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Sure, lots of people are using reusable shopping bags, but how many of you can say your bags fit into a tiny neoprene grenade that can clip onto your regular bag and make you look super tough/cool?

“Reusable shopping bag. Neoprene outer shell and reusable polyester shopping bag within.”

$16.00, Buy it here.

(thanks Aaron!)

Check it out- these tables fold themselves into a case, making transport super easy. If you’re short on space, something like this might make sense when you have extra guests over as well.

Facts: table folds itself into a case when not in use, easy open/close,
birch wood with spring loaded locking hinges, can take loads of up to 100 lbs.,
handmade in california, (2) year warranty, delivery via ground service only

case coffee table, $179.00, Buy it here.

size: folded: 18″w x 14″h x 4.75″d
open: 28″w x 18″d x 18.5″h

case dining table, $259.00, Buy it here.

size: folded: 30″w x 15″h x 4.75″d
open: 30″w x 30″d x 29″h

[posted by katie]

You gotta love something that absorbs odors and only needs a little bit of sun to ‘reactivate’ its powers…(sounds like a superhero).

Kuro Cube reduces the refrigerator odor
and gives a healthier environment.
Kuro Cube adsorbs gasses and odor
to keep the food fresh longer.
Kuro Cube is made of powdered White Charcoal
and is active for years. Give it a sunbath every now and then to reactivate its powers.

Dimensions: 3″ x 3″ x 3″

$45.00, Buy it here.

You can save 20% on beds, mattresses, bedding, casegoods, etc. through November 11 at DWR…it’d be smart to take advantage if you’ve been looking to freshen up your sleeping space.

Shown on right:
Zola Bed-Queen, $2,500.00 Now: $2,000.00 Buy it here.
Nest Heather Duvet Cover, $250.00 – $320.00 Now: $212.50 – $272.00, Buy it here.
Nest Organic Flat Sheet, $115.00 – $180.00 Now: $97.75 – $153.00, Buy it here.
Nest Organic Fitted Sheet, $105.00 – $165.00 Now: $89.25 – $140.25, Buy it here.

This just might be the most elegant and modern sushi tray ever.

DESU DESIGN strives to make innovative products that blur the boundary between art and design. They are inspired by forms found in nature, the history of modern design, and the combined beauty of geometry and the machine. DESU DESIGN’s goal is to create pieces of lasting quality, retaining their beauty and functionality for generations — utilizing modern manufacturing methods with the skill of the human hand.

Masu provides an elegant yet modern way to serve sushi and sashimi. Its minimal platform presents the food while a seamless basin holds the sauce accompaniment.

Materials: White acrylic solid surface, a durable material commonly used in countertops
22 L x 6 W x .5 H

$110.00, Buy it here.

Also pictured lower right:

Lithos Bowl, $128.00, Buy it here.
Hug Bowl, $118.00, Buy it here.

Whoa, this is sharp looking; too bad it costs a pretty penny (or rather forty thousand pretty pennies).

Postalco began in Brooklyn, New York. Curious about the international transport of mail, their logo is the carrier pigeon. Carefully considered and beautifully handmade in Japan, their accessories simply cannot be improved upon.

Designer: Mike Abelson
Manufacturer: Postalco, Japan
Materials: Calfskin, Legal size, 10.5″x14.5″

$400.00, Member Price:$360.00, Buy it here.

Hurray, it’s here! Our gift guide is now available (see link on right/top of sidebar); please keep in mind it will be updated often and each section might shift around quite a bit. If you have any suggestions on gifts to add, shoot us an email and we’ll do our best to put them in.

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[posted by katie]

This book has a kind of wry humor; it’s packed with all sorts of graphics and comics that show just how bad our world could get, and you find yourself chuckling along until you realize that some of the events aren’t all that far-fetched, and in fact, some are actually happening. It’s a little disconcerting to have disasters drawn in a friendly sort of way, yet I suppose that gives a special sense of visual punch and irony. A few of my favorite highlights: Julia Hoffman’s Let’s Get Carbon-ated questionaire, Johnny Sweetwater’s Endangered Species chart, the Nozone Survival Kit by Jesse Gordan (photographs by Tony Cenicola), and the personified line charts and graphs crying over data, hiding their heads under the covers or putting their heads into a stove.

