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If giving either of these as gifts, I’d suggest careful wording and/or explanation, as in, “You certainly don’t need these, but…”

Seletti Leather Skip Rope: $60.00, Buy it here.

Seletti’s BoxItalia range lets you recreate gym conditions in your own home. This professional-standard 2.5m leather skipping rope with gold metal handles comes in a drawstring bag for training when travelling.

Vita Weights: $115.00, Buy it here.

Made from stainless steel, these ergonomically shaped weights are both an ease to use and beatiful to look at.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Start the holiday season off right with this leaf pattern wreath puzzle made from 100% recycled cardboard. The smaller cardboard trees are pretty cute too.

Also, don’t forget to check out our Gift Guide; we’re updating it often with our latest picks. If we’re missing something, or if you’ve got a difficult person to buy for, let us know and we’ll do our best to fill in the gap.

Snowflake Tree puzzle – 100% recycled cardboard
Measures: 10 x 10 x 13 inches
$18.00, Buy it here.

Wreath puzzle – Leaf pattern of 100% recycled cardboard
Measures: 24 x 24 x 3 inches
$38.00, Buy it here.

Yes, this is a reproduction of the PK20 Easy chair by Poul Kjaerholm. I won’t get into whether or not you should buy the original or the copy, because that’s your choice, but I will point out that this is approximately $6,000 less than the original.

The Spring Chair is a modern reproduction based on a Poul Kjaerholm classic. Features a stainless steel frame and your choice of woven natural cane or top, full grain black Italian leather.

34″L x 33″W x 36″H

$1,249.00 – $1,499.00, Buy it here.

Also, for anyone jonesing for the PK Chaise Lounge ($12,926.10 to $16,607.80), there’s a reproduction of that one as well for $1,875.00: Woven Hammock Chaise, Buy it here.

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These slightly askew tables would be an interesting choice for a modern interior, especially if you move around a lot.

Parallelogram is a modular flat-packing table system. Each table ships flat and can be folded up into a 20″ x 19″ x 17″ table. Assembly requires no tools. Hardware is included (2 bolts).

Black, white, pink or blue.
Powdercoated steel
20″ x 19″

$495.00, Buy it here.

Sruli Recht is one of my favorite designers to check out (if you take a quick look through his site you’ll see why) and his Bound Skarf looks like a great piece to add to your winter wardrobe.

…over three metres long,
black wool and pleated to wrap hooded over the head
bound in ivory cotton, light and breathable…in two lengths 310x52cm 115eu and 155×35 70eu
made here in the studio, boxed
and in preparation for your oncoming winter.

310x52cm, 115 €, 155x35cm – 70 €,
Buy it here.

For your light switches or outlets, these plates are a fun alternative to what your local hardware store offers.

Add a little fun to your house with these switchplate covers. They play tricks with your eyes.

ABS plastic
3mm deep

Light switch: $8.00, Buy it here.
Electric: $8.00, Buy it here.

[via Apartment Therapy]

At 24″ high, this pendant lamp would be a great choice to add some style to a dining or living room.

The modern Tierdrop Pendant Light, designed by Salvor, adds an interesting dimension to any contemporary setting.

Height: 24″

$150.00, Buy it here.

Add order with this loop rack; it’s a good shape and a great price.

Architectural loops display periodicals from high-rise to smaller digests. White form hovers over orange feet. Powdercoated steel.

9″dia.x22″H

$36.95, Buy it here.

Whoa. I saw this last week, but it wasn’t until I saw the full scale did I actually realize why it might cost more than a used car. Really something.

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Multi Polar Projects is working on 1 million pieces of ‘ITS OK’, a phrase chosen for its calming effect during difficult times. Each phrase is hand cut from varying thickness and types of wood and numbered by the artist, who estimates the project taking the next 30-60 years to finish. For every one sold, a tree is planted through the Arbor Day Foundation.

To see a short documentary of the process, visit here.

$20.00, Buy it here.

Sometimes having the right sort of supplies can motivate you to get a project done, and maybe this pad and pencil set will do just that.

Rainbow Palette, Journals and Sketchbooks
Pack contains 6 rainbow-colored pads, 40 sheets each
4″w x 5 3/4″h x 1 1/8″d
$10.95, no longer available

Pencil Set Kraft, Pencils and Sharpeners:
Set of 16 wooden colored pencils with imprinted logos
2″dia x 7 1/2″h kraft tube
Acetate window in lid.
$12.95, no longer available, however, these Colored Pencils in Kraft Tube are very similar, if not the same thing.

Clean lines and a light plywood frame make this clock a great choice for keeping you on schedule.

Seiko precision movement.
Plywood frame. AA Battery Included.
Made in Japan
Size: 1.75w x 10″diam.

$70.00 ($63.00 Members), Buy it here.

These are kind of a cute thing to take to the host/hostess for a dinner party.

If you’re fond of turning empty wine bottles into candle holders, these “wine cork” candles are a must for your next party or a romantic dinner for two. A great gift for wine aficionados. 4 candles to a box. Each candle burns 2 1/2 hours. Come packaged in a clear plastic box.

Candles measure approximately 3”L

set of 4, $11.95, Buy it here.

This would be an excellent gift idea…though you’d be smart to order now to make sure it arrives before the holidays.

Go ahead – say something sweet in sterling silver. Our custom bracelets are expertly cast and hand-stamped with your message. Made in USA.
Ships in 1-3 weeks.

Measures 1/8″ wide, 5 1/2″ circumference.

$60.00, Buy it here.

This is such a neat book; I’d leave it open to a different letter every so often just to appreciate it fully.

This is no easy A-B-C! Marion Bataille’s
3-D exploration of the alphabet is truly
a work of art. From the lenticular cover
to the clever execution throughout, bold
letters move from point A to Z in ways
you never imagined possible. Discover
this treasure & prepare to be amazed!
Hardcover. Approximately 7.25”x5.75”

$19.95, Buy it here.