Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ninjas are Everywhere...or are they?

What it is:  A Seemingly Empty Room of Ninjas print by Parko Polo (£20.00 GBP)
Who it’s for:  People who like art, and ninjas.
Where to get it:  Owl and Lion Gallery
Why it's yay:  The title makes this picture AMAZING.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Aprons are gifts for Awesome People

What it is:  Baking is Science for Hungry People Apron ($17)
Who it’s for:  People who like baking, science, and/or Questionable Content!
Where to get it:  TopatoCo
Why it's yay:  I love this quote and I love QC – start at the beginning if you’d like to get addicted to something.

Monday, June 28, 2010

bawesomemrpjtoiletgrpaperjeayeah!

What it is:  Word Search Toilet Paper ($4.95)
Who it’s for:  People who like to take their time.
Where to get it:  Neatoshop
Why it's yay:  A housewarming gift that’s useful and amazing. (and cheap!)

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Yay News!


I have some fun news to share with everyone! I’ve started writing a weekly shopping column for a new Los Angeles wedding blog, LA Bride Guide. My first post went up today : )  You should check it out! Yay!

Summertime Favs - move along, Ants!

What it is:  Picnic Blanket ($48)
Who it’s for:  Summer Snacks!
Where to get it:  Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay:  The perfect hangout.

Summertime Favs - No Boys Allowed!

What it is:  Hideaway 5-panel Teepee ($149.95)
Who it’s for:  Summer Shenanigans!
Where to get it:  Neatoshop
Why it's yay:  The perfect hideout.

Summertime Favs - Yum!

What it is:  Sno-Cone Maker ($28.95 on sale!)
Who it’s for:  Summer Soirees!
Where to get it:  Cookware.com
Why it's yay:  We’re too old to chase down the truck.

Summertime Favs - Cooler!

What it is:  54 Quart Coleman Cooler ($149)
Who it’s for:  Summer Spirits!
Where to get it:  Coleman
Why it's yay:  Cool Cooler.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Sorry!

Hi Friends!  I promise I haven't abandoned you.  I will be back tomorrow with some news - and then next week with regular posts.  yay! 

Friday, June 18, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!















What it is:  Geek Dad by Ken Denmead ($8.79)
Who it’s for:  Geek Dads!
Where to get it:  See Link Above!
Why it's yay:  Make sure the Geek tradition is passed down through all generations.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

APlus Thursdays!

What it is:  Hammock + Hammock Stand ($199)
Who it’s for:  Dads who relax!
Where to get it: Brookstone
Why it's yay:  Relaxing + Anywhere = Ahhhhh.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!















What it is:  Settlers of Catan ($33.60)
Who it’s for:  Dads who love Game Night!
Where to get it:  See Link Above!
Why it's yay:  The board is set up differently every time – so you never get bored!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  AM/FM Radio ($99.95 on sale!)
Who it’s for:  Dads who like awesome-looking radios!
Where to get it: Anthropologie
Why it's yay:  It looks rad, it has an mp3 jack, and they planted a new tree for every tree they had to cut down to make it.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Pillow Tie ($19.95)
Who it’s for:  Dads who want a normal looking tie – that can inflate into a pillow. What!
Where to get it:  Pillow Tie
Why it's yay:  “Because most functions that require a necktie... deserve to be slept through.” – Pillowtie.com

Via Dear CJane

Friday, June 11, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  World Cup Socks ($14)
Who it’s for:  Dads who love futbol!
Where to get it:  Happy Socks
Why it's yay:  The World Cup starts today! Yay!

Via Daily Candy, Thrillest, everywhere - yay, the World Cup!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

APlus Thursdays!


What it is:  Sew in Surprise ($10) + a shirt/tie (old or new!)
Who it’s for:  Dads who are the BEST!
Where to get it:  Shopin’s General Store  (click on Sew in Surprise)
Why it's yay:  Make a basic gift into something better!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!














What it is:  Life (narrated by David Attenborough) ($39.99)
Who it’s for:  Dads who love that Planet Earth dvd set you got them last year.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay: Watch the Trailer - you know you want it!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is: Nose Eyeglasses Holder ($22)
Who it’s for: Dads who lose their glasses!
Where to get it:  Art Akimbo on Etsy
Why it's yay:  Hopefully he’ll think this gift is really on the nose.

Via Etsy Blog

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Hand-cut Happy Father’s Day Card ($8)
Who it’s for:  People who like handmade cards, but are no good at making them!
Where to get it:  Storey Shop on Etsy
Why it's yay:  Much more impressive than gluing macaroni on computer paper.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Croquet Set ($129)
Who it’s for:  Dads who play, croquet!
Where to get it:  L.L. Bean
Why it's yay:  The best backyard game for the entire family.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Fossilized Dino Dung ($8 - $30)
Who it’s for:  Dads who want a piece of history.
Where to get it: Universal Treasures
Why it's yay:  He used to change your diapers – give him some poop he’ll appreciate!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!














What it is:  Shit My Dad Says book ($8.79)
Who it’s for:  Dads who talk shit.
Where to get it:  Click on Link Above!
Why it's yay:  See below:

"I didn't say you were ugly. I said your girlfriend is better looking than you, and standing next to her, you look ugly."

"The baby will talk when he talks, relax. It ain't like he knows the cure for cancer and he just ain't spitting it out."

"Happy birthday, I didn't get you a present...Oh, mom got you one? Well, that's from me then too, unless it's shitty."

"Who is this woman?....Kate Beckinsale? Well, you can tell Kate Beckinsale she sucks."

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!


What it is:  Fine Art Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles (varied - pictured is, Rembrandt’s Storm on the Sea of Galilee, $105)
Who it’s for:  Dads who are serious about puzzles!
Where to get it:  Liberty Puzzles
Why it's yay:  Nobody will be embarrassed to leave this out on the coffee table!

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is: On/Off Switch ($12)
Who it’s for: Dads who need some control!
Where to get it: Kiosk
Why it's yay: Even if it doesn’t work, it’s nice to pretend you are in charge.