Rare Bird Finds

Gold Brain Mouse

Who is the REAL brains behind your company? Now you will be with this Gold Brain Mouse.  $29.99 from Boys To Men

Hamptons Signature Dot Ponytail Scarf

This imported silk scarf comes in 5 eyepopping colors with a signature C on one side and polka dots on the other side.  Tie it around your ponytail to add some flair to your outfit.  Great for the upcoming spring/summer weather!

Guinea Pig Magnets

I love, love, love guinea pigs from their chubby little bodies to their enthusiastic "wheek! wheek!" when it's time for treats.  This guinea pig magnet is so cute and it's handmade. I even own a couple of these! $2.50 at Fish Cakes.  Be sure to check out all the different animals and monsters in the shop's magnet collection.

Meet our New Writers!

Wheee - we're totally ecstatic here!  Did you see how many posts we had yesterday?  16 posts..in one day. 

The new fatter bird is a result of a few new (and talented!) birdies who've joined the Rare Bird Finds team.  Take a moment to meet some of the new faces behind Rare Bird Finds - we think they're great, awesome, fabulous - can we say we love them? - and we hope you think so, too!

We hope you are enjoying the increase in posts, and we'd love to get your feedback.  If you have a moment, please drop us a comment or an email.

Here's to more finds and more discoveries that'll totally impress your friends and family come gift time.

xoxo,

Mei-Lynn & Sharla

Balancing Monkeys

These little balancing monkeys are made of non-toxic, organic rubberwood and colored with vegetable dyes, so they're not only cute but environmentally friendly. Hanging the monkeys together from the tree in different combinations supposedly helps kids learn basic math and balance concepts. They'd make a great gift for a few little monkeys I know! On sale for $18 at Modern Kid Stuff.

Drool towels

If you have a big dog, drool is just a part of life.  Other people for some reason dont' appreciate an enormous trail of slime on their pants, so these machine washable drool rags are a great alternative, and they'll save you a load on dry cleaning!  Only $10.00 from The Doggy Details.

Sponsor Post: Sharma Designs

Wood Hoop Earrings $15  Wood Butterfly Filigree Earrings $10  Ebony Teardrop Earrings $15

Three Dimensional Drawings (Wire Sculptures)

At first glance these wire sculptures look like doodles on a page.  These three-dimensional drawings, rendered entirely by hand using wire, are so cool.  Many thanks to Karen for sending this my way!  $30 - $475 at Sugar Susan.

Leather & Suede Kimono Cuffs

These leather & suede cuffs are made with second-hand Kimonos from Japan. Beautiful!  Comes in a variety of colors and patterns.  $35 -$40 at tokyoPixie.

Couture Carnival Necklace

Like all sane people, I hate clowns. BUT this necklace is so cute I'm tempted to go darksided. $28 at Naughty Secretary Club!

Reversible Eco-Friendly Dog Coat

Every time I look at these dog coats, I really wish I had a smaller dog, that I could dress up. Yes, I'm one of THOSE dog people. Each Dog Hoodie is made from super soft fleece which is derived from recycled plastic, and can be custom sized to fit your own dog. Did I mention that they're fully reversible? How adorable! $57.00 by Annies Sweatshop.

Tree Wind Chime

This tree wind chime would look so neat dangling in the backyard.  $59.95 at Signals.

Foot Petals Stiletto Survival Kit

The foot petals stiletto survival kit is the first aid kit for your feet in the killer heels you like to wear all night to show off your beautiful legs.  Comes with Foot Petals Tip Toes, Heavenly Heels, Strappy Strips, Killer Kushions, Haute Heelz, and Sole Stoppers. $49.95 with free shipping.

Raunchy Rosie Hand Cream

Who can resist a range with products named Kinky Kate, Sexy Sadie and of course, Raunchy Rosie? Each of Glamourflage’s products is represented by a saucy pin-up girl. Raunchy Rosie is enriched with vitamin E, macadamia oil and aloe vera and kissed with the sweet scent of freesias (a tad confusing considering the name), but your hands will smell as good as they feel. AUD$25.95 for 120ml at Glamourflage.

Noir Collection Lipsticks

If there was one redeeming feature about the cinematic disaster that was Pearl Harbor, it would have to be the dazzling shade of red on Kate Beckinsale’s lips. Working on this film, makeup artist Julie Hewitt conceived this collection of long-lasting technicolor reds that are double-pigmented and made with rosebud and camellia oils. With the choice of true red, blue-red or coral-red, finding the right red lipstick for your complexion is a cinch! They ooze old-fashioned Hollywood glamour, and pack a punch of color without being drying. $22.50 each at Julie Hewitt, or purchase all 6 for $100.

I'm Made of Meat! T-Shirt

It’s not the shirt that’s made of meat, it’s YOU! Disturbing but true. Great image on a bright blue Hanes Beefy tee should get you some attention. $17.50 at TopatoCo (which also features shirts and prints from all your favorite web comics).

Doctor Who 27 Cross Stitch Pattern

Even better than a velvet Elvis!

For those who don't know Doctor Who is a British sci-fi show. My daughter Monkey is obsessed with Doctor Who (plus I think she has a wee little crush on actor David Tennant).  Pattern can be sent on cd or through email and through the end of this month patterns are buy one get one free! Sci-fi not your thing?  Well there is always Elvis ;) $4.49 at Crystalyte's Creations

Flip Flop Doormat

These one-of-a-kind doormats are handmade from leftover scraps of foam rubber used in flip flop production. Colorful and comfy beneath your feet, they'd be great for a back door, a kids' room, or next to the bath.  $39.95 at Acacia. 

Bubbly Personality

The mustache is the new 70s - baby! Great little purse featuring Tom Selleck with fun fur mustache! Touch it! You know you want to!  Only $55 from Bolsa Bonita.

Pet Kiss Plaque Control

I took one of my smaller dogs to the vet last week and they said he had a bit of tartar and I should look into getting his teeth cleaned.  I about toppled over when they gave me a $350 estimate, and for his big brother to be done it'd be well over $500!  I think I'm going to try this all natural water additive first, $9.99 - $39.99 depending on size, at Petkiss.com .

Victoria Hearts Glass Necklace $45

Teal top

This feminine teal top is just so cute. I was immediately drawn to the lace appliqué that's featured on the front of the top as well as the sleeves. $60 at Amanda Archer's shop.

Butterflies in the Stomach Necklace

Haven't we all felt this way at one time or another? I came across this creepy but cute Butterflies in the Stomach Necklace while browsing Etsy. Great gift idea for a friend on opening night, or before any other nerve wracking event. $24 at Tilly Bloom

Bonnie and Clyde vinegar & oil cruets

These cruets are just insanely cute.  I need them!  $38 at Shop Modi