When I Sarah's post about these mugs at Slashfood, I was hooked by the minimalist, yet homey design. The Signe Beaker mugs are handmade, with a ceramic transfer about either coffee or tea as decoration. The transfers are all slightly different, but might include descriptions of the flavor profile of a type of coffee or the origin of a particular tea. The mugs are thick, so it is not necessary to worry about them getting too hot to handle and they provide an excellent, comforting way to warm up your hands on a chilly night. Price: $28.

These tiny ceramic vases don't need to be big to deliver their short, sweet message. Sold as a pair, one reads "mom" and the other, "love." The vases are designed by artist Beth Mueller and the sketches that adorn them are hand painted. Each piece is only 4-inches high, but the size makes them into a keepsake that is easy to find room for. Mom can even keep them on her desk or bedside table, with one or two of her favorite flowers tucked inside, so she can think of you every day. Price: $25.00.

The Gnome-Be-Gone lawn ornaments are some of the best things to ever happen to the lawn-ornament in industry. The Fred Conlon designed metal monsters come in a pair and hunt  out pesky lawn gnomes wherever they lurk. Much as the gnomes are rumored to move about at night, the Gnome-Be-Gones also move in the dark, but will proudly hold their captive high in the light of day for all to see. The pair comes with a ceramic gnome, in the event that your neighbor is not thrilled with the idea of sacrificing one of their beloved lawn ornaments to the cause. Gnome-Be-Gones will work with other kitschy lawn ornaments, too, such as plastic flamingos and ceramic cat sculptures. Price: $125.