Leave it to the retail world to turn a profit on the now famous shoe-throwing incident involving President Bush. Cafe Press, an online retailer of pop culture fads, has come up with this T-shirt depicting Bush being pelted with a shoe with the wording, "Seriously, Who throws a shoe?" The shirt comes in a range of colors, from military green to royal blue and is 100-percent cotton.
For a mere $28.99, this would be my pick for anyone who thinks Bush is an idiot. Seriously, who else would get a shoe thrown at him?
Order here.
Recently I was helping a co-worker brainstorm ideas for a gift for his new girlfriend. Of course, my first suggestion was jewelry, because what girl wouldn't like a little bling, but he immediately shot down that idea. In fact, he shot down every suggestion I had, until I had my moment of brilliance: a piece of artwork. It takes some thought to pick out the perfect piece of art, and its message is simple: "I think you're cool."
Here are some paintings for sale at Fifteen Ten Uncommon Home Antiques. The cool thing about these colorful pieces of art is that there aren't any rock-solid prices you can make your own offer.
Oh, and by the way, everything in the store is 50 percent off.
Fifteen Ten
1510 Central Ave.
704-342-9005
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Right now, wired jewelry is very popular. Here are some shots of some gold and silver pieces from City Supply Co. (1219 Thomas Ave., 704-347-2489)
One of the hottest products at dog boutique Thats Haute! is the Bristle Bone by Premier pet products. It brushes the dog's teeth and massages his gums while the dog tries to eat the gnawhide ring. The bone itself is very rugged and made of nylon so the bone itself is a chew toy. One end of the bone unscrews so pet parents can substitute other treats if they choose. $14.99 for the small
and $19.98 for the large. (The large is meant for dogs 40 lbs and up.)
That's Haute
8440 Pit Stop Court, Suite 150
Concord (located near AutoBell and Goodyear Tires, beside the Mayflower Seafood, across the street from Concord Mills)
704-979-0042
Hats are flying off the shelves at The Boulevard in NoDa. Stylish, contemporary and fun, these hats add the extra touch to an outfit, look adorable on and will keep you warm on those chilly winter nights.
Extended holiday hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Boulevard
451 E. 36th St.
704-332-0142
(photos courtesy The Boulevard)
Thermal Porcelain Cup with Silicone Lid
Found at Paper Skyscraper
330 East Blvd.
704-333-7130
$18.95 (compared to $28.95 at Amazon.com)
For the Obama lover in your life, order this 12"X18" poster as a pre-inauguration gift. Created in a collaboration between Radar and Smackhound and printed in a limited run by local printer Ink Floyd, you can also find this artwork for sale at The Niche Market in NoDa. $30 for artistic documentation of history in the making.