Hand-painted martini and wine glasses designed by Lolita make great last-minute gift ideas for the hostess with the mostess. Give someone 21 or older this personalized gift: a favorite themed martini or wine glass or hot beverage mug; recipe and drink ingredients and a easy basket to pack everything up. Visit for other ideas and purchase glass and other products in the Lolita Collection at , starting at $10.99.
Hand-painted martini and wine glasses designed by Lolita make great last-minute gift ideas for the hostess with the mostess. Give someone 21 or older this personalized gift: a favorite themed martini or wine glass or hot beverage mug; recipe and drink ingredients and a easy basket to pack everything up. Visit for other ideas and purchase glass and other products in the Lolita Collection at , starting at $10.99.
Cut a rug
A new fall collection of fine handwoven classic and contemporary rugs is now available at David Chase Rugs & Furniture. The Steamboat Springs-based showroom purchased the line at the recent International Carpet Show in New York. There are six new collections including the “Suzani” line, which reinterprets Uzbekistan embroidery, and the “New West” line, inspired by the warm colors and use of open space between design elements in Native American textiles. Rug sizes range from 2 by 3 feet through 15 by 20 feet.
Dust-free technology
Few things can get yuckier than an overused keyboard. Take a quick peep below your fingertips and you are bound to see food crumbs and dust that has settled in tough-to- reach spots between the keys. Use this handy USB keyboard vacuum from The Container Store to keep your computer, keyboard and other home office technology dirt-free. No batteries are needed, as it plugs directly into the USB port on your computer. Two attachments allow users to brush and clean vents and fans while a flexible rubber tip helps you get in between the keys. $4.99 at .
Smart cooking
Spend more time with guests and less worrying over a meal in the kitchen with the Crock-Pot Trio Cook and Serve entertaining accessory. Though small, this product works overtime, cooking three meals at three temperatures at the same time. Now you can have your favorite meatballs, spinach dip and chicken wings at the same party instead of fretting over which one to make. $99.99 at major retailers
Balancing style with efficiency
Create a personal mountain retreat that’s environmentally friendly and stylishly designed with customizable Method Cabin prefab homes, now available in Colorado. Three models, designed by Seattle-based architectural firm Balance Associates, range from 1,200 to 1,800-plus square feet and can be configured and constructed in three to four months. In the spring, Method will launch a new line of self-contained modules that are delivered 95 percent complete and can be placed on or off the grid.
