Mighty Haus: Parent

One Inch Magnet Set

Ever since everyone on the Internet told me that those tiny, super powerful magnets are bad for babies and pets (who like to eat them), I’ve been looking for magnet alternatives. I’m officially someone who looks for magnet alternatives.

$7 at Misschief | Buy

| Posted 13 Jul, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Hermann’s Heaven Grey Cat and Dog Bed

No matter how cool the dog bed, sometimes the house just smells like dog.

$200 at Scandanavian Details | Buy

| Posted 10 Jul, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Canvas Picnic Bag for Four

We received this as a gift recently, and suddenly we’re having picnics twice a week. Inside is everything you need for a comfortable meal outdoors, except the food. Great to stash in your trunk.

$80 at Scandinavian Details | Buy

| Posted 06 Jul, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Envirosax Flora Series Pouch

I saw this fun reusable shopping bag in O Magazine, but of course it was sold out by the time I got there. Then I realized you could buy a “pouch” of each design series. I got five bright bags in all the floral prints they offer, for only $5 each. (They also offer an intriguing black and white series.)

Now I can match my bag to my T-shirt at the farmer’s market, which is crucial.

$35 at Envirosax | Buy

| Posted 24 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

USB Battery Charger

Useful Things sent us one of these, and it’s crazy useful. I have a Flip video camera that takes AA batteries, and it goes through them pretty fast. I never leave home without my laptop, so this tiny USB recharger means one less gadget wrangling for space at the single outlet in my hotel room, and one less outlet converter I have to buy so all my charge-ables will be ready to leave the room when I am.

$20 at Useful Things | Buy

| Posted 23 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Mug Pie

I’m happy with anything that reminds me of pie.

$54 at Wexner Center | Buy

| Posted 17 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Grizzly H0844 3 Drawer Portable Tool Chest

A new toolbox makes a guy want to fix things. Or just reorganize his tools.

$42 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 05 Jun, 2009 by Margaret Mason

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.)

| Posted 27 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

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.)

| Posted 12 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Alarm Clock Station

Inspired by traditional railway clocks in Japan.

via bb-blog

$49 at Muji | Buy

| Posted 07 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Leather Clad Flashlight

The power’s gone out, circa 1933.

$10 at Sundance | Buy

(On sale, regularly $18.)

| Posted 04 May, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Clive & Sunshine Animals: Anteater

I’ve decided that stuffed animals are cooler than throw pillows. If not the anteater, then maybe the Manatee.

$120 at Canoe | Buy

| Posted 30 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Venti Fan

Summer’s coming eventually, it’s best to be prepared.

Grab a spoon and a pint of ice cream, plop down in front of this jet-engine inspired fan, and say, “Luuuukke, I am your faaather! into the fan blades.

$610 at Aldea | Buy

| Posted 29 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Progressive International Silicone Suction Lid

A lid that forms an airtight seal with any container. Because just thinking about Plastic Wrap is exhausting.

$9 at Amazon | Buy

| Posted 22 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Crust Cutter

Let them cut the crusts off themselves.

$4 at Patina | Buy

| Posted 15 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Molly Mutt Dog Duvets

Molly Mutt sent us one of their duvets and a “stuff sack.” You fill the stuff sack with old clothes, pillows, rags (instead of throwing them out), and create a more eco-friendly dog bed.

I don’t have a puppy, so I gave our sample to a friend who has a rescue dog with attachment issues. We’re hoping the owner-smell on clothes in the bag will help put her dog at ease. Cool idea.

$20 at Molly Mutt | Buy

(For a small duvet)

| Posted 14 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Box of Labels

I’m newly addicted to pretty labels. They make your pantry cuter, your gifts more zowie. Plus, it’s so much easier to remember what you named your kids.

$16 at Angela Adams | Buy

| Posted 06 Apr, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Free Spirit Combination Cup/Saucer

$37 at Relish | Buy

| Posted 30 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Lacquer Boxes Set

I have a few of these, and they’re useful for quick tidies of the junk that collects on desks and dressers. Great price, too.

$25 at Crate and Barrel | Buy

(On Sale, regularly $35.)

| Posted 27 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Bunny Dish

I remember the Easter Bunny being so much bigger when I was little.

$15 at Crate and Barrel | Buy

| Posted 24 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Architect Coat Rack

Coat racks are so orderly. They belong in apartments with umbrella stands, and slate-colored cats, and tea drinkers.

$138 at Inmod | Buy

| Posted 23 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

White/Yellow Reversible Scroll Turkish Cotton Bath Towels

$30 at Cost Plus World Market | Buy

| Posted 20 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Gerstner Hobby Chest

A classic oak hobby chest with felted drawers that cradle all your precision instruments. So much fun to vacuum out and reorganize, you may never get back to your hobby.

$360 at Improvements Catalog | Buy

| Posted 19 Mar, 2009 by Margaret Mason

Beaba Multiportion Freezer Tray

$20 at Williams Sonoma | Buy

| Posted 10 Feb, 2009 by Melissa Summers

Silhouette Coffee Mug

$22 at Pr Pictorials | Buy

| Posted 29 Jan, 2009 by Melissa Summers