There is a New Grill on the Block

This little guy seems to be popping up all over magazines. I'm familiar with Bodum via my coffee press. I'm glad to see they keep expanding their products, they're a great company.

Bodum: Fyrkat
Picnic Charcoal Grill

It's compact for easy portability, making it ideal for tailgating, camping, grilling on terraces, or on the beach.

13.4" Diameter

Materials: Enamel-coated steel with chrome-plated steel legs, it has a heat resistant silicone handle with silicone lid clips for easy carrying.

$ 49.95

Buy it---> Bodum

Company Profile: Fred and Friends

This is why they work so well...

1.)  A belief in what they work for: "Crakerjack" design team that's travelled the four corners of the globe in  search of truth, justice, and the ultimate in style.

2.)  A philosophy that makes sense: Stuff that works, puts a smile on your face, and doesn't cost a fortune.

3.)  Change, innovation, feeling, and surprises

Meet Fred and Friends. Aren't they great?

Pack a "Green" Lunch

Every day, more than 20 million sandwich bags from school lunches go into landfills in the US. These high-quality lunchskins are perfect for sandwiches and snacks on the go and can also be used for messy cosmetics, dog treats, pacifiers, toys and crayons. They are dishwasher safe and will outlast hundreds of plastic baggies.

**Bonus Note: lead-free, bpa-free and phthalate-free material

Lunchskins- Snack Size Red Dot Buy it---> Blue Ribbon General Store

Lunchskins- Sandwich Size, Color: Banana Buy it---> Blue Ribbon General Store

Home Accessory: Doorstop

Sleek, horse-shoe shaped silicone doorstops which conveniently loop over door knobs when not in use.

Buy it---> AREAWARE

Shower Each Day with Good Design

Oversized, Indian paisley in fun, fresh colors that will brighten up any bathroom

 $ 35.00


Buy it---> EchoDesign

Drawing inspiration from local mandanas (ancient decorative art inspired by the region's flora and fauna) textile artisans in northwest India create intricate patterns.

**Bonus Note: pesticide-free cotton and indigo dye derived from plants

$ 65.00




Buy it---> VivaTerra

Add instant chic to your bathroom with this striking cotton print.

$ 150.00





Buy it---> John Robshaw

Create a Space: Beach Style

A Casual space with easy, breezy decorating that plays up sunshine, white space, and organic textures.

Covered Storage Baskets

Materials: Rattan, Brass Hinges, Leather Tab

$58.00 (nested set of 2)

Buy it---> Basket Lady

Crinkle Voile Curtain Panel, Natural

Material: 100% Sheer Cotton

$14.99 per panel

**Bonus Note: Sheer curtain diffuse daylight, not block it

Buy it---> World Market

Hand hooked with smaller "mini" loops in a finer-gauge 100% wool yarn, wool micro-hooked area rugs are flatter and less plush than regular hooked rugs. Perfect for high-traffic areas, these rugs require little maintenance and have durable construction.

Material: 100% Wool

$58.00 - $1,345.00

Buy it---> Dash and Albert

Handwoven. Each piece of furniture is unique. Gentle Swing helps both your body and mind relax.

Material: Peeled Rattan

$139.00

Buy it---> IKEA

Artwork: Pressed Eucalyptus

               by: Albert Koetsier

$19.00 (reprinted poster)

Buy it---> Poster Checkout

Add Some Whimsy

Reclaimed Bottle Garland- Sweeten up indoor or outdoor spaces with this whimsical garland made of repurposed, sanitized insulin bottles and rust- resistant galvanized wire.

Buy it---> uncommon goods

Mood Light Bulb

Mood Light Bulb- turn rooms into rainbows at the flip of a switch with this colorful bulb handpainted with heat-resistant and non-toxic glaze by California artist Felicia Renaud.

Buy it---> uncommon goods

Architectural Drafting Meets Animal

Dog Blueprint Wall Art

To Buy---> uncommon goods

Product: ModKat Litter Box

Say HELLO to ModKat. The world's smartest looking, most functional cat litter box.

No more dirty little secrets
Who says a litter box can't embrace form as well as function, work with your decor and provide an unparalleled experience for your cat. The ModKat Litter Box's design complements any room, while the enclosed base and "rooftop access" allows your cat the privacy needed to do his or her business.

Being Green saves you green
The ModKat Liner is reusable with incorporated handles for effortless removal and emptying. Constructed of commercial strength tarpaulin, which is rip-resistant and easy to clean. The liner is extra tall with a fitted band keeping it snug in place.

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