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You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to have dinner by candlelight. In fact, place candles, fuel cells or electric tea lights inside the FUZ Luminary and watch ordinary ambience turn extraordinary.This unusual candleholder, created by Josh Jakus of UM Bag fame, is a modern, inexpensive sculpture of sorts, made from recycled plastic that has been swirled and curled around a recycled wood base. Add Luminaries to your table for a romantic dinner, or scatter them throughout your home for your next party. They’re sure to ignite conversation! $19 each or set of four for $65 at  www.fuzfarm.com.

There’s nothing like a cute, comfy, cozy sweater to take us from the heat of summer into the cool days of fall. Sorry, scratch that — There’s nothing like a cute, comfy, cozy, REALLY INEXPENSIVE sweater find any time! The High Tide Sweater is hand knit organic cotton, made by a fair trade knitting cooperative in Peru. It gets its casual style from the asymmetrical neckline, fun kangaroo pocket and slouchy comfortable fit. The blue on blue tones and varsity stripes are right on trend for fall and will carry you through the season. Wear it over your swimsuit and shorts or over a t-shirt and jeans. It’s a year-round essential for only $34 at www.faeriesdance.com.

Click the apricot to get 10% off your first time order with your White Apricot Exclusive Offer — That makes it $30.60!

When author Elizabeth Gilbert began her journey of self-discovery in Eat, Pray, Love, we can’t help but wonder if she ever imagined the universal chord it would strike in the hearts and souls of women everywhere. (We also can’t help but wonder whether she ever imagined that she would be portrayed by Julia Roberts!) Several companies have partnered with Sony to co-brand merchandise, inspired by the film. While it seems odd to capitalize on a movie that is all about spiritual self discovery, we have to say we were drawn to two very similar and wonderful prayer bead necklaces – one is ECOnomical, the other we think is a worthwhile splurge.

The Eat Pray Love 109 Wishes Prayer Bead Necklace from Dogeared ($152/right) is made up of 100 African Turquoise beads, nine round Green Onyx beads, and finished with a recycled Sari tassle. The 109th bead lies outside the circle as a reminder to pause for reflection, and begin and end each day with gratitude. It’s also available in teak with carnelian ($92/not shown). For something more  ECOnomical, look to the Eat Pray Love Prayer Bead Necklace in Rosewood  from Cost Plus World Market (left).  It’s just $4.99 and available in the stores only.  Click here to find a store near you.

Summer may be drawing to a close, but there are still a few weeks left for fun in the sun. If you are packing for one last, lost weekend at the beach, put away your suitcases because we have found what could be the only thing you will need.The multitasking  Bobo Jumbo Beach Wrap is the one item we would want if stranded on a desert island.  Made from repurposed fabrics, the Bobo is designed to be used and reused — eight different ways! It can serve as a cover up, a purse, a halter top, a sarong and more. Inspired by the centuries old “wrapping scarf” tradition of Korea and Japan, the 52 X 52-inch scarf is available in three beautiful prints and comes with instructions. We think it has all your summer needs wrapped up! $38 at www.bobowrap.com.

“Comfortable” and “stiletto” go together about as well as plastic shoes and French Couture — until now! Eco friendly Melissa Shoes has once again teamed with French Fashion Legend Jean Paul Gaultier, and the result breaks all the rules. Proving his creative genius, Gaultier has created a stunning, sleek, strappy,4-inch stiletto from Melissa’ssignature recycled andrecyclableplastic. Unbelievably sexyandglamorous, these shoes are works of art, with interesting details and lines.But, the best part is that the plastic conforms to your foot, making this one of the most (dare we say it) comfortable stilettos you will ever wear. $260 and available for pre-order at www.kaightshop.com.