Beware the angry beast! He crouches, ready to pound on bare ankles and dangly shoelaces. Just, you know, not when he’s busy wedged inside a Soap.com box, licking his bum. Warn your guests about Fluffy’s killer impulses with this goofy orange rug, which is perfect as a welcome mat. Seriously, he’s a totally vicious attack cat … even if the only thing he’s attacked lately is a houseplant. [$19, Urban Outfitters]
It’s not every morning a girl is lucky enough to wake up next to a Frenchman waiting with a cafe au lait and a warm croissant. But I can dream, can’t I? These chic cotton and machine washable bed pillows from Mod Cloth will get me partway there … and if it doesn’t work out with your latest paramour, maybe you could write “Au Revoir” in permanent marker on the other side? [$29.99, ModCloth]
Lawn gnomes are so 2011. This portly porcelain pal is an indoor gnome; he sits atop a pile of books as as reads and glows. He’ll make his home anyplace in your apartment that needs some atmospheric lighting. Now if you could just find neon flashing pink flamingoes so he is not so lonely. [$54.99, ModCloth]
If you’re anything like me, you need a jolt to get you through the morning. Usually I favor caffeine but this mug with a hippo at the bottom will work, too. I can totally see myself sucking down a cup of joe and shrieking, “Oh my God, there’s a hippo in my coffee!” (There’s also an octopus mug if you favor deep sea beasts.) Try not to spill on yourself and enjoy. [$10.95, Neatoshop]
Kitchen sink looking kind of fugly? Pretty up your dish-washing routine with this super cute geranium-inspired scrub brush that comes in its very own leaf soap dish. It’s dishwasher safe, so you don’t have to worry about bugs in those bristles, and at $13, it’s inexpensive enough to be a unique but awesome housewarming gift. Scrubbing those grease streaks might actually be fun! [ModCloth, $12.99]
I can’t be the only one whose bathroom looks like an episode of “Hoarders: Beauty Product Edition.” But this stowaway shower curtain from Urban Outfitters features four mesh pockets for all my crap-hound needs: the pockets are big enough for various and sundry makeup, brushes, and hell, even a roll of toilet paper if you’re so inclined. Plus, the curtain is washable cotton, so if any of the gooey goodies explode, it’ll be easy to clean. Rub-a-dub-dub, girl! [$44, Urban Outfitters]
As springtime comes, it’s time to start thinking about all the parties you’ll be throwing and the booze you’ll be consuming. We’re thinking frozen margaritas with no salt, please. Grab a pack of 20 Jonathan Adler cocktail napkins — they come in pink for margaritas, blue for martinis and green for scotch — and you’ll be the hostess with the mostest all summer long. [$5, Jonathan Adler]
If you’re lucky enough to live near a patisserie that makes macarons, then what are you doing at your computer reading this?! For the rest of you: feast your eyes on this adorable macaron flavors menu chart based on the tasty cookies from the Laduree bakery in Paris, designed by artist Laura Row. You can order a digital print of her charming macarons or even a set of notecards. Whether you’re weak in the knees for chocolat or caramel fleur de sel is more your jam, anything you do with this menu is sure to be sweet. [$12, Etsy]
I don’t know about you guys, but the scent of lavender is one of the few things that can instantly calm me down and alleviate stress. The color has a similar effect, which makes it a great option for home decor. Here are some cute (and useful!) pieces to incorporate this calming color into your fast-paced life…
As a freelance writer, I’ve worked in offices, cubicles, coffeeshops, and everywhere in between. Starting this week I’ll be writing full-time for The Frisky (yay!) [Double yay! -- Editor], which means I’m back to working from home, and I’m excited to update my office space. Wherever you spend your workday, here are 6 simple ways to spruce up your space to increase productivity and decrease the 9-5 blues…
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