Reusable suction hooks for kitchen, bath

UM! Brands is showing its innovative nanosuction EverSTIK adhesive housewares at the International Housewares Show in Chicago in March. The hooks are said to combine the strength of glue, the convenience of suction cups and the ease of tape into one simple“stick-peel-repeat” wall mounting solution. The line includes wall hooks, double-sided adhesive, portable whiteboards and more.

Handturned wood cups are great gifts

Beechwood boxes

Lidded beechwood containers are fastened securely by magnets on embedded on the top and bottom.  The are designed by Teroforma Studio and handturned by Drevotvar in Czech Republic. They are great for the kitchen, night stand, home office and bath.
Search this blog for other stylish home accents from Teroforma.

Great gift for that hard-to-buy-for man.

For the office

As a candy dish

Jewelry storage

Small household items

Keep pills and vitamins handy

 

Storage canisters for the kitchen

OGGI Corp.  has expanded its extensive canister and food storage assortment by adding a new array of open stock SKUs. The broad-based contemporary, traditional and transitional additions were created to appeal to varying consumer home décor and kitchen design trends.

Included are pear-shaped ceramic canisters with stainless steel bases and clamp lids. These are available in three sizes in white, red and black. 

The ribbed ceramic canister collection is a available in three sizes in white, red and green, with co-ordinating accessories, including a spoon rest, utensil holder, butter dish and soap dispenser.  

The pillar box design ceramic canisters have a stainless steel lid knob accent and come in white, black and red.

The company exhibits at gift shows in  Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York and Seattle. 

OGGI also specializes in custom resourcing and private label products.

Cut the Clutter: Getting Organized in The New Year

How are those New Year's resolutions working out for you? 

If you can't see your home decor because of the clutter, you need help. Consider these ideas:

1. Only touch a piece of mail once: Sounds simple enough, but if you only touch a piece of mail once – either to file it away or throw it away – you won’t have extra papers piling up. Use a file folder to keep track of mail you do need: bills, work documents, letters and cards, coupons, etc. Then toss unwanted mail in the recycling bin.
2. Make a plan to plan:  Your smartphone calendar is great, but it helps to write appointments and reminders down with a pen or pencil. Use an agenda or planner as a physical reminder of your busy schedule.
3. Pick a closet theme: No matter your personal preference, organize your closet by “theme.” Hang clothes, shoes and accessories by specific categories like designer, color, style or purpose.

Read two more great ideas on the A Bullseye View blog by Target. See: 
Cut the Clutter: Getting Organized in The New Year

2 closet storage options

Inspired by rain chains, Jokari's new Purse Chain is a nickel-plated fashion chain packed full of storage space. The re-positionable hooks hold purses, belts, scarves and more. Users can easily thread pashminas, necklaces or other accessories in the fixed position links.

The Sock Keeper hangs on any closet rod and contains three openings for easy access to socks. Each Keeper holds 20 or more pair of socks.

Jokari's Sock Keeper

The company's other storage solutions include those for carbonated beverages, wine and kitchen tools.

Moderately priced, transitional-style furniture

Habersham unveiled the newest additions to its American Treasures collection of copyrighted designs at this month's High Point Market. Offering a distinctly different look from the high-end company’s well-established, richly detailed furniture offerings, pieces in this new collection feature clean, simple design lines and transitional styling at moderate price points.

"With American Treasures, our design team has paid tribute to the American-made styles and influences that helped shape our company by reinterpreting them to create wonderful transitional designs,” says Habersham president Matt Eddy.

He said the simpler styles and finishes in the American Treasures collection, combined with recent factory innovations and improvements, have allowed the company "to offer the new hand-styled pieces at moderate price points -- without sacrificing the quality and handwork that are the company’s hallmarks."

Classic plastic boxes in 5 new colors

AMAC has been producing the classic M Series boxes since 1960. This year, the company exhibited at the Housewares Show for the first time. It introduced five new colors: Ember, Olive, Pink, Slate and Marine. They will only be available packaged in retail friendly "Consumer Packs." The smallest three sizes are wrapped in sets of three, the two medium sizes are packed in sets of two and the four largest sizes are wrapped singly. Together, this colorful collection of jewel tone boxes adds a splash of color to any retail environment.

Company founder Gene Hurwitt designed the boxes in 1960 in the bohemian enclave of Sausalito, Calif. AMAC boxes joined the permanent collection of New York's MoMA in 1966.

Under-bed storage products

Evriholder Products’ patented Rise ‘N Stor bed risers are said to be “the perfect solution” for cramped dorm rooms and living quarters. The risers lift the bed 6 inches for under-bed storage of mobile phones, TV remotes, keys, notebooks and other items. There is a large compartment for magazines, books and papers while the slits in the storage pod accommodate chargers and cables. The storage pod even spins for easy access.

The Rise ‘N Stor five-piece set includes four bed risers and one storage pod which comes in lime green and gray colors.