Rare Bird Finds

Patterned Paint Rollers

I'm a very artsy crafty person but my drawing and painting skills are lacking (other than just painting a room one color, I can do that).  I would never be able to paint pretty designs or pictures on my walls. I just don't have the talent...until now!!!   Check out these awesome patterned paint rollers!   So many designs that you just roll paint on and then roll it down your wall.   I want so many of them I'd never be able to pick just one.  Each patterned roller is $23.51 (US) at The Painted House.  Many designs available.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Decal

How about this for your movie room....probably the best.   And, if you're a fan like I am, then you'd want it anyway.  So, get yourself your very own Mystery Science Theater 3000 wall decal.  You can get it in any of several colors.  $34.99 at Walking Dead Promotion.

Giraffe

Made of recycled cardboard and flatpacked, this clever giraffe lamp is a partial DIY, someone else came up with the good idea for this LED lamp, but you get to take the credit for assembling it. $35.50 at Area Plus.

Game of Thrones Shot Glass Set

I have read all the books and I know the series is H-O-T!  I found this set of etched Game of Thrones shot glasses which are way cool.  Each one is etched with a house sigil from the books/show.   This set of 6 is $30 at Geeky Glassware.

Felix the Fox Tea Towel / Cloth Kit

This shop carries tea towels that can also be cut up and made into awesome stuffies. My fave is the fox but there are plenty of other designs. $15.50 at

Star Trek NX - 01 Refit

I love how there are now totally geeky home accessories that don't look like you stole them from your childhood bedroom. Check out this nifty Star Trek pillow cover. If you weren't such a geek, you'd think it was just a funky design. But you are a geek and you know how cool it is. $20 at Jessica Buie Society6 store.

Sky Planter 3 Pack Multi

Strangely beautiful and awesome, these upside planters defy gravity and will create an unusual garden in your home. They have a self watering mechanism which makes growing your plants easy-peasy even if you have a "black thumb." Plus, there's also a mechanism that keeps the soil from falling out. Set of 3, on sale for a limited time (just 4 more days!) at Fab.com for $39.

Ball and Chain

I am not entirely sure that giving someone a wedding cake scented candle called "Ball and Chain" is a good idea, but I'd really like to find out. You do it and let me know how it goes, ok? $15 at a Scent of Scandal.

Frig / Aw Geez Pillow

Now, whether this pillow is particually offensive totally depends on how well versed you are in...offensiveness. One side reads "Frig" while the other has the gentler, "Aw, Geez." Nonetheless, the calligraphy is lovely and they were designed by the same guy that makes Dinosaur Comics, so maybe let that be your guide. $30 at TopatoCo.

Vintage Book Clocks

For the booklover, this shop carries vintage books made into clocks. Awesome way to decorate the home or workspace. $20 and up at Vintage Book Clocks

Sugared Absinthe Potpourri

An intoxicating handcrafted potpourri mixture that smells like sugared absinthe - yippee! The mix includes sparkly glitter, buttons, lace bows, pine cones, star anise and more. Pretty in a bowl and a unique holiday scent! $6 at Thimblewoods

Holiday Faux Deer Head Taxidermy

This faux taxidermy deer head with sparkly antler brings the wintery outdoors in this holiday season. $169.99 at WhiteFauxTaxidermy

Baby It's Cold Outside Gingerbread Soy Candle

Baby, It's Cold Outside, but inside smells like warm gingerbread mixed with maple and vanilla! This handmade holiday soy candle burns for 55 - 60 hours. Now that's a gift that keeps on giving. $10 at PixxlWix Candle Company

Kitchen Stand Mixer Decals

I LOVE my Kitchenaid stand mixer!  Couldn't live without it and I know that there are many many others like me out there.  If there's one in your family, then this set of stand mixer decals would make a great gift.  There are many other patterns to choose from but these leaves and daisies are my favorite.  Only $29.99 at Flip Flop Graphics.

Supernatural Christmas Wreath

I know that I post a lot of stuff you might call "geeky." And I know it's often Star Wars, Star Trek or Doctor Who themed. But I hate to leave any other geeks out so this one is for the Supernaturals out there (Is that what they call you? They totally should.). Here's a charming holiday wreath featuring your favorite brothers, and an angel and it's trimmed with fishing bobs and those air freshening trees. I am told this is a reference to a particular episode, but no spoilers! I'm still in season one! $25 at Sweet Geek.

