September 2008
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Seletti Underwear Dryer
You’ll probably still dry your bras in the bathroom, but at least now he can just remove a single hanger from the shower curtain rod.
via Kirtsy
$24 at The Conran Shop | Buy
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Mini Bar Side Table
A mini bar that’s also a side table. Is it weird to use this as a nightstand?
Via Uncrate
$450 at MOMA Store | Buy
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Harry Accessory Organizer
Your stuff will be right where you left it, unless this thing swallows it.
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Nested Measuring Bowls
Use them to make a cake, or to serve up ice cream. Who knew that was a serving size?
$20 at Anthropologie | Buy
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Six-Of-One Egg Caddy
Keep your hard boiled eggs in this caddy and you won’t have to spend time spinning eggs on the counter to determine their edibility.
$16 at Anthropologie | Buy
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Wall Mounted Craft Organizer
If you have more than four rolls of wrapping paper, you have a problem.
$229 at Pottery Barn | Buy
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Rotary Vintage Calendar
It’s satisfying to sit down at your desk and manually change the date each morning.
It would be especially nice if you could manually skip days too, but this is Pottery Barn, not NASA.
ON SALE Reg. $49.00
$30 at Pottery Barn | Buy
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Sonara Milk Saver
The porcelain base on this gadget clatters in your saucepan to let you know your soup is about to boil over.
The red flag also waves wildly in defeat. Victory is yours!
$29 at The Conran Shop | Buy
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Wall Mount Liquid Soap Dispenser
You’d have to actually work hard to spill the soap using this dispenser.
$121 at Home Annex | Buy
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Tripp Storage Tins
Before people I want to impress come over, I stuff all my crap in these bright colored tins.
(For a set of three.)
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Areo Home Matches
There might be more important things to worry about in life besides the appearance of your box of matches. But its nice to know they look good just the same.
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Big Ben Alarm Clock
I’ve owned this for 12 years and I still haven’t found a better looking alarm clock. I see it all the time in magazine spreads.
$35 at Alarm Clocks Online | Buy
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Weck Jars
These Weck jars are basically just nice tupperware. Put leftovers in these instead of plastic, better for you and the environment.
$4 at Heath Ceramics | Buy
(For a small jar.)
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Pinstripe Cupcake Liners
And you thought the cupcake craze was coming to an end, these liners are sure to keep the novelty going just a little bit longer.
$3 at Darly Bird | Buy
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Racha Trivet
Too pretty to go under a pot.
$18 at Anthropologie | Buy
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Alphabetical Paperclips
My mind reels with the possibilities.
Use them to create alphabetical tabs in notebooks, to organize paperwork by letter, as a “monogrammed” flourish on brown paper packages, or use your initial to secure a small cache of business cards in your wallet.
How I wish you could order single letters.
via Oh Joy
$25 at Charles & Marie | Buy
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Retro Ice Pack
A lot cuter than a bag of frozen stir-fry.
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Xenia Taler Day Garden Bumble Bee
This fat buzzy bee is a great symbolic gift for someone starting a new job, or a nice bit of appreciation for a job well done.
In various cultures, bees symbolize hard work, leadership, intellect, eloquence, and some say they even embody the soul.
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Magnetic Birdie
$16 at See Jane Work | Buy
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Lounge Watering Can
Designed by Metz & Kindler, this utilitarian design object makes plant care a pleasure.
$98 at MOMA Store | Buy
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Handmade Scissors
These hand forged steel scissors with a brass handle are handsome, I have three pairs.
$15 at Global Exchange | Buy
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Flamenco Shower Curtain
$118 at Anthropologie | Buy
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Bedside Table
Brilliant little spot to put a glass of water and your book next to your bed. This gadget attaches to your bed’s frame so it’s perfect for small spaces where there’s no room for a nightstand.
My husband needs to know if it can hold 30-40 magazines.
(Price converted from Euros.)
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Pin-Tuck Duvet Cover
Dreamy Pleats in Organic Cotton, Just like that one at Anthropologie you wanted but couldn’t afford.
(For Full/Queen.)

























