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THE DISTINCTIVE TWISTED TEARDROP WE CALL PAISLEY has been a recognizable motif in the decorative arts for nearly 2,000 years. Found in pre-Roman Celtic carvings, the shape flourished even longer and more broadly in India from whence it went global. No one, however, put quite the radical twist on the tadpole as the designers of the 1960s. From Nehru jackets to Day-Glo posters, paisley was our pattern. And it still can be. To follow, some of the toned-down, (and possibly more tasteful?), ways to repeat the pattern of our youth.

Kara B Commuter Wallet


STASH THE CASH If the current economy hasn't totally wiped you out, tuck what's left of your mad money in an orange Kara B Commuter wallet from Luggage.com. The $16.99 price tag should leave you with more than a few pennies to spare.

Cost Plus World Market Paisley Candles


BURN, BABY, BURN! These candles from Cost Plus World Market offer a perfect pinch of paisley along with a wisp of Herbal Lavender, Water Rose or Bamboo Root fragrance. Each $12.99 candle comes in a reusable, decorative box.

West Elm Blocked Organic Paisley Duvet Cover & Shams


SWEET DREAMS West Elm has not just gone organic, they've done it with style. Their Blocked Paisley Duvet Cover and Shams are made of 250 thread-count, 100% organic cotton and look fabulous. $19- $99

French Bull Mug


MUG SHOT We suspect that a shot of anything consumed from this perky French Bull mug will go down just right. The copious porcelain cup costs $14.99 and holds 12 ounces.

Flash Drive Cufflinks


NEWS FLASH(ES) The price tag for these Robert Graham Ocean Paisley USB Flash Drive Cufflinks, ($227.99), isn't nearly as tiny as the 1" by 5/8" rhodium-plated and enameled rectangles. But could they be more cool?

Urban Outfitters Wallpaper


UP AGAINST THE WALL Urban Outfitters Paisley Overprint Wallpaper mixes up-to-date whimsy with Victorian tradition. Even one roll, ($79 for 60 square feet), used as an accent on a single wall can become a decor fashion statement.

Target Rug


FLOOR IT The Seventeen Flirt Paisley Rug Collection from Target puts fashion at your feet. Available in sizes ranging from 2'1" by 7'8" for $74.99 to 7'8" by 10'9" for $399.99.

French Bull Apron


WELL COVERED Even if your range is electric, you'll be "cookin' with gas" when you sport this Pink Paisley Apron. $31.13 from French Bull.

Soap


LATHER UP Next time you head for the salle de bain, take a box of Two's Company Silk Road Paisley Soap with you. Three of the French-milled, lemon-verbena-scented sudsers will cost you $20 from Amazon.

Throw Pillow


TOSS ONE HERE The elegent texture of the Pier One Embroidered Sand Paisley Pillow adds a bit of richness to wherever it might land. The 17.5" square lovely is on sale for $14.88.

Horchow Settee


SITTING PRETTY How could you not feel sunny sitting on this Paisley Settee from Horchow? The 5' wide perch is a bit pricey at $1,499 plus shipping, but oh, how lovely...

Computer Case


A WINNING CASE Slide your laptop inside this blast-from-the-past Paisley Computer Case from Double Dutch Club Luggage at Amazon. The 12" by 15" by 1.8" canvas-and-leather carrier will keep your computer cozy for $71.99

Schwinn Bike


BITCHIN' BIKE Remember the schwingin' Schwinn you had as a girl? Well, now the bike maker that got you through your childhood has come up with wheels for the kid in all of us. The Paisley Women's 26" Cruiser can be yours for $199.99 from Target. Not available online. Check the store locator for a Target near you.

Shower Curtain


CHIC SHOWER Clean up your act behind the Echo Modern Paisley Shower Curtain. It's punchy, black-and-white graphics are as fresh as your post-shower self will be.

Note Cards


NOTE-ABLE Even a "Dear John" missive would be welcome if it were written on a Grape Paisley on Hot Pink Note Card from Paper-Source.com. Send 10 messages of any sort for $9.

Corel Dishes


HOME PLATE Corning's Corel Impressions Red Paisley Dinnerware is a sturdy as it is stylish. Take a 20-piece set home for $62.99 from StudentMarket.com.

CD Storage Box

THINK INSIDE THE BOX Ah, the satisfaction of creating order out of chaos. You'll feel even better when you stow CDs, DVDs or wayward odds and ends in the artful Snap-N-Store Paisley bins from Amazon.com. Each $8.99 box holds up to 165 CDs.

Lamp

GET LIT The Paisley Splash Lamp from J.C. Penney is a glowing example of snappy style- no matter where you decide to park it. On sale for $47.99, the lamp is 10" by 20" high and takes 40 watt bulbs.

Drapes

COME TO MY WINDOW The rich reds and golds of the Commonwealth Home Fashions Dabney Paisley Curtain Panel provide a lovely view regardless of what lies behind them. $29.95 for a pair of the 106" by 84", tab-top panels from Sierra Trading Post.

Watch


WATCH OUT Time travel back to the 60s with this paisley-faced and Swarovskiª-crystal-encircled ticker. $75 from Zappos.com, the triple-handed watch comes with a white leather band.

Shower Cap


HEAD CASE Keep your coiffure cozy under an Ore Originals Living Goods Paisley Shower Cap from Amazon.com. The chic "do" protector costs $10.

Shawl


GOT SILK? Feel a chill in the air? Wrap yourself in the generous folds of this silk Paisley Sunset shawl from Novica. $59.95 for the 72" by 22" snuggler.

Dog Carrier


POOCH POUCH Transport your lovable "ultimate accessory" in the cushy confines of the Snoozer City Pet Tote from CarryMyDog.com. The $59.95 carrier is made of microfiber, has a mesh panel at one end, and measures 12" by 9" by 15".

Laptop Skin


BEAUTY IS SKIN DEEP Add some life to your laptop with Schtickers's Paisley Laptop Skin. Available in a number of sizes, the easy to apply and remove vinyl film costs $19.99.