Mighty Haus: Products from June 2008

Wire Clips

Extra useful clips that have a small curved hook one side. Potential uses:

Install a small clothesline or dowel and use the clips to hang a rotating collection of photos, kid art, or inspiration board pieces.

Pretty chip clips

Wrap a gift in a paper lunch bag, fold over the top, and use the clip to secure a card and a sprig of greenery.

Organize stacks of paper, then hang them up and out of the way.

Hook a stack of outgoing mail over the hanger holding tomorrow’s coat.

$6 at MOMA Store | Buy

(Set of four.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 30 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

These colorful stands will make any lopsided cake look stunning. Use them alone to serve cakes, baked goods, or to hold several blooms in small vases. Stack them to make an eye-catching tower of delicious things.

$29 at Pottery Barn | Buy

(For the medium stand.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 30 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Napkin Catch Placemat

With the napkin holders attached to the placemat, you’re more likely to remember to give everyone napkins.

via Great Green Goods

$19 at Branch Home | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 27 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Organic Wasp Trap

Despite appearances, this wasp trap doesn’t actually digest insects, it attracts wasps and bees with a combination of sugar and vinegar. Also doubles as a confusing modernist BBQ centerpiece.

$30 at Unica Home | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 27 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Beehouse

THE BEST GIFTS FOR GARDENERS

Everybody has birds in their garden, why not welcome bees? Honey bees are facing rapid extinction, so this benevolent addition will help ensure a healthy garden.

More flowers for you.

$30 at Cox and Cox | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 27 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Herb Savor

Keeps your basil from going all limp and mushy in the “crisper.”

$34 at A+R Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Oven-to-Table Serving Bowls

A bowl with a built-in wooden trivet, so you can move it right from the oven to the dinner table. Anything that reduces the number of dishes I have to do is a win.

$42 at A+R Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Contact Box

This box holds a power strip and all your chargers. Well, at least about six of them. If you need more, maybe it’s time to unplug.

$93 at Scandinavian Design Center | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Bin Wastebasket

The Bin garbage can expands to hold what you put in it. Bring it on, junk mail.

$646 at Scandinavian Design Center | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Qubies

50 PROBLEM SOLVERS UNDER $50

Fill the tray with baby food or breast milk, then pop on the ingenious lid that separates your food into single servings. Less mess, and you get your ice cube trays back.

$17 at Miinki Moop | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Cap Trapper

Marker caps are always disappearing. Probably to that same lonely bar where all the lost socks hang out.

$6 at Savvy May Creations | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Owl Umbrella Stand

Excellent for keeping your umbrellas or wrapping paper wisely stored.

$96 at Burke Decor | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

One-Handed Pepper Mill

This is the sproingiest little pepper mill on the market. I own one, and it always gets comments from guests.

You hold it in the palm of your hand and use your thumb to press the button on top. This means that you can grind fresh pepper with one hand and wield a spatula with the other. Plus it has a little window that lets you know when you’re running out of pepper. Genius!

$24 at MOMA Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Woody Tea Box

ON SALE reg. $70

$60 at Velocity Art and Design | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Pet Feeder

$160 at Vitamin (D)esign | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Martha Stewart Collection Recipe Box

Fill it with family recipes from mom, grandma, and Uncle Mike (he’s always so handy with the Cuisinart).

$15 at Macy's | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Apple Jar With Spoon

$55 at MOMA Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Coffee For one

A compact set for brewing a 14 ounce cup of coffee or tea. Comes in 10 colors so your morning coffee can match your outfit. Key.

$30 at Amazon | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Hammer Screwdriver Tool

Keep this in your junk drawer, and skip the frustrating toolbox dig.

$6 at GAM | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Soap Hook

Who’s the jerk who keeps filling your soap dish with water, making your bar soap a gelatinous mess? Solve the problem with this soap hook.

$40 at Apartment Therapy Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Hair Dryer Holder

You knocked your hair dryer off the counter and onto your bare foot again. This holder keeps it up, out of the way and easily accessible.

$32 at Unica Home | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Chalk Gift Tags

These tags are great for dressing up your gifts, labeling your kid’s always-changing collections, or using in a scrapbook.

$5 at Simple Song Designs | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers

Capiz Shell Floral Pendant Light

For real, it’s time to remove the faux-brass fixtures that came with the house. Take the plunge.

$400 at Target | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Osaka Boxes

Glossy white lacquer storage in several sizes. These handmade boxes tidy up desktops, jewelry, stationery, pocket change, and anything else that needs containing.

$20 at CB2 | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Margaret Mason

Dinghy Drain Stopper

The cutest way to keep the water in your tub.

$10 at MOMA Store | Buy

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Jun, 2008 in June 2008 by Melissa Summers