Here’s an idea for the “laziest” person on your shopping list…

I would probably rename this unique invention “The Epitomy of Laziness” – lol
It’s called the Self Stirring Lazy Mug and was created by Plain Lazy to hold your tea, coffee, hot chocolate or other mixed drink, and by pressing the special button on the handle, it starts stirring your drink.

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IN YOUR FACE! A very unique and unusual Audubon gift idea…

Okay, I’ve seen everything now…..a hummingbird feeder for your FACE?!?

The Wearable Hummingbird Feeder which is also known as “eye 2 eye”, was specially formulated to help you get up close and personal with the way a hummingbird feeds. Based on a full-face face shield, you don’t have to worry about having your eyes pecked out while you see your pet hummingbird feast right in front of your face.

Using and enjoying the feeder is a two step process. The first is to acquaint the hummingbirds with the feeder. We set an old can of paint on a small shelf on the side of the barn and slipped the feeder onto the can. It wasn’t long before the hummingbirds found it, and after a little searching, found the feeding station. Then we let them get familiar with the feeder for a few days. Finally we set a chair next to the shelf, removed the feeder from the can, slipped it on and waited. One never forgets the first time a hummingbird suddenly arrives at the feeder right in front of your eyes. It is truly an awesome experience! (Definite adrenaline rush!) There you are, just sitting there, when WHOOSH a hummingbird jumps into your vision as if by magic! Definitely a treat.

Definitely a treat if you want to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of nature and all that live in it, where the Wearable Hummingbird Feeder is currently going for $79.95 each.
From: Coolest Gagets at http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/category/pet-gadgets/

VINTAGE CAPODIMONTE ~ A beautiful old set from Italy

For collectors of Capodimonte of Italy, this set was just added to my auction list (see sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right). A stunning set that is gilded in rich gold with raised dimensional firgurals throughout.

VINTAGE AMERICANA ~ OLD GLORY AND AMERICAN EAGLE ~ NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW

Vintage Americana at its best. Vintage needlepoint pillow with velvet backing from the late mid century featuring an American Eagle with an olive branch in its talons and an early American flag. See more pics and details at my sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right. Now available for auction!

I CAN READ YOUR MIND ~ Try it…works every time!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Think this clever disguise will work…?

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

French Kissing, er…um, I mean FENCE kissing!

French kissing?…..er, I mean FENCE kissing! ;)

ANTIQUE EUROPEAN PUB ~ Huge 3-dimensional carved wood scene

I just now added this antique carved wood piece to my Ebay auction list – see Ebay link at right for more pics and details…  Check it out before it’s gone…!

A HUGE carved solid wood antique piece for display on the wall featuring an old early European PUB scene.  Massive in size and made from very thick, richly grained, richly colored wood. 

The scene depicts a pub patron who appears to have had one too many steins of ale…  Incredibly detailed – check out the additional pics at the sweetcottagecharm Ebay link.  A spectacular old carved wood piece that will offer an excellent display and focal point for a den, a bar or wherever its displayed.

VINTAGE WOODEN FIGURAL CORKSCREW ~ RARE SCOTTISH TERRIER “SCOTTY” DOG

Just listed this great vintage wood figural corkscrew at auction!   See the Ebay link at right for lots more pics and details….

OLD VINTAGE PORTRAIT PAINTING ~ Swiss Alps Man ~Perfect for a cozy mountain chalet!

Just listed this gorgeous old portrait painting.  A beautiful work of art with incredible attention to detail and phenomenal coloring.  Large sized and in original large wood frame.  Very unique – and a divine vintage addition for any art collection.   From the Arts and Crafts era, circa 1930s-40s. 

The photo below doesn’t begin to do this work of art justice.  Go to my sweetcottagecharm Ebay link at right for more photos that you can enlarge to see the amazing details and coloring of this incredible portrait rendering.