Filed under: Eco-Items, Office/Desktop, Outdoor Living | Tags: Bird's Eye, calendar, Catchfly, Clarkia, Coreopsis, olivebarn.com, Poppy, seeds, Snap Dragon
It’s a bit late in the season to be touting a 2009 calendar but this one was too clever to pass up. Not only does it serve a true recyclable purpose (calendar=pollen) but the pages are quite lovely and it arrives in a nifty silver tin.
grow bird's eye, clarkia, coreopsis, poppy, catchfly and snap dragon flowers
From Olive Barn. $24.95.
…then hands-down this should be your ashtray. Could also be a groovy addition for your next deck party to hold the ubiquitous nuts. Props for the unique, dark photo shoot setting.
Rohrspatz
From Rephormhaus. Ships from Germany. €34.90
Filed under: Outdoor Living, Wee Ones | Tags: melon, perpetualkid.com, pumpkin, tomato
Although considerably more pricey than a plain old package of seeds, these Plant Me Pets get high marks for their charming style and terrific packaging. Available in pumpkin, melon or tomato.
Plant Me!
From Perpetual Kid. $19.99 each.
I spent most of my childhood school vacations in Palm Springs, California and most of that time was spent in the pool – can’t imagine how much fun it would have been to have had this awesome pogo stick to add to the watery fun.
aka bouncing-ball-of-joy
Leave it to the folks at Hammacher Schlemmer. $59.95.
Filed under: Bedroom, Eco-Items, Furnishings/Lighting, Outdoor Living | Tags: lighting, vessel.com
I’ve been a huge fan of rechargeable “ambient” light (aka the Candela line) for years, so I wasn’t surprised when I instantly connected with the chunky, warm looks of the Luau lamps. I think I want to hug them.
nice mood lighting
From Vessel. $199.
Sleek alternative plant addition to your home or office; available in square, rectangle or frame. Visual impact is likely best with several stacked or in a row.
Grass Planters
From A&R. Prices vary.
