Here's a perfect little weekly planner for the analog set. I like that it allows you to keep track of movies you've seen.

Besides our great weekly pages, we built in other sections to organize aspects of your life that don’t happen on a daily basis. There are easy reference pages for personal information, your important dates (like appointments, events, travel), special occasions, gifts, and entertainment interests (books, movies, music). We’ve also included mini reference calendars for 2007-2009, address book entries, and notes pages. We’ve even made a bookmark that doubles as a list of dates to remember so that your important days are always at hand. The (approximately) 5.5\” x 4.25\” book is perfect-bound and printed locally by a family-owned press with vegetable-based inks on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

Thanks Vicente for the link!

[posted by kris]

This is brilliant...think of all the things you could send to people while you are on your travels...

"A do-it-yourself souvenir. Simply insert a memento of a time or place, write a message, seal the envelope and send to your friends and relatives."

Comes in a set of three.

[posted by katie]

At $6.60 per egg, you could fill up a windowsill with seedlings. Three in a row would look pretty darn cute...

"Inside of each of these little ceramic egglings is enough soil and seed to grow a new plant for your garden. Just crack the top of the egg, water it, and watch it grow."

Manufacturer: Noted, Japan
Color: White
Size: 2.25"h.

A suitable option for presenting and transporting wine...

"Created from pages recycled from the Hindi Times, this artistic, eco-friendly wine bag is made by a cooperative which supports education and vocational training for women."

Set of 3. Each bag measures 13" H x 5.25" W (32.5 x 13.3 cm).
Handmade in and fairly traded from India.

[posted by katie]

Incredibly affordable, these diorama kits will most likely give enjoyment long after assembly.

'Tatebanko is the forgotten Japanese art of creating amazing dioramas and scenic perspectives from paper. Tatebanko was popular and widely admired from the 17th century (Edo period) to the early 20th century. Then it all but disappeared. “It’s a Beautiful Day” has now revived and reinterpreted this simple and elegant Japanese art with two new paper craft kits. The kits feature the works from two famed Edo artists - Hiroshige’s Kambara, Evening Snow and Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Beautifully designed and printed in Japan with elegant metallic accents, the kits are nicely packaged A4 size and make a diorama that is 7 1/2” W x 3 1/2” D x 4 7/8” H. Each kit has a playful secret and interesting details that make assembly fun. With these kits, Tatebanko will undoubtedly enjoy a well-deserved renaissance.'

Hokusai (left): $9.95, Buy it here.
Hiroshige: $9.95, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Everyone can afford to provide shelter for the birds at this price.

"It's like prefab modern for birds! Ships to you flat packed in a paper envelope. Follow a few simple steps, you've created a sweet eco shack for your outdoor feathered friends. Made of water repellent cardboard, this foldable birdhouse measures a roomy 10" tall. The hole size will accommodate many different varieties. There's even a happy perch included. Environmentally friendly, your birds will thank you!"

[posted by katie]

I love, love, love this bird house (and its price).

"Classic design lets the form serve our winged pals!"

Black only.

[posted by katie]

Quite clever.

'Don't need electricity for this light bulb. Every household should have one to add a touch of humor, as well as illumination, to blackouts and power outages. Plus, it’s a must gift for every "creative thinker" you know. Handmade from Bee's Wax in New York State. Measures approximately 5"H x 2.5" diameter.'

[posted by katie]

This would be an absolutely perfect gift for Mother's Day, or for any other time for anyone who doesn't kill plants.

"Gorgeous and eco-friendly way to add a bit of life to your workspace or home! This small pots grow either Heirloom Lavender or Japanese Maple in a pots made entirely of renewable grain husks, primarily rice hulls, and organic pigments. Great for a housewarming gift or a little something for a co-worker. You can choose relaxing Lavender for $15.50 or colorful Japanese Maple for $25.50."

[via notcot]

[posted by katie]

If you haven't checked out MoMA's Destination: Japan, head on over there and take a look- it's kind of fascinating.

Crystal Cloud, Yumiko Yoshimoto, 1979:
"Water in this cloud-shaped glass sculpture creates repeating natural phenomena such as forming water drops, becoming cloudy based on temperature, and shining when the water sways. Created by glass sculptor Yumiko Yoshimoto, each Crystal Cloud is mouth blown and shaped by hand. Made of borosilicate glass filled with distilled water and a polished chromium-plated brass stand. Hand-wash only."
Size: 2.75h x 3l x 1.5"diam.

$100.00, $90.00 Members, Buy it here.

Pig Cooking Lid, Marna Inc., 2001:
"Made of soft silicone with a pig face in the center, this multipurpose lid can be placed directly over ingredients in a pot to help them cook evenly, releasing steam through the pig's snout. It can also be used to cover food in the microwave, and as a grip to open lids. Dishwasher and microwave safe."
Size: 1h x 7"diam.

$18.00, $16.20 Members, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]