design*sponge: “Small Factory Design” (pictured)

Josh Spear: “Time Flies Clocks”

Papierblog: “Linen is for Beach Bums, Not Working Girls”

sarubozu industrial complex: “Product HK”

TreeHugger: “25 Ways to Save the Planet: 6 - 10″

As you fantasize about your backyard becoming a Polynesian paradise this summer, you may decide a tiki bar should be the centerpiece. And if the tiki bar is well stocked, who cares what the rest of the yard looks like? Porches & Yards has a 55-percent off special on Cabana Joe’s Matahiva Collection made of PVC for $1,395 (pictured). Now if that’s too rich, you can steal the look with Target’s Mai Tiki Bamboo Bar for $259. It’s made of natural bamboo so it’s maybe not as perfect or permanent (it will split and crack) as the PVC, but the difference in price would stock the bar pretty well.

Cool Tools finds a lot of really helpful stuff. I wish I’d found the item on this nifty laser “measuring tape” sooner. Mike Green tells how essential this tool was while he was engaged in remodeling of his home last year. It’s true you often need two people when measuring with a traditional tape. I recently was measuring a long distance with my wife’s assistance and when finished she released her end of the metal tape, assuming I had control of it. I didn’t. The tape flew back through my hands, so viciously gashing my thumb that I yelped an inappropriate phrase within earshot of my neighbors. Mike knew that professional laser tapes work great but didn’t want to drop $400 or more for one. He found Stanley’s FatMax Tru-Laser Distance Measurer ($100) to be accurate within 1/4 inch. Works for me.

Free People describes it thusly: “Form fitting, overdyed dress with deep v-neck, drop waist and raw cut hem. Easy, simple and adorable.” Adorable? It’s hot! And only $78. You’ll also find lots of great looks for the warm days ahead over at Unsung Designers in their awesome dress area.

There was a time when the lowly diaper bag was, well, lowly — a fashion albatross around your neck. But baby, those days are long gone. OiOi Diaper Bags are to traditional bags as a BMW is to a Yugo. The OiOi Messenger Diaper Bag has cool features like a magnetic snap closure for the parent with no free hands, two exterior insulated side pockets, three inside pockets for diapers, wipes, PSPs and iPods — and the requisite wipeable change mat. There’s also a removable insulated bottle holder, a utility zipper top bag and an inside clip for keys. Queue up now, this bag ($110) begins shipping on June 1st at Rosenberry Rooms. See more baby items on Shopperati’s new Tot Wear and Decor page.

Quick links to some of our our favorite items:

The Bag Lady: “Frank Gehry for Tiffany” (pictured)

Blogdorf Goodman: “Style Bubble and The Sartorialist”

The Budget Fashionista: “How to Be a Budget Fashionista: The Book Tour”

Cool Hunting: “Preserve Tableware”

Mighty Goods: “Cat Cocoon”

Shoppingblog.com: “Pink Pearl Earrings For Mom”