I’ve been obsessing about the little Lily of the Valley Easter basket for weeks now. Something about the little bell-shaped teeny flowers really turns me to mush. Available at Smith and Hawken for $39 (yikes). To the right is a fabulous type of orchid call Red Epidendrum ($49). The burst of color there just screams spring (in a non tulip-py unconventional way).

Interesting product from Japan. There are 32 variety of flavors that will leave your mouth minty fresh and your love for crest and colgate duller than you ever thought possible. Available here . Mouthwash runs about $7 per kit and toothpaste about $22.

I’m back but too lazy to edit the photo size. This little tree-looking thing here is actually an ash tray. When you stick your cigarette butt in the hole at the base the smoke rises thru the lung-shaped twines, reminding you of the eminent truth happening in your body. I’m not a smoker myself, but if I were, I’d probably try to avoid the “obvious message” like the plague. Interesting concept nonetheless. Made by Italian product design company - Industreal.