It’s A Hoot

Looking to strike the perfect balance between function and
whimsy as you and your family embark on DIY and home improvement
adventures in 2012? Check out this hand-crafted plush owl tape measure from
the toy-makers at Thailand’s Nook-Nook. —

Delight in the soft feel and kitschy look of this handy home
essential and never scramble around your tool box wondering where your boring
old tape measure went. Take heart in the fact that “Nook-Nook” is
Thai for “lots of fun.” Plus, the eco-chic brand – which donates a
portion of its proceeds to saving elephant habitats – is made up of a family-run
workshop. Give a hoot and get an owl – what could be better?

$20, shop.nook-nook.com

Mia Weber is a
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