This colorful Vase Holder has been handcrafted in Nepal by artisans in the remote mountain villages of Lapa, Tipling and Shertung. It is made using discarded plastic wrappers from popular manufactured food products brought in from the cities. Recycling programs have been started in the villages to encourage the collection of non biodegradable trash and to educate about the importance of protecting the natural ecology. It can be a meaningful gift to anybody that understands the importance of recycling and knows how creative we all can be by turning waste into something beautiful!
Get it here: The Spiral Foundation
Finally- a solution to “what are we going to do with all of this artwork?” Do you have mounds of your child’s artwork either stored away where you can’t see it, or in piles and drawers everywhere? How about your refrigerator? Is it covered with so much of that beautiful, thoughtful work your kids have done that you can no longer see what color it is?
The solution? The Masterpiece Montage. They create a custom gallery style presentation of your child’s artwork. The poster can then be framed and tastefully displayed in your home. Your child will be so proud! Each poster will include a sticker that provides a place for you and your child to record quotable thoughts and memories about each work of art.
Buy it here: Etsy
Since it’s something that is used every day, we want a toaster that has a shape that is pleasing to the eye. A toaster that brings to mind the shape of a piece of bread is one that is small and square and very cute; one that doesn’t take up a lot of space. The entire front of the toaster opens up, and the heating element both at the top and bottom of the toaster make it ideal for use in cooking small dishes.Can be used for toasting mochi (rice cakes), pies, bagels, and thick slices of bread, too.
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I absolutely love these guys! The Domsai Terrarium collection is a series of hand made anthropomorphic glass terrarium ‘buddies’ that could house your indoor plants. Whether it be a cactus or tropical plant, you could pretty much plant whatever you want.
Price: $139
Buy it here: Generate
The Silicone Fruit Holder is a silicone version of ‘Crate,’ designed by award winning British designer Andrew Tanner. Crate is regarded as a design classic, with its simplistic design and beautiful curves. This Silicone Fruit Holder is a great alternative to fruit bowls. Simply place your apples, oranges etc into each of the dips and built up a pyramid. Fill the Crate Silicone Fruit Holder with fruit for a wonderfully unique way to serve your guests.
Price: £19.95 / €24.00
Buy it here: Bruno + Bean
Pigeon Toe Ceramics has created a modern looking faceted hanging tray that could serve as a hanging pot. The unglazed porcelain tray could be suspended with leather lace cords and an oxidized metal ring.
Perfect for succulents or veggies in the kitchen.
Price: $56
Buy it here: Pigeon Toe Ceramic
Architecturally inspired white shell, the Fishcondo has transformed the fishbowl into something much more sophisticated. The fish condo is a glass fishbowl with a white ABS shell. fishbowls can be stacked for a condo-like appearance, who said that fish can’t have a modern apartment.
Price: $25
Buy it here: Unica Home
Four is a vase, made by designer Matti Klenell, which is beautiful with or without flowers. The innovative design gives you four different sized vases in one – what a delightful bonus!
The design is enhanced by reflective light and the layer on layer glass construction.
Price: $137.55
Buy it here: Scandinavian Design Center
Ok, so you’ve heard of screw-top wine haven’t you? Some feel it removes the authenticity and taste that you can only get with an authentic cork bottle, others don’t notice the difference and love the convenience. Well, here’s a screw-top that everyone will love!
Made out of soft silicone, the Bottle Screws fit snugly and securely into any open wine bottle preserving the precious liquid within. Not only will the bottle screws keep your wine safe and fresh, they look absolutely amazing sitting in the bottle.
Price: $17 for a set of 2
Buy it here: Play.com
July 19th, 2010 | Category: 
