Maybe Harold and Kumar were busy?

This week, Stewart and Wang stopped by the White Castle in Herald Square, New York City to help promote slider-and-onion scented candles made by Nest Fragrances. {The Cut} The candles will be sold at White Castle locations nation-wide for $13 each, which The Cut notes is about how much 14 White Castle sliders cost.

The proceeds from the candles will go to Autism Speaks, which is certainly something we can support, but does anyone honestly want their house to smell like White Castle? Weâ€ve seen candles scented like other foods such as cookies, and while White Castleâ€s onion-laid sliders do smell delicious, the fragrance permeating an entire space for a long period of time would probably be a bit much – or at least make you unnecessarily hungry. Whatever happened to good old jasmine and apple-cinnamon candles?

Besides that, isnâ€t it a little strange that Martha Stewart is partnering with White Castle, even if it is for a good cause? The domestic diva gave a speech at White Castle in Herald Square about the charity and White Castle (including how this was not her first visit to the fast food chain) while greasy sliders and martinis were passed through the crowd. A Christmas tree decorated with White Castle cartons was also in attendance. {Elle} Forgive us, but Ms. home-cooked meals and crafty decorations seems a bit out of place in this situation.

In any case, along with the charitable aspect, the other good thing about the burger-scented candles is at least theyâ€re relatively inexpensive – unlike many other off-beat, IEJ-featured products.

A Louis Vuitton Damier print bag, currently being auctioned for Housing Works. Current bid: $241

The influx of new merchandise is endless and the selection, divine. If you have the time to sort through everything it’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed.

The majority of the clothing is $10 or less and we’ve seen some great pieces from H&M, the Gap and Lord & Taylor – not to mention the higher end brands like Marc Jacobs and Yves Saint Laurent that often make their way to the shop. You can sometimes luck up on eBay or at your run of the mill thrift store, but where else are you going to find a $28 Burberry sport coat in mint condition? No, we didn’t miss any zeros there.

Chatting with one of the chain’s coordinators who runs the shop on 90th street and 2nd avenue, we learned that items donated are sometimes rare and invaluable (think antique, genuine ivory elephant tusks), and the window displays are where the bid-only items are displayed. Window shopping and see something you like? Log on to shophousingworks.com to bid on your item of choice for a steal of a price.

If you haven’t had a chance to peruse the shelves yet, now is the time. The annual Fall Preview Sale is kicking off September 8th at the Chelsea store, and rolls on to each of the store’s New York locations through the 30th. {The Cut} ShopHousingWorks.com gets its own day on September 15th, so those outside of New York can still get in on the action.

Thrift shopping can be an adventure of its own and knowing it helps benefit a worthy cause makes the experience that much richer. Take a look for yourself and see just how awesome Housing Works is. Happy Hunting!

Unless, of course, it’s a French grain sack.

The latest trend in interior design? Reusing the humble grain sack to create a look that’s quintessentially Rustic French Chic. From small boutiques (like this fabulous California gem, 3 Fine Grains) to chains like Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and Anthropologie, the sack has made a comeback in a big way. And even if you can’t afford the real deal (like this divine chair…sigh), you can always get that French Country look by incorporating natural fibers, lettered prints, and stripped furniture into your home.

In need of some further inspiration? Just check out our picks to get that French feel in no time!

TREND: Under $100

Clockwise, from top left: Calligraphy Drum Lamp Shade, Small, $39 from Pottery Barn; Fleur-De-Lys Hook Rack, $38 from Anthropologie; Vintage French Linen Pillow Covers, $35 – $40 from Restoration Hardware; Rustic Leather-Top Window Panel, $69 – $99, and Kooboo Storage Tall Log Basket, $69 from West Elm; Black & White Apothecary Bath Accessory, Medium Canister, $27 from Pottery Barn; Vintage Strip Apron, $39 from Restoration Hardware; Cursive Knobs, $12 each from Anthropologie; Banker Box Storage, Set of 3, $35 from Pottery Barn.

TREAT: Under $300

Clockwise, from top left: Rustic Wall Organizer, Pinboard, $149 from Pottery Barn; Chateau-Thierry Clock, $299 from Restoration Hardware; Adorations Curtain, $158 – $198 from Anthropologie; French Grain Sack Floor Cushion, Laundry Emblem, $169 from Ballard Designs; French Laundry Pillows, $95 – $160 from Neiman Marcus; Feed Sack Pillow, Blue Stripe Square, $149 from Wisteria.

TREASURE: Over $600

Clockwise, from top left: French Six-Leg Upholstered Bench, Red Stripe, $599 from Wisteria; Ordinal Dresser, $998 from Anthropologie; The Lounging French Chaise, $1,199 from Wisteria; “Olivia” Cocktail Table, $1,429 from Horchow; Vintage Floor Lamp, $695, and Vintage French Chair, $1,150 from Jayson Home & Garden.

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Blanket, €75 ($108); Garland, €25($36); Stools, €65 ($93)

Dutch “handy woman” and writer of the blog Wood & Wool Stool, Ingrid Jansen has been creating her own brand of stools since 2008 – and they’re definitely in a class of their own.

Made from wool and reclaimed wood, each stool is unique  – but you can choose the colors and patterns you prefer.

Stool, €65 ($93); Pillow, €65 - €75 ($93-$108)

And while we adore her signature stools, that’s not all the talented Ms. Jansen makes. For sale on her web site are pillows, clothes hangers, blankets, garlands, picture frames, and even wooden Christmas Trees!

But all the creations of this Dutch crocheter extraordinaire have one thing in common. Vibrant, fabulous color.

Any of Jansen’s products would be sure to bring some instant happiness to your home – and who couldn’t use some more happy in their lives?

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