May 2009
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Two-Tone Nesting Bowls with Lids
When you and your guests are into the second bottle of wine, it’s so satisfying to just pop lids onto the serving bowls and throw everything in the fridge.
$28 at Urban Outfitters | Buy
(Set of four.)
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Pop-Up Forest
I love the idea of home accessories that change with the seasons, but I’m not really into windsocks.
This gold-plated pop-up forest casts gorgeous shadows if you place it in front of candlelight, or it could make for understated holiday decoration.
$150 at Melissa Borrell | Buy
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Hang Out Hooks
I’m pleased with the structural, almost masculine vibe of these hooks, meant for hanging coats and bags. They’d look amazing in a long, neutral hallway with polished concrete floors.
$60 at David Zachary | Buy
(For a set of five.)
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Twig Jewelry Stands
You’d probably wear your necklaces more often if you didn’t have to spend a half hour untangling the one you want.
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Flip and Tumble Bags
We have a giant bin full of tangled tote bags. How I yearn for the tidy storage option of tucking them all into little balls. As a bonus, once unfurled, the bags are an attractive design.
via Oh Joy
$9 at Flip and Tumble | Buy
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eninal Tray
A magnetized wall canvas that lets you pretend your office drawer is art.
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Sigg Mini Food Box
A super lightweight, leakproof aluminum lunchbox to house your recession lunches.
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Baby Head, Grow your own wheat grass kit
Ch-ch-ch-chia… baby.
$37 at Revisions Design Studio | Buy
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Broccoli Card Holder
A card holder made of colorful, folded vinyl squares. Also comes in shades of blue or green.
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Numbered Edition Napkins
Who do you like best? Number your guests in order of preference.
via Design Milk
$195 at Heather Lins Home | Buy
(Set of ten.)
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Mypressi Twist
An easily portable espresso machine that uses fresh coffee and standard gas cartridges. No external power required.
Now you have no excuse not to try camping.
via 2modern
(Available for preorder.)
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Idea Paint
Idea Paint lets you make any flat surface into a whiteboard. Paint an office wall, a child’s tabletop, or just convert old chalkboards and renew aging white boards.
Silicon Valley? I think you need to send someone flowers.
via Swiss Miss
$4 at Idea Paint | Buy
(Price is per square foot.)
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Inspiration Board Clip Stand
You keep meaning to do a cork wall, or hang a bulletin board, or paint the entry way with magnetic paint. Why not just plop this on your desk, and spend the the extra time working on your dreams?
$34 at Shoestring Home | Buy
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Baroque Bookshelves
You’d rather look at books than anything else.
$63 at Graham and Green | Buy
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Alarm Clock Station
Inspired by traditional railway clocks in Japan.
via bb-blog
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Reusable Organic Sandwich Bag
Your snacks are killing the Earth.
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Seville Night Light
You’ve outgrown the Strawberry Shortcake one. This is a nice alternative.
$35 at Michelle Varian | Buy
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Leather Clad Flashlight
The power’s gone out, circa 1933.
(On sale, regularly $18.)
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Organic Heirloom Tomato Garden
They always say that nothing is better than tomatoes straight from the garden.
This is from Treehugger’s Green Gift Guide for Mother’s Day, go have a look.
$20 at Uncommon Goods | Buy
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Tea Revives You Tea Towel
Also available, “Eat your greens,” “You wash, I’ll dry.”
$23 at Arthur's Circus | Buy