Fabric Acorn Lavender Sachets

So adorable! These aromatic lavender sachets are made with real acorn caps, and are the size of real acorns. Totally cute and totally perfect this time of year. The shop also carries acorn sachets with different fabric patterns. In fact, check out the entire shop for all its cute handmade woodland goodies. $10 for 10 at Thimblewoods

Creepy Cups (Skull or Spider)

Oy!  The spider mug would definitely give me a fright, especially if I didn't know what lurked below my coffee.  These skull or spider mugs would make a fun "wake-up" on Halloween morning, don't you think?  $15.95 at Spoon Sister

Garage door window decal

This might seem to be a bit of an unusual post for Rare Bird Finds, but I think it's very clever and I am going to post it because we love clever around here. Here we have some decals for your boring old garage door. No, they don't do anything fancy and they aren't particularly geeky or anything, but look how nicely they transform your generic garage into something a little fancier! Simple, clever. Perfectly rare bird find for $55 at Ken Butts Enterprises.

Desktop Jellyfish Tank (Yep, Real Jellyfish)

I've only admired jellyfish at aquariums and restuarants with big jellyfish tanks.  Now you, too, can be all fancy schmancy and have your very own jellyfish pet.  Kits include Jellyfish tank, food, care instructions and live jellyfish to decorate your desk or home.  You can even get LED tanks that will make your jellyfish glow a different color, or get friends to add in your tank like red leg hermit crabs, damselfish and cleaner snails.  Care instructions are on the site, which are worthwhile to read through to see if you're willing to take on the responsibility.  Kits start at $382 at Jellyfish Art

Magic Trick Knife Sharpener

Remember the old magic tricks from when you were little.  It was amazing to see the magician cut the woman in half and then put her back together.   Now you can have a go at it, although without someone who's living, with this Magic Trick Knife Sharpener!  Only $8.48 at Amazon.

Baggy Rack

 

Ok, I don't know about you but half the time I'm trying to put something in a plastic ziploc bag it either spills or I get funk all over the bag and the counter.  That's why I'm super keen on  the Baggy Rack!  Not only does it hold your baggy in place but it holds it open so you can pour with ease!  Only $10.98 (for a set of 2) at Solutions.

Beach Glass Steer Skull

Beach glass is becoming more and more rare.  Even the most common color, white, is not easy to find.   Having just come back from the Outer Banks and seeing all the beach glass items in the art galleries, I thought it fitting to find you all something cool made from the rare gems.  I know this one is way pricey but I have never ever seen anything like this Steer Skull made from beach glass.  This was just to unique to pass up.   But it'll cost you, $600 at Walter Alexander.

Japanese Wave Bowl

I grew up with a mother with an interest in Asian art.  I really loved the Japanese pieces my mom would get. This beautiful Japanese Wave Pattern Bowl is such a great piece, I'm just drawn to it.  This one is $30 at L.L. Townley Ceramics.

Denim Pockets Rug

I thought this was a cool way to recycle old denim jeans.   I think this Denim Pockets Rug is way cool.     It's all recycled pockets from old jeans stitched together to make this rug.   Prices start at $29 for a 2' by 3' rug.  Other sizes available at Home Decorators Collection.

Not So Angry Birds Print

I was trying to find something unique by searching for "Angry Birds" and found this great print. with Not So Angry Birds.  It's got all the "angry birds" calm, cool and collected as they would be before any green piggies came along.  I love the bright colors too.   This print can be found at Alice's Studio for $20

A+R Store - Chick-A-Dee Smoke Detector - Product Detail

Finally, the household fire alarm is made to look pretty darn cool. This Chick-A-Dee smoke detector makes the ordinary fire alarm into a conversation piece. Functional art at its best. $75 at A Plus R

Need Your Help! Please Vote! Caramel Apple and Pancakes & Syrup Odor Eliminators | UncommonGoods

Woo Hoo! If you're a reader of Rare Bird Finds, you know we love Uncommon Goods. So imagine how thrilled I was when this awesome shop wanted to put my odor eliminators in their poll to see if there'd be enough positive response to carry them. If you have a moment, I could really use your support to vote for my products.

