Latest Cool Picks
Be Still my Heart Ring
Everybody wears their hearts on their sleeves, I’d rather wear my heart on my finger. This exquisite Heart Glass Stone Ring from Forzieri makes my heart beat faster that watching a Justin Timberlake video.
Too Cool for Stool
My wife won’t let me buy a new Mustang, but she didn’t say anything about buying a new Mustang Bar Stool. I’m setting this sleek stool from Dallas Mustang right at the kitchen counter. That is, until the wife moves it into the garage.
Spunky monkey, that funky monkey
Work is tough. Don’t get me wrong, my job is more fun than a barrel of monkeys, but when I’ve had a particularly difficult day at the office I like to go home and cuddle with my Spunky Monkey…and no, I don’t mean my husband. This adorable Stuffed Monkey from Garden Botanika is not only cute, but he’s aromatherapeutic.
Wine charmed, I’m sure
I don’t know about you, but I hate it when someone swipes my just poured glass of vintage 1986 Merlot. That was a very good year. These precious New England Wine Charms from Hampshire Pewter will keep everyone away from my oaky, complex, with just a hint of berry flavored vino.
Mask of my dreams
I’ve mastered taking photographs on land, now I want to master taking them under water. This Digital Snorkel Mask from Herrington catalog houses a 5 megapixel camera built right into the frame and works up to 15′ deep!
Rest in peace pipe
I’m whipping this baby out the next time I’m at a dinner party with the wife, and I don’t even smoke. This Skeleton Pipe from Medieval Weapon Art is spooky, and cool at the same time.
Kiss me I’m clean
I never thought I’d ever take a bath with Gene Simmons, but I guess these days, anything is possible. Tub time was never this fun before I started bathing with this Kiss rubber ducky from The Retro Baby.com.
Hey Taxi
Times are tough. It’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet. That’s why I’m buying my son this mini Taxi Vintage Pedal Car. He’s gotta start bringing home the bacon at some point. How else are we going to get Tivo?
My Secret Garden
People ask me all the time- “Dear Trish, how does your garden grow?” With Aerogarden Pro 2000 by AeroGrow I say. I don’t care if you have a green thumb, purple thumb or polka dotted thumb, with this garden godsend you’ll be growing tomatoes, beans and herbs in a snap. Snap peas too while you’re at it.
Pimp my hat
Sometimes fashion is all about the Benjamins. I’ll be looking cooler than Huggy Bear from Starsky and Hutch wearing one of these Big Money Pimp Hats from Century Novelty. These hats will liven up any party. Wear it next Halloween and I guarantee you’ll feel like a million bucks.
Warm hands, warm heart
My hands are always cold, especially in my office where it’s usually freezing. I’m hesitant to bring a muff to work (it would most likely make typing difficult) so I’m thinking of getting this Re-usable Hand Warmer from Proswing.com.
Pj’s with feet are neat
Forget leapin’ lizards or rockin’ robin, I’m all about Jumpin’Jammers. If you haven’t tried pajamas with feet, you’re missing out. Whoever said footsies are just for kids? These Adult Footed Pajamas from JumpinJammerz come in adult sizes in tons of fun colors and prints.
Mojito madness
For 4th of July weekend, nothing sounds better than sitting back and enjoying a nice, tasty cocktail. This Mojito Drink set from Parker’s Pantry will have me sipping minty mojitos in style.
Telling night time
You’ve heard of sundials? Check out this stardial. I bought this Night Stardial from WStar Designs so my daughter and I could tell the time by the position of the stars. By stars this thing really works! And it’s only $29.95!
Who you gonna call? Bark busters
Are you up all night because your pooch is barking at the moon? If your pup, or your neighbor’s doberman is a total barkaholic, you need some Bark Busters from Viatek. Bark Stop Professional is a bark stop deterrent system that uses an ultrasonic tone to teach the yappers to stop barking incessantly.
Easy Bathroom Attendant
My teenage son said he wanted a summer job that was close to home. I got him this. You can’t get any closer to home than our own bathroom. This Hydro Integrated Bathroom Cleaning System from Promaco Inc. keeps my bathroom sparkling, and my son out of trouble.
Don’t pull the plugs
Some people only use ear plugs for swimming, I use them when my son plays Guitar Hero. Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Ear Plugs from Swim to Win are the best $2.40 I ever spent. These multi-purpose plugs not only protect me from swimmer’s ear, but they protect my eardrums from bursting.
A chip off the old building block
If I had played with Kapla toys instead of slinkies when I was a kid, I’d probably be a rocket scientist by now. These Kapla blocks from Kaplatoys.com rival any Wii or Playstation game you’ve got. You can build anything you can imagine. It’s better than Jenga.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Supergirl
It’s the end of the month here at work. In other words, crunch time. Do I shudder in the wake of stressful deadlines? Not I. Why? Simply put, I’m Supergirl. I’m buying myself this Supergirl Action Figure from FAO.com to put on my desk and remind myself that I can make tall leaps in a single catalog writing bound.
