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Don’t these salad servers look like they should be on the set of a futuristic movie? The ridged profile of extruded aluminum nests neatly in a bowl, drawer, or hook. You could even go super edgy and serve single portions on on the servers, as a sort of skinny dish (image below).
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Now, these are some pretty plant pots. The burnished clay shapes with black steel bases look like sculptural art, and, for good reason: each one takes three weeks to complete. All Cantaro pots are made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment by master artisans in Jalisco, Mexico. Note that over time, the finish will fade, giving it a softer, lighter hue.
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– ‘open sky’ installation

– OneUp – Portable and Ultra Compact Life Preserver on indigogo

– Cactus Bloom Throw Pillows

– Pet First Aid Kit

– Stircle. It stirs without sticks.

– Velas de Flores Candles

– 10 “Notes to Self” that Will Stop You from Taking Things Personally

– Splash and Burn: An Artist-Led Initiative Raising Awareness About the Negative Effects of Palm Oil Production in South Asia

Have a nice weekend!

Yep, you read that right, Hot Stuff! is the name of this food thermometer. And it looks kind of exciting, if you can say that about a thermometer. A silicone body makes it easy to hold and use, and there’s an adjustable marker so you see when your meal reaches the desired temperature (it also acts as a stopper so the thermometer won’t roll away).
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How many simple backpacks have we featured? A lot. This one now joins the club, as it is simple (and named such) with no exterior fussiness to ruin your slim silhouette. Inside, it packs a lot of organization: there’s a sleeve for your 15″ laptop, plus a roomy zippered pocket for valuables. Two hidden outer zippered pockets give you easy access to mobile phone, keys, and pens, so you can easily grab them when needed.
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Still searching for the right Mother’s Day gift? Well, hurry up and get one of these Pinocchio Vases, because they’re cute and playful. A slender, curved base acts as a vase, and you can top it with either a wooden sphere or a reflective copper dish. Available in two sizes in either version, it’s sure to be a fun display for flowers.
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Trivets aren’t usually the topic of conversation at the dinner table, but you may find yourself sharing the source of this one when your guests repeatedly ask. The playful swirls and loops of the InsideOut trivet protects your tabletop while looking like a fun, artistic centerpiece. Use just one for a small dish, or line several up in a row for a larger diner party.
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I could have sworn we had posted this clever little key holder before, but, nope, this is its first time on our pages. Inspired by the hex key tool, designer Yuko Maki added one more curve to create a key holder in several fetching colors.
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Plant Sticks! They are just what you think- sticks for your plants to add structure. The set of three brass shapes fit a wide range of plants, and each will support your leafy friends as they grow tall and strong. (Could be a nice Mother’s Day gift?)
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Do you need a special stand for those special books and magazines? Look no further than this White Oak Rise Bookstand. It is handmade with classic joinery techniques (that means no nails or screws) and designed by the mother and son duo Sun at Six in Brooklyn, NY.
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Yes, we’ve featured Dusen Dusen Towels before, but patterns and colors change, don’t you know, so here’s a fresh stack for your bathroom (and swimsuit). There’s several colors/patterns on Dusen Dusen’s site, and DWR has a set of their beach towels as well. All patterns are two tone reversible (jacquard weave), so you’ll have a double whammy of fun.
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Next Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day, so don’t be surprised when you next see your mom and she looks a little disappointed at the sight of your empty hands.
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Need a nice salt or pepper mill? After all, you are an adult now, and not just any salt and pepper shakers will do. De JONG & Co. provides these lovely hand-turned shapes, which are perfectly functional and lovely to use. Don’t limit yourself to just salt and pepper either; each mill can be used for coffee beans or other spices. They also have beautiful serving boards available directly from their website, De JONG & Co..
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– Braille Neue (via)

– Introverts are better at sales?

– Cancel / OK – Sticky Notes

– Human Food – Vegan & Organic Meal Replacement Bar

– Electric Car Charging Road Opens in Sweden

– Plastic eating enzyme could aid recycling

– Farewell My Dudes: 69 Dystopian Haikus

– “TO PLACE AMONG OTHER COLORS AND FORMS” by Thomas A. Clark x Book/Shop

Have a good weekend!

The Ringtool is a compact toolkit that lives on any standard keyring. Hardened stainless steel (strength + corrosion resistance) means it’ll withstand a rough and tumble world. It has five different Hexheads, a Flathead and Phillips Driver, a Torxhead, and two Spoke Wrenches, so it’s a good choice for any cyclist that would rather not lug around a bigger toolkit.
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