Soap Opera

What could be fresher after a long, hot day than a cool shower and an extra-chunky bar of Daisycakes Soap's bamboo soap? It's made from scratch, and blends the clean scents of bamboo, ginger, citrus and cedar. Aaaaah! (Limited Edition Elements of Bamboo Soap, $4.50)

You Saw It Here First!

Yep, you saw it here first! A few months ago, we were the first to feature these beautiful dish towels from PataPri. Well, now she's featured in this month's TimeOut Chicago and we get to say we knew her when! You can pick up the issue on newstands right now, or you can take a look at the article here.

A Lotta Fluff

This big rectangular pillow from joom measures 12" x 18" and features a cardinal and agapanthus flower in the cheeriest of oranges. Great for resting your weary head or perking up any corner of your room! (Orange Full Print Cardinal on Agapanthus Rectangle Pillow, $28.00)

Scrap Book

This stunning blank book from KupoKiley's shop has been constructed with genuine Japanese kimono remnants and is, as she says, "ready to hold your sketches, dreams, desires, or dirty little secrets!" (Stars and Silk Book, $18.00)

Rice Is Nice

Set the Asian mood with Montezuma Mudd's handmade rice bowl set. Each set includes two 4" tall bowls and two pairs of chopsticks. (Stoneware Rice Bowls with Chopsticks, $21.00)

Did You Heart Your iPod Today?

We just found this fabulous little iPod case in YoakeUK's shop! It will keep you happy with it's brilliant colors, and it will keep your iPod happy with it's snuggly protection. Definitely a win/win situation! (Lime/Orange Felt iPod Shuffle Case, $9.00)

Orange You Glad?

Bake something warm and yummy! The beautiful, brightly-colored casserole dishes from Cinderelish are all the inspiration you'll need! (Orange Casserole, $20.00)

Wash n' Dry

These lovely, modern kitchen towels by PataPri are hand silkscreened on 100% linen. But there are so many beautiful designs, you're going have trouble choosing just one. (Shippou - Kitchen towel, $14.00)

Don't Worry, Be Happy...

The prints from ArtofAndrewDaniel always make me happy. No more room on your wall? Don't worry -- he's got greeting cards, too! (Imaginary Floral Landscape Print, $15.00)

No Purple Dinosaurs!

These hemp washies from Lookitmama are so sweet and un-fussy! One side is hemp fleece, the other side is a pretty cotton print. (Hemp Washies, $8.00 for three)

Gone To The Dogs!

Why should we have all the fun? Check out this leash from TheModernPet's shop and Fido will be trotting around in style! (Pebble Beach Dog Leash, $24.95)

Coptic binding. Wooden boards. Creamy hemp paper. Goldleaf-sprinkled endleaves. Yes, I lust after this notebook from NinaJudinBooks. Enough said. (Luxury Notebook in Wooden Covers - Small, $50.00)

Feeling Blue?

This serving bowl from MSPottery is dishwasher and microwave safe, and would be great for serving pasta or salads. But I think I'd just place it on my kitchen table and stare at it. Beautiful! (Cobalt Blue Serving Bowl, $28.00)