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Steal of the Day: Stainless Steel Soap

CasaSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:15:14 -0700

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. But rubbing your hands across a stainless steel knife, spoon, or other utensil will have the same effect. Knowing that you can you use any old piece of stainless steel is certainly a deterrent from purchasing a bar of the soap, but I think it makes a good gag gift (or stocking stuffer!) for a fisherman or chef friend of yours. Luckily, the Uma Stainless Steel Soap ($8, reduced from $12.50) is on sale.

Would You Use Black Toilet Paper?

CasaSugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:00:32 -0700

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

CasaSugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:00:44 -0700

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. I'd never really considered Blu Dot much before for my own home; as a whole, their designs are more modern and bare than the things I tend to gravitate towards. But there are actually several things that caught my eye here, and many of them available in a variety of color choices. Fifteen percent and free shipping actually add up to some pretty great savings, and Blu Dot is rarely on sale elsewhere, so it's worth a look. To see my picks, check out the widget below:

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Love It or Hate It? Harry Allen Bestow Vase/Candle Holder

CasaSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:31:15 -0700

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. The series is certainly something new in home accessories, but this product is a little too eerie for me. What do you think?

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Crave Worthy: Uma Chalkboard Vase

CasaSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:52:09 -0700

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. How would you use them?

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