Awesome Living

The grinning ghosts in installations by artist Roberto Cambi have won awards for playfully haunting European landmarks. Cambi also makes mini versions as tea light holders to decorate not-so-haunted houses everywhere. Artemest and Pasadena’s Gold Bug sell them in small, medium, and large. No two are alike.

Created by illustrator Katheren Belle for Schoolhouse, this elongated wall calendar charts the waxing and waning cycles of the moon. It serves as both a unique piece of wall art and a useful reference for those who need to know moon phases like farmers, fishermen, and surfers. The print measures 30″h x 10″w.

Do you have a room that could use a little extra warmth this winter? This compact electric heater plugs directly into your wall outlet and uses a ceramic element to help heat things up. Its thermostat offers a 60º to 90ºF temperature range, and it has two fan speeds, a 1 to 12-hour timer, and overheat protection.

Aiming for an April 2021 opening, Bubble Hotels will offer guests unspoiled views of the California desert. Rooms will have a private sleep unit, a deck, hot tub, lounge area, and a bathroom with an outdoor shower. The bubble-shaped bedroom has heat and AC and a Queen-sized bed. Just 15 min. from Joshua Tree National Park.

This officially-licensed Back to the Future II doormat is perfect for wiping dirt off the soles of your Nike self-lacing sneakers. While it’s missing the Mattel logo found on the movie version, its color scheme is spot-on with vibrant hues of pink, red, yellow, and green. Made from scrubby coconut fiber with a non-slip PVC base.

StatGear’s smartly-designed stainless steel tool belongs in every vehicle. It includes two essential safety functions – a seatbelt cutter, and a carbide glassbreaker tip. It also comes with a visor-mounted carrying case for quick access in an emergency. Sold in a pack of two, so you can keep one on each visor or in two cars.

Released by Quirky in 2014, the PowerShell is a plug-in work light that uses six bright LEDs to illuminate any space. It offers adjustable angles and can sit on the floor, a tabletop, or even hang. It also has three built-in AC outlets. For a limited time, you can get your hands on one for a bargain price. Save 58% in The Awesomer Shop.

Sharpen up your cooking habits with this set of beautifully hand-forged knives from Gladiators Guild. Each one is made from high-grade Damascus steel set into a pakka wood handle. The set of three includes 13″, 11″, and 9″ knives, and is 21% off the retail price in The Awesomer Shop.

This keychain storage cache has two sections, so you can store different items in each of halves. It’s airtight, and perfect for carrying pills, emergency cash, or other small items. Internal dimensions are .45″ across, 0.63″ deep on one side, and 0.71″ deep on the other. Available in brass, stainless steel, or titanium.

This wooden stool from Anthropologie is great for displaying small items or as a perch for your cat. is crafted from aged teak wood, which gives it a great natural texture that shows off its knots and irregularities. It’s suitable for indoor or outdoor use and comes pre-assembled. Measures 17″H x 20″W x 13″D.

Take a walk on the surface of the moon – without leaving your living room or bedroom. These fun circular carpets feature a printed image of the moon on a high-density Polyester fiber pile. It’s comes in sizes from 60cm (~2′) to 180cm (~5’9″), in grey or blue. Earth is also available in rug form.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern makes the best authentic New Orleans po’ boys. If you’re craving that crispy french bread and delicious fillings, then head to Goldbelly, who’s offering a variety of goodies from Parkway, including Roast Beef and fried shrimp po’ boys, as well as jambalaya, and their yummy hot butter rum cake.

Zippo’s compact fire-starting kit is a great travel companion for any outdoor adventure. It includes five compressed discs of easy-to-light paraffin coated cotton tinder, and a large flint spark wheel, all packed inside of a water-resistant, floating container with a lanyard hole.

This cooler keeps drinks cold without ice. Its refrigerated compartment can be powered by the included battery pack, an AC adapter, 12V cord, or an optional solar panel that comes built into a folding metal table. The included 144Wh PowerBank+ battery can also charge mobile gadgets. Save 15% in The Awesomer Shop

Have you ever gotten yourself into a situation where you stripped a screw head and can’t remove it? This set of double-headed extractor bits drills into the center of damaged screws then digs into the metal so you can reverse it out of its hole. Includes five different sizes, and works with all kinds of power drills.

This modern desk lamp offers two modes of operation – an indirect light shaped like a triangle or an adjustable task light in its open position. It has a built-in USB and Qi-compatible wireless charger in its base as well. It provides both warm and cool light settings in five brightness levels. Bostitch sells a cheaper version made from plastic.

Kershaw’s multifunctional flipper knife includes a long-lasting 8Cr13MoV steel blade, and a flip-out 1/4″ hex driver. Its glass-filled nylon handle provides storage for two flathead and two crosshead bits. The blade opens smoothly and locks securely in place to prevent accidental closure.

Looking for a chill place to hang out on your porch or deck? This hanging lounge chair offers a comfy space for one adult or a couple of kids, along with a 360º view through its mesh sides. Comes in 4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot diameters, each with a 500 lb. weight capacity. Save 16% in The Awesomer Shop. Stand sold separately.

Grove & Vine offers its members access to exclusive extra-virgin olive oils. These special oils are blended by oleologist Nicholas Coleman with oils pressed in locations like Brazil, Italy, South Africa, Portugal, and Chile. An annual subscription includes four bottles delivered throughout the year in 375ml or 1500ml sizes.

Part of Flint Candle Co.’s Halloween 2020 collection is this scent inspired by the famously-strong green spirit, Absinthe. The candle’s intoxicating fragrance incorporates notes of anise, fennel, oakmoss, amber, oak, and cherry wood. Available in 3oz., 7oz., and 11oz. sizes.

Keep your workspace organized and tidy with this minimal desktop caddy from Three by Three Seattle. The stainless steel organizer comes with either a pen/pencil bin, or a supply bin for small items, while its back can prop up a phone or letters. Combine it with the matching to-do board for a complete storage system.

Halloween 2020 is going to be different than normal, with trick-or-treating restricted for many. Vintage Candy Co.’s care package is a great way to make the holiday special. It comes with more than 90 candies including some full-size bars, hard-to-find treats, and decorative skulls, eyeballs, pumpkins, and fangs.

This compact eating utensil set is perfect for camping. It combines a nice sharp fork and knife, as well as a spoon, each made from sturdy stainless steel. The knife blade folds over the spoon’s handle, while the fork clips into place for safe and easy carrying.