Brief Hiatus.

It's Christmas break. I'm thinking I may delve into something crazy. Maybe I can make this? I have no idea really....

This is the Tuxedo Bedding from Anthropologie - and I think it's BEAUTIFUL.

Telephones.

I believe this is called "Telephone".

Miss Kayla Dawn

Dear Kayla, I feel like you need these.  I'm not sure where
this feeling is coming from, but it's definitely a feeling I am
having.  $35 - $38 via UncommonGoods.com

Miss Brittany Ingalls

And THIS will be purchased shortly, I'm sure.

Just a stone's throw from "Simply genius," this patent-pending, palm-sized pebble takes the guesswork out of water conservation by tracking how much water you use in your shower. Inspired by a hotel sign prompting guests to "please use water sparingly," inventor Paul Priestman hatched a useful way to put the plea into action.How it works Once you've programmed this pebble, it signals a yellow light at your half-shower mark and flashes red when it's time to turn off the faucet. The real genius This pebble incrementally shortens its suggested stop time, training you over weeks to use water wisely. Have fun with your timer by turning it into a clean game of race-against-the-pebble!

Just a stone's throw from "Simply genius," this patent-pending, palm-sized pebble takes the guesswork out of water conservation by tracking how much water you use in your shower. Inspired by a hotel sign prompting guests to "please use water sparingly," inventor Paul Priestman hatched a useful way to put the plea into action.How it works
Once you've programmed this pebble, it signals a yellow light at your half-shower mark and flashes red when it's time to turn off the faucet. The real genius
This pebble incrementally shortens its suggested stop time, training you over weeks to use water wisely. Have fun with your timer by turning it into a clean game of race-against-the-pebble!

SO, ma'am, I think this is worth the $10 - via UncommonGoods.com

Kitchen Post.

Ok, that's good for now.  Here are some dream kitchen gadgets that I'd love to own.  Hmm.  I wonder if I can work these into my measly little budget.

Sushi Platter - $50 via UncommonGoods.com
Features an indentation specifically for Soy Sauce.
My dad would love this.

Glass Oil & Vinegar Cruet - $70 via UncommonGoods.com

Apple Corer - $10 

Heat Changing Arcade Mug - $8 via ThinkGeek.com

Days Ago Refrigerator Timer - $8 via ThinkGeek.com

Pac-Man HotHead Pot holder - $15 via ThinkGeek.com

Samurai Sword Chop Sticks - $13 via ThinkGeek.com

Nest 8 Nesting Set - $50 via YankoDesign.com

"Elevate" Utensils - $40 via YankoDesign.com
Innovative weighted handles to keep tools away from
touching kitchen surfaces. Clean and hygiene-friendly
utensils meant for every kitchen. 

The 'Bowl Board' - $69 via YankoDesign.com

And if I ever get busy enough I'll get one of these...

http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/30/timed-organizer-in-a-book/

http://thedailywh.at/post/1216280732/life-altering-diary-upgrade-of-the-day-wonjune

This, ladies and gentlemen, is the greatest little life helper I've seen in a long time.  Conveniently, a little watch is right in front of your face for reference every time you consult your planner.  I want one.  See the full review at the dailywh.at here.

Let them eat...

Thing to make #3
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/look/look-panda-bread-091127

Thing to make #2
http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/

Thing to make #1

Rainbow Cake
http://nicolehill.blogspot.com/2010/09/art-gallery-party-part-ii.html

Stolen!

Thanks to my lovely friend Nicole at sarcasmforbreakfast.blogspot.com, I am planning on making one of these for my mother for Christmas.  Maybe I'll even by one...?  Who knows?

Exciting Library Time!!! Weekly finds.

Chinese Laundry

Apparently these can go in the washer.

d.i.y. MUST HAVE.

http://www.pickles.no/whirl-it-lampshade