Everything you make looks more delicious in these bamboo bowls. Independent Vietnamese artisans in the Cat Dang Village craft them using a long tradition of hand-coiled bamboo work, then partner with various workshops around town.

Just one of the beautiful items found on this fair trade site featuring ethically sourced gifts, housewares and accessories. World of Good creates opportunities for hundreds of artisan cooperatives around the world to share their best work by serving as a bridge to the U.S. retail market. They respectfully assist artisans by providing access to fair wages, safe working conditions and long-term economic sustainability and also re-invest 10% of their profits in the artisan communities.

Next time you need to buy a gift for yourself or a loved one, check out this site and do a world of good while you shop.

$29.95 at worldofgood.com

Über-talented Susie Mendive honed her creative skills designing for the whimsically feminine brand Stila Cosmetics, and has just introduced her signature line of home and lifestyle products. One of her exquisite floral motif graphic wallpaper patterns is reinterpreted on this bent plywood serving tray. Simply stunning.

$38 at wishingfish.com

Whether your decor is rustic or mid-century modern, these fabulous wood grain printed log pillows are the perfect way to bring a little of the great outdoors to any room.

$18 each at fredflare.com

If you're like us, your desk is littered with post-its, lists and reminders. In an effort to stay organized (and save trees) we're loving this environmentally friendly, white Ceramic Memo Board that can be used over and over again. Write your message, to-do list or note-to-self with a dry erase marker, then wipe it clean and start anew.

$9.95 at seejanework.com

Today is what's known in the online retail world as "Cyber Monday" - one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. In honor of this "holiday", retailers are offering some really sweet deals to help you with your holiday purchases. We found these gorgeous Spanish-inspired etched glasses at redenvelope.com's 20% off sale - originally $50, they are marked down to $40 through 11/29 only. (Also worth noting are Diptyque candles marked down to $42.)

Want more deals? Check out sweet-savings.com today for a full list of the hottest special offers found on the web.

Instantly and stylishly transform any room by "writing on the walls" with these paint-by-numbers designs made for coloring. It's up to you weather you want to fill in a little, a lot or none at all. Use crayons, markers, colored pencils or paint pens to fill in the designs. Great for kids but fun for adults too.

$20 at 2jane.com

Replace your boring old manila folder with these pretty versions, one featuring a Paris map, the other a toile bird print. Guaranteed to make you feel good even during the most stressful work day.

$15 for set of 12 at fredflare.com

25% off everything at fredflare.com through 11/15/06, use code: PREVIEW.1106

Great news for Alora Ambiance fans (and there are many!) - they've released a new limited-edition scent to fragrance your home for the holidays. Festa is a deliciously spicy mix of cinnamon and bitter orange, a perfect way to get in the spirit. Like all of their room diffusers, its exquisite design features an elegant grouping of wood sticks that gradually release fragrance to subtly fill the room. A great gift for yourself or a friend.

$50 at beautyhabit.com

free shipping on all orders of $50+ through 11/30/06, use code: Stylebakery1

Rarely can "chic" be used to describe a vacuum cleaner, but this hand-held vac is so sleek and stylish, there's no need to hide it in the closet. Super lightweight, this cordless rechargeable beauty rests in an illuminated plug-in charging base when not in use.

$49.95 at sharperimage.com

All this "back to school" talk put us in the mood for school (office) supply shopping. These adorably girly erasers have us sharpening up our #2's. With images including the Eiffel Tower, Pups and more, we almost can't wait to make a mistake.

$2.95 at seejanework.com