Friday, October 21, 2005

It's the Flab Three!

It's Flabby Road with the hits "He's So Heavy" and "He Got Stuck in the Bathroom Window."

Thursday, October 20, 2005

Uncommon Goods I Like

Most of these things can be found and/or purchased on www.uncommongoods.com.
Usually when I visit sites like these (which is all the freaking time), I think about what other people would like. This is what I personally would like, or just think is cool.

Quench your thirst for something that straddles the line between fun and fine jewelry. Oregon-based artist Laura Beamer rivets recycled bottle caps to sterling silver for a refreshing new look that celebrates "pop" culture. The 16-inch bead chain dangling a diet cola pendant and its matching earrings pay tribute to a cola giant's first sugar-free drink that grew to prominence in the 80's, while the bracelet's burst of different flavors makes for a sweet carbonated concoction.

There is a Native American belief that birds are the messengers between heaven and earth. The tiny creatures also happen to have an excellent sense of direction! With this is mind, Susan LeVine designed this inspired set of guide birds. Each morning - or any time you feel the need - close your eyes and choose one of the darling painted ceramic birds. Place it on the green tree plate and let the painted word on its breast be your theme for the day. Each bird represents a different quality, such as “forgiveness,” “peace,” “gratitude,” “courage” and more. A thoughtful gift for a friend - or motivation to help you spread your own wings. Each set comes with 12 guide birds, a tree display plate, and a gift box.






Using recycled materials, designer Jessica Lee creates these one-of-a-kind bracelets, destined to become treasured pieces in your collection. Made from vintage pottery and reclaimed glass set in sterling silver, this unique bracelet is a lovely connection to the past, as well as a stylish look for the future. Due to the recycled nature of this piece, pottery and stained glass colors will vary.




These thermoses will add pep and refreshment to any outing, no matter what you're drinking. The beverage flasks feature a double glass carafe interior surrounded by a metal shell, with a flexible stopper, a handle for carrying and a side handle for easy pouring. These decorative containers work well for both hot and cold beverages, too. Choose from a striped or polka-dot pattern.


Add a graceful touch of nature to your home with this hand woven flower doormat. It's made from durable coconut fiber, so it'll get those feet cleaned quickly, and the mat gives your guests a warm welcome with its earthy tones and soft design. Handmade in the coastal villages of southern India.


Enhance your meditation and enlighten your mind with these scented candles that'll make any room a place you'll want to stay for hours.
Each candle features its own design, scent and thought-provoking proverb to make meditating - or just relaxing - all the more enjoyable and effective. Choose from warm sake, wasabi pear or umeboshi plum, or get the whole set. Each candle burns for 90 hours.

These playful playthings will always make you feel good. Colorful and soft, the laughing bag chuckles gleefully when squeezed, while the love bag professes his affection for you in three different ways. A great gift for someone who needs a pick-me-up, or anyone who just wants to have fun.