Upon seeing a tiny <insert ANYTHING>, only those with the coldest of hearts can squash a visceral response of…”aww.” Accompanied with the occasional shoulder shrug, of course. It is possible, however, that my heart is too warm. If I see almost anything that I can fit in my pocket or coin pouch, I succumb to the magnetizing cuteness force. Kind of like emf, the topic in physics class (that I especially despised). To my moderate embarrassment, my weak little heart melts into a Capri Sun-puddle. In my college bedroom, I maintained a small collection of worldly tiny acquisitions on my windowsill. A green alien (evanston, summer 2006). A heavy pig flashlight (japan, fall 2007). A pink cat rested on a longevity peach bun (ithaca, spring 2006). I’ve taken excellent care of my tiny treasures. Except the alien. He disappeared during my last move. The following is a list of twenty-two lovely things that are tiny enough to fit in your pocket (or other small places). Even pockets of Cheap Monday jeans, which I’ve included in the wee graphic above. I’m hardly a jean snob, but there are several pairs (Cheap Monday, Levi, Forever 21) that I wear more than others (Rich and Skinny = BLEH).

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1. The illustration on this handkerchief is utterly beautiful. The saturated color scheme complements the graphic so well! Finally, I love Marc Jacobs and he is a fascinating character (this New Yorker article is excellent). Marc Jacobs (purchase at Marc by Marc Jacobs stores!), $8.

2. A summer ago, my friends and I attended the charming, small-town Ithaca Festival (yes, it is actually called that). One friend purchased taco earrings. For the sake of originality, I resisted getting taco earrings as well. I, the pierced-less party, opted for manatee clip-ons. Although they are indisputably baller, I still hope to own taco accessories some day. Perhaps I will start with taco bobby pins. AlwaysAmy on Etsy, $5.

3. Clips are great for bundling husky stacks of paper. Or for clasping chip bags. These birds will make your mundane clipping and clasping jobs much more fun! One Good Bumblebee, $7.95

4. A visit to Sea World in the 2nd grade led me to proclaim that the manatee was my favorite animal. The exhibit showcased an emotional video that discussed manatees getting mauled by speedboats. Thus, speedboat-protesting additionally characterized my manatee era. I still love manatees (Two numbers ago, I did admit that I own manatee clip-on earrings) which, kids, demonstrates the power of strong video journalism. Shana Logic, $8

5. Featured recently in ReadyMade’s October/November issue, Leafcutter Designs transcribes letters onto teeny stationery. And puts the teeny letter into a teeny envelope. And seals the teeny envelope with a wax crest. It sends your teeny envelope (with a magnifying glass!) to the recipient of your choice. Leafcutter Designs, $8 per letter.

6. For those who need more Abe Lincoln in their lives, here’s a pocket-sized Abe Lincoln painting. Pennies? Ppth! Boston Miniatures, $12.95

7. YES, THOSE ARE REAL SPRINKLES (IN A HEART-SHAPED VIAL) (THAT WILL LOOK WONDERFUL ON YOUR NECK). SapphireSquares on Shana Logic, $16

8. If only I had these as a child. Then I could have staged death matches between homo neanderthal and troll. Perpetual Kid, $10.99

9. “Albi began crying dragon tears. Which, as we all know, turn into jellybeans!” I think Albi (the Racist Dragon) is my favorite Flight of the Conchords song. Bret and Jermaine shrinky-dinked to ear-lobe sizes! Wee! raycholg on Etsy, $7.25

10. Spread fall cheer by tagging (people, signs, cards) with this set of three woodland stamps! The Small Object, $18

11. I’ve wanted a record player for a long time. However, it has always sat idly on my wishlist, while I opted to splurge for more pressing necessities (food! shelter! coffee!). Due to recent bouts of college nostalgia (specifically the summer we took the portable record player to a gorge, which prompted a fratish male to ask what we were listening to, we replied it was Beirut, to which he said “like the game?”), record players have been on my mind. I also realized I need a watch, since even Blair Waldorf cellphones DIE. Flud makes the tightest turntable watches. Available in a variety of metals! (including gunmetal!- which I am obviously most excited about.) Karmaloop, $64

12. 63 vintage-inspired stickers that are small enough to rest in your pocket, until you meet someone spectacular who deserves a sticker. One Good Bumblebee, $5

13. When I see a fountain pen, I think of two things. Thomas Jefferson and class. A proper noun AND an adjective. Pilot makes a petit-za line of fountain pens in FIFTEEN COLORS. The Pilot Petit1 Mini Fountain Pen (full name) that is featured above is in “Wine Red” (how exotic!) JetPens, $4.50 (PS - For those of you who enjoy pens, we have lots of exciting pen reviews coming soon!)

14. The “Elementary Lovenote Set” is wondrously blunt, and full of grade school whimsy. An ideal gift for an object of a crush, a recipient would be cruel if they rejected a proposal of “special friend-ness” after getting one of these cards. My favorite card of the set reads: “but, do you like me-like me?; yes, no (circle one)” The Curiosity Shoppe, $10

15. Sometimes when I’m reading, my eyes spot a lovely new word. I then scramble to find a piece of paper and a pen, so I can write it down and use it in the future. If someone on Room Raiders saw my pile of word-scraps, they probably would assume that I am a despondent writer on the brink of sticking her head in an oven. Quite the contrary. These Hedgehog point markers are small and delightful, and can help me avoid any potential Room Raider embarrassment. The Curiosity Shoppe, $6

16. Imagine this! You decide to live out your dream of randomly breaking out into song (like Once More With Feeling!), and…GOOD GRIEF. THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO BE IS OUT OF TUNE. This harmonica necklace (which actually works!), will ensure that you’ll never start off on a suspiciously-off note. Fredflare, $10

17. Made out of clay, this shy little penguin will enjoy hiding in your pocket (protected from awkward social situations). PenguinsPlunder on Etsy, $3

18. Nic Nicosia is a glorious artist, whose photos are AMAZING (see for yourself! click on “work from 1982-2004″ for a survey of his work”). Send your lylas-bff a miniature piece of Nic Nicosia! One Good Bumblebee, $5

19. If I were to get engaged, I’d request a donut ring. A chocolate donut with pink frosting and sprinkles, to be exact! Diamonds? Pah pah. The GlassPie on Etsy, $4.50

20. I like to hand sew, but I never know where to stow needles! I usually poke them in the top of the spool, but sometimes they mysteriously disappear. I then frantically search the floor for lost needles, and automatically become paranoid that I will be unexpectedly STABBED when I least expect it. In conclusion, this bitty needle case is perfect for me. The Small Object, $6

21. I will honestly wander around in circles, lost, rather than suffer the embarrassment of pulling out a map (which, more than likely, is in a discrete pocket of my bag). Woo! Unplanned adventures! These credit card-sized maps are so small, that you can cleverly hold it so your palm is a shield! Map? What map?! Available for Chicago, Manhattan (General), Manhattan (Subway), Manhattan (Central Park + Museums), D.C., and Boston. Tiny Living, $1.95

22. THESE LEGO SPACE MAN CUFF LINKS ARE ADORABLE. What a cheery addition to a dress shirt. Cufflinks on Etsy, $25.99

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