Offbeat things for your home - a list by alesia121

Options for This Page

About this list:

Interesting and useful things for your home that you probably won't find at your neighborhood big-box store.

For people who like:

This is:

Viewing 1-10 of 62 Items

COAT TREE- COAT CHECK

First to recommend

Description

decorative and useful - the best of both worlds!

from the site:
COAT TREE- COAT CHECK

Our Tree Coat Check is a clever range of coat hooks formed from flat sheets of 1.5 mm brushed stainless steel. Handsome, heavyweight, and durable, perfect for guarding your lucky hat, Fifi's leash, or even your winter coat!

The Tree Coat Rack is 15" tall by nearly a foot across. Each Tree Coat Check is packed in a protective plastic bag inside a corrugated gift box.

We've included wall anchors and a handy printed template. Why even the Perpetual Kid was able to hang it perfectly straight!

Updated Mar 4, 2008

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Mon KEYS - Key caps

29 people recommended this item

Description

Be prepared: every friend will want one.

Updated Dec 23, 2007

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Foot in the Door

17 people recommended this item

Description

FOOT IN THE DOOR
"we ALL need a foot in the door"

Just place the ever-so-dainty toe of this playful pump under the crack of your very own door and it will be held open in style.

A shoe-in for this Fall’s favorite gift!
Black or Red, with a grippy rubber coating, packed in a clear, peggable draw-string bag. (via Fun Housewares)

Updated Sep 10, 2007

List that features this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Penguin Teaboy

3 people recommended this item

Description

How cute is this??? Just set the timer and the little penguin pulls your tea bag out of your brewing tea at the correct moment, saving you the untold horror of over-steeped tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It also doubles as a regular kitchen timer up to 20 minutes.

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

2 comments

This is:

Drinn Cell Phone Holder

First to recommend

Description

a colorful and simple way to wrangle the charging cords for the cell phone and also give yourself a handy place to keep the phone while it's charging!

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Flower Holder

First to recommend

Description

Simple and effective way to carry flowers from the garden to the table!

Updated Mar 4, 2008

List that features this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

All The Knots You Need

First to recommend

Description

Who couldn't use a few more knots to make life easier? This looks like a great resource to learn knots of all kinds.

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Pocket Magnet Pin Retriever

First to recommend

Description

great to have on hand to pick up pins, needles, paper clips, etc.

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Waspinator

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

Description

I want to know if this works! It looks like a great simple way to deter wasps from taking up residence at your house.

website says:
One of the easiest ways to discourage wasps from hanging around your porch, patio or picnic site is by using this simple mock wasp nest. Because wasps are territorial, they recognize the nest as a hazard to avoid.

Made from lightweight, recycled polyester fabric, it has an integral hanging loop and measures 12" high. In our tests we found it deterred wasps, including yellow jackets, up to 20' away. You may need two or more to cover large areas.

A great alternative to conventional traps

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

FireFork

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

Description

Oh my gosh!! What a great idea! Turn any stick into an easy hotdog fork!!! No more having to make a sharp end on a stick or force it through the hotdog you then have to eat!

Website info:
Sometimes the most ingenious tools are also the simplest. This bent piece of stainless-steel wire will convert a stick into an excellent campfire fork. The sprung design of the wire ensures it will clamp securely on any stick up to 1/2" in diameter. The two prongs double your marshmallow roasting capacity and have slightly flared tips to firmly hold larger items, such as sausages, without fear of sacrificing dinner to the fire.

With a protective polycarbonate storage cover, its compact design (only 4" long and weighing less than 1 oz) is perfect for campers. Available in packages of two. Every campfire aficionado should have one in their stocking this year

Updated Mar 4, 2008

Lists that feature this:

For people who like:

Comment

This is:

Viewing 1-10 of 62 Items

alesia121

ThisNext's Travel Expert Maven

alesia121 - photo

Southern Gadget Girl

Give alesia121 a compliment

ThisNext: Become a Member

  • Shopping ideas just for you
  • It's easy and free
  • Takes less than a minute

Sign up now

Lists

Image of alesia121

Expert Maven

Holiday Wrap Up

Updated Nov 9, 2009

Holiday gift giving can be taken to a new level with creative and colorful containers, packaging, wrapping and decorations.

Image of alesia121

Expert Maven

Pirates Ahoy!

Updated Sep 17, 2009

Pirate swag to celebrate National Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sept. 19th or anytime you are feeling a need bring out the Pirate...

Image of alesia121

Expert Maven

Sun Salutations

Updated Sep 15, 2009

Solar Powered living

Image of alesia121

Expert Maven

Cover Tunes

Updated Aug 26, 2009

I love it when someone takes a familiar song and adds their own twist to create a cover version that stands alone. Often there...

Image of alesia121

Expert Maven

House and Home

Updated Oct 25, 2009

ThisNext Information

Copyright ©2005-2009 ThisNext, Inc.