kinda genius: black+ blum’s box appetit
If you’re bringing lunch to work or are a leftovers lover, Tupperware is a must. We’ve covered the fancy stuff, and in our house we have a color-coded set much like the Snapware varieties that we absolutely adore, but I may be making more room soon for the Box Appetit. The Cadillac of lunch organization containers, the Box Appetit has it all: a removable inner dish that allows the separation of hot and cold foods, a locking lid, a fork/knife that snaps into the lid, and my personal favorite, a small receptacle for your favorite sauce or dressing. Goodbye, soggy salads, hello intelligent food storage! Designed by Black + Blum, the container is also dishwasher and microwave safe and BPA free. At $22 it’s pricier than your average Tupperware, but it would be an ingenious solution to some of my lunch hour woes. The Lunchbox Revolution cookbook, $8, is a nifty compliment specially designed to make filling the thing even easier. Now the question is, will it fit in my stocking? – Sarah C.
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a very woodland office: sentimental squirrel pin holder
On my quest for adorable office supplies, I’ve found that one rule rings true every time: Woodland creature make everything cuter! Remember the chirping bird and hedgehog paper clip holders we featured awhile back? Adorable overload! Take push pins for example, is there anything more boring than push pins? The banal cork board staples get a makeover with Mod Cloth’s Sentimental Squirrel Pin Holder, $12. The adorable squirrel sits sentry over his handful of acorn push pins. The best part is, his pedestal is magnetic so you’ll never have to worry about losing the rest of his nuts. –Katie D.
online find: custom printing at tinyprints.com
When it comes to invitations or holiday cards, I’m usually the type to camp out in a stationery store with a cup of joe and a critical eye, preparing for a decision-making summit of epic proportions. With my card fetish, that’s no surprise, but recently I’ve been considering trying online stationers for their ability to offer a greater variety than many stores. One company with enviable street cred is tinyprints.com. Featuring lines by some of our favorite designers, (Dwell Studio, Oh Joy!, Louella Press and Wedding Paper Divas, to name a few), the site offers a massive yet expertly-curated selection of customizable designs for all occasions and business needs. Beyond cards, the company also prints photo books, calendars and address books and offers mailing services and an RSVP manager. Stop by this weekend to take advantage of the sitewide sale, or visit on Thursdays to reveal the Deal of the Day. Standard domestic shipping starts at $7.50 for 500 cards or less. – Sarah C.
Have a favorite online stationer? Tell us in comments!
post off: do you have a shoe rule in your house?
With our tragic combo of white carpets and athletic kids, we had a firm “shoes off at the door” rule in my house growing up. Cleats, track spikes, heels, you name it; whatever we had on usually came off to prevent scuffing the floor and tracking dirt all over the house. We had a shoe bin where we’d toss them in the interim, and they’d only emerge if we were going back out, or if the dog missed us. (He made a habit of sleeping on our shoes when we were away at summer camp — that’s love!) It wasn’t militarily enforced, but it became a routine that surely spared the oatmeal carpet in the den. Ours was a cleanliness thing, but others remove their shoes for courtesy or cultural reasons. How about you? What’s your shoe strategy? — Sarah C.
steal this idea: send a telegram with telegramstop.com
Picture this: It’s Friday morning and my mental TGIF celebration as been interrupted by an impromptu swoonfest over Katie D.’s envelope template find (my DIY envelopes are always a sorry sight, so much for those origami classes!). So, I’m having the best midmorning ever when, over on Twitter, a chic little bird by the name of CasaSugar Tweets about a way to personalize and send a vintage-style telegram for just $6.  This is one glimpse of heaven worth re-sharing. Telegram Stop is a wonderful website that allows you to deliver modern day sentiments by way of authentic-looking telegram. Simply type out your message and they’ll add the STOPs in the appropriate places and send your ‘gram for the low price of $5.65 national or international, from any country. A crafty (and instant!) alternative to your everyday drugstore card, these might be just the thing to announce your next event or milestone, with bulk rates to match. Visit the site to learn more, and be sure to stop by the “Stumped?†section for tips on making your note sound more last-century. – Sarah C.
