Now that my parents' birthday celebrations are safely past, I can add two more Econsiderate gift ideas to the list: address stickers with a personal image or emblem, and plants. In our family's most recent Annual Easter Egg Decorating Contest (we have rules, categories and ribbons), my Dad painted this great Picasso-like image of a... Continue Reading →
Yum! Economist podcast and Irish radio
Glad to have discovered the Economist's weekly "The week ahead" podcast, a civilized way to get your news. They also offer a series of "Tea with The Economist" videos, in which they very literally have tea and a chat with interesting and relevant people. Also, I am in love with Galwaybayfm.ie, where you can listen... Continue Reading →
Hand-tooled leather watchband for under $4
If you're crafty, this could make a lovely gift, and right now it's 50% off. To change the appearance, you could possibly dye the leather dark brown (though I'd call Tandy first to make sure this leather accepts dye, and whether it'd need to be sealed).* Once I got the kit in my hands and... Continue Reading →
Inside the teahouse!
The teahouse illustrations on the Gmail page change with the times of day too! Here the kitsune is tidying up in her house. It looks like she is a reader, as well.
