We got this great little terrarium from one of our favorite new providers: Uncommon Goods (disclaimer: for free, though we got to pick what we wanted from their online store). What we liked about it was that (a) it was essentially an old wine bottle with the top whacked off (not bar-room fight style, but cleanly lasered), and (b) it seemed...
We're not sure why, exactly, they call these frogs as they bear little resemblance to the amphibious beings. We suspect it is a florist's term for the structural elements often hidden in vases but that keep a bouquet in the correct shape. We are, however, not florists. But we do think these are pretty cool. What are they, you ask? They're...
This little bonsai kit will allow you (or a green-thumbed friend/family member) to create their own miniature forest using this kit. It gets cooler: these trees are actually a descendent of the California Redwoods (yeah, the HUGE ones) that they thought to be extinct until someone actually found one growing in a rice paddy in China! This is a...
It's the holiday season, and we like to send flowers sometimes. We recently discovered Organic Bouquet, a florist that sends organic flowers...but what's even better, they have a special program of pre-designed bouquets that all include a donation to your favorite charities - 45 charities in total. We love that there's a lot of wins in this...
These are awesome. Ever have those jobs that require some focus? Threading a needle. Tying a fly. Building a boat in a bottle. Whatever, these let you zoom in 2.75x, keeping your hands free. So it's full 3D magnification. You can adjust each of the eyepieces and they re-adjust coloration to ensure that you get a clear view of the mosquito you...
If you have your own house with a backyard and grill and chiminea, good on you. But for those of use that like to live in places that don't allow so much space - or a yard of one's own, we love these little pots of fire. No gas hookups needed. No wood needed. They burn alcohol, so there's not lots of nasty bits getting imparted into the...
Need some shade on your patio? Try this one-of-a-kind parasol from Sywawa (Belgium). You can't find them in the U.S., but Encompass in the UK will ship them to you - just send them an email for an estimate. Worth it for how chillaxed you're going to feel with one of these lightly flapping above you. £2131 (I don't know what that is in...
This one-of-a-kind planter can house a great variety of plants to green up any part of your patio, yard or house. Sturdy enough to withstand the elements and classy enough to bring inside. Handformed and signed by an artisan in Switzerland. It's somewhat large: 37" x 27" and 13" high. Right now, get free shipping on this and other containers...
Here's a cool discovery: the espresso maker from Presso. Notice: there is no plug. You boil a little water, fill the espresso handle, then crack your knuckles and bear down on the handles to force the water through. Normal espresso makers use a lot of energy just to idle. So we call this a green machine. Online reviews generally rate it (and...
These ceramic birdhouses with reclaimed teak roofs by Roost (who else) are just the perfect thing for your birdies. Comes in three configurations: the tower, the bungalow and the chalet. Whichever you choose, I'm sure you won't have to worry about occupancy. (though you may have to attend to other landlordish duties). $80 BUY...
