Joker Pet Bed

With a bed from Catnap, your pet can rest in style.  But even a bed as posh as this is no guarantee that that territory dispute over your living room couch will end.

Look for this bed under "New Styles."

$176 at Catnap.

March 15th, 2006

Culinary Herb Garden Kit

If you’re anything like me, you vascillate between cooking one week and eating out the next. The result: a lot of spoiled food, especially herbs. After all, what are you going to do with a whole bunch of parsley when you only need a smidgen? That’s why I’m obsessed with this 10-herb garden kit, which will not only spare you from this problem but also make your kitchen smell great. 

$24 at Wishing Fish

January 30th, 2006

For the do it yourselfer | Ready Made How To Make (Almost) Everything

This book is the Bible for the crafty, stylish do-it-yourselfer.

Featuring projects like a CD-cover wall mural, a lamp cozy made out of sweater remnants, and a phone book coffee table, this Ready Made guide is full of cool ideas for the young (at heart) urbanite.  If you love Ready Made magazine, you’ll Adore this book!

$16.50 at Amazon.

December 26th, 2005

For the Aunt & Uncle | Udon Noodle Bowl

I think this makes the perfect gift because it’s an item someone might not purchase but would love to receive. Not only is it ergonomic — it’s designed to be held with only one hand and can hold a pair of chopsticks — but its sleek design makes for great conversation.

$30 at Flavour Design.

1 comment December 19th, 2005

For the Big Boss | Baby Keepsake Memory Box

New parents have already gotten all their basic baby needs (blankets, diapers, changing table, crib, etc. etc. etc.) taken care of in their many baby showers and you know how fast babies outgrow clothes.  This gift is practical, sentimental and it lasts. It gives the new parents a place to collect their baby keepsakes; plus how many times have you heard parents coo over the teeny size of their baby’s feet?

$39.95 at Pearhead.

December 14th, 2005

For the College Roommate | Egg Rug

I’ll admit it: I’m planning on getting this for myself. That’s how cool it is. The egg is this great irregular shape, and the yolk is raised a few inches higher than the rest of the rug. Could one think of a better way to cover up spilled drinks from last night’s party?

$24 at Triple B Studio.

December 14th, 2005