Wonder Vases

I haven't tried these yet, but I think they look uber-cool. They are "wonder vases", or vases that you shape yourself by making the thermal‑sensitive polymer pliable with warm water, then setting the shape with cold water. The Signals catalog and website sells them in "crystal clear" or "crystal blue", the latter of which looks pretty with those yellow daisies. Between uses, you just rinse again with warm water and reshape them flat for storage.

They're also great for the office, since they take so little space when not in use. One vase is $14.95, but you can get two for $9.95 apiece -- one for Mom and one for Mom-in-law?

What: Wonder Vases
Where: Signals website
How much (as of today's post): $14.95 for one, or two at $9.95 each (plus shipping)