While the men in our lives may not fully understand, jewellery is a necessary part of a woman's wardrobe. We do admit, however, that our collection of bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings can be a little less than organized. Not only does that create a chaotic environment in your bathroom, it can damage the pieces you've worked so hard to collect.

We LOVE the Little Black Dress Hanging Jewellery Organizer from Umbra. With 24 hook and loop tabs and 39 clear pockets, this canvas jewellery storage system has a place for everything and keeps everything in it's place. Hang it in your closet or on the back of your bathroom door for quick referral when planning your outfit.

They've just arrived yesterday at La Belle Vie in Cloverdale and retail for $25.99. Hurry in - they're selling very quickly!

'Tis the season to have sniffles. Whether your nose runneth due to a cold or just because it is cold, having tissues close by is a necessity.

Kleenex® has a new addition to their product line-up. The Wallet Pack has a slim design that folds over like a wallet. In addition to the cute package designs, what we love most about this new product is the fact that there is no sticky tab to close the opening. Your tissues pulls of out the pack cleanly and doesn't get stuck. You'll want to keep packages in your car, on your desk, in your purse and put one in your kids' backpacks.

We discovered Kleenex® Wallet Packs at London Drugs. They are sold individually for $0.79 each or in a 3-pack for $1.79. Great deal!

Places to go, errands to run, people to see, appointments to remember; and that's just the regular stuff. What about the bigger ideas or goals? You know, the ones that are scary and life changing like going back to school or starting a business. How do you organize the steps required to achieve those goals and keep track of  all the little details and papers associated with it?

We've just discovered russell+hazel, an online retailer based in Minneapolis, MN. They've made organization and to-do lists fun again. Not only are the products pretty, they are extremely practical. Say goodbye to the multitudes of to-do lists scribbled on scraps of paper and say hello to Big Idea Adhesive Notes. Each page helps you define your big goal and then break it down into manageable steps that will get you to that goal. Genius!

russel+hazel have also created the SmartDate™ calendar system. Within that system is the SmartDate™ Calendar Sleeves. Each month is printed on a sleeve with pockets so store receipts, greeting cards for the special occasions that month, dry cleaning tickets and more. You can tack them to your bulletin board or punch holes and insert them into a binder. Each sleeve measures 5 5/8" X 8 3/8".

Both of these products are available on the russell+hazel website. The Big Idea Adhesive Notes are  $10.00 for a set of 3 pads with 50 note per pad and the SmartDate™ Calendar Sleeves retail for $18.00. Shipping to Canada is only $5.50.

With the first signs of snow already skimming our local mountains, our thoughts in the Stimuli Magazine offices have turned to great winter time sports. Not only do we want to keep warm while skiing or snowboarding, we want to be cute and stylish too - of course!

Originally designed with Nordic Skiing in mind, SKIDA Hats are made with lightweight fabric that is breathable and moisture-wicking. It all started when Vermont skier, Corinne Prevot, picked up some fun lycra fabric and started making hats for her teammates. Soon the demand for her colourful prints grew and the rest is, as they say, history. We absolutely adore her fabric choices.

If you're a little less adventurous in our outdoor sport choices, SKIDA hats are great for skating, biking and jogging.

SKIDA hats, headbands and neck warmers are available online at skidasport.com for $28.00.

As the days get shorter and darker and the trees start to lose their colourful leaves, we begin to miss the colours of summer. We look for that vibrancy and energy that we felt in summer and sometimes it can be found in the simplest of things .

We're loving the patterns and colours in Lovell Designs. Featured in a variety of magazines including InStyle and House & Home, the Lovell Designs product line will add a burst of colour and texture to your day. All their products have a signature look; clean lines and vibrant colours. The heavier weight cotton canvas  fabrics are designed and printed exclusively for Lovell so you won't find them anywhere else.

There's three products that caught our eye:  the Travel Bag is a makeup bag that comes in two sizes and retails for $23.99 & $29.99, the Laundry Hamper for $89.99 and the Storage Bin for $63.99. All three products are available at goneshopping.ca, Canada's online lifestyle store.