1. TIME AFTER TIME: Jumbo-size numbers get their own pieces of this colorful pie in the Riley multicolor clock. The muted color palette is neutral enough for almost any room ($79.99) at World Market.

2. SCENTS OF THE SEASON: The Siberian Fir Screen Printed Candle is made with pure vegetable wax and comes with an aluminum lid. It offers 120 hours of sweet balsam fragrance ($34.99) at K Hall Designs, 8416 Manchester Road.

3. SHAKE IT UP: Peas in a Pod salt and pepper shakers with pod holder ($7) at Pier 1 Imports.

4. BOWLED OVER: Swoops of gorgeous green swirls are made by the masters of Murano in these food-safe Agave bowls ($69.95 and $34.95) at Crate & Barrel, 1 The Boulevard.

5. SITTING PRETTY: Made from recycled Coca-Cola bottles, this Emeco plastic version of the classic Navy Chair is available in stylish charcoal, flint, grass, persimmon, white and of course, Coca-Cola red ($245) at Design Within Reach, dwr.com.

6. NAPKIN, PLEASE: The Mud Pie Merci Collection "Harlequin" Napkin Tray Set includes a metal tray with beaded trim, metal fleur-de-lis spreader with detailed handle and a package of 12 harlequin-print cocktail napkins all tied together with a bow ($25) at Dillard's and dillards.com.

7. SHOP FOR A BETTER WORLD: Fair Winds Trading Rwanda Basket, 12-inch Imbaho Trees Fruit Bowl is inspired by trees and handcrafted by women in Rwanda with a leaf pattern symbolic of stability and growth ($46) at Macy's and macys.com.

8. PUMP IT UP: This Penguin soap dispenser designed by Luciano Lorenzatti comes in black, white, avocado green, nickel, red and purple ($15) at umbra.com.

9. MOSS ROCKS: Moss Rocks are living sculptures and zen moss gardens all rolled into one neat package to accent your home or garden area ($14 to $40 depending on size, ranging from 3 inches to 6.5 inches) at Garden Heights Nursery, 1605 Big Bend Boulevard.

10. THAT STINGS: "Yardbirds" yard art sculptures are handmade in Louisville, Ky., by artist Richard Kolb. Each whimsical creature is made from scrap metals and found objects. This scorpion is made of a bike chain ($19) at Missouri Botanical Garden Gate Shop, 4344 Shaw Avenue.

11. HORTICULTURE WITH HUMOR: These sassy stakes bring a bit of attitude to your garden. They are practical and funny ($12 for six) at uncommongoods.com.

12. DECORATIVE AND USEFUL: This versatile chairside table features classic arts-and-crafts styling, with elegant curving metalwork that forms a handy magazine rack ($68) at Rothman Furniture.

13. CUDDLE UP: Handknit of colorful cotton into dozens of mismatched pinwheels, this whimsical afghan feels homespun ($198) at Anthropologie, St. Louis Galleria, and anthropologie.com.