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Ann Clark Cookie Cutters from Vermont

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Ann Clark Ltd. is one of the leading cookie cutter companies in the United States with an impressive line of cookie cutters that are made in Vermont and sold around the world.  Their charming motto is “Make More Cookies.”  Okay!

They seem to have thought of everything: from acorns and airplanes to the state of Texas and a watering can, Ann Clark probably has whatever hobby or inside joke you aim to shape your cookies into.

I tried out a few of her cutters (thanks, Elizabeth!) and found them to be high quality.  The metal is well manufactured, staying solid and level as you push it into the dough.  The edges are sharp enough to aid you but not too sharp to use with children.

Reasonably priced at about $3.99, each cutter comes nicely packaged with a recipe attached.  It makes a very nice gift for children and adults alike, for any holiday or “just because.”

The company also has a blog- check it out!

“Pick Your Nose” Paper Cups for a Party

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Pick Your Nose Cups are the best thing I’ve seen this week.

Who knows how to liven up a party? YOU do! Each of these photo-?realistic paper cups comes emblazoned with a new nose. When ?you tip your head to take a drink – voila – you get an instant nose ?job, and a chuckle from the crowd. Remember, never turn your nose ?up at a good laugh!

  1. There are 24 12-oz. cups in each pack, evenly ?divided between male and female proboscises (errr, noses).
  2. Packed ?in a nice clear box.

Sirtified, $9

David Sparshott Illustration: Tea – Howies

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

I love this illustration (found on a blog called Toy):  Tea – Howies by David Sparshott.

I think I have the foreground mug, and it’s from Starbucks.

(via Design Milk)