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34 Whimsical Home Products For People Who Gossipy Neighbors Would Describe As “Eccentric”
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More We were put on this earth to have fun, not argue over beige paint shades. As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying. It's your home, and you can fill it with whatever you want! If that means a T.rex lawn ornament, tortilla coasters, or a toilet full of flower stickers, then so be it. Promising review: "My friend who has EVERYTHING loved it. Unique and perfect for my avid gardening friend." —Nic hole Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "This mini cocotte looks so cute on the table. I have several, and they are all the perfect size for serving individual portions. They are well-made, sturdy, can withstand high heat, and they are dishwasher-safe. Did I mention adorable?" —SeriousShopper Promising review: "I have never seen a more beautiful blanket in my life. The images of the red roses crochet blanket looked exactly like an actual blanket — it was warm, high quality, and cost way less than others of the same size. Not to mention, a majority of the other crochet roses I looked at looked like rolled-up socks to me, while the roses on this blanket were detailed with little crochet leaves. Even the packaging it came in was elegant. Recently bought a second one for my mother." —Jones Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes and seven styles). Promising reviews: "My sister and I spent a solid 15 minutes giggling and decorating our toilet bowls… I have no idea how well these hold up, but the initial joy was worth it. They seem to be good consistency and stamped easily. The fragrances are pleasant and fresh." —Christin "This toilet gel stamp kit is a convenient way to keep my bathroom smelling fresh between cleanings. The fragrance is strong enough to mask odors without being overpowering. For the price, you get great value with 60 applications. They stick well and last through multiple flushes. This is still an easy, affordable way to maintain a cleaner-smelling toilet. Would recommend for anyone wanting a low-maintenance freshness boost!" —Francia Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two sets). Promising review: "Nice build and larger than I thought it would be. Display is nice with my natural minerals. Definitely pleased with this purchase and looking forward to more minerals to build. Great gift!" —Latifa The light needs about 6–8 hours of sunlight to charge and can stay lit for up to seven hours. There are two options: twinkling and constant lights. Promising review: "This is absolutely adorable and the perfect size. The lights are brighter than I thought they would be, and it lasts several hours." —Shannon Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two light styles). Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier, and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew- and mold-free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." —Kristine Get it from Amazon for $5.68 (also available in a two-pack). Promising review: "This addition was the perfect finishing touch for my mailbox! It's adorable and easy to install, really helping it stand out. Plus, it lets the mail delivery person know we have outgoing pickups. A fantastic upgrade!" —ReyJ Might we recommend a pool-ready swimsuit look or gardening outfit? Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the goose, considering it's plastic. It looks wonderful; true to size and very easy to dress up. It has a plug on the bottom so you can easily fill it with some sand, so it won’t blow over when placed outside. I received several complaints on it as well." —Penni L Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (also available in mini sizes). Frawsted Creations is a small business that sells 3D-printed gag gifts. Promising review: "So fun! Looks like the photos. Bought as a gift, but tried it on my bread, and it worked." —Felicia Get it from Frawsted Creations on Etsy for $11.19+ (available in three pack sizes and six colors). To use, pour cold water and a tiny bit of salt into the base, pack softened butter into the top, and then place it back into the base. It'll keep the butter spreadable and fresh for up to a month. Promising review: "Love this! I love mushrooms, and this is such a cute way to keep my butter soft and fresh!" —Danielle Granger This winds up and times up to 60 minutes, ending in a loud buzzer. Reviewers also use it to help time themselves with work tasks and studying. Promising review: "This is whimsical and fun; my kids love it. I tell them their dinner comes from a fairy mushroom forest. 😋 Works great, keeps my little monsters in line — 'Dad, the mushroom went off.' Love it." —Vik V Get it from Amazon for $7.59 (available in four colors). The feed tray slides out, making it easy to refill and clean, and there's a divider so you can use two different types of feed at once to attract different varieties of birds! Some reviewers even decorated their birdhouses with little frills like moss, flowers, and twine. Note: If you find that your pets are scaring the birds away, one reviewer recommends applying reflective adhesive so the birds can't see in. Promising review: "This feeder sticks really well on the window. It even holds the plump squirrels that sneak into it. 😅 It was super easy to apply and adjust. Our cats absolutely love the close-up action they get since we purchased reflective adhesive and put it on the inside of our window. Now the birds have no idea they’re even there, and the cats are in disbelief that they get to sit that close to the birds. Overall, a great purchase, my family loves it!" —SRowe This small biz is located in Ocean City, Maryland. Owner Melissa is an Etsy star-seller who creates gemstone jewelry, glass bead suncatchers, and wind chimes. Promising review: "It is absolutely gorgeous, and the seller is friendly and helpful. Five stars." —Sky Get it from The Boho Beach Bum on Etsy for $89.98 (available in three colors). The set includes 90 magnets in all — so your cryptid possibilities are endless! Promising review: "My whole family and all our guests that come over love these. There's always a new cryptid being built and hanging out on the whiteboard. So much fun!" —Jenny Spagnuolo Promising review: "My classroom has a video game theme this year, and when I saw this, I knew I had to give it a shot. It's exactly as advertised, looks amazing, and appears to be really good quality. Decent size, and I tried it out on my fridge at home — it works great. Looking forward to seeing the kids' faces when they see it in the classroom." —Kayla It comes with a white cord, but it would be kinda cute to paint it green so it looks like a vine. Promising review: "This lamp is freaking adorable. It's excellent quality and gives off a nice warm light. You can make it brighter or darker depending on what you prefer, and it comes with a little stand. I love that it's a plug-in. This is a great little piece for my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier that I bought it. Oh! and it comes with a little remote too." —J.F. Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal. Promising review: "I love these dryer balls! They do everything they say they do. These dryer balls dry the laundry much faster. I would say probably 20 minutes faster. I love that they are organic and reusable." —Gabby Get a pack of three from Amazon for $21. Promising review: "I love these for getting stuff out of the microwave I've made far too hot. They really work and clean well! Good Fred product as always." —Jessi Feliz Modern is a Latine-owned brand based in San Antonio carrying all kinds of amazing home items, games, accessories and more. Get a set of four from Feliz Modern for $10. Promising review: "The ceramic tiny spoons are adorable! And the flowers on the ceramic are beautiful! Just great for ice cream, dessert, coffee, and puddings!" —Joanne Promising review: "This is a very cute little vending machine dispenser for getting sweets like jelly beans. They also work for random surprise small items like crystals for the freebies in orders. I adore this little thing." —Celestial Crystalize Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in four colors). Promising review: "We're going on three years now with this lil' guy, and he's still functioning like he's straight out of the box. It's small and light enough to take on trips to the cafe and super easy to set up. It works wonderfully and looks cute, too. If you use it in public, you will definitely get a few compliments your way." —C Get it from Amazon for $15.32+ (available in five colors). You can fit a box of teabags in the house. The fenced-in yard offers space for extra bags, creamers, or other accouterments. Tabla Handmade is a small business that makes gifts in Southern California. Promising review: "Absolutely adorable teabag holder. It’s beautifully finished. I love it!" —dmdstv43 Get it from Tabla Handmade on Etsy for $29.99+ (available in three finishes and four window characters). Promising review: "Great fun light for your kids, my 4-year-old uses it to sleep alongside her at night." —Stefanie Marquez Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two styles). Check out a TikTok of the flower scrubber in action. Promising review: "Love having this on my kitchen sink. It’s happy and cute and makes me happy. One leaf did twist off after a few weeks of use, but it’s still cute, and I could’ve been more careful holding it. It's not a super stiff brush, but it works well for most hand washing and quick rinses. Brush rinses well, and food doesn’t get caught in it. I was happy to find it has a hidden scraper edge on top of the brush. Will def buy again when this one gets gross since it brings so much tiny joy into my kitchen." —Hannah Jo Wilson Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors). This little dancing dude is 17 inches tall! It uses 9-volt alkaline batteries (must be new) or an AC adapter — using an AC adapter with the proper specs is the recommended choice for best performance. Promising review: "I opened the package and screamed for joy! As I placed the 9-volt battery, my hands were trembling with what was going to happen next! As I turned on the wacky waving inflatable tube man, I knew I had a friend for life. Someone you can really count on cheering you up when you are feeling down. He brought me such joy I started to cry with laughter and happiness." —Robert Wurstner Promising reviews: "I will buy these over and over again because of how perfect they are for birthdays or even to gift to loved ones." —MacKenzie "Smells like the strawberry shortcake dolls I had when I was a little kid. You go through life chasing after snips and snaps of days of yore, and sometimes you find them where you least expect them, on Amazon. Small, strawberry-sized, very cute, and smells like childhood memories." —dianamight Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles). Promising review: "These are very cute! I love the flexibility. The stems are long, so the bookmarks will not get knocked out of your book (my book is always roaming in my bag). The top is subtle. It really looks like a mushroom emerging from your book. Worth the buy." —Atticus Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.95 (also available as cable ties). These are big enough for tables and chairs with a foot circumference of 7–17 cm. Promising review: "I love these so much, I bought a second set. They’re so easy to put on, and they actually STAY. They look like little paws!!" —sam Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $16.99. Promising review: "I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage, which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila ... the cutest planter for my bathroom." —Diane Sheehan Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: "I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great, but even without it, this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft, cute, and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." —mandarabbit Get it from Amazon for $22.94+ (available in two sizes and six colors). Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" —Barbie Promising review (for the toilet brush): "Totally matched my cherry decor for my business' bathroom (art gallery). It made me laugh. It's art and a toilet brush! Not sure who else needs a toilet brush shaped like a cherry. Apparently, I did, though." —Rudy P Promising review (for the shower curtain charms): "I love how these look; they're absolutely adorable and make my shower look that much cuter!" —avo Get the toilet brush for $18.99 and 12 cherry charms for $12.99 from Amazon. * If Your Shower Curtain Has Seen Better Days, Here's 32 Replacement Options * Things That’ll Help You Transform Your Bland Bedroom * Beautiful Decor Pieces That Are Essentially Jewelry For Your Home Plus, finds from Anthropologie, Etsy, and Walmart. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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