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Yeah I know, a rectangular stickie note makes the most sense in the squared-off world we live in. But whatever, these cool geometric shaped ones are just fun. Even if you don’t actually do work with them, they’d be great to have around for gifts and other crafty projects. Someone buy me a pack of hexagons.

2” x 3.75″

Happy Memorial Day! In light of all the outdoor events you’ll have this summer, here’s some colorful (dishwasher-safe) acrylic straws to dress up your drinks.

Set of 6 straws.
Pink and Orange, $4.95
Blue and Green, $4.95

It’s been a while since I’ve checked out Supermarket, so I forgot how easy it is to get lost paging through all the recent additions. One collection that stood out was Chroma Lab, mainly for their simple-yet-colorful clocks. Funny enough, these aren’t the colorful ones, but they’re the ones I liked the most. Each clock is built by hand and either hand painted or screen printed.

Faux Bois Pretend Clock, $79.00
Digital Clock, $59.00

Inspired by the traditional matchbox, designer Simon Donald created the Stanley series of oak candle stick holders. What really makes it stand out is the bright block of yellow, which is actually sandpaper for use as a striking surface.

Materials: Solid oak, brass inserts and household sandpaper

I remember seeing these on Cool Hunting a while ago, and now that they’ve popped up at another retailer it’s worth showcasing them here. Made entirely of eco-friendly materials, the appliqued pillows feature subjects of Geology (a volcano), Botany (a flower), and Anatomy (a person). Black wool felt and bright sensuede applique’s (made of recycled polyester) make for an altogether strong graphic design.

Designer: Heather Lins
Material – Pillow 100% wool felt, Insert down feather
17″ x 17″

Also available from Heather Lins’ Supermarket store ($220).

Made from 20 pieces of triangle shaped veneer, this light makes for a pretty picture. You assemble the light like a puzzle, either as shown above or as two separate more oval shaped lights. One drawback is that it doesn’t come with a wire unit (it’s flat-packed after all) but that’s easy enough to pick up at a hardware store (or Ikea?). Also, if you’re the curious type, ‘Mokusei’ means wooden-made and also Jupiter in Japanese.

Cherry veneer with back lamination
diameter about 17-3/8″

These were kind of too cute (for lack of a better word) not to post.

Set of 18 magnets.

If the Ultra Flat Wall Clock was way too colorful for your taste, then you’ll be happy to see this black and white version. Just like the color version, it’s half an inch thick, which makes it one of the thinnest clocks in the world.

Designed by Thomas Buchheim.

These “Throw and Grow” flower grenades take guerilla gardening to the next level. Just be careful not to hit anyone; these babies would hurt.

Design by Tony Minh Nguyen and Snowhome for Suck UK
Pack of 3.

This notebook might not look like much, but that’s precisely the point. No logos, subltle barely-there white lines on the pages, and it opens fully flat. So while all these things are small details, added up together it makes for a notebook that doesn’t get it the way of your drawing/writing.

More information on itsaboutblank.com

Finally available to purchase (after quite a bit of waiting, I might add), this Flat Light Poster was designed by Finn Magee after he admired the light and atmosphere of an Anglepoise task light. This would be the perfect sort of light for a cramped space, wouldn’t it?

designer: Finn Magee
materials: printed poster; LED
dimensions: 16.5″ x 23.5″

Produced in a limited edition of 50 pieces.

If the Walnut Top Set by Herman Miller was a bit too rich for your wallet, these carved wooden tops from Japan will be a welcome alternative.

Designer: Saikai, Japan
Dimensions: 1″ diameter, 1.5-2″ tall
Price per top: $8.50

If you love stir-frying your food, check out this Boomerang Wok by Nikolai Carels. The unique cupped edge allows for you to turn/stir your ingredients with a simple movement while reducing possible mess. Smart, right? Now we just need some product reviews to confirm it works well.

Designed by Nikolai Carels
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Check out this playhouse designed by architect Robin Hannah. It stores flat and slots together for easy set up. Since it’s made in New Zealand (with sustainably grown pine, fyi), you’ll have to email to get a price for shipping. Keep in mind that it could get expensive with shipping, but if you’re crafty enough maybe you can make your own.

Clear Varnished $499.00 NZD
Bare Sanded Finish $429.00 NZD
International shipping prices available on request.

Assembled size 1200mm x 900mm x 1100mm.
Stored size 80mm x 1200mm x 900mm

Bakelite? The plastic from about 100 years ago? Indeed, it is. Available in the brilliant hues of billiard balls, these polished lamps will definitely light up a desk or nightstand.

Three pictured above, one below.
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