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Sushi Magnets: Forever fresh

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Sushi Magnets from Portland-based artist sushi ornaments:

Sushi Box comes with 4 Sushi Magnets: Ikura (salmon roe), Special Roll, Ebi (shrimp roll) and Tamago (egg).

Hand made Sushi Magnets made from yarn, felt, and beads.
Each box comes with soy sauce, wasabi, and green grass.

Use each sushi magnet individually .. or stick the whole box on the fridge and have a secret place to store notes!

Great gift for the fridge or any one who loves sushi!

Etsy, $22

Ceramic Teapot with Speckled Glaze

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

What a gorgeous teapot! Practical, too: microwave/dishwasher/oven safe!

By San Fernando Valley, California-based Alina Hayes on Etsy.

gEtsy on Etsy: Crocheted trivet of purple grapes

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

A trivet for hot items going from the kitchen to the dining table.

I think this would be perfect for brunch table setting, holding a cheesy egg casserole or baked fruit.

Crocheted by Easton, Pennsylvania-based artist ErikaM77 on Etsy.

Amy Butler Plate: Flowers, beauty, wishlist

Friday, September 26th, 2008

There are two types of people: people who like to buy things that are just like what everyone else has, and people who like to be different.

Don’t you just love this plate? And just wait until you check out the accompanying bowls, teacups and saucers on Amy Butler’s website.

Finding so many amazing artists and their products for the home makes me wish there could be sold through a single, well-known gift registry. I find Crate and Barrel to be classy, but boring. We registered for the Madison dinnerware sets and the Manaos II flatware. But I’d rather support smaller businesses and have unique furnishings.