Household Odds & Ends

Longtime Surpies know and love our old print catalogs. Well, rejoice! You can own a piece of history because we've decided to open the vault and offer up our personal archive of back issues. Wax nostalgic over the weird and eclectic merchandise that has...

Actually, this is “a” white owl, a ceramic bird in the whitest of whites, perfect for painting or designing in any colors you like to make it “the” white owl, ie “your” white owl. We know that no one can color-up an...

This 2" dia mushroom-shaped bamboo knob has a steel ball that rolls on the “stem” end. What’s it for? For one, it gives you a nice, calming massage, and for two, it’s supposed to give you "naturally glowing skin." As a massager,...

Feeling less "noble" and more like a garden gnome after a hard day of... existing? Fear not, these hemp wipes are your fast-track back to presentable. They'll swipe away the grime and leave you feeling surprisingly not slick, like you actually tried to...

Any Sammy Hagar fans out there? Our beautiful wooden locking treasure boxes have (1) built-in lock with a (3)-digit combination and a flipping latch, plus a (3)-compartment tray inside. Boxes measure 4-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 3-1/2" with a hinged lid. They come...

These shower curtains from Riverbend Designs aren’t exactly meteoric, but they’re definitely scientific and spacey! Made of quick-drying polyester, with (10) included hooks, these standard-size curtains, 71” x...

The Night Is Dark…\nKeep your nights free of terror with these color-changing, 3D looking night lights with remote control. Light shines through a plexiglass cutout to illuminate the engraved image. They have a puck-like base, approx 3-1/4”...

Behold, The Original Flyshooter—a fine piece of American engineering designed to rid your home of winged intruders with old-school flair and just the right amount of vengeance. Shaped like a pistol but armed with a spring-loaded flyswatter, no...

The Star Master is a star projector, but no, that doesn’t mean it can predict who’s going to make it big in Hollywood. It’s a little gizmo, about the size and shape of a quart of paint, that shines star-like points of LED light in...

Introducing the egg-scrambling, yolk-jolting, breakfast-blending contraption you never knew you needed but now can’t live without. Just pop a raw egg in this rocket-shaped shaker, give the string a ripcord-worthy yank, and...

Sometimes leather just isn’t enough. In times like those, we pack an RFID-protection rubberized case wallet like this one. Has a plastic accordion organizer inside with (6) slots for cards, and the slots easily fit multiple cards. One side of the...

Flat plastic Fresnel lens. This flexible magnifier is 7-1/4" x 10-1/4" and only about a millimeter thick. It is great when you need to scan a list, read a book, start a camp fire or just want to embiggen something. You can see most of the page without...

Finally, a bib tough enough for applesauce warfare and spaghetti shrapnel. This waterproof, soft silicone bib is adjustable, washable, and ready to catch whatever your adorable little food-slinger hurls its way. BPA-free and built like a tiny tactical...

Why wait for your morning coffee until after you’ve showered? Didn’t you decide a long time ago that you wanted it all? With this silicone suction Shower Cup Holder, your Sumatra blend will always be at arm’s length in your own private...

A blast from the past! American Lens & Photo- That was our identity when these came into the possession of our founder and first owner Al Luebbers. These remnants have been around since the late 1940s and early 1950s. Boxes filled to the brim (and...

Ah, there’s nothing like an old-timey box, except old-timey boxes inside other old-timey boxes. These sets of nesting boxes are cardboard with fabric exteriors and a red checkerboard pattern inlaid with a black checkerboard on top. Just like...

Ah, there’s nothing like an old-timey box, except old-timey boxes inside other old-timey boxes. These (2) sets of nesting boxes are cardboard with fabric exteriors and a red checkerboard pattern inlaid with a black checkerboard on top. Just like...

The legendary "Money Man" that once adorned the ceiling of our flagship Chicago store is now up for sale. This is a bespoke item, 1 of only two made, and the only one in this particular pose. Be the first one on your block, the only one on your block,...

Longtime Surpies know and love the artwork of our storied illustrator Alan Moss, and now one of his most iconic pieces can be yours! They’re original drawings of our company mascot, Jarvis, in varying states of, uh, experimentation, and each comes...

Longtime Surpies know and love the artwork of our storied illustrator Alan Moss, and now one of his most iconic pieces can be yours! They’re original drawings of our company mascot, Jarvis, in varying states of, uh, experimentation, and each comes...

