Foods Alive Organic Flax Crackers

Next time you have a snack attack, reach for these raw, vegan flax crackers from Foods Alive. I'm obsessed, I eat them straight out of the bag, but they are also great with all your favorite dips and spreads. All the flavors are delicious, so it's hard to pick a favorite but I really like Italian Zest, Mexican Harvest, Maple & Cinnamon and Original. The crackers are high in fiber and omega-3s made with organic ingredients and no additives or preservatives. Just be aware of the Celtic sea salt used for seasoning if sodium is a dietary concern.

6 Great Gifts For Dad

Don't forget dad this Father's Day, June 17. Here are 6 gifts he'll love:

1. Charging Bull Stapler ($130) - Symbolizing an upward swing in the stock market, this stapler is the perfect gift and conversation piece for the business-minded dad.

2. Shiba Frying Pan ($188) - Designed by award winning Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, this frying pan boasts a modern aesthetic and functional design.

3. Personalized Hidden Message Collar Stays ($59.95) - Dapper dads will love these custom collar stays inscribed with your own special message.

4. Vaca Valiente Leather Horse Desk Accessory ($62) - Made from recycled leather from Argentina, this charming desk accessory keeps dad's phone, business cards, pens and more all neatly organized.

5. Field Jerky ($35 for 5 packs) - Known as the Rolls Royce of jerky, this artisan-crafted snack offers the best-in-class taste dad deserves.

6. Beolit 12 ($799) - Let's face it, you can't go wrong with a gift from Bang & Olufsen. This portable music speaker plays wirelessly from an iPod, iPhone or iPad letting dad take his music wherever he goes.

Create Your Own White Board With Idea Paint

How genius is this... now you can turn your office walls (or any smooth surface for that matter) into a dry erase board with a simple coat of specially-engineered Idea Paint ($175 for 50 square feet). Creative types, rejoice.

Reginald's Homemade Peanut Butter

If you're a peanut butter lover like me, you don't want to miss Reginald's homemade nut butters. With sinful flavors like Apple Sin Peanut Butter, Double Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter, Hazlenut Amaretto Peanut Butter, Bourbon Pecan Peanut Butter and Nana Honey Peanut Butter, it's nearly impossible to eat just one spoonful. And if you prefer the classics, Reginald's also makes a plain original roast in either crunchy or creamy and several cashew butters.

Also check out: PB2 Low-Calorie Powdered Peanut Butter

The Entertaining Book

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner party or an elaborate affair, being the hostess with the mostess has never been easier thanks to this leather entertaining book. Inside, you'll find acid-free pages with gilt edges just begging to be filled with up to 77 menus, seating plans, your favorite caterers and florists, and more. The book also contains helpful planning resources such as a guide to table setting and tips for seating arrangements.

Design Your Own Shoes at Milk & Honey

Now this is a shoeaholic's dream: the chance to design and create your own pair of custom shoes. Thanks to Milk & Honey, that dream is now a reality. First choose your style - pumps, sandals, boots, flats or wedges - then customize everything from the strap to the heel height to the material.  There's even a bridal collection and a vegan animal-friendly collection. Get started designing here.

Rock of Ages Vagabond Luggage Tags

Don't let your suitcase be just another boring black bag floating around the baggage carousel. With Rock of Ages' Vagabond luggage tags ($30 each), your bag will surely stand out from the pack. Fun phrases like "Not Just Another Black Bag" and "Jet Set Gypsy" ensure you'll never gets your bags mixed up again. For information on ordering, call 212-633-6163.

Isabella's Cookie Company

The next time you need a sweet surprise for someone special, check out Isabella's Cookie Company. The cookies are homemade from old family recipes using wholesome ingredients and a special trademark baking process. In addition to mouthwatering flavors like dark mocha monster, strawberry shortcake, peanut butter bomb and chocolate haze, there are vegan and low-sugar options too. And if you want something custom, they can do that too. Visit isabellascookies.com.

8 Sexy Summer Beauty Buys

1. Thakoon for NARS - These bright polishes pair great with a bikini.

2.  Sisley Limited Edition L'Orchidee Bronzer - I'm obsessed with this beautiful new bronzer from Sisley. It's limited edition and quantities are limited, but get your hands on one if you can.

3. By Terry Nail Laque in Skinny Latte and Bubble Glow Rose - Layer these two new polishes from By Terry for a soft summer look.

4. Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Mask - Give your sun-kissed skin the moisture it needs with this brand new miracle mask from Rodial.

5. Sisley Self-Tanning Hydrating Facial Skin Care - Sisley's newest self-tanner gives you subtle color without looking orange. 

