Wish Fulfillment, The Blog

This is one of the coolest gifts I’ve discovered this year. A flower growing kit that comes in a tube, and it requires zero skills to grow! That’s a nice, safe gifts for anyone. I particularly like the fact it can be given as a great business gift, as well as a personal one. Biotech Blooms does not need attention, except to be admired. No water necessary because the biotechnology does the work for you. When the plant reaches the top of the tube, simply transfer to potting soil. $30

I’ve always been a fan of these glass teapots, ever since I’ve seen them introduced at the MOMA more than a decade ago. I’m glad they’ve come down in price (back then they were $150 for one). They are especially perfect for flowering teas (next post). $23

Also one of my favorites,the Regal Owl-Style Paper Clips can hold more than most of the smaller paper clips. I like the simple geometrical shape. I must admit, I never noticed they looked like owls before. They’re $1.38 for a box of 100. They look a lot more expensive, don’t you think?

I never did get over my pyromaniac years. Something about fire that gets me giddy. I suppose it is also one of the most romantic settings imaginable. Beautifully designed, this modern piece is made of glass and lacquered wood over a steel base. Inside the glass hurricane are stone lava rocks, which surrounds the flame. Uses bio-ethanol fuel that is safe for indoors. How to keep my giant dogs from crashing into it is another matter. Available at Chiasso for $998.