Archive for August, 2009


Sky Umbrella

You’ll still have rainy days, but no more cloudy days with the sky umbrella.

The occassional big puffy cloud on a perfect blue sky backdrop will be all that you’ll see under this inventive and fun umbrella.

$48 @ Uncommon Goods icon

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Coffin Couches

The coffin couches are perhaps the most interesting and morbid furniture we’ve ever seen. Each couch is in fact crafted straight out of a coffin.

A bunch of styles available, the Green Lantern is shown here. (via bookofjoe)

$3,500 @ Coffin Couches

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Solio Mono Hybrid Charger

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When you can’t get to an outlet, but your cell phone or MP3 player is on the brink of dying, this hybrid charger can harness energy from the sun or a computer’s USB port for a quick fix. The universal charger works with most cell phones and handheld devices.

$49.95 @ REI

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Snoopy Snow Cone Machine

Here’s a serious blast from the past, the orignal Snoopy snow cone machine is once again for sale.

Just add ice cubes, shave them into snowy goodness and add flavoring; tastes just as good as it did when you were younger.

$17.99 @ Perpetual Kid

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Shemergency Survival Kit

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Forgot deodorant? Broke a nail? Ladies, fret no more.

The Shemergency Survival Kit has everything you need for those “oops” moments: hairbrush and mirror, hair spray, earring backs, nail clippers, clear nail polish, breath freshener, lip balm, floss, pain reliever, deodorant wipes, facial tissue, nail polish remover, a sewing kit, and more.

$25.95 @ Paper Source

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Horse Head Hook

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Add some cowboy spirit to the wall with an iron horse head hook.

The 3.5-inch hook mounts on the side with screws and delicately displays jewelry, hats, and more.

Makes a great gift for country dwellers and urban folks alike.

$18 @ Urban Outfitters

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Spa at Home Set

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Get pampered with the Aveda Spa at Home collection, featuring calming body cleanser, replenishing moisturizer and a soy wax candle.

All of this comes prewrapped in a single simple to use spa set.

$68 @ Aveda

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Speedball Screenprinting Kit

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Channel your inner artist with a screenprinting kit that includes a silk screen frame, squeegee, brush, silk screen paint, silk screen medium, and sensitizer.

Follow along with the instruction booklet or try your own creations.

It’s an easy and affordable way to make your own artwork or unique gifts for friends and family.

$64 @ Urban Outfitters

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Notebook Portable Grill

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If you’re squeezed for space on your patio but love to barbecue, this portable grill is the perfect solution.

It folds up into a nine-pound notebook with handles for easy carrying and storage and is only 1.25 inches thick when folded.

$60 @ Design Within Reach

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Handmade Orange Peel Wreath

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Colombia is a huge orange growing country, so local artisans created a decorative wreath using the discarded orange peels from orange juice vendors.

The wreath features orange and brown corn husks dabbled with flowers made from the orange peels, which keep their scent for about six months. (via SheGift)

$44 @ Ten Thousand Villages

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