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Who else wants their future home to be made entirely from marble scraps? Until we can afford such splendor, perhaps we’ll splurge on a Cut Out Platter from Other Kingdom. Left over marble pieces from master inlayer Prakash Kumar are spliced with the cut-out patterns of Other Kingdom for a mixed palette that’s sure to add interest to any table setting.
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Remember the Dymaxion Folding Globe? Well, you can now get a quilt version to keep you and your loved ones warm this winter. Sourced from the Fuller Projection Dymaxion Map, the Dymaxion Quilt highlights Buckminster Fuller’s vision of our planet as one island in one ocean.
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How cool is this Surface Speaker by Room One? Chances are some visitors will mistake it for an art sculpture, which isn’t a bad thing, considering the world of speakers. The state-of-the-art technology of transducers creates sound using the entire surface; the frequencies resonate through the engineered wood disk. It’s wall-mounted and wireless, so it’ll fit right in with your minimalist/modern decor.
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These are paper paper clips, so feel free to write notes directly on their top tabs. You could use them instead of staples or as mini bookmarks, perhaps? Made from chipboard paper, they’re sturdy and reusable, and, at the end of their life, you can throw them in the recycling bin.
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– Nirvana Rug “Conceived as a sculptural meditation rug, it becomes a metaphorical journey of transcendence as the pile’s length increases from bottom to top, becoming the ‘steps to nirvana’.”

– Is Good Taste Teachable?

– Touché Instrument

– Astro Alphabet

– So…disturbing: Dadbag

– Fun Sticky Notes

– Euclid – A more accurate measuring cup

– WT2 Real-time Earphone Translator

– And, Google’s new headphones double as a personal translator

Have a good weekend.

How about rethinking the lunch bag? The Mighty Stash Pack is compact, expandable, and easy to clean. Sounds great, right? Thanks to its tetrahedron shape, it can expand to hold a big lunch and then fold down to a flat, slim envelope when empty. Thermal insulated lining (plus an optional removable ice pack) will keep your food at the right temperature, plus it has a carabiner clip for transport and attachment.
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So, it turns out there are other smoke alarms (other than the Nest) that aren’t visually offensive. Case in point, the Kapu*: it’s a photoelectric smoke alarm. The casing of the Kapu acts a press switch, so you can test it and silence false alarms without any tiny push buttons. It installs via 3M tape, too, no tools required.
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Who doesn’t love perpetual calendars? Year after year, they’ll help you keep track of the days. This one by TAIT Design Co. features rotating discs with month, day and day-of-the-week. Spin the discs around to get the right day, then concentrate on getting your head straight for the rest of the workday.
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Why do you need these Maracas? Because they’re salt and pepper shakers. Fun, right? Bonus points, of course, if you shake them like you’re playing in a band every single time you add seasoning to your meal. Plus, they’re designed by Naoto Fukasawa. Really, it’s a no-brainer; be sure to bookmark them for a future housewarming gift.
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It’s hard to continue life as usual when news of the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting is all we can think about. No matter what you think about the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, surely there’s got to be a way we can stop these horrific events.

Think about it, and then do something. Call your representatives, donate to an organization you believe will make a difference, and talk to those around you about how we can stop this from happening again.

Las Vegas Victims Fund
Preventing Mass Shootings Like the Vegas Strip Attack
477 Days. 521 Mass Shootings. Zero Action From Congress.
Everytown

Sure, it’s a simple sort of desk organizer, with various slots for office tools, but there’s three different version to suit your needs. Everyday office supplies will fit ‘The Classic‘, while ‘The Architect‘ has room for bulky marker pens and drawing materials. ‘The Geek‘ version holds a phone, a tablet, and batteries. Choose the one that suits you best.
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S-hooks are handy to have, but they often fall when you unhook something. Therein lies the improvement of the Q-Hook. It extends the traditional ‘s’ shaped design into a curled ‘q’- this keeps the hook attached no matter how many times you grab stuff off of it, yet still keeps the hook easy to add and remove. Smart, right? Available in blue, grey, and pink, in a set of 3.
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We all know how handy a box can be, and this one by Yenwen Tseng for NakNak is made of perforated sheet metal, so you won’t mind leaving it out for all to see. Stack a couple on their sides for a side table (see below), or line them up for more permanent organizational goals.
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How much do you want the Rule/One? I guess that all depends how often you measure things, or how often you need a straight line. The Rule/One is a aluminum ruler and a pen, all in one. The pen clicks into place inside the spine of the ruler thanks to a strong magnet. With three interchangeable heads (pen on paper, stylus tablet, or lanyard attachment), you can alter it to suit your needs. Plus, its droplet shape makes it suitable as a bookmark as well.
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– Splatware

– Short Trip (via kottke)

– Gem Jackpot Crayons

– If you can’t be bothered to go to the fabric store: DIY Embroidery Kit (To be fair, those scissors are CUTE.)

– Pattern It: printed wool textile collection

– Unicorn Zip & Flip Pillow (There’s also an Elephant Zip and Flip Pillow)

– Too bad it’s only kid-sized: Ricepuffy Blanket

– Oxford Pennant Never Lose Your Flame

Enjoy your weekend.