6. Super Smile Whitening Toothpaste and Whitening Accelerator - Amazing stuff and it really does work.

7. Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Bronzing Powder and Blush - This is a close second to Sisley's new bronzer and the packaging with magnetic lid is pretty darn cool.

8. Frederic Malle Perfume Guns - Ok so this isn't exactly a beauty buy for you, but it will make your home smell just like your favorite Frederic Malle perfume. And the packaging is killer.

Sterling Silver Mama Ring

This Mother's Day (Sunday, May 13), show your mom how much you love her with this chic and delicate mama ring. Designer Nora Kogan makes each piece locally in Brooklyn and uses recycled metals and conflict-free stones whenever possible. Order yours here.

A Stylish Summer Tote For $25

Summer is all about carefree style. Tousled windblown hair, drapey caftans for after the beach and colorful maxi dresses for those backyard soirees. To complement your effortless look, there's nothing better than a chic and inexpensive tote from My Other Bag. With graphic prints of famous bags like the Chanel 2.55 and the YSL Muse bag, the $25 totes are playful and fun. Besides, we all know your other bag is really a Birkin (wink, wink).

Jacques Levine Ballet Slippers

Comfortable, cute and cozy, Jacques Levine's shearling-lined ballet flats are everything you want in a slipper. No wonder Angelina Jolie and Brooke Shields adore them. And interestingly enough, it was Jacques Levine's father Falk who is credited with first creating the mule. The family shoe-making business dates back to 1936. Shop the collection here.

A Fashionista's Pret-a-Portea

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of hosting a very fashionable bridal shower for one of my most dear friends. It was truly so much fun planning every aspect and seeing the beautiful bride-to-be showered with love. The Christian Louboutin cookies were made by boutique bakeshop CASUE.

Get Your Smoking Slippers On

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If you're not sporting smoking slippers this spring, it's time to slip into a pair:

1. Charles Philip Leopard Loafers ($135)

2. Alexander McQueen Sequined Leather Loafers ($1,055)

3. Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats ($777)

4. Cobra Society Najet Woven Smoking Slippers ($495)

5. Vintage 60s Smoking Slippers ($35)

6. Steve Madden 'Studlyy' Loafer ($100)

7. Charles Philip Classic Solid Flat ($135)

8. J Crew Leopard-Print Calf Hair Loafers ($275)

9. Jimmy Choo Zebra-Print Calf Hair Loafers ($495)

PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter

PB2 is quite possibly the best discovery ever -- especially if you're a peanut butter lover like me. PB2 is a powdered peanut butter with 85% less fat calories than the real stuff. Two tablespoons of this powdery goodness weigh in at just 45 calories and 1.5 grams of fat. And it tastes amazing. Mix it with water to create a spread for toast, try it in a smoothie, sprinkle it on a banana or mix it in yogurt. I haven't tried the Chocolate PB2 yet, but I hear it's pretty addicting too. Get it on Amazon or order it here.

Swarovski Crystal Handsets For Your iPhone

Making a phone call has never looked so fabulous. The Moshi Pop Crystal Handset has some serious bling with more than 2,000 Swarovski crystals. Plus, by using the handset, you can say bye-bye to 99% of absorbed phone radiation. Available in clear, pink or red, the Pop Crystal handset is compatible with both the iPhone and Blackberry. Get yours at Maison 24. (Just don't look at the price).

The Lamb List Spring 2012 Wedding Guide Coming Soon!

I'm really excited about The Lamb List Spring 2012 Wedding Guide. It's filled with all sorts of beautiful things for brides-to-be as well as chic ideas for bridal showers, gift ideas for the newlyweds, honeymoon essentials and much more. Make sure you've signed up and activated your subscription to The Lamb List newsletter to get your copy of the wedding guide next week! It's available exclusively to newsletter subscribers, so sign up today.

The Vapur Anti-Bottle

Foldable, reusable and designed for on-the-go use, the Vapur Anti-Bottle is the latest and greatest way to carry water with you. The bottle stands upright when filled and can be rolled or folded flat when empty to fit neatly inside your pocket or purse. The Vapur Anti-Bottle is made in the USA, comes in tons of vibrant colors and designs and can even be dressed up in a "sweater" to insulate the bottle and wick away sweat. Who knew a water bottle could be so much fun?

