June 2005
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Kung Fu Kids Letter Organizer
For those of us whose bills make us feel like kicking something.
(No longer available.)
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Cake Apron
A medium-weight, white, cotton apron featuring a delicious slice of pink cake. Consider it inspiration. (Also comes in pickle.)
(No longer available.)
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Loobylu Prints
Loobylu, Weblebrity and professional illustrator, is selling prints of her big-eyed girls. And, might I add, they’re very reasonably priced. Perfect for the nursery.
(No longer available.)
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Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler
The retro-styled Griddler is a contact grill, panini press, large open grill, and a griddle. It has removable non-stick plates, a grease drainage system, and a floating hinge that lets you adjust for thick sandwiches. Grilled cheese for everyone!
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Duncan Industries Kitchen Grip
The Cadillac of oven mitts, these won the American Culinary Institute’s Gold Excellence Award. They’re made of a nonporous material that allows you to safely handle temperatures from -134 to +500 degrees F. They even work when they’re wet! You can put them in the dishwasher or washing machine to clean them, and they come with a one-year warranty.
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Water Pik Aquafall Shower Head
The best shower possible after a long day of yard work. Easy to install, and surprisingly attractive. It’s the perfect gift, except for the part where you have to picture your dad having a “soft and drenching warm rain experience.” That’s kind of disquieting.
$30 at Linens 'n Things | Buy
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Small Round Bowl
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Large Rock Jar
Dinosaur Designs is one of my favorite finds from a recent trip to Sydney. They do a lot of work with resins, and this jar is a fine example. If your tastes run to the Jurassic, peruse the rest of their collection.
$60 at Dinosaur Designs | Buy
(No longer available.)
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Wooden Tea Light Trays
Easiest centerpiece ever. These wooden tea light trays provide mood lighting, save you a trip to the florist, and require zero cleanup. Plunk the candles in before the party, and hand the first guest a box of matches to make him feel useful. The small tray holds nine tealights, the larger holds eighteen.
(No longer available.)
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Microbio Vase Collection
This Atomic Age-inspired vase was designed by Annaliese Levaggi. It comes in orange, black, turquoise, light blue, and yellow, and is available in three different sizes.
$23 at Lekker Home | Buy
($23 for small vase, $30 for medium)
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Blossom Glasses
Summer mojitos are twice as cheerful when you serve them in these colorful, floral lowballs. Cute enough that you can skip the garnish.
(For a set of six.)

