December was the best month of the year by far for amazing posts! Guess it must’ve been everyone’s Christmas spirit. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful finds and projects this month and enjoy December’s Mad Props!
I got to work at 7:30 and had to spend only two hours working off someone else’s computer before my beloved MacBook showed up via FedEx (and sporting a new screen and logic board)! Seriously the best Monday of the year.
Yet I still have mixed feelings because…
… I didn’t get to share my last few days of Gift Lists
… I didn’t get to wish you all a timely Merry Christmas
… I didn’t get to get any work done while in PA
But at the same time…
… my hard drive arrived back to me intact
… I had a lighter carry-on on my 6:00 am flight back yesterday
… belated Merry Christmas wishes are nice none the less
I hope you and yours had a lovely little holiday. I’ll be sharing more about mine a little later on.
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Posted In christmas, holidays, monday goodnessMy Macbook has been hijacked by Apple for a few days to have a screen transplant. Which throws a big ‘ol kink in my posting for the week. As in it’s going to be non-existant until I get my baby back in 5-7 business days. And oh yeah, there’s a holiday in there which means even longer. One word: awesome.
Off to be Grinchy…
Posted In just a note
1. good karmal
From our very first batch, we believed that it was not enough to create delicious, buttery caramels to delight the senses — we wanted to spark imaginations and inspire our customers and ourselves to, as Mahatma Gandhi said, “be the change we wish to see in the world.” So we wrapped each handcrafted caramel with words of wisdom, and sent them out into the world.
2. TSP spices
Our spices are organic, always fresh, great tasting and very, very convenient.
3. belgian chocolate-covered oreos
Our gorgeous glass canister is filled with decadent chocolate-covered Oreos®, made with an exclusive blend of Belgian chocolate. Each cookie is individually wrapped for freshness in stunning autumn-colored foils. Whether displayed on the counter, sideboard or dinner table, they make for a visual feast and delicious treat.
4. Chalmers ganache
Spoon, melt, spread, or dip it, it’s up to you. This thick, rich chocolate ganache will satisfy even the most demanding and knowledgeable chocolate connoisseur.
5. bee raw 9 varietal honey flight
Every honey is as unique as its floral source, and can be compared to wine, tea and coffee in its variety and complexity. A detailed description of each flavor and origin is enclosed with your gift.
6. Food & Wine magazine subscription
7. O olive oil
O OLIVE OIL is the original maker of specialty organic citrus-crushed olive oils since 1995 and premium barrel-aged wine vinegars since 1997.
8. we love jam
We make more than jam – always have and always will.
9. theo chocolate
We follow our passion for excellence to bring you chocolate that will delight your palate, ignite your imagination and inspire you to think and act sustainably!
I’m headed to lovely western Pennsylvania bright and early tomorrow morning, so this will be my last post until next week. No worries though, I have a few scheduled to pop up tomorrow. I’ll be posting here and there once I get settled. Until then have a fantastic weekend full of holiday goodness!
This Weekend:
• ugly Christmas sweater party at J + S’s
• Christmas shopping with M
• Steelers v. Titans
• wrapping more presents (for my grandmother!)
• catching up with friends and family
Happy (Early) Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
Posted In happy weekend
1. thaw
Freeze your own ice candle with Thaw. Fill the mould with water and freeze overnight, and then watch as your ice shade melts away, right back into the mould.
2. Citizen eco-drive watch
The Eco-Drive timepiece is powered by light, so it never needs a battery. The sleek, black timepiece will surely catch your eye with its’ simple design.
3. KAYU bamboo sunglasses
Handcrafted by artisans, our sunglasses feature oversized lenses framed elegantly with bamboo. Crafted in Rawa style, the frames measure just 5.75 inches wide. For every pair of glasses purchased, KAYU sponsors one sight-restoring surgery in the developing world.
4. ABC of men’s fashion book
From the etiquette of dressing for all occasions to the meaning of technical terms, Hardy Amies’s skillful eye guides you safely through style decisions on everything from blazers and brogues to skiing and sandals. No man can afford to be without this classic style bible.
