Rare Bird Finds

Stacked Presidential Mugs

These Presidential mugs are functional works of art.  Currently you can choose from LBJ, Obama, and Lincoln.  Each piece is made entirely by hand. Dishwasher and microwave safe. $70 at Rothshank Artwork

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers

What a cute idea - these hand-painted wedding cake toppers are made to look like the bride and groom. Very modern and chic without being over the top (except on top of a cake!)  $80 at Goosegrease

Toothpickup

This fun little pickup truck actually can roll with manual assistance from guest to guest in order to distribute the needed appetizer toothpicks. Sounds like a fun way to get a party started! $15.50 at UMA.

 

Take Out Trash Can

Take Out the trash, get it? I love this little vinyl trash can. It would be great in a small kitchen or anywhere else. And it’s the right price for a trash can. Only $14 at Urban Outfitters online only.

Gimme Cupcakes Tea Towel

Even big scary dragons need cupcakes apparently, so feed them darn it. A darling kitchen towel that is a must have for cupcake lovers and obsessives, and I know a few….8.50 euros at lovelane.

30% Off Entire Site at Fred Flare!

 

Yep, you heard right.  Fred Flare is offering 30% off their entire site if you use coupon code preview by Nov. 16, 2009  Yay!  Thanks for the tip, Karen!

Cut The Cheese Knives

I love cheese. All of it; hard, crumbly, runny, stinky. I also love fart jokes, but I'll save that for another day.  Each colorful knife is made specifically for the type of cheese it goes with. Four in a set: Hard, Soft, Medium, and Crumbly. YUM!  $19.95 at Heliotrope.

Jonathan Adler Shoe Butter Dish

What to get the person who has everything?  This butter dish is quirky and functional (soft butter spreads so much better, don'tcha know!).  Made of glazed porcelain and measuring 9" long by 5" high, this is one shoe you'll never want to take off the table!  $64.00 at Fred Flare.

Baby Doll Mortar and Pestle

 

Got something that needs grinding up?  Angry at the kids too?  Get your frustrations out and get your herb grinding done with this Baby Doll mortar and pestle.   Grind away into this baby doll's ceramic head with it's arm.  I think the picture speaks for itself.  $66 at Super Small Fry.

Glass Tapas Tray

I love the retro, inviting feel of this handcrafted glass tapas tray. It’s a great conversation piece and it’s also easy to clean since it’s glass. $35 at Tapas Trays. 

 

Zepplin Shakers

Why a Zepplin? Why not. I think these would be fun to play with at the table even though my mom probably would be saying in the back of my mind “don’t play at the table”. Available in these 3 colors: gold, silver and white.  $28 each at A+R store

Classic Movie Monsters CLINKS drink charms

Oh, did you hear about that new Wolf Man movie coming out with Benicio del Toro? I think once it hits screens, every guy will want to be him. These Clinks drink charms will give at least one guy or girl a chance while having a nice glass of red wine. Don’t  you think? $10 for set of 4 at Clinks.

Hand Thrown Skull Mug

Start your morning with this great leering skull mug. It is dishwasher/microwave safe and features a bone white glaze. $14 at Skeletal Dropkick

Porcelain Spiked Bowl

 

 
How about a conversation piece as well as a useful dish?  Just don't hurt yourself on this porcelain spiked bowl.  It's just got so much interesting detail, besides the spikes.  Wouldn't mind having one myself...at least maybe I can keep the kids away from my ice cream!  $30 at  Truda Laking Glatz.

Elvis Cloth Napkins

The King says wipe your mouth. If you’re an Elvis fan, you must have these cloth napkins. They come in a set of 6 for $16 at A Quilt Dream.

Vikings in the Woods Plate

I love Vikings in the winter time. These Vikings come straight from Germany and are original designs by herzensart.  The plates are melamine and will last and are great for kids as well as adults. So cute. 16.90 euros at herzensart.

Skull Mug

This glazed stoneware skull mug by artist Yoshimi Hosoda doesn’t have to be for Halloween as you can drink your poison anytime of the year. $30 at ShopScad.

Hand Painted Chip & Dip Set

 

I was just surfing around when I found this beautiful chip and dip set.  The whole store is full of these bright and colorful designs on lots of different serveware.  The site says these are all painted freehand without any stencils or tape used...Wow!  Wish I could do that.  $95 at Dishfuls of Doodles. 

Board Game Coasters

There really are alot of drink coasters out there and it's hard to find some really unique ones.  Luckily, if you're a board game nut, I've found these great board game coasters.  There's different board games available like Monopoly and Scrabble.  $15 at Samann 1121. 

Decorative Rub Ons

These rub ons are a ridiculously easy way to dress up a glass, mug or whatever.  Works on paper, chipboard (great for your IKEA shiz!), glass and wood.  $7 at Yaelfran