If this shaker set could talk it would rap: "Salt, Salt n' Pepa's here, and we're in effect!" from the 80s hit song "Push It." 

The magnetic feet on these guys allow them to hang sideways on the stainless steel stem or firmly on the bottom disk. Leave it to the designers at Alessi to make a playful shaker. 

It's worth it's salt.

And pepper. 

~ The Daily Muse

Better Letters.

Raise the magnetically clasped cover of The Art of Correspondence set from ModCloth.com to discover a Pandora's Box of cute correspondence necessities inside. This collection includes a 64-page etiquette booklet, 12 note and correspondence cards, 24 envelopes, and 8 sheets of stickers and seals.

Matte Stephens has it down to a fine art.

His whimsical, limited-edition prints are all replicated from original gouache paintings. Their playful nature and muted colors remind us a bit of something that would be hanging on the walls during a Wes Anderson movie like The Royal Tenenbaums. 

~ The Daily Muse

“One too many nachos last night?” “Skip the gym…again?” The Skinny Tank to the rescue. 

Layer with other pieces to smooth the bumps and slenderize last night’s mistakes. Their logo says it all, “It’s worth squeezing into.” 

~ The Daily Muse

Bread and Butter is an online shop that donates 50% of their profits to nonprofit organizations that help feed the hungry. Their slogan? Helping Fill Bellies.

This Massachusetts family is working together to develop a sustainable business model. The parents wanted their daughters to understand that there are benefits to working hard and helping others, and that personal and charitable goals don't have to be mutually exclusive. You can follow their progress online over the first 365 days.

Buy these adorable t-shirts or nightgowns to help support this worthy cause.

~ The Daily Muse

The good ol' days...

Victorian jewelry is always full of femininity and grace. Victoriasjewelrybox.com carries loads of sweet; vintage looks (most for under $40). It's like shopping at an estate sale in your living room.

~ The Daily Muse

Go back to the days when you counted time in “one Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi…”

The Mississippi Clock is sure to make passing the time more fun! 

~ The Daily Muse

Flat-footed and happy.

The Cityslips Ballet Flats are like Transformers for girls. Their innovative split-sole structure and comfy elastic backing allow them to fold neatly and securely into a compact carrying case. Once the flats have been removed, the small pouch unzips and expands, becoming a full-size tote bag.

Once you're done with a power strut in pointy pumps, slip these cozy Cityslips on.

~ The Daily Muse

"I wanna rock and roll all night! And party every day!"

If this is your personal anthem, you're probably a Rockstarlettee at heart. Rockstarlettee designs was started by a southern woman with a bangin' fashion sense. A groupie at heart, she designed a brand of clothes that fit her sensibility.

Face the music. It's time to get started on your stage style.

~ The Daily Muse

If you're on the prowl for potential Valentine's Day dates, arm yourself with French Kiss Gum.

Developed by a team of scientists in white lab coats, it is said to be the most powerful breath freshening gum available. It doesn't cover up bad breath...it grabs and strangles the germs that cause bad breath. Just like the movie stars, get ready for your close up moment.

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Keep your valuables in this jewelry box lovingly made from rejected rice bags. As an added bonus, the purchase supports the Bamboo Watch Project to support young women through high school completion. 

~ The Daily Muse

Tea party time!

If you're going to have tea for two, make it interesting and try it in this funky Shattered Tea Pot from Clio Home. Its strange angles make it look more like a piece of art than a practical house ware.

Trust me, it's your cup of tea.

~ The Daily Muse

Silver is a snooze when it comes to napkin rings.

Try these Liberty of London print napkin rings by Julian Mejia Design from Tournesol Gifts. They're classically styled and sweet natured.

Keep your napkins happy.

~ The Daily Muse

So your BFF just had a baby, your boss is in the hospital or someone you know just dealt with the loss of a loved one—it's time for the troops to rally around the kitchen and whip up some casseroles and comfort foods. Enter TakeThemAMeal.com.

The task of coordinating a meal schedule for caring cooks who want to help can be overwhelming for the family involved. This site is an amazing tool for everyone to fill out what and when they're delivering dishes and notifies the recipient as well.

Leave it to a group of women to invent this brilliant take-care-tool.

 
~ The Daily Muse