C. Amber Pearce

Lighten Up Sensual Candle

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:11:00 +0000

This candle brings thoughts of all things sensual. The flicker of flame and the widening pool of melted wax offer the quiet motion of calm. Slipping into that dreamy world where beauty is a friend and logic says its time to take a day. It’s the music you’ve wanted to hear, and the whoosh of cars passing by outside becomes that of ocean waves washing over you. Somehow it all flows better under water, and you are in deep now with only this flickering beacon to light your path away from the humdrum and into a world of the senses. A bite of fresh cantaloupe, cotton curtains billowing in the bright wind, dipping bare feet in a bubbling spring, the top of a Ferris wheel, the echoes of violin at the tip of your soul. Straining to catch the moment, you lose it. Your lover enters the room. The candle burns on.

Written by: C. Amber Pearce, October 10th 2007

Waterproof Vibrating Body Scrunchie

admin — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:36:00 +0000

By Boudoir Essentials

This nylon mesh scrunchie from California Exotic Novelties appears, at first glance, to be a normal scrunchie. Its pastel pink plastic layers disguise a removable cylindrical micro-massager about two inches in length. This softcore scrunchie lightly vibrates at a single frequency with the turning dial situated at one end, requiring two hands to turn the device on and off. However, the scrunchie can easily be held in the palm of one hand if already set to vibrate. As the box advertises, the stimulator is waterproof, holding up well even when immersed. It detaches effortlessly from the ring at the center of the scrunchie and returns to its spot just as easily. Two packs of the needed batteries are included though the exact type of battery needed is not listed on the box. Rather, it features a picture of a woman and man kissing in the shower and states, “Bathing has never been more fun!”

Written by: C. Amber Pearce, September 15th 2007

La Petite “Scooter Babe” Starter Kit

admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:44:00 +0000

By Sublime Stitching

If at first glance needlepoint may not seem to be the most feminist of activities, think again. The sewing and decorating of textile goods has long been a task designated to women. While women have won their place in the workforce, female crafts such as embroidery are losing popularity. What better way to keep the art alive than with the funky designs of Sublime Stitching?

The slogan reads, “This ain’t your gramma’s embroidery!” and with all due respect grandma, the La Petite Starter Kit, available for $22.50, is a bit more free form. The kit design entitled “Scooter Babe” provides a selection of trend setting decals—drawings of scooters, gals and scooter gear. The decals are iron-on and can be used up to eight times to create different patterns and combinations. The insert provides easy to read diagrams of different stitches, but it is up to the creator which stitch is used where.

Also included are a 4” embroidery hoop and four colors of embroidery floss. The gold and red "Asian" design envelope that the needle comes in is a nice touch of tender loving care, and the addition of the little embroidery scissors leads one to believe that nothing has been forgotten, but wait… what are we supposed to embroider upon? Sublime Stitching leaves ample room for the imagination. It is easy to find the spare pillow case, tea towel or other material lying around the house to be freshened up with a little design. I chose to stitch a funky t-shirt for a friend’s baby. With Sublime Stitching design kits, the possibilities are unlimited.

Written by: C. Amber Pearce, August 3rd 2007