9 Things We Love in August
Keep your cool this summer with hand-blown glass tea lights, flip-flop doormats or a space-saving beeramid.
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These colorful flip-flop doormats ($30) are made of scrap foam rubber from sandal factories in the Philippines. Approximately 30” L x 20” W. Available at uncommongoods.com.These colorful flip-flop doormats ($30) are made of scrap foam rubber from sandal factories in the Philippines. Approximately 30” L x 20” W. Available at uncommongoods.com.
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Tying a tie has always tripped people up; no wonder it’s the most- searched “how to” on Google. The How Tie ($18) simplifies things by listing step-by-step illustrations on the silk-twill tie. Available at Divertido, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville; 412/687-3701, divertidoshop.com.Tying a tie has always tripped people up; no wonder it’s the most- searched “how to” on Google. The How Tie ($18) simplifies things by listing step-by-step illustrations on the silk-twill tie. Available at Divertido, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville; 412/687-3701, divertidoshop.com.
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Indio all-weather wicker pet bed with shade ($199) and durable outdoor cushion. Available at Brookstone, South Hills Village Mall, 1230 South Hills Village, South Hills; 412/854-1021, brookstone.com.Indio all-weather wicker pet bed with shade ($199) and durable outdoor cushion. Available at Brookstone, South Hills Village Mall, 1230 South Hills Village, South Hills; 412/854-1021, brookstone.com.
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Flexible pink rubber Fridge Monkey ($9.95) saves space by enabling you to stack your bottles and cans in a pyramid. Available at Divertido, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville; 412/687-3701, divertidoshop.com.Flexible pink rubber Fridge Monkey ($9.95) saves space by enabling you to stack your bottles and cans in a pyramid. Available at Divertido, 3609 Butler St., Lawrenceville; 412/687-3701, divertidoshop.com.
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Aerodynamic molded Shark Attax 3D helmet ($24.99). Available at raskullz.com.
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Handmade “Sunset Sail on a Beautiful Summer Day” glass mosaic ($210) by Jenn’s Jems Jewelry and Accessories. Available at the Pittsburgh Public Market, Produce Terminal Building, 2100 Smallman St., Strip District; 412/281-4505, pittsburghpublicmarket.org.Handmade “Sunset Sail on a Beautiful Summer Day” glass mosaic ($210) by Jenn’s Jems Jewelry and Accessories. Available at the Pittsburgh Public Market, Produce Terminal Building, 2100 Smallman St., Strip District; 412/281-4505, pittsburghpublicmarket.org.
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Mouth-blown crystal Dandy tumblers ($1,140, set of 12) by Nason Moretti. Available at tableartonline.com.Mouth-blown crystal Dandy tumblers ($1,140, set of 12) by Nason Moretti. Available at tableartonline.com.
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Catch the sunlight with these hand-blown glass solar tea lights ($25). Each light’s cap has a solar panel, powering long- lasting, energy-efficient LED bulb inside and a sensor in the lid that automatically turns the light on at night. Available at uncommongoods.com.Catch the sunlight with these hand-blown glass solar tea lights ($25). Each light’s cap has a solar panel, powering long- lasting, energy-efficient LED bulb inside and a sensor in the lid that automatically turns the light on at night. Available at uncommongoods.com.
Table Greens
>> Add a fresh touch to your garden party with this salad server and pot set ($25) by Black and Blum. The servers stand upright and mimic a potted plant, while the pot can be used to serve various fixings. Available at uncommongoods.com
This article appears in the August 2012 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine.
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