As wary as I am of clutter and the accumulation of junk, I admit to being a paper and ribbon hoarder.  It's my weakness, the siren song of collected ephemera. When I'm the recipient of a beautifully-wrapped gift, I don't tear into the gift, I gingerly separate the taped parts and keep the paper. The same with long scraps of ribbon. The voices of my mother and grandmother ring in my head: No, no, don't throw it away, it's still good!! And despite all logical arguments to the contrary, it's worth it when the holidays roll around.

Uncommon Goods is one of my go-to online shops when searching for a lovely Something Special. Their site is filled with so many wonderful things, it's like virtually wandering through a little boutique full of unique treasures and smartly designed pieces. I just bought a few items for a loved one's upcoming birthday, so shhhhh... don't tell... {1} Recycled Newspaper Tote {2} Baby Bird Ring {3} Ebony Wood Stainless Steel Ring {4} Red Button Bracelet {5} Reclaimed Pottery Necklaces {6} 100% Recycled Cotton Squirrel Tote