Beautiful Night Lights

I absolutely love these night lights, and I've been planning on buying one for a long time, but just never can seem to get around to doing it. I think these are the prettiest night lights I've  seen so far. The colors are so vibrant, and since they are handmade with recicled bottles, they are really art. Just keep in mind, that it's very fragile since it's made with glass, so don't let a small baby get to it.

Chinese Porcelain Stool on Sale

I found these Chinese porcelain stools at Overstock.com, and I thought I'd share them with you since they are being sold at a very good price. Personally, I don't like the look of these stools and would never get one myself. But I know that they are fashionable today and many people would be happy to get them, especially at the great Overstock prices. So if you have been looking to get one, enjoy your Chinese porcelain stool in your garden, next to your couch, bed, or wherever else you choose to put it.

Great Wooden Push Toy

I really like wooden toys for kids for their durability, especially when it comes to push toys. But they are usually very expensive. I was really excited when I found the EKORRE Toddle Wagon/Walker from IKEA. It's nice and small and can be used by any baby learning to walk. I like the fun blue color, and the simple comfortable design. We all know how much babies like pushing things around, and this little wagon is perfect for that, and they can drive their little toys around in it and take them for walks outside. And it's only $24.99.

An ECO Friendly Lunch Box

This is a cool twist on the traditional lunch box. This lunch box is BPA-free and very easy to wash. It doesn't fit very large quantities of food, which actually might be a good thing, since this way it limits how much food you can eat, and the different boxes make you organize your lunch better and aware of what you are eating. And it comes in three fun bright colors, and looks cool. Finally, a lunch box you are not embarrassed to carry around.

Great Eco-Friendly Lights

These solar powered string lights is a great gift idea for anyone with a deck, a front, or a back yard. They look good, save you money, and are good for the planet. The glass is very durable, but keep in mind that they light up a creamy off-white, and not the bluish-purple colors that they appear during the day.

A Musical Gift by Bach Tie

This tie by Bach Tie a beautiful and useful gift for that maestro on your list. I absolutely love its color, the somewhat creamy, off-white silk, which resembles old paper, and would perfectly complement any suit, tuxedo, or a tail-coat. The notes are printed to imitate the handwriting of Johan Sebastian Bach. I really like their small and busy print, which ate the same time looks very clean, neat, and elegant. And the notes seem to be alive and float, like you can actually hear the music (but maybe it's just my musical childhood that makes me hear music through notes).

Bath Decor

This is an absolutely beautiful bathmat from Anthropologie. I believe that when decorating every little piece makes a difference. When shopping for a bathmat, I look for absorbency, longevity, texture, and style. This bathmat is absorbent and fluffy, but in order for it to stay that way, you need to wash it on gentle and let it air dry, otherwise you are out of $50. The texture is beautiful, I love feeling layers of softness beneath my feet when I step out of the bath tub. And I think that this is the most beautiful bah mat I've found so far: simple, elegant, and rich at the same time. Once my current bathmat wears out, this is the one I will be getting (haven't yet decided on the color though ;)

Beautiful Dress by liaMolly

I just love sharing these wonderful finds with you all. This is another beautiful piece by liaMolly - the Sparkly Stripes Dress. A perfect winter dress to keep your princess warm and in style. Too bad it only comes in small sizes. If you like this dress, check out the Cozy Posy Sweatercoat I blogged about a few days ago.

The Best Organic Comfort Blanket Part 2

Two days ago I blogged abut the Noo Noo Natural Comfort mini Blanket. Well, Noo Noo also makes a larger version of that blanket, the Ladybug Large Natural Comfort Blanket. Your baby can actually use it as a real blanket to cover during naps. It has the same chewy pieces as the mini blanket, and it's soft and cuddly, and best of all: all natural.

The Anti-Monololy Board Game

Finally, it's time to solve the financial crisis. At least we can start solving it by playing an anti-monopoly game, and once we master the game, we can apply its principles to real life. Check out the Anti-Monopoly Board Game. This is what Uncommon Goods has to say about the game:

"It's the real estate game for the 21st century! Inspired by the original Monopoly game, Anti-Monopoly is where free-market competitors clash with ruthless monopolists...you just have to decide which one you want to be. Players who choose to be competitors charge fair rent, create supply and demand and can end a price war. Monopolists, on the other hand, are greedy, charge high rents, restrict supply and can go to prison for price fixing. The players follow different rules, depending on their status, in their quest for big money and real estate."

Maybe it's time for our kids to learn to play by different rules than we were taught, and as we eliminate greed and nurture compassion, we can start living in a pleasant and balanced world, where people no longer take advantage of one another, and then no one has to suffer. Games like Anti-Monopoly can be a good start. What do you think?

The Most Beautiful Mezuzah

This handmade glass house mezuzah by Tamara Baskin is a piece of art. It makes me finally want to get one for my front door. It's pricey for a mezuzah, but art is pricey in general. This would make a great gift for any of your Jewish friends.

