Weekly Catalog Finds - Gifts for your or someone else

The Original Butter Boat:  My sister in law keeps her butter out on the counter.  I like soft butter but you can't keep it out unless you go through it quickly because it will go rancid.  I once forgot my butter out on the counter for a few days, spread it on some bread and it was all I could do to get it out of my mouth.  Anyways you may have heard of butter bells but my sister in law is set in her ways so I didn't think this would work for her.  Then I saw the butter boat from Chefs Catalog.  This will be one of her next gifts.  You don't need to do anything special with the cube because it works just like a regular butter dish.  It is made of glazed porcelain and it keeps the butter spreadable for weeks at the perfect serving temperature.  Just add water to the shell, place butter in the liner and set on the inner shelf.  Item # 26487 for $15.95

UPDATE 10/6/2011:  Just found this at Fresh Finds for $14.95, Item# C9348.

Crack Spackle:  I found this to be a funny gift, never seen it before and although I don't have a recipient in mind you might know someone.  It is basically a long T shirt but in a funny container.  It is from Duluth Trading, Item# 74049 for $24.50.  It also comes in a short sleeve, Item# 74585 for $19.50

Ms. Margarita Sleep Shirt:  I have a margarita lover in the house, do you?  I'll be purchasing this for Mother's Day 2011.  I think it will be a cute gift to sleep in and it will remind her of our day drinking excursions.  It's from Potpourri, Item# R16-049 for $24.95

Blue TShirt:  This is funny, maybe good for the Sister In Law.  From Potpourri, Item# R91-108 for $17.95

This is another thing that would be good for my sister in law.  She is always trying to feed you even 30 minutes after she has cooked you a big meal.  Even when I tried to watch it last week I still gained a pound and my husband 2.  This is from Potpourri, Item# R17-009 for $19.95.

Casserole Carrier:  I wish I would already have this one because I could use it for carrying my Thanksgiving food to the relatives.  It holds a round or square dish up to 17" and it comes in green, burgundy or green and you can personalize it.  It is from Potpourri, Item# K01-14 (blue), K95-04 (burgundy) or K95-02 (green) for $19.99.  You can also find them at FreshFinds, #P3833 (green), P3834 (blue) for $16.95