Mighty Goods: Couples

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

Pebble Soup Bowls

A much more pleasant take on stone soup.

$36 at Supermarket

Kirtsy This | Posted 04 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

Coaster Assortment Set

$65 at Deepotec

Kirtsy This | Posted 28 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Handpresso

Espresso in the wild? Now you have zero excuse to avoid camping. Wait, except for bears. And sleeping on the ground. And outhouses.

Whew. That was close.

$155 at Charles & Marie

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Aug, 2008 by Melissa Summers

Coffee Scoop and Clip

Gratification for the meticulous coffee brewer.

$11 at Handpicked Collection

(Price converted from British pounds.)

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Aug, 2008 by Melissa Summers

Lunchbox Birdfeeder

It’s good to be the kind of person who feeds birds.

$84 at Perch Design

Kirtsy This | Posted 25 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

Gothic Dessert Plate Set

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Give dessert a misty touch of romance, even if it’s nothing but Nilla Wafers in front of the TV.

$23 at Weego Home

(Set of four, 9" diameter, on SALE)

Kirtsy This | Posted 11 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Whale & Innards Print

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A hypnautical print from the one/only Evan B. Harris.

$20 at Charmingwall

(Click Artists > Evan > Buy Prints)

Kirtsy This | Posted 07 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Stainless Steel Shaker, Red

Cheap enough that you can throw it in a basket with a bottle of gin and a jar of cocktail olives. Bang! You’re the most thoughtful guest at the beach house.

$8 at Target

Kirtsy This | Posted 01 Aug, 2008 by Margaret Mason

York Glasses

GUEST EDITOR: MELISSA FROM MIGHTY JUNIOR

Once, while working at Crate and Barrel, I broke about 500 hand-blown glasses from Poland. That incident has prompted me to stick with sturdier machine-made glassware in my home.

I don’t fear letting the kids use these glasses, but the heavy base and clear glass still makes it an attractive cocktail glass at parties.

And when one breaks, as it inevitably does, it’s inexpensive to replace one. Or 500.

$3 at Crate and Barrel

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 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

Triton Laquer Tray Set

COVET

So pretty, it’s almost a shame to fill them with snacks or counter clutter. Try hanging them as a modular grouping on the wall.

$220 at Not Neutral

Kirtsy This | Posted 01 Jul, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Napkin Catch Placemat

With the napkin holders attached to the placemat, you’re more likely to remember to give everyone napkins.

via Great Green Goods

$19 at Branch Home

Kirtsy This | Posted 27 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Oven-to-Table Serving Bowls

A bowl with a built-in wooden trivet, so you can move it right from the oven to the dinner table. Anything that reduces the number of dishes I have to do is a win.

$42 at A+R Store

Kirtsy This | Posted 26 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Twig Servers

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Each of these handmade teak servers is unique, as they’re carved along the natural lines of individual branches.

$25 at Crate and Barrel

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Martha Stewart Collection Recipe Box

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Fill it with family recipes from mom, grandma, and Uncle Mike (he’s always so handy with the Cuisinart).

$15 at Macy's

Kirtsy This | Posted 23 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Martha Stewart Collection Whiteware Cake Stands

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

They’re technically for cake, but hosts can use them to make fruit centerpieces, or to serve appetizers, sweets, and cheeses as well.

$30 at Macy's

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Steel Beverage Tub

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

On it’s own, this gift isn’t terribly impressive, but throw in a few bottles of Corona, a bag of limes, some chips and salsa. They’ll remember that afternoon on the stoop forever.

$13 at Target

Kirtsy This | Posted 20 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Adagio Teas Glass Teapot

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Use the infuser to keep bits of tea leaf from sticking to your teeth, or remove it to brew fancy blooming teas that look like little sea urchins.

$29 at Amazon

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Cheese Tags

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Once you own cheese tags, you are officially grown up. Even if you still watch “The Hills.”

$32 at Art Effect Chicago

Kirtsy This | Posted 19 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Apothacary Jar

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

$29 at Paxton Gate

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Osaka Boxes

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Glossy white lacquer storage in several sizes. These handmade boxes tidy up desktops, jewelry, stationery, pocket change, and anything else that needs containing.

$20 at CB2

Kirtsy This | Posted 18 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason

Lucky Horseshoe

15 WEDDING AND SHOWER GIFTS UNDER $40

Wrap it with a card that outlines all your good-life wishes. Then offer to climb a ladder and hang it above the front door. You old softie.

$8 at Curiosity Shoppe

Kirtsy This | Posted 17 Jun, 2008 by Margaret Mason