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‘Tis the time of year for inclimate weather. I have been managing a cute little boutique for the last month and a half and we have just plowed through umbrellas. As I head off to Atlanta today for a buying trip, I am going to have my eyes peeled for some cute little numbers such as this one from Marimekko.

I love a cute umbrella to keep the rain off my head when it is wet and keep the sun off me when I am warm.

Now I bid you farewell for the week as I head off on my first trip to the South. Hopefully I will come back with an arsenal of new and wonderful gleegarden-worthy goods. Ado!

I love unique and pretty jewelry. This piece certainly fits the bill! It is from an Etsy shop, so check out her other selections of a similar style. Very cool.

This unique bracelet caught my eye.  The woven metal design is just stunning. It almost looks vintage, and it is certainly timeless. And always my favorite quality…a good price.

A scarf is such a useful invention, and when it looks nice…well more power to you. This particular scarf is the exact same one I got my mother for Christmas. I looked and looked and looked and finally came upon the perfect one. It looks good with both of her coats, and it is seriously the most snuggly, big, warm thing you’ve ever come across. I told her I wanted to wrap it around my naked body, but she didn’t seem to want that to happen.

Introducing my friend Joy! We were fortunately thrown together as freshman year roommates and the rest, as they say, is history. She’s always at the top of her fashion game, and she just introduced me to these super cute Tory Burch sunglasses.

Tory Burch Oversized Square Sunglasses – I want these sunglasses. Especially in light of losing those other brown Chanels. So sad. But at least these are a bit more reasonable in price and super freakin cute! – Joy

You can’t just lug around that old bag you carry about during the day to a fancy party! But you know you can’t leave home without your lipgloss, cellphone, and credit cards. Finishing touches are vital.

This is a perfect little holiday clutch from Banana Republic. Spread the cheer!

Time to step your look up a bit, right? Adding the appropriate jewelry is key.

This is your chance to get shiny, bright, glistening, big or delicate. Above and below are 2 holiday party necklace loves…

Now this is my kind of necklace. Pretty and simple, but a little imperfect and organic looking. It is made of centuries old class beads, which is reflective of its timeless appeal. And wouldn’t it really go with just about anything? Sundance Catalog really has some awesome jewelry, if you ask me. And check out the awesome clasp…

Hip graffiti artwork, yes. Chunky ring, mmm yep. A unique avant garde piece, for sure!

I like switching up my ring varieties daily or multiple times daily depending upon what I am wearing. And this is just a downright cool ring that I would be happy to own. Like my own little mini artist canvas on my finger.

Get out there and find yourself some funky rings. This website has all kinds of one-of-a-kind jewelry. Style up!

Yes, I am afraid to admit that there was a day when I couldn’t understand the two-toned juxtaposition in jewelry. But then John Hardy changed my life. I love John Hardy jewelry, I truly do.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail really get me. Like a lot of his gorgeous jewelry, the bracelet below has carefully handcrafted scene on the inside, in this particular case, Balinese temple dancers. It is like having a secret inside your luxuriously beautiful jewelry. Something for only you to see. Did I mention that I LOVE John Hardy?

This two-toned (yellow gold and silver) cuff bracelet is a beautiful example of the clean modern lines, often chunky in size, style of this high-end designer. Just make sure to make your purchases from a licensed retailer so you know you are getting the real goods!