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Ordinary cable-ties do the job just fine, but with these you have a hint of nature wherever you want.

Price shown is for 1 packet of 12 ties.
Designed by Lufdesign.

This magnetic map uses “cylindrical equal area projection” which means countries are correct proportionally. Funny how this map looks a little different than the ones hanging in our elementary schools, isn’t it? Each size map features a different color palette; the larger size (shown above) is yellow/green while the smaller size is pink/green.

Stainless steel magnets included.
Designed by Marcus Kirby of Future Maps

Lovely simple watch from Uniform Wares with a 4 year battery life and precision Japanese quartz movement.

Available in 4 different colours.

We’ve posted laptop sleeve envelope lookalikes before (see Undercover and Interoffice sleeves) but this leather version takes it up a notch. It certainly has a finer look to it than the previous noted sleeves, and will be a nod to the manila envelope without being mistaken for one. Call me crazy, but I almost prefer the other ones simply because they are more ‘undercover’ and affordable.

Small will fit the MacBook 13″ or MacBook Air, while Large fits the MacBook Pro 15″.
Designer: Shuk Yee

Made entirely of 100% recyclable cardboard, this white gloss desk knocks the socks off of practically every other desk out there. At £151.00 (~$225), it’s super affordable, has a cable management system (very important) and can be assembled in a few minutes. If you move around a lot, the assembly/disassembly of furniture should not be taken lightly, nor should you miss the fact that this desk is super light and super strong. Now, if only a US retailer would pick it up, I’m sure exclamations of joy would be heard throughout the 50 states.

made entirely of 100% recyclable cardboard.
500 x 750 x 720mm (w x d x h)

You might have seen Tom Dixon’s Pressed Glass Pendants making the rounds on the design circuit, but have you seen these babies? These dense glass pendants have that satisfying green tint that signifies thickness and weight and the compact forms are most pleasing in shape.

Designer: Tom Dixon
3.9″dia x 4.7″h.

Bead Pendant on left, Top Pendant on right.

Gilt Groupe occasionally has some good home furnishings sales (in addition to the many fashion brands); today, it’s Angela Adams Area Rugs. As usual, Gilt Groupe is an invite-only site, so you have to sign up to get access to the sales, fyi.

2.5’x8′: $425.00, $198.00
5’x8′: $899.00, $495.00
8’x10′: $1,699.00, $849.00
9’x12′: $1,950.00, $975.00

Why are there Coke bottles around this Navy Chair? Well, because it’s made from them. Yep, this chair is the result of a collaboration between Emeco and Coca-Cola. Made from 111 recycled plastic coke bottles, it’s a plastic version of the iconic 1006 Navy Chair.

Suitable for outdoor and commercial use.
Available colors: Grass, Flint, Charcoal, Persimmon, White, or Red.
H 34″ W 15.5″ D 19.5″ Seat H 18″
Materials: 65% recycled post-consumer PET (plastic bottles); 45% pigment, glass fiber and fire inhibitor.

Evens or Odds? Pick your side with these number dinner plates. Also, if you want to be all matchy-matchy, here’s some Numbered Cocktail Napkins (shown below).

10″ Round
Set of 4: Even or Odd
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This keychain fits four tools in one: Phillips Screwdriver #2, Flathead Screwdriver #2, 1/4 Hex. Nut Driver, and a Bottle Pop-Top Opener. Handy, right?

Material: Zinc Alloy (Body) & Tool Steel (Bit)
Size: 7/16″ x 1 3/8” x 1 7/8”
Weight: 1.0oz
Patented

Check out Ross Menuez’s new-ish pillow range. If you like them as much as I do, you’ll have to be patient because they won’t ship until mid to late June. There’s also totes ($50) and pouches ($24) available in the same range of fabrics.

Designer: Ross Menuez
Material: Organic Cotton and Down

Shown clockwise: Dot Kuma Pillow, Cedar Kuma Pillow, Fingerprint Kuma Pillow, Zig Kuma Pillow

Just yesterday I updated the post of this chair from last year, as the price had increased from just under $700.00 to $1,459.00. Now, I’ve no idea how MoMA has the price of $825.00, but it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than $1,500.00. Plus, knowing that it can go outdoors as well is all the more reason to snap it up.

Designer: Marco Sousa Santos
Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
25h x 27.5w x 23″d

MoMA Store’s new Destination Portugal collection has a quite a few gems, one of which is this tote made from recycled Portuguese milk cartons. (The silver finish comes from the milk containers’ interiors, just in case you were wondering.)

17h x 22″l

Somehow I missed Eskayel’s initial appearance last year, but I’m sure glad I ran across their collection yesterday. It’s absolutely lovely. Images are taken from original paintings by artist Shanan Campanaro, which are then flipped and mirrored (a.k.a. ‘kaleidoscoped’) to create the wallpaper design. Rolls aren’t cheap, of course, but what do you expect of something so beautiful?

There’s a wide selection of designs to choose from, and custom orders are also accepted. If you’re not needing wallpaper, you might want to take a look at the pillows too, as they’re a much more affordable option. Also, DailyCandy has a quick video interview with Shanan Campanaro, if you’re interested.
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