To continue my love of the salt and pepper shaker - these two modern, textural penguins from Jonathan Adler’s collection of ceramics.  Very elegant, timely, and appropriately hued.  $48.00

Jonathan Adler Penguins Salt And Pepper

Solar, LED address numbers = perfect.  Pretty modern typeface, white by day.  Run for 8-10 hours on full charge.  And only $15.99 a number.

ThinkGeek :: Solar LED Address Numbers

For $12, I really like this stamp that turns any journal page or scrap paper into a categorized list.  Very cute!

The MakeAList To Do Stamp by thesmallobject on Etsy

On sale for $36, down from $60, I’m having a hard time not buying these canvas slip ons from Tretorn.  Love the classic/modern feel to them with the elastic.  These would be great for preppy spring outfits.

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Wow, fleece lined tights!  These would be unbelievably great for Chicago winter days headed to the office. Most excited about the $38 black tights in footed or footless.  Kind of expensive, but likely worth it.

Plush, Plush tights, fleece lined tights, plush stockings, plush thigh highs @ Singer22.com

I know it is probably just a fad device, but they’ve really sold me on the Clarisonic face cleaner.  You can you use any cleanser you want, and you should only have to replace the pads ($25 each) every three months.  Its the $195 start-up cost that is the real problem…

Clarisonic at Sephora

I’ve been looking high and low for a modern, quality, nativiity scene.  This is one of the few I can afford, and it obviously appeals to my DIY aesthetic.  Would like to get it in plenty advance of next years’ holiday, so it gets done!  $40 on etsy.

do it yourself nativity set scene with wooden by goosegrease

Matriyoshka nesting dolls are certainly getting trendy, and I’m not a huge fan usually, but I really like these.  A more streamlined approach, with a great purpose (different coins for each bank).  Really well done.  $120 at gselect.

Babushka Set, Design Ceramic Piggy Bank

Wow, these are unbelievably cool - and they wind up and walk!  Would be perfect additions to our robot and s&p collections.  $35 at Charles and Marie.

Salt and Pepper Bots - US Store View - English

So, this ladder is $319, but it extends to 18ft - from 3ft!  Pretty impressive reach.  It weighs 30 lbs, which isn’t that much considering a traditional extension ladder…

Telesteps 1800W Extension Ladder - 1800W at The Home Depot

Very appropriate handprinted floursack towel with a dual bicycle graphic.  Would look great in any room of our house! Only $8 from Etsy seller sweetnaturedesigns.

I Love My Bicycle Natural Unbleached Cotton by sweetnaturedesigns

Too bad this thermal tee is sold out at Twin Six - I really like the cycling/yuletide graphic with the crafty aesthetic, made especially for women.

YULE TIDE T (W) - Women’s Casual - TWIN SIX - Alternative Cycling Apparel

Really love these clever dishtowels.  The $45 is a little pricey, but the design is right on.  Phrases include:
“Tap is the new sparkling”

“Independence=growing your own”

“Let’s stay home
Drinks are on the house”

“Garbage is a terrible thing to waste”

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