Rare Bird Finds

Snow Owl – White Mini Pillow

The expression on this little owl pillow’s face is saying something and you must pay attention. It’s almost like a puppy saying “you don’t have to go to work, stay home with me”. $18 at mymimi.

Tiger Balm Toy

For me, tiger balm is one of those familiar scents from childhood.  Whenever I had a bruise or a sore muscle, my mother would hand me the little jar of tiger balm.  Sometimes I would secretly sniff the jar like an addict.  Am I crazy to think it's a sexy scent?  I guess it's a bit like being turned on by Bengay.  Anyway, this wood, tiger-shaped toy made with real tiger balm tins on the outside is super cool.  It's really a work of art.  $34 at Loran Scruggs

Fly Away Porcelain Wall Pillow

Amazing ceramic talent is evident by artist Stepanka Horalkova. This is a porcelain “wall pillow” that hangs on a nail. It’s a little over 3 x 5 inches and at her site you can see how she displays several together to make quite a statement. Fantastic. $49 at Stepanka.

St. Lucy Candle/ Lucille Ball

As many people believe Lucille Ball is an icon, here she is depicted as a Saint on a Meditation Candle. Why not? I saw Vicki Berndt’s work for the first time a week ago at a show and I have to say I was really impressed by her creative ideas in doing these candles. They were somewhat silly but at the same time thoughtful. See her website for all of the other candles and offerings she has for sale. You’ll be amazed as I was. $12 at Berndt Offerings.

 

Rayvon Raygun Tin Toy Box Art Print 8x10

This is an 8 x 10 digitally created image of what would be the front box packaging of a tin Rayvon Raygun. It’s so colorful and vibrant. I could see a pair of these (and they come in other styles/colors) in a living room for all to see. $20 at John W. Golden.

Strange What Love Does Blooming Heart Planter

At first it looked like beans growing from an apple, but it's really a heart-shaped planter.  It's so sweet looking that I had to post it, and what's even sweeter, is that the bean pods say "i love you" on them when they grow.  Perfect little "secret message" to the one you love.  $9.99 at Mod Cloth

Cute as a Button Wall Décor

These oversized (sized from 4 to 6 inches) buttons would be fantastic to hang on the wall for an unexpected flair. They come in black, silver, and pewter. Fashionistas to sewers would fall head over heals for these cuties. $34.99 for a set of 5 at Mod Cloth.

Tragic Thoughts Light Up Journal

I love Tim Burton's book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, and if you've read it, too, you're bound to be as excited as I am by the collection of toys, mugs and cards made of the characters found in the book.  My favorite is the Tragic Thoughts Light Up Journal.  This blank journal features the Pin Cushion Queen on the cover.  When you hit the "on" button, the Queen's jeweled pins light up.  If you're in NY, be sure to visit MOMA's Tim Burton exhibition that runs from now through April 26, 2010.

Vintage Fork Easels

These easels are made with vintage forks.  How lovely!  $9.95 and up at WHIMSYlove

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.

Robot Wine Rack

This funky robot has the very important job of being a wine rack and conversation piece all in one. If only it could pull out the requested bottle, open it, and give it a pour as well. $39.50 at Paper Doll Wood Shop.

Pot Latch Pot Hangers

These pot latch pot hangers are super handy because they allow you to easily hang a potted plant (up to 30 lbs) on any vertical surface.  Great for small spaces!  $9.95 for a 3-pack at Vat 19

LensPen – Camera Lens Cleaning System

I really need one of these and if you are a photographer, videographer, or use a rifle scope (uh hum), so you might also.  It’s a compact lens cleaning system and uses no liquid, so no mess. Go check it out. Only $13.50 at The Spoon Sisters.

Turntable Clock

How flippin' cool is this turntable clock?  $107 at Stuff Made From Stuff

Wedge Doorstop

It’s the simplicity and a dash of color on a basic doorstop of untreated European oak that keeps drawing me back to this design by areawear. Available in 5 colors, each $15 at IF+D.

Garlic Vase

I love this cute little garlic shape vintage vase. It would be cute as a Halloween decoration or for flowers and buds in the spring. $28 at Good Eye Vintage.

Pin-Up Frame

This is a really cool concept. An elaborate looking frame that is super lightweight and it can be taped, put up with magnets or even pinned with push pins (as shown) onto a surface. So you can have the beautiful décor you want, even in your cubicle at work! The frames come in white, black, and clear and are $28 at Mollaspace.

 

Tooth Brush

A brush to be used on anything and everything, but your teeth. I love this tooth brush with one “gold tooth”. It reminds me of the “nail” brush I posted a couple weeks back and it’s made by the same blind artisans in Berlin. It would be a good discussion starter if kept in your guest bathroom.  $80 at Curiosity Shoppe.