Turns out I love pretty much everything in this online store, especially the garden section.  But, these really stuck out to me, because they are so simple and cute and functional.  And not that expensive - $12 for a set of 6. 

terrain: Bamboo Garden Markers

To add to my (slowly) growing salt and pepper collection - a pair of ceramic shakers that look like tin cans.  The play on materials here is great, and the $20 price point really isn’t bad.  This online store - Seltzer Studios - is full of great little gift ideas.

White Porcelain Salt & Pepper Can Shakers by Seletti- Seltzer Studios - online boutique for unique home decor, gifts and accessories

It’s so hard to find a jewelry box that is quality without being dated, and not ridiculously priced.  This one seems to fit the bill, though I am unfamiliar with this website and their potential product quality.  I think this sleek white one would go well in our re-designed bedroom.  $85 at organize.com

Japon Jewelry Box in White

Todd = Fox
cool large pendant with a creative name
$44 at ModCloth

Aesop’s Fable Necklace in Fox-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes

I really love this fully articulated wooden bear, made of solid beech and elastic bands.  There is even a smaller “Ursa Minor” bear to accompany this Mama bear.  Very clever.  $125 at Gretel

Gretel - Ursa the Bear

Love this!  Would hang it next to the worm compost poster we have in the entrance to the mudroom!

$12 for a 12x18in print on Etsy

Grow Food poster art by joeseppi on Etsy

The bone china work on this site is amazing - I think I would have used it for wedding decor if I’d known about it at the time.  But this “mini bird feeder” still really appeals to me.  I’d use it to corral jewelry or something, likely.  Only $14, about 5cm high, 7cm wide.

mini bird feeder

I like these polarized, photochromic sunglasses from Ryder.  They would be great on the bike.  $90 isn’t bad for that kind of technology, I don’t think…

Ryders Eyewear

Really do want one of these - I’ve heard from actual people that they do work wonderfully.  This house is full of scratches that I could rub this on. 

$15 for 2 sticks via the website - haven’t seen it in stores…

Tibetan Almond Stick :: Wood Furniture Scratch Remover :: Zenith Chemical Works

Love this factory tshirt - a Girard-inspired version of the House Industries logo.  Great mix.  Great company.  If only they were in the midwest…

Tshirt is $26.

House Industries - Clothing - Wom. Factory

Great chart using info from the 2008 Community Survey by the census bureau.  Interesting to compare older cities to newer cities…

via blogs.edmunds.com

I am not a huge fan of the faux sheepskin usually, but this 100% organic wool one from Beklina caught my eye. The small size 36x34” would make a good chair cushion for $140, the medium would be even more usable at 48x48 for $220.  Pricey, but look great.

Beklina

The trend of sand-stuffed leather animal bookends is one I am supporting.  This little elephant is so far my favorite of all I have seen.  Available at the MoMa store, by Eve Chang, for $30.

MoMa Store