We are very excited about today's post.  These Lola Finds posts are some of our favorites.  It's a wonderful time to dig up great finds and present our Lola Style.  You may recall some of the others like Lola Finds: Birdhouses or Lola Finds: For the Garden.

What is even more exciting about today is our new presentation format for this series.  One of our goals for this year is to present material to our readers in a more interesting/interactive way.  We have teamed up with prezi.com to bring you our finds up close and personal.  You can let the presentation play or stop it at any time to zoom in on the product or information you want. 

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Lola is a bit of an expert where bird houses are concerned.  She's seen her fair share and knows what a modern girl likes.  Below we have highlighted some of our favorites from around the web.  

Note: Not all bird houses are for all birds.  On the other hand, some of these are so smart looking, they might just stay inside.

1. Roost Bodega Bird House at habitat design 
2. Birdhouse by cpopp workshop 
3. Nest Birdhouse by arcamita 
4. Birdy Modern Bird House by Vladmir Jackard at Nova 68
5. Burd-Haus by Nathan Danials at Papernstitch
6. Birdbottle Bird House at blend design 
7. Planter Bird House at Jardin Chic
8. Egg Bird House by Jim Schatz  
9. Anderes Bird House by Oliver Krapf at Stadtnomaden

The Dallas Market 2011 Total Home and Gift Show has come and gone.  We scouted out some of our favorite things to show you.  For today, we are highlighting kitchen wares.  There was so much good stuff to see from useful to super cool.  Here is a small sampling...

1. Joseph Joseph Grip Tray - Non-slip studs keep your drinks from slipping on the trip from kitchen to table.  Studs on the bottom keep it from slipping around.  Useful as a lap tray, too. $22.85 from amazon.com.
2. Mastrad Chips Maker - Fat free chips from your microwave in 3 to 5 minutes. $20 coming soon to amazon.com and national retailers.
3. Prepara Tabletop Mister - Get an even coating of olive or infused oil on your food to be cooked or for your salad or pasta. $19.99 from prepara.com.
4. My Drap Cocktail Napkin - Cloth napkins on a roll. Many sizes and colors available. Cocktail napkins come 50 per roll. $25 from amazon.com.
5. Joseph Joseph Indexed Cutting Boards - Indexed and color coded cutting boards are non-slip and kept in a file for easy storage.  Help prevent cross contamination. $54 from amazon.com.
6. Hurom Slow Juicer - Whisper quiet juicer juices everything from apples to wheatgrass. Not your ordinary juicer.  $350 from amazon.com.
7. Goodbye Detergent Original Spaghetti Scrubs - Eco-friendly scrub uses just a dab of soap to clean your dishes.  Natural abrasives like corn cob and peach pit do all the work.  They dry quickly and last for months. $9 for 2 pack from amazon.com.
8. Epicurean Mincing Bowl - Graphic mincing bowl with rubberized feet that is NSF certified. Paired with a mezzaluna, it is perfect for mincing needs. $50 at epicureancs.com.
9. Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl - Graphic and fun.  This bowl is the perfect size for family salads or pasta.  Comes with serving utensils. $40 from amazon.com.

Today we bring you our Lola Finds series with great modern garden stuff from around the web.  The links are below.  Be sure to check out the sites for more information.

1. Garden Stakes from notNeutral $38
2. Spear & Jackson Gardenier's Multi-tool from aHa Modern Living $18
3. Watering Can from A+R Store $78
4. Modern Nesting Box from aHa Modern Living $52.80 
5. Wild Herbs Record Plantable Paper from aHa Modern Living $8.95
6. Easy Bloom Plant Sensor on Amazon.com $69
7. Stainless Steel Pinwheel from Pure Modern $11.78
8. John Deere Garden tool bag... coming soon
9. Petal Drops from aHa Modern Living $11.78

Could your curb appeal use a little help?  One sure way to add a modern spark is with a new mailbox.  Whether your box rests upon a post or is attached to the side of your home, one of these will certainly let the neighbors (and mail carrier) know that someone with extremely good taste receives mail here.

From ultra sleek to retro chic, these boxes do more than hold letters and postcards.  This is jewelry for the front of your home.  Choose wisely.  

savour... stylish stoops

The key (with links) follows:

1. Leon MB 4503 Post Modern Mailbox
2. DaVinci Post Modern Mailbox
3. Oasis Locking Mailbox
4. Knobloch Hollywood Red American Designer Mailbox
5. NB-1 Mailbox by NeutraBox
6. Large Brushed Steel Mailbox with Steel Label
7. Chiasso Express Mailbox
8. Metware Cadrona Letterbox
9. Barbanc TK 01 Mailbox 

This weekend I finally had an opportunity to scan the Ikea catalog for 2011.  There were lots of returning players and some very special newcomers.  Ikea's simple approach to design makes falling in love with some of their products so easy.  I must admit that I find assembly of some of the bigger pieces a bit tiresome, but overall worth it.

This post is dedicated strictly to items found in the catalog.  There are hundreds of other great products available in the store if you are lucky enough to live near one.  A word of caution... trips to Ikea can be an adventure.  Go there when you have time to spend and extra money in your pocket.  You will almost invariably walk out with a sack full of stuff you didn't even know you needed.

savour... affordable style

1.Drommar muffin tin $9.99 pg.295 (while there, check out the great paper baking cups, too)

2.Duktig children's vegetable set $12.99/14 pieces pg.207

3.Hemnes solid wood glass door $320 pg.75  

4.Ikea PS Maskros pendant light $89.99 pg. 332

5.Sebastian bar stool $49.99 pg. 86

6.Skruvsta swivel chair $149 pg. 61

7.Tradig bowl $24.99 pg. 276 

8.Sorglos aluminum vase $12.99 pg. 276

9.BILD New York City Map Poster - $12.99 pg. 27