The odor eliminators are skin-safe, eliminates odors (doesn't just mask them) and leaves behind a fun, light scent. We got caramel apple and pancakes & syrup. They can be used as room sprays, car sprays, as linen sprays or even on your body!  Each one is handmixed, hand poured and hand labeled by me.

Voting ends in a few days - so please vote today! I would sincerely, deeply appreciate it.

http://www.uncommongoods.com/voting/product/54942/caramel-apple-maple-syrup-room-sprays

Gemini Pals

So I just learned about this company, Wheatpaste and I think it's pretty cool. They make self-adhesive, fabric based posters that stick to walls, are removable and are studier than vinyl clings, so you can reposition them without tearing or creasing. They also feature some very interesting artists. I picked this particular print, but there are many other pieces to choose from, in a wide variety of styles (I am a big fan of the artist Amy Rice, and they have two of her pieces available...two that would look very nice in my kitchen...). So, if you are over posters, but still live in a dorm or an apartment, or maybe you just like to change it up every now and then, check these out. The print shown is $30.45.

Doctor Who Tardis Decorative Double Light Switch Plate Cover

Here's a particularly attractive light switch cover and it features...oh look, it's a TARDIS. Who would have expected to me to show you such a thing? OK, fine. But I like this! It's pretty sharp and it's geeky without being cheesy and you could certainly spiff up your room for only $10 at Idllard. And hey, look around, there are single switch covers, double swith covers, art, and beltbuckles featuring quite a lot of your nerdy faves and some that are slightly less nerdy but equally attractive.

Stuffed Cake Pop Maker

I am a huge cake pop fan, and now you can make your own with this cake pop maker. Not only can you make your own, you can also stuff them! Reviews look good and it looks like it would be a fun way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon. On sale for $19.99 (usually $29.99) at Perpetual Kid

Hand Decorated Sugar Dome

A couple of posts ago I showed you a sugar Panoramic Easter egg and told you all how I collect them.  Well, during my search for new and unique sugar eggs, I found amazing sugar sculptures like this hand decorated Sugar Dome!  These are huge, beautifully decorated domes and some are even lit. No two are the same and I mean it.  This one runs about $28 at Amarah's Chocolates.  You'll find all kinds of these domes there as well as tons of other goodies...and yes I have ordered a Panoramic Easter Egg from Amarah's. 

Green Army Guy Candle Holder

Most guys seem to have had some experience with those "army guys," even it was only through their brilliant use in the Toy Story movies. Now they can have a more elegant experience with them on their dinner tables with this candle holder. I kind of like the idea of making a war themed item a little more peaceful too. $31.99 at Retro Planet.

Handmade Panoramic Easter Egg

 

I have loved those old fashioned panoramic Easter eggs since I was a little girl.  Every year I search the internet for new and unique ones to add to my collection.  I have so many but I just love the hunt for a new one that's beautiful inside and outside.  These always make a great heirloom decoration or just a neat Easter gift.  Take a peek at this handmade panoramic Easter egg I found at Seasons of Joy.  It's got a great little scene of a duck inside and the beautiful ribbons and decorations outside. This one is $40 but there are plenty more out there if you look hard enough.

Shrinky Dinks Easter Tree

This is a great Easter craft idea for the kids..and if you're from my generation, it'll take you back to when you were a kid.   I know Easter trees have become a kind of staple decoration but this one is a Shrinky Dink Easter Tree.   You color and shrink you Shrinky Dinks and then you can hang them on this adorable tree.   It will keep the kids busy for a little while anyway.  $18 at Chasing Fireflies.

Of Cumin Bondage

Tea towels can be amazingly feminine. They are often adorned with daisies or kittens, or even worse, generic southwestern patterns (mine have cow skulls on them...weird). But I get kick out these literary/vegetable themed towels, it must me the English major in me. They'd be a good housewarming gift for a writer, a teacher, a gardener or even a vegetarian. And they are funny. Can't go wrong with funny. $10 at Wearable Vegetables.

