wish and gift list: mary t
Wishing for:
Cloche Bell Jar, $20-50
It’s been a buckle-down kind of a year, and most of what I’m wishing for reflects that. But I’ll put this at the top of my list ’cause it’s pretty! (I have some goofy stuff around the house that I’d like to display this way.)
Jiffy Esteam Travel Steamer, $70
Because I really, really hate to iron.
Rain Barrel, $75-200
I would love a couple of these to take advantage of Seattle’s rainy season and to cut down on our watering bills come the rainless stretch of summer. Shown above: Great American Rain Barrel – Unpainted from Real Goods, $189 including shipping.
Voluspa Goji & Tarocco Orange Mini Diffuser, $25
Okay, so I do want one more pretty, smelly-good thing. I bought this exact diffuser for my sister and I really struggled not to keep it for myself. Smells amazing and looks amazing-er.
Shopping for:
Flight of the Conchords CD, $12, and DVD, $19
Right when my husband and I discover this show, they announce they’re not returning for a third season! I think he would appreciate any and all FOTC Merch.
A small Curly Lamp, $35, would also be right in line with his design aesthetic — and mine, of course. Very stylish, and surprisingly affordable!
Mobile from Leah’s Glass Creations, $25-75
I’m really taken with these mobiles from Portland artist Leah Pellegrini. The large glass mobiles are gorgeous, and the mini mobiles are tiny bits of happiness that would be lovely for a friend’s kitchen or office.
Woodworker’s Tool Set for the Very Young by Prettydreamer, $42
Handmade, simple, gorgeous, and sure to inspire the DIY side in certain friends’ new arrivals! — Mary T.
I LOVE cloche bell jars :-) There are so many things you can do with them!
You could make your own rain barrels http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/rainbarrel.htm and spend money on pretty things
Look on your county’s offical website for rain barrel deals. Our county was offering them for $65 as part of their water saving and greener living push.
Yep, I can’t remember if it’s the city of Seattle or King County, but each year one of them offers rain barrels made from recycled barrels (usually used to contain olives), and composters for pretty cheap. Usually in the spring I think.
My very first link is to King County’s website about rain barrels (Seattle is in King County). The Real Goods site was linked to from the King Co. site. Definitely look up what’s offered in your local county.
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