Fruit Bowl.

Even the fruit bowl in the kitchen should be unique and different. The Canasta transparent glass sphere will show off your grapes, apples and oranges in grand style. And it is all about style? The Canasta Bowl is available from Nouvel Studio and was designed by Emiliano Godoy.

Frou Frou Parasol.

Frou Frou in every way, this parasol with base is the perfect way to shade yourself from the sun in an ultra-glamorous way! Made of polyester and raffia polypropylene, Brussels-based designer Davy Grosemans’ irresistible Frou Frou parasol has a lush fringe of glossy tassels that lift with the breeze, adding instant Hollywood glamour to any outside space. Priced at $3,995.00 this sassy umbrella is available from The Conran Shop.

Got an idea? Idea Paint.

This is a great idea! Using the kit shown above it is possible to apply this white paint to any surface and turn it into a washable marker board. Gone are the days of messy blackboards that just create dust. This is the perfect way to keep track of daily things to do, a forum for sharing art and ideas, etc. etc. Idea Paint.

Stress Much?

These Anxiety Sculptures are Most Excellent! Artist Christine Kaiser believes that, "An anxiety held in your hand or placed on a shelf is one less hiding in your heart." And she designed these little sculptures to help people smile in hard times and give them a visual place to focus their stress. Personifying all the ways anxiety takes over the body, from their clenched fists, tense bodies, crazy hair and nervous eyes, these quirky characters are surprisingly cute and endearing. Who knew you could love Anxiety?

Each one is slightly different (because anxiety comes in all forms) and small (because stress starts with the little things). Handmade in Butler, Pennsylvania of Poplar wood, nails, wire and water-based paints. They are available from Uncommon Goods.

The Endless Summer.

Summer is here and I am certain that it is going to be a good one. Here is one of my favorite summertime posters from the 1966 flick, "The Endless Summer".