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Certainly Silver

August 30, 2011



Elana said: “This necklace is just what I’ve been looking for. Silver, yes. Quirky yet meaningful? Yes. Not cutesy? YES.”

If you’re certain you love Mary Steratore Reiss’ sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone Dealing With Uncertainty Necklace design, visit our community voting app and speak your mind!

If this saying isn’t quite right for you, maybe one of Mary’s other designs would be a perfect fit? Also up for voting this week: Luck is Believing You’re Lucky, Quiet Courage, and Reach for the Moon.

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Hearts & Stars!

August 26, 2011

Rachel said: “Love this ornament. I love the shape of hearts and purchase interesting items whenever I can.”

Dari said: “This would be a great “under $20″ Xmas gift! Nice that it’s made in USA. I would put one in my window or garden as a suncatcher!”

Handmade by Brenda Griffith these wire ornaments feature colorful glass at the center to capture light. Would the star be a bright accent to your home decor? Would you gift the heart to someone you love? Which twisted wire ornament is your favorite? Tell us by voting and sharing your feedback on our community voting app.

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Top Comments of the Week

August 25, 2011

Our voting app is bursting with notable quotes from uncommon users. Here are a few of our favorite comments from the past week.

Clifford said: “I’m always on the lookout for thoughtful green gifts for friends who garden. I wouldn’t give anything made from resin. This is a winner. Very charming and organic looking.”

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This Just In: Screwball

August 25, 2011



Renee said: “Love it! I already have the “f” bomb! So clever.

Breen said: “it’s quirky – which keeps it is line with uncommon goods point of view…”

Handmade by long-time UncommonGoods artist Fred Conlon, the Screwball is one part pun and one part paperweight. Thanks to votes from our community, this wacky weight is now in our lineup. If you want to weigh in on more potential products, visit our community voting app!

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Open Up

August 24, 2011

Ann said: “Another exceptional handcrafted item – very unique and a great gift choice!”

Made from repurposed railroad spikes and driftwood, this letter opener could make a great gift for someone with a sharp sense of style. Do you agree with Ann that this iron accessory is exceptional? Visit our voting app to tell us what you think!

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Comments of the Week

August 22, 2011

Each week we see more and more feedback on the newest goods in our voting app. Here are our favorite comments from last week:

Ciara knows what she likes, and she’s a strong supporter of the Zip Tie Ring, a handmade sterling silver ring modeled after a classic zip tie.

But Elena’s not so sure she approves of our morals, especially after we asked your opinion of the Compass Rose Flask Set.

And Amanda has some great tips for using the Bread Warmer to keep your brown sugar soft. (Leaving me with the Rolling Stones’ Brown Sugar stuck in my head all day.)

Want to see what everyone else is saying? Check out what’s new, including the stone drink dispenser, heart ornament, and railroad spike letter opener.

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This Just In: Hold-Me-Tight Pillows

August 17, 2011


Molly said: “Love it…its a nice way to send my niece a long-distance hug.”

An anonymous voter said: “That’s adorable, though I think the crying one’s a little depressed. It appears to have the same comforting factors as a blankie, but it can’t rip and gather dirt by being dragged. Plus you can hug and sleep on it–very cute.”

MaryKay said: “These are so cute. Grandkids will love them.”

Our voters loved that these hand-loomed pillows are made with super-soft 100% pima cotton yarn, hand-loomed, and colorful. These squeezable companions have special arm-shaped handles, so little ones can hold them tight when a big hug’s in order.

If you enjoy reading comments from voting app users like MaryKay, Molly, and our mystery voter, visit our community voting app and check out more of our community approved goods.

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Zip Tied!

August 17, 2011

Jackie said: “Great idea..I think it is a very fair price for such a unique ring!”

This solid sterling silver ring is sure to get a few second looks! Modeled after a real plastic zip tie, this unique ring makes a better fashion accessory than the ties you use to cinch up your loose cords. Would you love to see this ring zip into our lineup? Then give it a thumbs up in our voting app!