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About Katie: Katie has been a product and textile designer, an art restoration specialist, and an interior designer/merchandiser. Her interests are focused on finding well designed items that improve daily life as well as reading fiction and making stuff. (View Profile)

 
 

Page Markers by The Food Guide

You might think you have no use for wooden page markers, but then you’ll find yourself fumbling through a cookbook other other miscellaneous manual mumbling expletives because you can’t find that certain page, and the bookmark/flag you had put there weeks ago somehow fell out. That’s when you’ll remember these wooden tabs. 8 page markers in each pack, available in a Salt Stripes or Color. There’s also wooden stickers (for herbs and spices) if you want to go label crazy.
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Purchase Information:

Price: £5.99
Availability: Buy Page Markers by The Food Guide here

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

As Father’s Day is around the corner (June 16- that’s next weekend) it’s time to start thinking of an appropriate gift. Maybe your father figure likes well designed objects, and if so, maybe he’ll like one of these items below. And, remember we’ve got items tagged by price in our Gifts section to help with your search.

1. SunCloud SolarPowered SelfGenerating Digital Camera, $199.00

2. Balance Pen and Stylus, $26.00

3. A set of 6 Custom Brass Collar Stays with oak case, $65.00

4. Icon™ Whisky Stones, $14.00

5. Ghurka Leather Folding Snap Tray , $150.00

6. Helios Grill Set, $125.00

Fathers Day

7. Star Spangled Spatula, $65.00

8. PS Yo-Yo in black, $12.00

9. Custom Black Luggage Tags, $81.00

10. Everyday Carry Brass Compass, $29.95

11. European-Made Leather Jump Rope, $34.95

12. Geneva WorldRadio, $299.95

TRAE Fire Pit

Hmm, what’s the price of this very affordable fire pit? $300?! Compared to the Loll Fire Ring or, my personal favorite, the Geometric Firepit, that’s a sight for a sore wallet. It has somewhat petite dimensions, but the space below keeps extra logs handy and dry- two important bonus points when it’s chilly out and you want to stay close to the nice, warm fire.
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Purchase Information:

Price: $300.00
Available from: vuur

Tubelor Grande Trash Bin

Quick, what is it? Hint: it’s very similar to another item from Ideaco with ‘Tubelor’ in its name, except this one is rectangular. Answer below.
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Purchase Information:

Price: $55.00
Available from: Leibal

Friday Links

  • Post image: Prince Rupert’s drop. Watch the video, it’s worth it.
  • The Various Varieties of Fruits, $29. (via This Isn’t Happiness)
  • 50 Faces in Everyday Objects (via Co.Create)
  • I bookmarked this last week and then didn’t put it in the links because I hadn’t watched the whole thing. Now I have, and here it is: Leadership lessons from the dancing guy
  • Paper works by Hollis Brown Thornton and how to make your own. (via foxmouth)
  • 1931: Woman demonstrating Ju-jitsu
  • Famous Lookalikes (via kottke)
  • nGroove Snap by Mountek: Mount Any Mobile Device In Your Car CD Slot

  • Have an excellent weekend.

    Industry Chair

    Well, $199 for a minimal steel chair isn’t so bad, especially when you consider the price of a visual equivalent like the Emeco 20-06 Stacking Chair. Now, this one isn’t made from recycled aluminum, and it doesn’t stack, and sure, that’s a little disappointing, but you will have $376 left in your pocket, which means you can buy a second chair and some friends groceries.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $199.00
    Available from: CB2

    Wire Side Table, Powder Coat

    If a pink, wire side table doesn’t make you happy, I don’t know what will. Powder coated steel table, also available in Tomato, White Hammertone, White, Black, Mint, and Aqua. By none other than Iacoli & Mcallister.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $495.00
    Available from: Iacoli & Mcallister

    rootcup Planter

    If you had hope of propagating cuttings like a pro after learning of the rootcup, you’ll be a bonâ fide believer that a greenhouse in the backyard is a good idea, never mind the $5 grand for the kit. For rootcup has a PLANTER now, made from the same BPA free, phthalate free, food safe, durable polymer, and it has a no mess drain and reservoir that lets your plant take as much water as it needs via sub-irrigation (from the roots).
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $15.00
    Available from: rootcup

    Geneva WorldRadio

    Let me tell you a little story. One of these showed up last week for me to review, and, as I’m not especially excited by radios, it sat in its box for approximately a day until my husband noticed it. Then, being an audiophile, he promptly started opening the box like a kid on Christmas morning, and asked me while doing so if I got to keep it. Nope, I said, I have to return it after I review it.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $299.95
    Available from: Geneva

    Cleon Small Sectional Sofa

    Let’s talk sectional sofas. They’re usually expensive, and you get whacked over the head with various interior suspension info that you probably don’t care too much about, even though it’s important, especially as you’ll be sitting on it for every day for the rest of your life.

    We’ll not revisit any bullet points about frames, springs, or foam, we’ll just look at this small sectional sofa from Blu Dot and admire its simplicity and configuration possibilities. Also, for someone that’s continually worried about dogs/kids/dirty-shoes-on-furniture, when you look at how the components come apart, it looks like a breeze to reupholster should it be needed in the future. Available in sectional groupings, or each individual piece on its own.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $2,699.00
    Available from: Blu Dot

    Single Pendant Light by onefortythree

    As promised, here’s a link to onefortythree’s Single Pendant Light. With a cloth twisted cord and a socket in a powder coat finish, and either a hard wire or plug in option, and with a price tag of $45, it’s a no brainer. Available in several delightful colors.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $45.00
    Available from: onefortythree

    LILLÖN Charcoal Grill

    Hmm, who makes this grill? My first thought was it was something from a Teletubbies set, then I quickly adjusted myself into appreciation for its bulbous form. It’s from IKEA, if the diaeresis didn’t tip you off. You can assemble this grill at two heights- standing or as a table grill- and the body is made of porcelain-enamelled steel with two vents to regulate air flow. They’re not selling this online (yet?), so you’ll have to brave the crowds at the closest store to get your hands on one, after you call to confirm they have it, of course.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $99.00
    Available from: IKEA

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    Design by Conran Stacking Trays

    Contrary to what one would expect, a set of stacking trays that doesn’t offend the eyes is slightly hard to find nowadays. That explains why you’re seeing this set of 3 trays by Conran. They’re rather large and have pleasing neutral colors that would most likely work with your color scheme. So, whether you use them for mail and keys near the front door or in the closet for jewelry and accessories, they’ll blend right in and, more importantly, give you a landing pad to keep things handy.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $185.00
    Available from: jcp

    Hot Mesh Counter and Barstool

    You can stop shopping for barstools now, because the Hot Mesh Chair has siblings. Available in six finishes (black, green, humble red, natural yellow, simple blue and white), you’re sure to find the right hue to fit your dining/kitchen area, and don’t ignore the fact that the stools are stackable and suitable for use outdoors as well.
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $199.00
    Available from: Blu Dot

    6 Pack Bike Bag

    If you get around the neighborhood by bicycle and you and/or your friends like to drink anything in a bottle, this was made for you. Made of sturdy canvas, the sides of the 6 Pack Bag are secured with Velcro, ensuring your cargo gets to your destination safe and sound. (I suppose you could also use this to transport your bottles from the grocery store, though you’d have to mess with unpacking them from their cardboard carton first.)
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    Purchase Information:

    Price: $69.00
    Available from: Uncommon Goods