Conspiracy theories, pending Ice Ages, potential revolutions, viral epidemics, and other doomsday prophecies: wherever you look—from the cover of Time magazine to the weird weather outside your window—the message seems universal: the Earth our children inherit will certainly be nothing like the one we currently inhabit. UN reports and newspaper articles are illustrated with dry charts and graphs predicting technological, economic, and ecological transformations that are already dramatically altering the way we live. Forecast revisualizes these abstractions about everything from our environment to our waistlines, from the stock market to the Middle East through the eyes of cartoonists and graphic
designers who have made comics with a conscience…

$24.95, Buy it here.

Sorry for the infrequent posts to our travel section…lots happening here at BLTD (gift guide about to be unveiled, working on remodel, etc…) so please be patient with us.

Handmade from real newspapers, this roomy cosmetic bag is covered in water-resistant laminate and features a heavy duty zipper to keep all your belongings in check. Spot cleans easily (we all know how dirty those makeup bags can get!) and can do double-duty as a cute clutch. Handmade in Los Angeles. Due to the recycled nature of this bag, each is one-of-a-kind and will vary. Newspaper print can come from style, arts, travel, and home sections. Sorry, no choice of print.

9.5″ L x 3″ W x 4″ H

$30.00, Buy it here.

Holy moly, these are excellent prints in several different sizes to fit your space and budget. I love them.

Prints are of original acrylic paintings. Each Mareike Aurer print has a nice white border for easier framing.
Mareike Aurer has signed and dated each print.
Printed onto matte lustre professional paper (archival).
Available in 4 different sizes: 4″x4″ ($20.00), 8″x8″m ($44.00), 12″x12″ ($80.00) or 20″x20″ ($150.00)

shown left to right:
The story about me and the squirrel Print
The Bird Catcher Print
Sweet Carrot Print
Dog Lover Print
The story about me and the fox Print
The Kangaroo and I Print
also, more here: theshinysquirrel.com and mareikeauer.com

$20.00-$150.00, Buy it here.

This was posted way back in the early days, but as the original retailer no longer carries it and it’s cold weather season, an update was needed.

Wave Hanger, designed by Nanni Holén, adorns both halls and bedrooms. Place the hanger wherever you want your clothes, bags, and robes. Your children’s hangers can even be under yours. Adjust the length by attaching as many Wave Hangers to each other as you like. To achieve even more interesting effects, use light to create waving shadows from the hanger.

2-pack (17.7″ x 7.9″) Total of 35.5 inches when mounted side by side
Black or White.

$55.00, Buy it here.

Like a slinky, except it’s made from cardboard and can be a vase, so it’s better (maybe).

Equal parts vase and plaything, this amazing contraption contorts into myriad shapes. The cardboard’s unique honeycomb structure makes the piece extremely durable. It’s crafted from natural renewable resources -with a high percentage of secondary fiber-making it eco-friendly, as well.

$32.00-48.00, Buy it here.

This Mr. Impossible chair is destined to become an iconic piece; its shape and comfort takes the humble plastic material into an elevated design form. Also, the other items pictured in the room view are worth a mention: the ribbed aluminum Table #28 is surprisingly versatile as its angular form provides shelves and can be used indoors or out, the Parametre™ AccordiOn Screen would be perfect for a room divider as shown, and the String 10 Light is still (and perhaps will always be) such a stellar choice for accent lighting.

An inviting, durable, and comfortable chair, Mr. Impossible combines sophisticated design with advanced plastic processing. The transparent structure and the translucent colored seat are seamlessly welded together. Made by Kartell of polycarbonate.

Size: 32.5h x 21.5w x 16″d; Seat: 19″h
$490.00 ($441.00 Members), Buy it here.

Also shown:
Table #28 in Natural or Black, $395.00 ($355.50 Members), Buy it here.

Parametre™ AccordiOn Screen, $385.00
($346.50 Members), Buy it here.

String 10 Light, $99.00 ($89.10 Members),
Buy it here.

A novel idea, coasters made from newspapers, which means you can recycle them after you’ve used them…not a bad idea.

They are made out of unused newspapers, so each set comes with 100 coasters with a very traditional pattern but rather than being made from your traditional paper, this is made from unused newspapers, each coaster different from the previous.

$16.00, Buy it here.

Sometimes you need an extra layer around your wrists and arms for that extra chilly weather, and these arm warmers are sure to keep you cozy. Plus, check out all the lovely colors…

100% Cashmere

$110.00, Buy it here.