This little ceramic do-hicky from designer Ron Gilad, the VaseMaker, will turn anything into a vase. Made from ceramic with a flat base and a small vase, it can be placed on top of anything that will (ideally) hold water: a real vase, a beer bottle, a cup or can, whatever. Stick a stem or two in the miniature vase on top. The result: a little...
It's hard to get too excited about washing the dishes. Frankly I try to use my cooking skills to negotiate daily domestic deals to get out of them entirely. But, here is a cool product that is green AND effective - and might even make it a little more fun. Spaghetti scrubs. Made from recycled corn cobs, peach pits and walnut shells, they have...
This reclaimed wood trend is great: environmentally sound because they're using wood that would otherwise be bound for the trash heap (or papermill). The Dylan Desk here is 90% reclaimed pine with a raw finish. We think this particular desk/table is awesome with the sawhorse-like leg stands. It would make a great desk (of course), or even a...
The problem: we really want to reuse our old zip-locs. Especially those heavy duty freezer bags that are so handy and so robust that they beg to be reused. But let's face it, cleaning out those bags is a pain - especially the drying part. I've had bags lying around, dripping all over, inside-out, hanging on silverware, etc. We've seen other...
It's time. She's been good to you. It's been a fucking hard year (well, hasn't it?) Give her something nice. We think this nice necklace would make a nice start at least. That is if you're not going to throw down for the romantic Balinese vacation. Imagine: ordering something on time this year. Something thoughtful. Of course jewelry is quite...
Studies have shown that Teflon is, well, maybe not so good. Not for you and not for the environment. Stainless steel is good, but can be tricky to maneuver and requires more fat to cook without sticking. Cast iron is good (and may even be good for you), but is even more tricky than stainless. The other alternative, enameled pots, can be...
OK. So the idea that these are used chopsticks is a little gross. BUT, they are single use chopsticks and once you get over it, you can be happy (and with any luck feel a mild sense of smug superiority) that these chopsticks would otherwise be sitting in some landfill somewhere. Plus, they are sanitized at a high temperature/pressure and well...
Batteries are decidedly un-sexy. In fact, this is undoubtedly our unsexiest post yet. But, this blog is about good stuff, and these Sany batteries are good stuff. What's the difference? Well, basically, traditional rechargeable batteries discharge their energy when not being used. Which means when you go to recharge them after not using them...
As many advantages there are to living in Los Angeles (well, Santa Monica, technically), the possibility of having one's own house and yard is smaller than in other places - unless you sell a few screenplays. Which we haven't. Yet. But until then, we grow our own vegetables and herbs on our patio and now, thanks to NatureMill, we can still...
Those that live and work in India (and other Asian countries like Thailand and Malaysia) are familiar with one of the handiest storage containers and lunchboxes: tiffins. Everyday, couriers in Asian cities transport tiffins filled with lunches - either from a caterer or their homes - to people in their offices. They are simply designed adn fully...
