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
(Set of four.)
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Cursive Handwriting Classroom Charts
Oh. Handwriting is so quaint.
$20 at Three Potato 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
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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
(For a set of five.)
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Family of Lions Pacifier Clip
You can either get one of these, or a gross of pacifiers. This makes a nicer gift.
Also, Gross of Pacifiers is my new term for a large gathering of pacifiers.
$8 at Fawn and Finch
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Portuguese Cricket Cage
I used to give metal crickets as housewarming gifts, because a cricket indoors is good luck. These vintage cricket cages are a sweet alternative for anyone who could use a little more luck.
$4 at Portuguese Vintage
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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.
$34 at Aldea
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Learn the Ropes
Lots of rope and an instruction book on how to use it. Once your kid has mastered the book, you can sit back and rest whenever anything needs to be affixed to the top of the car.
Also a great gift for dad, if you know what I mean. Ahem.
$13 at Paxton Gate
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A Field Guide to Weeds
The Curiosity Shoppe description says it best, ”A Field Guide to Weeds by Kim Beck is not a book, it’s a surprise.” Inside you’ll find colorful plant silhouettes. An excellent journal for someone who likes to write in the margins.
$25 at Curiosity Shoppe
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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
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eninal Tray
A magnetized wall canvas that lets you pretend your office drawer is art.
$249 at Generate
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Romanelli Tokyo Straw Hat
Possibly the first summer hat you’ve ever purchased, certainly the last you’ll need.
via Secret Forts
$250 at Still Life
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Monkey Party Kit
Stop sobbing, and put down the glue gun. You can pay people to be crafty for you. If only this party in a box came with a homemade cake.
$93 at Parties by Hardie
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Plan Toy Punch and Drop
Your kid has been eyeing the tool box. You’ll need a distraction technique.
$23 at Amazon
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Sigg Mini Food Box
A super lightweight, leakproof aluminum lunchbox to house your recession lunches.
$25 at Wiggle
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Cydwoq Classic
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Sprig Adventure Guides
These little guys are made of recycled and repurposed materials, and have recycled USB ports on their feet. Plug them into one of the Sprig Adventure vehicles and their headlamps light up.
$15 at Pottery Barn Kids
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Whyred Mens Collared Sweater
Why do we ever center the closures on anything, when they look so much smarter off center?
$235 at Opening Ceremonies
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Broccoli Card Holder
A card holder made of colorful, folded vinyl squares. Also comes in shades of blue or green.
$20 at Plastica

