American-Made Weekend Links

Catch up on your weekend reading. This weekend's links post is extra beefed up since it's been a while since my last one. A lot of wonderful things have been written since.

Here are 10 articles that you should read if you haven't already:

The Last Days of Google Reader

Are you mourning the impending loss of Google Reader like I am? Have you decided what alternative you'll be using? Let's chat about it, because I might need some comfort over all of this.

The Convertible Handbag

No, it's not a sports car, but it is almost as cool as one. This purse transforms from a cross-body bag to a fold-over clutch.

Spotted at the Hair Salon

Hair Color Chalk

If anyone has tried this temporary hair color chalk, what'd you think of it? Reviews welcome.

P.S. See more in the Spotted... photo series. 

I Am the Goldilocks of Cheese Domes

My mom has a wonderful glass cheese dome that I envied for a long time. I set out to find an American-made version for myself. While I did find a few options, they just weren't right. They were either too expensive, too big, too fancy, came with an unnecessary base, or just... not my style. There just didn't seem to be one that fit the bill. I had almost exhausted my more-than-a-year-long search for one made in the USA, when I stumbled upon this version in an unlikely place.

Aloha, Coffee!

There is nothing better in the morning than a hot cup of coffee. No, really. I almost cannot function without it.

Spotted at the Restaurant

The breakfast I bought the other day came in this Duro paper bag, made by Maria Figueroa on July 7, 2011. Thanks, Maria!

P.S. See more in the Spotted... photo series.