What do you gift the person who has everything? Or what is the MOST personal thing you can give someone in a scientific sense? Or how can you indulge the most egotistical person on your list? Or if you need an excuse to go all CSI and try to lift some DNA without their knowledge…

DNA11 has been known for their awesomely beautiful artworks that are made from your DNA! You send in a sample, pick a color scheme, and *poof* wall art that’s so YOU! I mean i can’t help wondering what someone can extrapolate from your DNA or fingerprint hanging on your wall… someday will they clone you based on your art?

They started with the DNA Portraits a few years back, which are the wall prints… then came the Fingerprint Portraits – you print yourself until you make the perfect one… then there were Kiss Potraits , where you “Apply the provided M.A.C VIVA Glam lipstick.”, and send them the perfect pucker… and freshly launched, there are now MINI DNA Potraits in beautiful desktop ready glass frames!

Ok, add this to that “omg, why didn’t i think of that?” list ~ Solar Lanterns! Such a perfect mix of traditional classic lantern designs infused with a tiny bit of oh so obvious technology ~ solar panel, light detector, and two tiny (but super bright!) LEDs. Basically the same technology as the Sun/Moon Jars and all those solar walkway lights you see everywhere these days…… only its hanging from your trees or patio!

Really it makes such perfect sense, i had to buy one to see how the lighting looked at night ~ after all, LED coloration can vary so greatly, and you never know how the shadows will turn out with these unknown fabrics. I purchased the Soji Silk Effects Square Lantern in Slate and its absolutely gorgeous both in the day and at night. The slight sheen of the silk-like material on the bamboo ribbing gives the lantern that extra little sparkle that makes it dance in the light of the sun, and create perfect mood setting shadows at night.

They also come in other colors as well as tear drop shape for the silk effects, and there are smaller classic spherical lanterns, but those are in flat colors (no subtle sheen what so ever), so they don’t look nearly as fun in the day time. In addition to the previous links, they are also available here.

Click the bathtubs to find out more information! Here is a roundup of Bathtubs from NOTCOT.org, because, well, there is little that can wash an exhausting and stressful day/week/month away like soaking in a hot bath… and as anyone who has tried a few out will know, not all bath tubs are created equal! So here are a few of the ones that i have been pining for, and some that amuse me, and other that are just too interesting not to include!

OK! So today i felt inspired to roundup chairs that have appeared on NOTCOT.org ~ so feel free to click any of those chairs, and it will lead you to more information! As you can see, we’ve ended up with chairs of all shapes and sizes, for any mood, interior, color… and sometimes i find particular pieces inspiring enough to drive the decoration of the whole room. I know it sounds silly to arrange a room around a CHAIR, but come on, i’m sure you’ve done it? Some things just call out to be the center of attention… So anyhow, here are some chairs to get your mind racing with ideas… enjoy!

Ooooh on new products that have me oh-so-tempted and reaching for the credit card ~ i’ve been curious ever since OXO bought Candela ~ since it’s like the merging of design powerhouses, both being known for their high regard for both form and function, you know they can only result in more “must have” products. Well, currently i’m thinking the new mini DemiGlow and Flare candles are absolutely perfect for gifting (and for home!), whether used on dinner tables, as night lights, as a replacement anywhere you’d use tealights (how cute would they be at a picnic, lined around a jacuzzi, along the deck?), or more… and also the handheld Luau has far too many options as well!

For those who need some quick catching up – Candela lights are cordless, rechargeable, portable, are adjustable in brightness, and extremely cost efficient – also safe! Since they are not hot to the touch. They are charged by simply placing them on the base, and as soon as they are removed (or in a power outage) they will light up!

For pricing info, Amazon seems to have the best prices: DemiGlow (4) $69 (8) $129 – Flare (4) $69 (8) $129 – Luau $199