Eco Expo Pick up tips for making your home environmentally friendly, check out new products, and sample organic foods during the Eco-Friendly Expo from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at KB Home Studio, 6718 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. ...more

August 28, 2008

Mini pineapple Is it a fruit or a faux? This itty-bitty pineapple, a member of the bromeliad family, is actually edible, according to Nature's Pride, a Dutch company that imports and distributes exotic fruits. The mini pineapple plant likes filtered light and will grow to about 2 feet tall. Its tiny fruit gets about 4 inches tall, and has a sweet, tender core. ...more

August 14, 2008

Tools In A Jiff Can't find what you need for the job? It's probably closer to hand than you think. ...more

August 6, 2008

Caution! Bunnies At Work Cast-iron rabbits do a stand-up job on the bookshelf, a mantel, even in the garden. Bean's Rabbit Bookends are 8 inches tall and based on an antique mold. The set of two is $39.50 at llbean.com, or by calling 1-800-221-4221. ...more

July 31, 2008

Smokin' New Accessory You don't have to be a smoker to appreciate a robot-gorilla with an appetite for butts. Fill him with candy instead. The Robotrilla Ashtray by designer David Weeks is a twist on his original Gorilla Ashtray. It's 6 inches long and made of resin. There's also a new Skullrilla Ashtray. Find all three at www.velocity artanddesign.com for $25 plus shipping. ...more

July 24, 2008

They've been whispering our sweet nothings for centuries. "I'm near psychotic with passion," says the fiery red rose. ...more

February 8, 2008

Forget the diamond journey necklace for her and the talking beer stein for him. Real homebodies want stuff to perk up the house — without a whole lot of effort. These new products are great for people who crave beauty, comfort and accessories that aren't on every big box store shelf. Some are also perfect gifts for people who want to simplify household chores. However, cleaning tools should be given only with great care. They can be painful when flung from under the Christmas tree. ...more

November 24, 2007

Penny Carnathan, The Tampa Tribune's assistant features editor, has received a first-place award for narrative feature writing in the American Association ...more

September 30, 2007