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Gifts For The Gardening Enthusiast

PKS Castor Trowel

Handmade in Austria by PKS, this copper and beechwood trowel has a wide, shallow scoop, making it a practical, all-around tool for weeding, planting, and transplanting. Copper improves soil and plant health by increasing water retention and deterring slugs and snails. Compared to iron and steel, naturally rust-proof copper also reduces friction with the soil, making the curved blade slice into soil with a smooth, controlled action. Each trowel arrives in a custom, gift-ready box packed with natural aspen shavings.

Nontron Utility Knife

Famed for knife-making since the 1400’s, the village of Nontron is home to France’s oldest continuously-operating cutlery forge. Six artisans hand-craft Nontron’s one-of-a-kind knives using a 40-step process, carving handles from local, aged boxwood and burning traditional markings. Blades are forged from 440 stainless steel for excellent edge retention. This high-carbon material reaches Rockwell 58 hardness, making each knife an everlasting gift or practical heirloom.

PKS Nunki Weeder

This copper and beechwood weeder features a sharp, curved blade to loosen weeds and roots.

Shiitake Mushroom Log

Grow your own crops of delicious, edible mushrooms with this innovative, giftable log. Each hand-cut hardwood log is inoculated with spores that will sprout organic shiitake mushrooms—a fast-growing, flavorful variety that’s perfect for first-time growers. Start the growing process by soaking the log in water, and you’ll be able to grow multiple crops for up to 3 years.

Fern Terrarium Kit

Easily grow a garden under glass with this giftable kit, each terrain-exclusive set stocked with everything needed to cultivate a lush terrarium filled with ferns and moss.

Hanging Tillandsia Grow Kit

Hang a tiny garden anywhere with this giftable tillandsia grow kit. Each kit contains a live air plant and all the elements needed to create the perfect environment where it can grow and flourish.

Ilse Jacobsen Laced Rain Boot

Designed in Denmark and hand-crafted from sustainable, single-estate rubber, these lace-up boots from Ilse Jacobsen can withstand even the rainiest of days. Adjustable laces, a cozy lining, and cheerful colors make these boots a welcome wardrobe addition when the weather is gloomy.

Myrtle Topiary

Elegantly shaped, this myrtle topiary adds a splash of vivid green to interior spaces. Each one is cultivated for up to two years to develop a full, polished form before it arrives at your home in a weathered clay pot.

December 30, 2014 by
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10 Step Plan to Accomplishing Resolutions

As milestones such as new years or birthdays come around we get inspired to accomplish something. We get a chance to wipe the slate clean and start from scratch. What ever happened in the past is history and doesn’t count. However, resolutions to change only work as long as you can stick with them; and for that you need a plan. With New Year’s around the corner I decided to share our Resolution Plan with you guys. So here it is.

This year the entire crew resolved to go vegan. Let me tell you, that is one hard resolution to accomplish. But hey, we did it! It is also not a temporary resolution but a lifestyle change that we have to keep in mind for the rest of our lives. It sounds tedious but it really isn’t. You just have to see your goal as a series of choices and you have to try to make as many of the best choices to get where you want to be. So we don’t look at it as, “I’m never eating animal derived products ever again”. Instead we look at it as a right-this-second-decision; more like, “Right now, I’m eating lentil tacos and they are freaking delicious!” Whatever happens later I will deal with as it comes up.

STEP 1. PICK A RESOLUTION

You would think this step is obvious and the easiest, but you might be surprised. When picking a resolution you should pick something that is realistic. If you try to do too much at once, you might not get anything done. Let’s pick an example. Let’s say you want to exercise more this year because you are currently only working out on the weekend, if at all. That’s a great resolution. If you add anything else to that you might be pushing it. So if you want to quit smoking, or lose weight pick only one for now.
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December 29, 2014 by
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Dreaming of Duvet Covers

Lately I’ve been seeing the most fantastic duvet covers designs. So I decided to round up some of them and share them with you.

Next Level Snoozing Duvet Cover

You’ve got a restful night’s sleep on ‘block’ when you can snuggle underneath this Tetris-inspired duvet cover.

See You in Dreamland Duvet Cover

You’re sure to have even clearer visions when you snuggle to sleep under this printed cotton duvet cover! This ModCloth exclusive, featuring the classic eye chart in black on a white and blue, graph paper-like background is sure to make your room a sight to see.

Aliens & Monsters Duvet Cover

Cover yourself in creativity with our ultra soft microfiber duvet covers. Hand sewn and meticulously crafted, these lightweight duvet covers vividly feature your favorite designs with a soft white reverse side. A durable and hidden zipper offers simple assembly for easy care.

Dog Pattern Duvet Cover

This adorable design will make you curl up to sleep.

Panda Duvet Cover

This design by Maria Jose De La Luz features a chubby panda that will brighten any room.

Too Cute to be True Duvet Cover

When you pull this cotton cover up to make the bed each morning, you’re showcasing its pair of sketch-like, sky-and-navy jackalopes, colorful pinwheels, and cute critter friends. It’ll be hard to resist hopping right back in for a cozy nap!

Deep Blue Sleep Duvet Cover

This cute and simple bedding swims with an intricately illustrated narwhal, creating adorable bed apparel to pair with your sound slumber!

Yours, Mine, and Noir’s Duvet Cover

You and your darling are nuzzling up for a dreamy night of sleep, but the cute feline that’s tumbling at your toes seems to have more exciting plans for the evening! Give your pet some charming company for its moonlit frolics by decking your cozy bed in this delightful duvet cover, which features a playful black-cat print.

Inking and Dreaming Duvet Cover

This white cover displays a contrastring blue-outlined, black inkblot print, and oozes conceptual flair that pairs perfectly with your nighttime reveries!

December 25, 2014 by
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Longboards: Colorful Fun Rides

Riviera Longboards Beta Fish 38” Complete Longboard

The Beta Fish 38″ longboard from Riviera Longboards is the little brother of the Sea Snake. This board has all the same qualities as the elder, but boasts a shorter wheel base and length to give it a “whippy” ride and a bit more agility when you’re busting flat-ground tricks. You’ll find more comfort on this board while free-riding and sliding at slower speeds than its older sibling.

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December 24, 2014 by
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Rocking Gifts For Music Lovers

This list of awesome gifts is for those who listen to music all day. They spend so much time curating their spottily playlists to get them just right for every occasion. They even have the “this is me” playlist with all the songs they listened to while growing up. If you know any musicphiles, make sure to checkout these cool gift ideas.

Crosley X UO Cruiser Briefcase Portable Vinyl Record Player

Portable vintage-inspired turntable, totally exclusive to UO, housed in a faux leather briefcase, from the experts at Crosley. This record player is pefect for playing your favorite LPs, and comes complete with a headphone jack, RCA audio out, and features dynamic, full-range stereo speakers. Compatible with all portable audio devices.

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December 18, 2014 by