(great for holidays ’06)

We have mixed feelings when something we lust for becomes trendy. A little annoyed, cause now the special thing we thought was our quirk (like owls) is suddenly everywhere, but also happy, ’cause now we can afford that which we only drooled over before. Case in point: These Lekker Home Birch lamps have made the rounds in design mags. They’re just gorgeous, made of printed silk. They’re also $425. And sold out. Exhibit B: Crate & Barrel is just one of the mass retailers selling birch-like goods for the holidays. We are digging these pillar candles, wrapped in birch. Sure, they won’t last as long, but they’re ony $12-22, and will scratch our itch. Then, we can spend more time finding the perfect birch log to make a lamp like this one from Anthropologie.. heh heh. Revenge is sweet!