. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just behind us, and folks are in the gift-buying spirit, so let's talk gifts!

Over the next month, I'll blog on a few different gift ideas for the travel-minded recipient. But because it's a tight economy, let's start with gifts under $25.

Believe it or not, you can outfit your favorite jet-setter with all sorts of nifty accessories and bags without busting your budget. Just a few days ago, I blogged about innovations in travel products that I'm most thankful for, and one of those were packing accessories. Surprise! They're also inexpensive. You can purchase an Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder, or Pack-It Cube for $25 and under. If it's a businessman on your list, pair the Pack-It Folder, which keeps button-up shirts laundry-room fresh, with a Travelon Tri-fold Tie Case to hold all those ties he'll get from everyone else!

The ladies will love the Travelon Messenger Shoulder Bag, available in six different colors. The bag fits close to the body for a sleek line. And with an external cell phone pocket, an expansion panel, and a hidden rear zippered compartment, it's feature-rich for stream-lined trips through the airport.
Travelon Messenger Shoulder Bag
Seiko LCD Travel ClockUnique items that will work for anyone include the Millenium Leather Passport Jacket or the Seiko LCD Travel Clock. Quality-constructed umbrellas, and nice grooming bags also make thoughtful gifts that don't cost much.

Creativity is the key when shopping on a budget. Keep your recipient's needs in mind, and find items that fit his or her personality, while adding your own personal flair--you can't go wrong.

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