1. Olly Moss "Wolverine?...Or Two Batmen?" Signed Print: Graphic designer Olly Moss, known for his limited edition art prints of movie posters, has created a pair for the new flick “Captain America.” Though they sold out immediately, we're checking eBay regularly. Meantime, we’re partial to this 1988 Batman design. This particular print is number 17 out of 80 and signed. (eBay search keywords: Olly Moss)
2. Modern Glass Outdoor Fire Pit: Heat up a chilly summer evening with this sleek and Patioflame burner and log set that uses either liquid propane or natural gas. It's approved for wooden decks, stone or brick patios, and concrete. And it's not just for setting the mood; you could roast s’mores too. Chocolate is an aphrodisiac after all. (eBay search keywords: outdoor fire pit)
3. Owl Earrings with Swarovski Crystals: Those of you who are as obsessed with Jason Wu as we are will already know of his muse and logo, and owl called Miss Wu. Earlier this month, the gem-enrusted owl pin designed by renowned jewelry designer Alexis Bittar for Jason Wu—the very one that adorned the peacoats and blazers on Wu’s fall runway—was made available for sale. If the $475 price is too steep for you, troll eBay for a signature owl of your own. We think thse Swarovski crystal-encrusted specimens are a hoot. (eBay search keywords: owl jewelry)
4. Taxidermy Insect Chrysina Macropus Pair: The American Museum of Natural History now offers a PhD in Comparative Biology to four students each year. The students get to analyze the millions of preserved animals in the institute's 150-year-old collection. eBay boasts its own archive of creepy crawlies, like the insect seen here. (eBay search keywords: taxidermy insect)
5. Retro Bow Tie: According to an article in the Wall Street Journal last week, bow ties are finding favor with a a younger generation, who are embellishing casual outfits, like polo shirts, sweaters, and vintage tweed jackets with them. This cotton number is a good candidate for a fun summer ensemble. (eBay search keywords: bow tie)
6. Tim Coffey Paper Cocktail Napkins: We know you’re partial to paper bag brown, 100 percent recycled napkins, but for a special occasion patio party, splurge with brightly colored pretties. Swap out the paper plates for antique china to compensate. (eBay search keywords: paper cocktail napkin)
7. Vintage Eye-Lash-Ine Tin 1916: Catch the tail end of the “Health for Sale: Posters from the William H. Helfand Collection” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Saturday is the last day). Helfand, a specialist in art and medicine, has a fantastic collection of medical adverts and such. If you fall for them, they’re easy to find in all forms, from prints and pages to cartons and tins (like this intriguing "eyelash remedy"), on eBay. (eBay search keywords: vintage beauty)
8. Aloha Rag x Jack Purcell for Converse Sneaker: Hip retailer Aloha Rag teamed up with Converse for this limited edition Jack Purcell sneaker style to celebrate the store’s 20th anniversary. Only 150 pairs of these chambray and crackled leather kicks were made, and no surprise, they sold out immediately. However, they can still be had on eBay. (eBay search keywords: Aloha Rag Converse)
9. Pair of Lucca Outdoor Modern Side Chairs: These citrus-colored, contemporary side chairs by Lucca were designed in 2003 by Joan Casas i Ortinez, head of the creative team at Barcelona-based outdoor furniture company Indecasa. He had luxury hotels and cruise ships in mind, but the corrosion-resistant cast aluminum frames and PVC mesh slings are chic additions to your patio too. We’ve been coveting them at Design Within Reach for eons. (eBay search keywords: Lucca outdoor)
10. Eva Zeisel Zsolnay Iridescent Blue Vase: World famous Hungarian designer Eva Zeisel may be 104, but her creative juices are still flowing. Last week, the Wall Street Journal chronicled her career, and the new modern furnishings site Fab featured a slew of her products for sale. These limited edition, mint condition vases, executed by the Hungarian Porcelain Manufacture Zsolnay, are serious treasures, with price tags to match. (eBay search keywords: Eva Zeisel)
11. 1970s Vintage Marimekko Sarissa Dress: Finnish design house Marimekko has a few freestanding, but subtle shops (there’s a small one in Cambridge, MA, for example), but this coming fall, the brand will finally open in New York City. The timing couldn’t be better, with bold stripes and graphic prints flooding runways of late (Marni, Jil Sander, and Prada). This vintage piece from the ‘70s reads fresh today. (eBay search keyword: Marimekko)
12. Joan Miro “Unknown (Arrows)” Aquatint: Barcelona-born painter Joan Miro is just one of the abstract artists represented in The Museum of Fine Arts “Europe at Mid-Century” exhibition in Boston. The show, which opened June 25 and runs to Jan 22 of next year, showcases the way in which artists have depicted the human image. We spotted a handful of possible (if disjointed) figures in this stunning and whimsical print. (eBay search keyword: Miro)
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