The Best Floor Mirror

I recently got the HOVET floor mirror from IKEA, and I absolutely love it. I checked every store in New York and online before I found this mirror. I wanted a big mirror, but I didn't want to pay $400 and up for a piece of glass on my wall. Well, am I glad I remembered about IKEA. This mirror is the biggest of all the floor mirrors I've seen, it's 78 cm by 196 cm (30 3/4" by 77 1/8"), and it has a very slender, elegant metal frame that almost looks invisible. And it's only $100!!!

Beautiful Baby Sweater Coat by liaMolly

I love knitwear, and I love knitwear for babies. Anthropologie always finds beautiful knitwear, so check out this elegant Cozy Posy Sweatercoat for the little lady in your life. Besides for being beautiful, it's also warm. But keep in mind that the sizing might run a little large.

Best Organic Comfort Travel Blanket

It's nice taking a toy for a ride outside, and it's even nicer when it's a blanket. Blankets are warm, soft, chewy, and they smell like home and comfort. This makes the Noo Noo Natural Comfort mini Blanket a perfect companion. It has all these textured pieces to chew on, it's small, so not a burden to carry, and it's only $12.00.

Best Musical Instruments for Babies

I am always looking for musical instruments for Zoe. So I am really excited about the Percussion Set by Plan Toys. It's safe for babies and easy to use, and this set is four instruments in one box. Only keep in mind that the pieces will not stand on the holder like you see in the picture, so the holder is completely useless.

Laugh About Baby Weight

I found something to make you ladies laugh about gaining that baby weight. Check out the Bun in The Oven Scale by Wendy Gold. It is on the expensive side, but it will keep reminding you the reason you keep gaining all that weight and that it's sure to come off sooner or later ;)

Best Tampon Cases

It's about time we start feeling good and fashionable when rocking our monthly womanly protection. So ladies, these beautiful, stylish, and very feminine tampon cases by artist Caia Koopman will make a great and affordable gift for your girlfriends. And don't feel guilty if you also happen to want one ;-)

The Best Baby Bathtub

Personally, I am not a fan of baby bathtubs. I have an expensive Primo Euro Bath, and I can't say it's worth the price jump from any cheaper generic version. In fact, it barely got any use with Zoe, and now I'm trying to get rid of it. So my advice is to save your money, but if do you need a baby bathtub, get the LATTSAM Baby Bath from IKEA for only $7.99. It's light, deep, and convenient, and the price tag definitely makes it a winner.

A Piece of Art Wall Clock

Anthropologie always keeps me inspired to decorate. Just check out their Sweater Clock. It's very gentle and looks more like art than like a clock, which is a good thing for people who do not like clocks, like myself. And its romantic nature also transports you to the Michelangelo era. Regrettably I haven't seen it in real life, so I'm only going by the online pictures and description (and I don't think I'll be seeing it in person any time soon with that price tag). Still, I wanted to share this wonderful find with you all.

Beautiful Organic Baby Clothes

Oscar & Belle carries some beautiful baby clothes, such as this reversible and stylish cuff pant or the natural pigment dress and bloomer. Check out what else they have, but these pants are definitely going on my baby registry ;-)

Beautiful Mugs for Tea or Coffee Lovers

If you are looking for a beautiful gift for a tea or coffee lover, these mugs might be it. Check out the beautiful, handmade Lollibird and Planetarium Mugs. Each cup is unique. Just keep in mind that due to their handmade nature, there might be slight color and design variation.

The Prettiest Watering Can

I was looking to buy a watering can for my plants, and this Bonsai watering can is the prettiest watering can I have found. I'll have a hard time convincing Mark that it's worth the $150.00 price tag, but it would look absolutely serene on my window sill ;-) Just wanted to share this piece of art with anyone who can appreciate it :)

Beautiful African Art

As I told you earlier, I am always looking for affordable art to decorate the many empty walls in my apartment. Recently I purchased this painting of an African Village from Overstock.com, and I think it's absolutely beautiful. The only thing is that you receive a different painting that appears here on the picture, but it's not worse in any way. My painting is of people in a village on the river, and the colors are very vivid. Every time Zoe walks past this painting, she points to the mommy carrying a baby in a sling. If you read the reviews on Overstock.com, you will see that everyone, who has purchased this painting, was also mailed a different painting from the one pictured here. But if you like the image here, you will like the painting Overstock sends out. One more thing, keep in mind that the paints used in making this painting contain lead. But that should not be an issue, unless the paint chips.

A Great Crib

I love the SNIGLAR Crib from IKEA. I love its simple, elegant, and clean look, and especially I love the price. This crib retails for $79.99. It really doesn't get any cheaper than that. Every crib sold in the US satisfies the US crib safety standards, so this crib is no worse than any other pricier crib. And I love its traditional look, maybe because it looks like the crib I slept in as a baby.

Best Accessories for your Home

Accessories is the quickest and the most inexpensive way to decorate your home and get a new look. My favorite store to get accessories for the home is Anthropologie. Check their amazing selection of hardware, such as beautiful dresser knobs, original hooks for the bathroom, the kitchen, or the hallway, elegant brackets to shelves, eye-catching finials for curtain rods, artistic doorknobs, unique doorknockers, or unusual and creative switchplates. There is something for everyone. Also check out the sale section. You can get a beutiful accessory at fraction of the price. This is the perfect way to go wild and make your home absolutely unique and seem new again.