Alright, True Believers! Feast your eyes on the 19-Inch Wooden Stan Lee Shield from Sunbelt Gifts! Want to inject some POW! into your décor? This isn't just wood; it's a tribute to the legend himself. Stan "The Man" Lee's face, ready to inspire...

Got dirty feet? Don't drag that mess into the pool! Before you dive in, give your feet a quick spa treatment in this inflatable foot bath! It inflates in minutes with the included foot pump – no huffing required. This handy basin acts as a...

You’re a wonderful person with many great qualities, and people appreciate you. But your hands are germ magnets, and your phone would give you the willies if you saw it under a microscope. Zap it in our UV Phone Sanitizer, which uses ultraviolet...

The "Yep, It Holds That" Sack Behold the Heavy-Duty Bulk Bag! With 4 Heavy Duty Corner Straps - Forkliftable, it's practically begging for a joyride on your favorite construction vehicle. Boasting a 3,000 Pound Holding Capacity, this white wonder (yes,...

Over your shoulders, that is. The snuggly security of a weighted blanket rests gently over your neck and shoulders with this handy little wrap. Made of super-soft plush polyester fleece and filled with teeny-tiny little glass beads to add weight. Our...

Dribble much? Drop a lot of pizza on the davenport, sport? Save the couch with this 54" x 54" cover in a quilted beige, 65% poly-35% cotton, washable cover. It’s what your grandmother would want you to do (and she’s right), except that this...

Next time someone asks you how your tree glows, tell them it glows just fine, and then tell them you got it from us. It’s called the Glow Tree LED Decor Light, and it’s one of the few things that is creapy enough for Halloween but elegant...

Too much time on the phone? Lock it up! Our Phone Lock-Up consists of a black wire cage screwed into a blond wooden base with slots for (8) offending cell phones. On the front, (2) doors swing open to let the perps in, and a loop on each allows you to...

It’s very possible we still have an unpaid bar tab at The Neon Cactus, but that was a long time ago, and Dave probably doesn’t even work there anymore. Let’s turn our attention to this lovely light, shall we? It’s shaped like the...

Looks like a cheap kid-sized tennis racket, but brother, this ain't for the kids. It's actually a fine way for adults to work on their upper-body strength and kill bugs at the same time. 18" long, with a 6" wide paddle lined with metal grid. A coil in...

Somebody once called us the kings of gaudy. So we accept that title and consider that a challenge. This purse/pouch/clutch/bag or whatever you want to call it, is super gaudy (or Stylish) with golden accents. It's 6-1/2" x 5", and like a clam, it opens...

This set of (12) pocket-sized tissue paper packets, each 2-3/4” x 2” x 3/4” with (10) sheets of (2)-ply each, feature various images of DC Comics characters, some of whom might be your favorites, making these tissues a super fun and...

This 4” x 2” elephant in the room will look great on your desk, which is more than likely in a room. From Kikkerland®, it’s made of untreated, lighter-colored wood with a flat bottom, round back, curled trunk and a 1” dia hole...

Tacky or Terrific? Lou Rankim collection brings us this wonderfully wacky wind up piece of art. Give a crank from the bottom and the sound of Born Free waifs through out the airwaves. They are even numbered in this Lou Rankin Special Edition collectible...

Have you heard about the new craze—water with no fat, cholesterol or calories? They’re calling it Water Lite! Just kidding—but you knew that. What you didn’t know is, we now carry the LED Faucet Lite—a literal water...

There are meters and then there is the Auto-Ranging Smart IrriMeter®. Use it to quickly and accurately troubleshoot irrigation systems. Body measures an ovalish 4-1/2” x 2-1/2”. Has (2) modes and a button for each with a clear LCD display...

Straight out of a time capsule marked “1983 fashion mistakes,” this dog jacket is so gloriously ugly it’s practically couture. It’s like someone found your mom’s old ski coat, shrank it down, and thought, “You know...

Tired of wrestling with screwdrivers and hammers? These suction hooks are your new best friends! They're like magic – stick 'em on any smooth surface (think shower walls, bathroom tiles, even your fridge if you're feeling adventurous) and BAM!...

Ho, Ho, Ho...ly Cow! Transform your bathroom into a winter wonderland with our Festive Reindeer Toilet Cover Set. Suprise the family when you change over at night and they think the bathroom has been taken over by a felt reindeer monster! Includes:...

Finally, a hug that doesn't require awkward small talk! This red fleece U-shaped hot water bottle is ready to embrace your neck and shoulders with soothing warmth. Say goodbye to tension and hello to the cozy embrace of pure, unadulterated heat. It's...