Patterned Tool SetEven if you laugh at the idea of building a bookcase by yourself or shutter at the thought of power tools, you'll still find use for some tools around the house, whether its hanging picture frames, replacing your shower head, or just trying to put on some really tight jeans. If you're secure enough in your femininity, this tool set covered in a pastel brocade pattern is pretty enough to display as decoration.
$69.00, Brocade Home
Slipper GenieThese slippers, which come in pink or green, are great for lazy people. Walk to the bathroom, and guess what? You just technically polished the floor a little bit. Pat yourself on the back. And if you spill something on the floor in the kitchen, you don't have to take the time to get out the Swiffer. Just kind of rub your foot over it. The sole detaches for washing.
$12.00, Mxyplyzyk (click on "bath")
Method Reusable Market ToteHere's another cool reusable shopping bag. I like the '60s flower-child font and the Amy Winehouse-esque rehab theme. You get it free with purchase, but only until December 31. If you're looking for ideas, check out the Peppermint Vanilla Home for the Holidays Kit.
Free with a $20.00 purchase, Method
Bubble Maker Kitchen ScrubberIf you must wash dishes, shouldn't you at least try to have a little fun? This scrubber has a hole in the end, so you can scrub a dish, blow a few bubbles, scrub another dish, and blow a few more. Or just scrap the whole dishes thing and wave your scrubber out the window.
$5.00, Urban Outfitters
Good Grips 8-Gallon Step-On CanThis is like the Ferrari of trash cans. I love the loud color, and it's a really nice quality medium-sized trash can. The cans also come in black, white, and stainless steel.
$89.00, The Container Store
Onda Broom and DustpanThis broom, which was designed by Karim Rashid, looks good enough to leave out in plain sight. I like how the dustpan doubles as a stand. It comes in black or white.
$39.99, Container Store
Chickadee TowelI really enjoy these kitchen towels by Lisa Price. She applies her designs to cotton dish towels using linocut blocks. You can find more of her work for sale in her Etsy shop.
$14.95, Etsy
TOQ, the Toilet BrushAliens are real and they're here to clean your toilet. TOQ comes in five colors, each with a cute little cyclops eye that's sure to disturb anyone who visits your commode. Oh, and TOQ's alien cousin can hold your toilet paper.
$30.00, Akar Design
Octopus Soap and ScrubberIf you have to do dishes, you should at least get to have a dish scrubber shaped like an octopus. The best part is that, instead of ink, it squirts dish soap when you squeeze its head. $7.99, Target
Merdolino Toilet BrushWhy would anyone want a toilet brush to look like a flowerpot? It’s hard to explain, but once you take a gander at Alessi’s Merdolino toilet brushes, it all becomes clear. It’s tough deciding whether to cuddle it or clean the toilet with it, but you probably won’t want to do the former after the latter. $42.50, Unica Home
Gloveables Polka Dot Dish GlovesIf using these dish gloves is wrong, I don't want to be right. I like how they bring a hint of glamour to an otherwise abominable task. $14.95, Sur La Table
Karim Rashid Dirt Devil KoneI think the Kone is what they use to vacuum the MOMA. Seriously, I've never seen a little hand vac look so chic. It comes in six colors and almost makes me want to vacuum. Not quite though.
$49.95, Dirt Devil
