So when I’m not working or dancing to Jock Jams or watching Toddlers and Tiaras while trying to explain to Ben why I’m watching Toddlers and Tiaras…I am on Etsy.

Etsy’s Pounce section, to be exact. Not familiar with it? Well it’s right here.

See? There.

Etsy’s Pounce section features items that have been recently sold or shops that have yet to have a sale and are still undiscovered. I prefer to browse undiscovered shops because it makes me happy to help jumpstart a shop. And I don’t know about you, fellow Etsy sellers, but when it rains it pours.

So it was through Pounce that I found Kate & Blythe, and what a lovely shop to find!

See? Lovely.

Kate & Blythe shipped out my order of this gorgeous (and affordable at $14!) felt brooch the day after I ordered it and it arrived beautifully packaged. And, y’know, the product itself is pretty beautiful as well.

So check them out! They have a variety of felted flower brooches in great colors that will be perfect additions to your spring wardrobe.

Oh, and I colored my hair, surprise! I haven’t been a redhead since high school and I forgot how much I dig it. Whatcha think?

Hey, just because I forgot what I did last Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean I completely forgot about the menfolk. Even though they don’t expect flowers and cards I can’t pass up a marketed holiday to give my loved one a present. And it seems I am surrounded by people who celebrate an anniversary around this day, so if you’re one of them this might be even more useful than I planned on. Huzzah!

1. Bacon Pop, $5 Ben and I already sprinkle bacon salt on our popcorn for smokey goodness, but this cuts out the middle man (and yet does nothing for your middle).

2. Aviator Pillowcases, $25 My linens tend to be on the, uh, floral side, so these bad boys would beef up any bed.

3. Book Belt Buckle, $32 This Etsy shop takes old bookcovers and preserves them into belt buckles! Perfect for your well read sweetie.

4. Mix Tape USB Flash Drive, $18 Now, the making of a good compilation tape  is a very subtle art. It’s a lot easier when you just need it to hide your porn on this flashdrive.

5. Bonox Clock, $18 It’s got that retro feel without that grandma smell. Nothing says I love you quite like a blaring alarm every morning!

Of course if you’re stumped you can always consider this. (um, NSFW I suppose? It’s suggestive, not graphic.)