Poppie bag: The hot mini-bag, toted by stars and just big enough for cell phone, lipstick and credit card, has made its way from LA and fashion magazines to Cincinnati's Julia's in Kenwood. Created by LA actress/designer Poppie Harris, frustrated at missing calls because her cell phone was lost at the bottom of her purse, it's designed to attach to the outside of a purse, to a belt loop or be carried alone as an evening bag. (Shown, spotted pony for fall $145). 8118 Montgomery Road, 793-3222.


       Bike tank: Here's a handy saddlebag for serious bikers who hate wasting time to stop and take a drink. The 54-ounce SportFlask on the AquaSaddle fits under the bicycle seat instead of fastening to your back and runs along the bike's frame to be positioned over the shoulder. The insulated bottle carrier has an expanded zippered pocket for tools. By Ultimate. $29.90 at Bob Ronkers Running Spot, Benchmark and Sun & Ski.


       Instant spice rack: Want to spice up your meals with some Mexican, Indian, Cajun or Mediterranean flavors but don't know where to start? Metronation, at Ninth and Elm streets, downtown, has cooking lessons in a box, each with 16 herbs and spices and a 48-page recipe book in a handy 9-by-11-inch book design. $40. 962-2862.

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