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Steal of the Day: Stainless Steel Soap
Stainless steel has magical deodorizing/odor neutralizing power that can wipe the pungent scents from things like garlic, onion, and fish away from your skin. There isn't a clear chemical explanation for this, but it's been hypothesized that sulfurous compounds are somehow catalyzed by the steel. So, some clever entrepreneur came up with a stainless steel "soap" product, essentially a block of metal in soap shape, to rid your skin of whatever stink ails you.
Would You Use Black Toilet Paper?
The concept of "designer toilet paper" is a kind of akin to a Swarovski-encrusted nose hair trimmer; you just can't make nasal weed-wacking look glamorous. So, I would never venture to kid myself by buying Black Toilet Paper ($12). But, I do think if you were going to go all out hosting a Halloween party, it might then be acceptable.
Sale Alert: UMA Blu Dot Sale
For the month of April, UMA, a furniture store in St. Louis, is offering 15 percent off all of Blu Dot items, with free shipping when you order online as well. Just enter the code BLUDOT15 at checkout to get the discount.
Love It or Hate It? Harry Allen Bestow Vase/Candle Holder
A certified French film fanatic, I did a double take when I saw the Harry Allen Bestow Vase/Candle Holder ($95), because it conjures up Jean Cocteau's La Belle et La Bête, particularly the scene with the arms that outstretch from the wall, holding a candelabra. This vase/ candle holder is from the Harry Allen Reality series, which consists of objects whose form is "sampled" from existing objects. This particular product is a highly detailed cast of the designer's own hands.
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Crave Worthy: Uma Chalkboard Vase
Since you guys like the idea of decorating with chalkboard paint so much, I have to share these great Uma Chalkboard Vases ($40) I just found. Available in three sizes (with chalk included!), the playful containers let you scribble messages or draw pictures on the sides. I could see myself using them in the guest room to offer welcome messages along with the fresh flowers I set out.
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