Remember when you used to play innocent childhood games like Telephone, Heads Up Seven Up, and I Spy? Sadly, those days are gone. You are an adult, after all.

But what if you could bring back those salad days of gossiping, guessing who’s “it” and choosing fun objects to obsess about? All in the guise of something sophisticated, and all involving your favorite activity—shopping.

We think you can.

Welcome to The Shopping Vine, a brand new shopping blog that offers you useful and entertaining commentary on lifestyle topics ranging from fashion and home décor to gadgets and gourmet foods—all tinged with a bit of trend to keep the “you” in youthful.

We’ll provide you with lifestyle tips, shopping gems, and expert advice from the staff at SHOP.COM (no relation, we promise) as well as guest bloggers to add to the mix. In return, you can bring your shopping stories and discerning eye—and together we’ll create a fun online shopping forum that will make you giggle at least once (maybe twice) a month.

So…grab five of your best girlfriends and get ready to talk about another fun diversion for your busy day!

Until then, here’s a hint for what’s to come tomorrow:

I spy something green…