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These are such a cute idea for protecting floors. Too bad they’re only available to European countries right now, but soon enough there’ll be some US stores that pick them up. (Will update post when that happens.)

An amusing play with associations. We all know these sterotype socks and associate certain human personalities with them. The “Personality Socks” show impressivly how strong these associations can be, as they easily turn your chair into a snob, lady, small town boy or a good girl… An amusing protection for your floor, but also criticizing our prejudging on the basis of banal things like socks.

Available in sets of four equal socks.
They fit legs with a perimiter of 11-13,5 cm.

Belkin makes saving money and the environment as easy as flicking a switch. The Conserve Surge Protector comes with a remote control which allows you to shut off devices that consume standby power. Just remember to stow away the remote, it would be quite a bummer for you to step on it and completely zap that 20 page presentation you’ve been working on.

Product Details:
Six switchable and two always-on power outlets
Built-in cord management; wall-mountable remote control
2.8 x 4.4 x 16.2 inches

This double-walled bucket will keep your bubbly ice-cold inside without condensation on the outside. Plus, it’s on sale, which is always nice.

-Double-walled construction
-Matte finish stainless steel
-Avoid abrasive cleaners

I sort of love this prism-shaped light. It’s a good size and has a good amount of bang for the buck. There’s also the Nigel Lamp that a slightly different shape but same price.

Metal shade.
Available in White or Black
19.75 x 17 x 21.25″

T minus 24 hours until the official gift unwrapping begins, so if you’re still rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off, maybe snap some of these up from your local bookstore and call it a day. Moleskines are great, and despite the mixed reviews on this set, they’re pretty much the perfect gift for artists and note takers, or just someone that always seems unorganized (don’t say that to their face though).

5.7 x 3.8 x 2.3 inches

Whether for you or someone on your gift list, these wooden utensils would be a nice set to add to a tabletop setting.

Handcarved from fallen Pennsylvania hardwoods, the sweeping, modernist lines are a perfect counterpoint to the minor variations from piece to piece that show the “hand” of the artisan. Set includes Jam Spoon, Chutney Fork and Spreader. Rinse and wipe down after each use.

6″ Long (Spoon), 6 7/8″ Long (Fork), 6 7/8″ Long (Spreader)

Oh my, what loveliness is this? Traditional-interiors-plus-modern-furnishings product shots gets me every time… too freaking bad that the price is *way* over any budget for a light fixture that I can ever hope to have.

The Bubble Chandelier, featuring hand-blown glass globes and custom hardware finishing, is assembled at Lindsey Adelman’s studio in Brooklyn, NY. The fixture’s dimensions and drop length are chosen to best suit the space. The branching version is modular, making it incredibly versatile and allowing both vertical and horizontal orientations. Professional installation required.

Designer: Lindsey Adelman

Shown lower right: Bubble Chandelier 6 Globe, Branching, $9,600.00

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All types of soda make me turn up my nose up like a big snob (never liked them, never will), but I recognize there are many of you that like them very much. So, for you, here’s this gadget that turns ordinary water into a ‘delicious’ sparkling beverage. It’ll cut down on all those bottles you use. When the two carbonation canisters (that come with) are depleted, you take them to the store for recycling and in exchange for discounted replacement canisters.

Innovative and environmentally friendly SodaStream Pure home soda maker quickly and easily turns ordinary water into delicious sparkling beverages at the touch of a button… brushed stainless steel and high-quality plastic SodaStream requires no batteries or electricity, so it’s easy to transport. More than 20 custom flavors are available from SodaStream, and carbonation is adjustable.

Includes: One CO2 carbonator, one reusable carbonating bottle
Material: Brushed stainless steel and plastic
Dimensions: 16.7″ Height x 5.7″ Width x 9.4″ Depth

Instead of laying out the year in a grid, this one takes a circular approach. Plus, a lunar calendar is fitted in there too, so you’ll know when you’re going to change into a werewolf.

I decided to lay out the calendar on a single page, making it possible to view the whole year at a glance. Thus enabling the viewer to start making new associations between events and time in general. A lunar calendar is integrated into the layout making it easy to see full and new moons. –ghin.co.uk

Each Calendar is printed on 170gsm semi gloss paper.

They’re porcelain grenade salt and pepper shakers. I’m not going to bother with puns, because you’ll get your fair share if you buy them.

Dishwasher and Microwave safe.

Huh? I saw this on Core77 and put an email in to Studio Mango to see when it might be available to buy online, and surprise, surprise, it already is. However, take a look at the price (and retailer). What does this affordability mean? Is the quality maybe not so great? Someone please shed light on this strange occurrence. I get that the material is not wool, so sure, that affects the cost, but I’m not used to a 5’x8′ being under $300. I’m confused and concerned. I’ve been assured that the crazy affordable price is due to the retailer buying up a large amount of the rugs, thereby passing on the savings to all of us lucky ducks. Forgive my original skepticism.

The Persian carpet is a product which has been around for centuries if not a millennium, a product with great tradition and heritage. Never the less its appeal has been decreasing, many young people consider it to be an object for granny´s house. So Studio Mango decided to grab the rug and update it to be ready for the year 2010 without losing touch of its original origin and heritage. A collection of 6 different models and sizes has been taken into production by Umbra.

Designed by Studio Mango for Umbra
75% polypropelene/11% Jute/8% polyester/6% polyester-cotton blend.

24″ x 36″ Accent Rug, $24.99
25″ x 94″ Runner, $99.99
5′ x 8′ Room Size Rug, $219.99
8′ x 10′ Room Size Rug, $499.99

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Sure, you could get any ol’ calendar from a big box bookstore with kittens or puppies, but this one might look a bit cooler and be a tad more interesting (nothing against kittens or puppies, of course).

We have zoomed in on the numbers of the city. In urbnCal every date get its own image, an image of a number. JollyGoodFellow (Esa and Lisa Tanttu) has biked and walked through various parts of Stockholm and photographed dresses/numbers plates. The wall calendar is printed in A3 (11,7×16,5 in) one sheet per month. Put the whole stack on a nail, or put the sheets side by side and you’ll get a general view of the year

If this watering bucket makes you want to glide around like a ballet dancer while taking care of your plants, go for it. I’m not going to say anything.

Available in black and white.
Measures 13in x 9.5in and made of plastic.

Quite similar to the Blok Pendant Lights, aren’t they?

designed with a simple solid reclaimed wood block, a switch and a bulb, part of a condensed capsule of locally grown design produce from brooklyn, always fresh, packed with energy and creativity. dimensions: approx. 2″h x 4″d, size and design of each lamp will vary as they are made with reclaimed material.

By the man who is known for his simple and inspirational designs, this coffee and tea maker is compact and functional, and luckily, now available in the UK. Now, the question is, who carries it in the US?

“…the Coffee + Tea Maker has the capacity to serve six cups of tea or coffee. The water is filtered within ten minutes, passing through a double activated charcoal filter. There is also a one hour automatic off function.”

0.76 litre capacity.
Dimensions: 239h x 170w x 120 mm deep