Nests for the Pampered Pet

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1. Midwest Barn Wood Birdhouse

2. Mid-Century Modern Pet Bed

3. Pet Interiors Bowl Cat Bed (also available for dogs)

4. Pet Interiors Cube Bed

5. Bowsers Moderno Dog Bed

6. WowBow Mija Bed

Stylish Light Bulbs You'll Love

A simple bulb change can update your sockets in seconds. Check out these fun options:

1. Energy Saving Light Bulbs

2. Melissa Borrell Etched Shadow Bulbs

3. Quad Loop Filament Light Bulb

4. Laser Cut Wooden Bulb

Cambridge Satchel Company's Hot New "It" Bag

Celebrities, fashionistas and even some very stylish men have been spotted sporting the Cambridge Satchel, this season's affordable new "it" bag. The satchel is available in classic colors, like black, white and brown, as well as limited edition metallics and bright fluorescents. You can even personalize your satchel by having it embossed with your initials. Check out the official online store here.

Little Book of Earrings

Here's a clever idea from our friends across the pond: the little book of earrings. Each of the four pages in the book holds up to 12 pairs of earrings and you can easily toss it in your travel bag or stash it on your bookshelf to disguise your valuables. Available in pink, purple or blue with gray pages or dark blue with blue pages. Get yours here.

Go Graphic in Black and White

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1. Lisa Marie Fernandez Bandeau Bikini

2. Aldo 'Kanosh' Wedge in White

3. Tara Matthews Bandeau Bikini

4. Rachel Zoe Colorblock Shift Dress

5. Kelly Wearster Limited Edition HUE

6. Frederic Malle + Pierre Hardy Travel Spray

7. Reed Krakoff Atlantique Bag

8. DVF Diane Hanky Dress in Falling Marks

9. Sandra Dechnik African Beaded Bracelet

10. Pantone iPhone Case

11. Intermix Exclusive Bajra Black and White Ombre Scarf

OPI New York City Ballet Collection

I'm smitten with OPI's New York City Ballet polish collection. The six pale shades are so beautiful and perfectly delicate for spring. Brides to be, take note. Order the collection here.

Tattoo Your Easter Eggs

I have fond memories of decorating Easter eggs as a child. I remember writing secret messages on them with wax crayons, dipping them in as many colors as possible and covering them in stickers. It's such a fun activity the whole family can enjoy.

This year, instead of dying your Easter eggs, try tattooing them instead. Any temporary tattoos will work. If you want to create the beautiful eggs pictured here and featured in Country Living, just follow these simple steps:

1. Purchase temporary tattoo paper
2. Download free images at The Graphics Fairy and The Vintage Moth
3. Arrange the images in a Word document and resize the images to fit on an egg
4. Print on temporary tattoo paper
5. Adhere to eggs

Happy decorating!

Element Custom Granola Bars

Earlier this month, Mix My Granola was bought by Element Bars. Although I'm sad to see Mix My Granola go, the good news is you can now take all that deliciousness you put into your cereal and have it crafted into a convenient on-the-go bar. Choose from one of four bases (oaty, chewy, crispy or datey) then go to town adding fruits, nuts and sweets of your choice. Top it all off with a boost of protein, fiber or omega-3 and you've got the ultimate health bar made just how you like it. Enter "mmgelement" at checkout for 20% off your order. Start building your bar here.

Lazerwood iPhone Cases

If you want an iPhone case that stands out from the pack, check out Lazerwood's protective wood covers. The sleek and durable cases, ranging in price from $15-$35, come in a variety of nifty designs and patterns or you can create a custom design with your own logo or artwork. Shop the collection here.

2012 DC DreamHome

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the 2012 DreamHome at the Washington Design Center and it was full of inspiration. I particularly loved the 'Mad Men'-themed modern lounge complete with a custom acrylic piano.

Stay Dry with RainRaps

Now here's a chic alternative to the not-so-flattering rain poncho. Check out the brand new RainRaps. These reversible, waterproof/water resistant capes are an easy-to-wear accessory that you can toss on over just about anything when an unexpected rain cloud hovers overhead. Plus they are super easy to fold up and pack in your travel bag. RainRaps are available in four color combinations and come in one size. Order yours here.

Never Lose Your Keys Again

If you're one of those people who is constantly losing things, you need a Bikn. The combination iPhone case, app and tracking tags let you instantly find items gone missing. With the Bikn, your iPhone uses low-power radio waves to locate the lost item, then directs you to it through a series of beeps that get louder as you get closer. You can even customize your Bikn case and tracking tags, choosing from two base colors (black or white) and 6 accent colors including purple, green and gray. And what's really cool is that you can keep track of any item the thumbsized tracking tag fits. Keys, kids, you name it. Get yours here.