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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which means you have 5 days to figure something out. If you’re stuck, here are a few things that might jumpstart your search for the right gift.

1. Iittala Wine Decanter, $75.00
2. Micro-greens Kit, $40.00
3. Baggu Leather Pouch Small, $20.00
4. Envelope iPad Case, $48.00
5. Palace Collection: Governo Soup Bowls, $168.00
6. Animal Boxes, $49.00
7. Dietrich Düller Fountain Pen, $70.00
8. CDT Scissors, $80.00
9. Arne Jacobsen cup, $21.00 each
10. Geo/Metric 4 Jade Scarf, $66.00 (other colors/patterns available)

Just when you think your kitchen needs nothing more, someone goes and makes a vinegar bottle beautiful. Who needs a beautiful vinegar bottle? Well, nobody, really, but if you’re particular about the tiniest details, then you might as well go all out on a vinegar receptacle. There’s also the Kink Oil Bottle ($125) if you want a matching set.

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A big thanks to our newest sponsor, www.ambiencehardwoodflooring.co.uk.

It doesn’t take a designer to know that hardwood floors often look ten times better than laminate or carpet, not to mention that they may also add to the value of your home. Ambience Hardwood Flooring provides wood floors in a variety of styles. Selected from the most durable hardwoods available, you can be sure that your new floor will be enjoyed for generations. With a dizzying array of options to choose from, you’ll have all the selection you need to find the right floor to suit your home.

This post is sponsored by Ambience Hardwood Flooring.
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Vain or not, these hand mirrors could make your life a little better by framing your face in a super modern, geometrical way. Made of aluminium and mirror, these mirrors are manufactured by Hay.

Manufacturer: Hay
Material: Aluminium, mirror

Mirror Mirror square, black, $82.00
Size: Width 14 cm, height 16 cm

Mirror Mirror round, copper, $82.00
Size: Diameter 16 cm

Have a nice weekend, as always.

As nice weather has hopefully reached your town/city by now, it’s time to think about moving meals outside in the sunshine. This Table Bin by Royal VKB makes setting and clearing the table easier- dishes are stacked neatly on the anti-slip lid while cutlery has its own spot on the side. When the meal is done, leftovers can be deposited in the bin, dirty dishes can be stacked back on top, and cutlery goes back in its spot on the side, all ready for easy dishwasher loading.

Materials: Plastic, Rubber

Remember this Felt Circle Floor Mat? Well now there’s more than just the 68″ diameter size, and a ton of colors to choose from.

This 68″ diameter circular floor mat would be a good choice for a tight living area, not to mention the shape is a nice contrast to all the boxy furniture most of us have.
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If you like your lists nice and tidy, take a look at this acrylic check list stamp from MUJI. For $3.75, you’ll have a much neater frame than just eyeballing it. Repeat the stamp for a longer list, or just do one for a short ‘to-do’ memo each day. (Ink pad is not included.)
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If you think this is too expensive for a rocking stool, perhaps we should put it to a test and compare it to a Fit-Chair. Sure, the exercise-ball-as-chair does wonders for your posture, but it looks horrible. As in, so horrible it’s offensive to the eyes. Contrast the exercise-ball-as-chair with the Monarchy Rocking Stool by Feld. If I had to choose which one to have in my own home, I’d save up my pennies for a very long time and, you guessed it, get the Monarchy Stool. It swivels and rocks forwards and backwards and sideways, and looks fifty times better than the aforementioned alternative.
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Maybe you’re too lazy to lug back heavy planters from your local plant nursery. Or, even worse, maybe you’ve gone there only to find that they don’t have quite the right thing. Well, it’s your lucky day, as these planters are perfect- square, plain terracotta, for pretty good prices (+$5 flat fee shipping). Note: the tallest is 22″h, so they’re not huge, but they are good sizes for medium plants.

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Nice. The slight angles and simple treatment of both head and footboards make this bed a good choice for a modern bedroom- especially if you’re not a fan of upholstered frames. Made from a combination of solid walnut and walnut veneer, with wood slats. Available in four sizes (king, queen, full and twin).
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This little ceramic birdhouse is on sale- $96.00 down from $120.00. And, if you are concerned about its credentials, don’t worry: it’s made from clay fired in a kiln that’s powered by renewable energy, glazed with an earth-friendly lead-free glaze, has a reclaimed cedar wood roof, and hangs from a suede cord. Satisfied? Also, wouldn’t this be a nice Mother’s Day gift?
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This strange* little light is made from a tri-fold sheet of stainless steel that can be bent to reach a height up to fourteen inches. While bending a steel lamp might seem counterintuitive, it’s meant to be customized according to your needs, so flex those arm muscles and bend away. Available for a limited time only from MoMA’s Destination: Mexico collection.
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Jump rope! Get in shape with a jump rope made from 100% reclaimed mountain-climbing rope and rubber handles. Since the materials are reclaimed, no two will be the same. A 6.5 foot (single) length is sold at Branch Home, but should you need a 10.5 foot (double) length, go directly to Urban Infant.
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Marble has long been a luxurious product, but how about using it as a pendant shade? These hand-turned pendant lights by Benjamin Hubert are pretty spectacular, as they show off the translucent properties of thin-walled marble. By using an LED, the large internal cavity remains open in order to appreciate the rough cuts in direct contrast to the smooth exterior. Here’s hoping they’re in your budget (and if they are, you’re one lucky duck).
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