Mighty Goods: Thank You

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

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Sep, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Rooster Notecards

$16 at Nest

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Sep, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Doodlebook Frame

Now you can draw a new frame every time you rearrange the living room.

$18 at SFMOMA

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Sep, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Dignified Lists

Special letter pressed grocery cards are a lovely thank you gift for the person who keeps your home in order.

$32 at Violet

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Sep, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Cork Coasters with Bicycle Amazingness

The coasters also come in a Holga Camera and Turntable versions.

$9 at Girls Can Tell

Kirtsy This | Posted 28 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Flower Petal Page Marker

Sticky-note petals peel off to mark passages in your latest read. The literary version of “he loves me, he loves me not.”

$8 at Greener Grass Design

Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

“Hold Anything” Glass Bin

I’d use mine as a salt pig, but you could use yours for blueberries on the breakfast table, or even to hold your keys and wallet near the door.

$30 at P.O.S.H Chicago

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

French Schoolroom Dip Pens

Revive the art of letter writing with these French schoolroom pens, recovered when a general store in Paris was being liquidated. You get a set of red, yellow, blue, and green pens.

$28 at P.O.S.H Chicago

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Branches and Flowers Large Cup and Saucer

Now this is a lucky mug.

$51 at Supermarket

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Vosges Gift Set of Exotic Mini Candy Bars

GUEST EDITOR: SARAH BROWN FROM QUE SERA SERA

Great gift for your weekend hosts. If you’re on the receiving end, hide the Barcelona bar for secret eating.

$25 at Vosages Chocolates

Kirtsy This | Posted 01 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

CB I Hate Perfume In The Summer Kitchen Room Spray

GUEST EDITOR: SARAH BROWN FROM QUE SERA SERA

You are relaxed and a little sunburned, reading on the threadbare couch. Someone else is making dinner.

$40 at CB I Hate Perfume

Kirtsy This | Posted 31 Jul, 2008 by Margaret Mason

The Sanctuary Foaming Bath Soak

GUEST EDITOR: SARAH BROWN FROM QUE SERA SERA

The Brits: don’t you love how they have a classier term for “bubble bath”? Bubble baths are for toddlers. Foaming bath soaks are for hard-working people who deserve a stiff drink and magazine escape. Now available at Target, so you can stop asking your UK friends to ship you a bottle.

$11 at Target

Kirtsy This | Posted 29 Jul, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Moving Secret Brooch by Paraphernalia

GUEST EDITOR: SARAH BROWN FROM QUE SERA SERA

I have no doubt your diamond solitaire is very lovely, but I only buy conversation-piece jewelry.

$10 at Paraphernalia

Kirtsy This | Posted 28 Jul, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Set of Six Succulents

GUEST EDITOR: MELISSA FROM MIGHTY JUNIOR

I’ve got kids and cats that need my attention. My plants have to fend for themselves.

$85 at 1-800-Flowers

Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Jul, 2008 by Melissa Summers

Vintage Perpetual Calendars

GUEST EDITOR: MELISSA FROM MIGHTY JUNIOR

I know your computer has a calendar, but that one doesn’t make you feel like a private detective.

$129 at Pedlars

(Price converted from British pounds.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 22 Jul, 2008 by Melissa Summers

Pre Fab Chocolate Party

GUEST EDITOR: MELISSA FROM MIGHTY JUNIOR

This kit comes with everything you need to throw a simple chocolate party: two balloon sculptures, coordinating fabric banner, graphics for invites, paper boxes for displaying chocolates, and a handpicked list of unique chocolates to stock the party.

So much better than a wine tasting.

$135 at Food+Flower+Style

Kirtsy This | Posted 16 Jul, 2008 by Melissa Summers

Maple Spread Knife

Class up your bagels and cream cheese.

$6 at Artisan Designs

Kirtsy This | Posted 03 Jul, 2008 by Margaret Mason

City Plates

Porcelain map plates featuring famous cities of the world. Host a cocktail party with snacks that originated in each city, give one as a gift for someone about to undertake a big move, or just brush up on your geography over dinner.

$50 at Not Neutral

Kirtsy This | Posted 13 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Owl and Pear Postcards

$14 at Ink and Wit

(For a set of ten.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 12 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Coco Disk Coasters

$16 at Clio

Kirtsy This | Posted 06 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Nigella Lawson Bliss Mini Salt Pig

Grabbing a bit of salt and flinging it into the pot makes chicken soup seem much more dashing.

$17 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 12 May, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Jewelry Roll

Because stuffing all your jewelry in sandwich bags when you travel is getting old.

$10 at Crate and Barrel

Kirtsy This | Posted 08 May, 2008 by Margaret Mason

“Relax, Take a Bath” Gift Set

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2008

Lush makes high-quality bath products by hand in small batches. When I have one of their bath bombs on hand, the anticipation reminds me of how much fun baths were when I was a little kid. This package contains three calming, lavender-scented luxuries: a bath melt, a bath bomb, and a bubble bar.

$20 at Lush

Kirtsy This | Posted 01 May, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Zelco “itty bitty” Book Light

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE 2008

The rest of the house is asleep. Mom finally gets to read.

$30 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 29 Apr, 2008 by Margaret Mason

OXO Magnetic Mini Clip

These magnetic clips are handy for organizing your your takeout menus, but we also use them to secure open bags of snack food. The magnets mean you’ll always know where to find them, because everyone just sticks them back up on the fridge when the bag is empty.

$6 at Amazon

(Set of eight)

Kirtsy This | Posted 24 Apr, 2008 by Margaret Mason