Unicorn Felt Taxidermy

No unicorns were harmed in the making of this mounted trophy. $33 at SquackDoodle

Ceiling Fan Blades

Don't let the title of this post mislead you. These are way cooler than the average ceiling fan blade (get it?). They are alternately described as "batwing", "dragon" and goth, but no matter what you call them, you get nifty, unusually shaped, wooden fan blades that you install on your pre-existing ceiling fans, adding that certain look of doom to what I can only imagine you call your "lair" (and hopefully not your "dungeon"). It's the small details that really bring out the goth in a room, don't you think? $55 at Darkwear Clothing.

Hand Holding Bulb Wall Lamp

I love the look of this hand sculpture wall lamp. Art and lighting in one! $60 from Kara Gunter

French Bulldog Pillow

This delightful French Bulldog pillow would add color and charm to any room. $18 at Alfie and Rex

Real Beetle Playing Guitar

I am a bit of an oddball, I admit it. I am in love with insect dioramas. This particular scene of a real beetle playing guitar is both funny and cute. Hang this conversation starter on your wall - I know I want it on mine. The shop carries a bunch of other fun insect scenes (think skateboarding, motorcycle riding and more). $100 at Bug Under Glass

The Octopus Chair

This is one of those rare occasions that I post something that most of us just simply will never be able to afford. Or, if we can, we won't be able to justify spending the money on an Octopus Chair. But we will probably wish we could. This is one of those things that is just too cool not to at least give credit for it's coolness. Black leather and produced in limited numbers, I can only dream of such a thing. But I just had to show you. It's $53,900 but you get free shipping (yay!) at Firebox.

Marvelous Guest Soap

Even comic book nerds have guests somtimes, right? Well, I know I do, and I know that the kind of guests I have would appreciate these Marvel themed guest soaps. Ok, I know that I appreciate these soaps (YAY! HULK! YAY! THING!) and that I would appreciate if guests wash their hands, so it seems like it will work out on all counts. Set of four...oh, I just realized that these are Mountain Dew scented...wow...soaps for $8.95 at Luxury Lane Soap.

Gremlins Pint Set

Remember Gremlins?! This pint set would be a welcomed addition to any home that remembers this 80's classic. They also carry a Goonies pint set, too! $14.95 at Perpetual Kid

Filet Crochet Brain Doily

Doilies are kind of pasé these days, mostly left to grandmas and country decorators. But this particular doily...it's a whole different kind of doily (Can you tell that I like the word "doily"?). Perhaps it would look fancy on the table of a doctor of neurosurgery. Or a biology teacher. Maybe in the home of a horror movie fan or even a...zombie. It's dainty and delicate and really, really creepy. Heck, maybe your grandma WOULD like it! $50 at Wicked Crochet.

DC Comics Vintage Pint Glass Set

I think pint glasses were a popular holiday gift this year. I saw them all over the place and spent a lot of time trying to track down a particular set for a friend. To be fair, pint glasses are handy. Good for a beer, good for juice and easy to gift as there are so many styles available. And hey, glasses break, most of us need to replace them occasionally...most of us who aren't graceful. Of all the designs I saw this year, this DC comics set, might be my favorite. I think muted colors are great and with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern in one set, you are sure to please most comic book fans. $24.99 at Perpetual Kid.

Wooden Geometric Vase

The clean lines of this polyhedron vase make me think it might be nice for the kind of guy who likes more modern stuff. Stick a low-maintence plant in there and you've got a handsome housewarming/new office/here's a gift sort of gift. But the shape also reminds me of Dungeons & Dragons. So, I guess what I am telling you is that it works on two levels and that I am a nerd. $30 at Urban Analog.

Buddy the Elf Christmas Print

I love the movie Elf, and if you do, too, then this Christmas print is for you. It's a quote from Buddy the Elf saying exactly what we'd all like to do for Christmas. Don't you want to eat cookie dough and hold hands, too? $15 at Hair Brained Schemes

Natural Wood Blank Gift Tags

These natural wood gift tags are a great way to dress up a package this holiday season. Made from fallen branches. $6 for a set of 12 at Pine Branch Designs

Sailor Girl Shower Curtain

I admit that I don't know what occasion would be appropriate for gifting a gentleman with a shower curtain. I guess I'd have to go with "housewarming" or possibly, "I noticed that you don't have a showercurtain and thought your neighbors might appreciate if you got one." Or, hey, if you see me, ask me sometime about the shower curtain that had mushrooms growing on it. Or don't. Just get this cutie for his shower if he's got that kind of rockabilly thing going. And let's be honest here, how many guys do you know that have any kind of theme to their bathroom? Right. So it's pretty likely to suit that then. $30 at Too Fast.

