Product Scout: Marimo Terrarium

Marimo are also known as moss balls, but they are actually filamentous green algae. In Japan, legend has it that marimo can bring love, luck and happiness to those who nourish it with love and patience (trailofasia). The person behind the etsy shop Pink Serissa sells beautiful miniature marimo aquariums that are thoughtfully created and styled. That’s not all though, taking care of these moss balls is a simple task. You just refill the terrarium with tap water every couple of weeks (no filtration or light required). They can even live for 200 years making it a lovely hand-me-down. You can purchase them here (1, 2, 3).

Product Scout: A Few of My Favorite Things

This lovely corner shelf is great for displaying a few of your favorite things, as the name suggests. Over seasons the wood will expand and contract, and in time will crack, bringing new life and character to the piece.

Product Scout: Vintage Seed Package Stamps

These lovely stamps feature photographs of seed packages from 1910 to 1920. I think I’m going to grab a couple of sets, one to use and one to keep.

Photograph by Paper & Type

Product Scout: No. 5 Card Holder

Steven upgraded to a rubber band when he lost his license a few months ago, but I think it’s time for a real upgrade. This card holder from Ada Blackjack would be a great fix. It’s completely functional for his needs, and not bulky at all. To top it off, it is hand dyed a beautiful cinnamon color, and is hand stitched.

Product Scout: Clean Slate

Crate and Barrel recently released a new line of utility products. Not only do they look amazing, they are really affordable. So far I’m eyeing that red dust pan, a couple of dust brushes, and the smaller of the ironing boards. Currently the Clean Slate line is only available at select C&B stores, but you get free shipping online until May 19th.