5. MUJI cardboard speakers
These Lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Plug them into your personal stereo’s headphone jack to enjoy quality sound.
6. remote control pocket pillow
7. concrete rings
Hand-made rings made from concrete and stainless steel.
8. secret suppers book
Whether it’s enjoying sophisticated fare in a funky Des Moines B&B or savoring bacon-wrapped-bacon on a deck in Seattle, chefs and food lovers are circumventing the restaurant altogether, unconstrained by a written menu or a million-dollar remodeling budget. In short, they’re reinventing the dining experience. Author Jenn Garbee profiles 10 of these outlaw eateries, offering up great storytelling, opinionated tastings, and fascinating profiles of rogue chefs and intrepid eaters.
9. wooden matches block of 100
Created out of one piece of wood. To use, just break a match off the block and scratch it along the block to light.
1. 2009 bubble calendar
A poster-sized calendar with a bubble to pop every day, it puts our love of popping sheets of plastic bubbles to a useful purpose. The calendar is fully functional, with days of the week and all major U.S. holidays marked and weekends bolded for easy reference. The calendars make a big statement at 48″ tall x 18″ wide.
2. hedgehog pad
A fun piece to ensure that note paper is always handy – just reach in and tear one out when needed.
3. alphabet bag
Lovely letters printed on super thick cotton tote bags.
4. write on mug
“Can I take a message? Hang on, just gotta grab something to write on… okay, this mug will do!” Yeah, that’s write, er, right, you can write on this mug! Take notes, jot down your meeting schedule, make to-do lists and hydrate yourself, all with the same cup. Just wash it to erase it. Includes a pencil and a printed reminder to take a coffee break at 3:45.
5. vitra uten.silo
With its differently-shaped and sized pockets, metal hooks, and clips, Uten.Silo organizes offices, kitchens, bathrooms and children’s rooms. The tension between industrial precision and playful variety between logical organization and humorous design makes Uten.Silo a highly functional design which also allows plastic to be put to a sensible use.
6. Fisher chrome bullet space pen
Writes at any angle, underwater, over grease, in extreme temperatures, even upside down
7. come in / go away doormat
On one side, this doormat reads “come in,” but when it is rotated, it then reads “go away.” when you have finished marvelling at this remarkable feat of graphic design, you can wipe the mud from your boots too!
8. pen pen
Clear your desk by arranging your pens, pencils and scissors with this quirky pen holder.
9. Thomas Paul mouse pad notepad
The pretty and practical Mouse Pad Notepad does double duty keeping your mouse on track and keeping you on track with printed month and date.
1. itch square cat habitat
Itch’s modern design and eco-friendliness is wall mountable for secure vertical cat scratching or place it on the floor for those smaller horizontal scratchers. Catnip can be placed behind the insert to further entice scratching.
2. ASPCA donation
For as little as 60 cents a day, you can directly impact the lives of needy animals.
3. dog hat + scarf set
Keep that puppy warm this winter! This set includes both the adjustable hat and the skull scarf.
4. wine crate pet feeders
Our raised double bowl pet feeders are hand-crafted out of authentic wooden wine boxes from prestigious vineyards. Choose a color to match your décor, and a size to accommodate your pampered pet.
5. good dog i.d. tag
(In case there was any doubt.) Made of lightweight die-cast zinc with complimentary engraving on the reverse side.
6. RecycleBone
The RecycleBone is made from rubbery scraps left over from the manufacture of other chew toys. Your dog will will love that it’s super-strong and fun to gnaw.
7. ‘pleasure’ organic catnip toy
Textured, tough cotton canvas filled with organically grown catnip (Nepeta cataria) is especially satisfying for cats to clutch, toss, and kick madly with their rear paws. Pleasure principle is illustrated on one side; conversing birds on the other. 4 inches square.
8. bauer pottery pet bowls
Created in Los Angeles when the city was mostly orange groves, the colours of Bauer Potter y are inspired by nature. With a bit of smog thrown in.
9. cat’s in style
Most pet products out there seem to imply that, if you’re a cat-lover, you automatically have no taste in design. Thankfully, Marly Gommans has created a series of products that suit both your modern decor… and your cat’s elitist attitude.