Black Friday Online Sales! Support Small Businesses and Take A Look at These Shops!

 

 If you buy from any of these businesses - let them know Rare Bird Finds sent ya! :)

 

Bath & Body

Daily Repose - 20% Off on Black Friday with code BLACKFRI2011

Earthen Magic Essence - Buy two and get one FREE, expcept for gift baskets. No coupon code needed. When you check out, please specify which product you would like as your free item. Valid through Cyber Monday. 

Sweet Peanut Pie - From the Friday through Sunday, use coupon code TheGobbleWobble for 15% off. On Cyber Monday, use coupon code CyberSale for FREE shipping (valid that day only).

 

Edibles

Catie J's Cake Pops - On Black Friday (November 25) get 40% off all Christmas cake pops with coupon code hoho40  On Saturday (November 26) buy one at regular price get the second one for 55% off with coupon code bogo55  On Sunday (November 27) get free FedEx grouund shipping on all purchases (That is up to a $12.00 + savings) with coupon code freeship  On Monday (November 28) buy 2 dozen get the 3rd dozen 55% off with coupon code 3rddozen

Eden's Touch Bread - Get 15% off with coupon code CYBERHOLIDAY11

La Fuffie's Boutique - Black Friday: Use coupon code FabFriday and get 25% off Select Holiday Oreo Cookies  On Saturday: Use coupon code SatHandMade and when you buy 2 Dozen Holiday Items, you will get 1 Dozen Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods FREE  On Sunday: Use coupon code SundayFREE and get FREE shipping on ALL HOLIDAY Items over $30.00  On Cyber Monday: Buy 2+ dozen Holiday Items get 1/2 dozen Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 1/2 Dozen Chocolate Lollipops FREE with coupon code BOGOLolli

Love Sweet Chocolate - FREE SHIPPING on entire order over 3 dozen using coupon code BFR25 (excludes packs - sets - bundles) or get10% off your entire order with coupon code 10LSC or get 30% OFF 6 DOZEN or MORE with coupon code 30OFF6 (excludes packs - sets - bundles) 

 

Realist Mermaid - 20% off Thanksgiving through Monday with coupon code GOBBLEGOBBLE
 

Red Rose Confections - From Friday through Monday, buy 2lbs of any bark and get a 1lb free!  Use code BlackFridayB2G12011

 

Home Goods / Jewelry

All Things Colored - Buy any item in this shop and you'll get a pair of pumpkin pie earrings FREE. There's also FREE shipping!  Sale ends Cyber Monday.

 

BKD SIgnature - From Black Friday through Cyber Monday: Free Love in Bloom pendant with each $10 spent (before shipping); Free candle tart pack of three for orders $25 or more (before shipping) - 20% off orders $40 or more (before shipping) - USA Customers: Purchase $50+ merchandise for FREE shipping - Canadian Customers: Purchase $50+ merchandise weighing under 16 oz for FREE shipping or reduced shipping for packages over 16 oz.  On their Facebook page, there'll also be comment games each night to clear out inventory at rock bottom prices.

 

Horrorfemme Art & Accessories -  Save 25% with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY (valid friday only).  In addition, good for the entire holiday season use HOLIDAY for FREE shipping! 

 

Oh Soy Sweet - Save on scented soy wax tart melts!  From Friday 12 am eastern time until Monday 9 pm eastern time get 20% off using coupon code SOYSWEET20

Paper Goods / Packaging

Growable Greetings - Use code FBFANRL20 for 20% for black friday you will also recieve a free gift if you purchase on Black friday November 25. The coupon code will be valid untill Cyber Monday and that includes Small Business saturday.

 

Mammygram - 30% off all cards using coupon code blackfriday

Twine and Tape - Use coupon code BF25 for 25% off on Black Friday, other specials will be posted on their Facebook page through Monday.