Die germs, die
I’m a germophobe. I wash my hands a million times a day, and they still don’t feel clean. This DepHyze Foaming Hand Sanitizer from Emergency Medical Products is one of the government’s best kept secrets. It’s the world’s safest and most effective antimicrobial ever created. I feel like I’m on Mission Impossible just using it.
Polos are bringing sexy back
Many people might argue with me when it comes to cool picks. If it’s not battery- powered or a hyped up new toy, they just don’t get it…but I dare anyone to tell me these sleeveless Women’s Polo shirts from Leon Levin aren’t cool. Leon Levin is known as the makers of the finest polo shirts in the world after all.
One hot chick
My friends are having babies left and right, which means I’m buying baby gifts left and right. I’ve been eyeing this Cruising Baby Rocker Duck from FAO.com for my friends’ babies…but I really want to take a ride on one myself. Just look how happy that kid is. I need me some of that.
Tool time
Tools that fit in your back pocket. If you don’t think that’s cool, you’re not a dude. This Swiss Card Cool Tool Kit from Herrington Catalog is like a tool kit that fits in your wallet.
Life’s a Beach bag
It’s summer, and I’m a Miami girl. I see many beach trips in my future. A girl needs more than a few accessories when hitting Miami Beach. Sunscreen, iPod, lip balm, designer shades, cell phone, gossip magazines… I hate carrying tons of beach paraphernalia. These oversized Beach Totes from Metrostyle.com will fit all my beach gear and they come with a matching beach mat!
Take a picture, it’ll last longer
Everyone loves showing off their digital pics. Whether your just snapped a photo of your new bouncing baby boy, your trip to Mardi Gras, or the 30 pound bass you caught, this Digital Photo Keychain from Paperdirect.com is a great way to show off those cool pics of the day.
We are family
We are family, I’ve got all my address labels with me. Sending mail doesn’t have to be a boring chore. These Family Address Labels from FamilyLabels.com are all the rage in my house. We can personalize everyone in our clan, including the family dog.
The world is my oyster
I love all things rocky. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, Rocky the flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, and I really love the rocky mountains. I’ve heard oysters are an aphrodisiac, so I’m planning a Rocky Mountain Oyster feast care of Fairbury Steaks.
The British are coming
Instead of bringing fireworks and a six-pack of beer to this year’s 4th of July festivities, I’m showing up wearing this Patriot Adult Mascot Costume from Anderson’s Spirit! What better way to show my undying love and loyalty for my country than to show up on my friends’ lawns screaming “The British are coming, the British are coming!!?”
Wine taster’s choice
I love to end a hectic work day with a nice glass of red wine, but I can never choose between Zinfandels or Merlots, Chiantis or Pinot Noirs. I don’t have a wine cellar, but this Red Wine Tasting Pack from My Wines Direct is the next best thing.
Cool kiddie car
Why didn’t they have neat toys like this when I was a kid? While I’m going crazy over gas prices, my son will be going crazy over this Solar Powered Car from dwr.com.
Make it a bowling night
What does every party need? A Bowling Pin Art Piñata of course! You’ll score a strike at your next party with this great bowling party decoration from BowlingDelights.com.
Indiana Jones I presume
I have a crush on Harrison Ford. He’s tall, dark, rugged and handsome, even though he’s 60 something. My house is full of my little boys’ action toys, I wish someone would get one of these Indiana Jones Adult Action Figures from Cotswold Collectibles for me.
Cool picks of the day
It’s time for some literal “cool picks of the day”. These Cool Guitar Picks from Zzounds.com are just begging for some shredding.
Sailsicles
What does summer mean to me? Sailing and popsicles. How great a find are these adorable little Sailboat Popsicle Molds from Parker’s Pantry? They combine my two favorite summertime treats, boating and icies.
100 bottles of beer on the belt
Boys like beer. It’s a fact. So, I’m hooking my boyfriend up with one of these nifty Beer belts from After5Catalog.com so I don’t have to keep fetching him cold Pale Ales from the fridge every hour. It’s better than a Bluetooth, it’s a Beertooth.
Sundialing it in
I’m a sucker for anything historic or antique. Throw in a super cool function, and I want it even more. Check out this 18th Century Sundial and Vintage Compass from Museum Store Company.com.
Hot Wheels
I imagine these are the kind of wheels Paris Hilton drove to get to kindergarten. I wish my daughters were still small enough to ride around in this adorable pink Roadster Vintage Pedal Car from Poshtots.com.
The Perfect Cover up
I’m always on the search for the perfect cover up. Not concealer, a cute beach cover up. I think I’ve finally found it. This Silk Pareo Wrap from A.B. Lambdin looks more like a posh gown than a wrap and will get me from the beach to the beach party with style and elegance.
Monsters Inc
I’m totally getting this Make My Own Monster Toy custom design kit from FAO.com for my little monster at home. With this kit, my son can design his very own one-of-a-kind monster. If this isn’t cool, I don’t know what is.
Cool hat attack
All the A-list celebs are wearing fedoras these days, so if it’s good enough for Mary- Kate and P.Diddy, it’s good enough for me. This cool cream Vintage Fedora from Alloy.com is great for a day at the beach, or a trip to a happening South Beach club.