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The InsideOut Martini Glasses are available for presale- so now’s the time to put your name down in preparation for all your holiday entertaining (or gift-giving).

“..it creates a wonderful presentation and is a lot better to hold than balancing an overly wide glass filled to the rim on a thin stem…Besides the visual beauty, there is another extremely convincing argument: your drink simply doesn’t warm as fast as it would in a normal martini glass…”

[posted by katie]

These look to be a smart choice for your bed, plus they’re available in a few different colors to match your decor: Autumn, Chocolate, Ivory, Sandstone,Thistle, and White.

“Our signature line of organic sateen sheets is 250 thread count. This fabric, produced by expert weavers, is extremely soft and has a subtle sheen. An elegant single-line of embroidered stitch, in matching color, is used along the hem lines. And the flat sheets and pillowases have a 7 inch wide cuff for a rich modern look.”

This lamp looks amazing, but you sure would have to save up for it.

“Made of PMMA sheets illuminated by a special fluorescent bulb, Marie Louise is definitely a new take on the traditional table lamp. As with the chandelier “Therese”, and the floor lamp “Josephine”, Marie Louise emits a soft magic glow. A definite eye-catcher in any environment.”

Also available in an engraved version (“shade” only).
Eight color filters available.

I love this alarm clock- it looks like something out of a science fiction movie, but in a very tame, nondescript sort of way.

“The Bomba alarm clock designed by Wil Van Den Bos features a technical design with moving gears and blue illumination for night time viewing. The blue night lighting can be dimmed or turned off. This modern clock…operates on AC power with the included low voltage adapter.”

4″ x 8″ x 5″

“The Hourglass Clock is a clock like no other. Designed by David Dear, this modern clock displays the time as the top and bottom rotate independantly of each other. The passing seconds are displayed by the spinning circle on the top surface of the clock. This clock is 6.5″ high by 4.75″ in diameter and operates on one AA battery (not included).”

[posted by katie]

These cross cups are a cute twist on the modern coffee mug. They would also work in well in the bath beside the sink as a rinsing cup.

Mmmm…Is there anything better than sun dried laundry? “When not in use it folds up and fits into the smallest of corners. Max. Load: 58 underpants.”

It’s rare that we post a fruit bowl, but this one is well worth the space.

“Inspired by the art of origami, the Lorea fruit bowl is a simple design with great aesthetics. Three different finishes are available, each one contrasting elegantly with the fruit revealed between the folds of the wood.”

13.75″W x 12.25″L x 7″H

I received this as a gift last year, and it’s worth a flip-through, if not a proper read. It’s got a few projects that are really quite doable, and a few that are worth a chuckle.

“Each section begins with a history of the “raw” material, designed to make readers more aware of the environment and the uses of these materials…the authors also offer how-to advice, both silly (how to write a love note) and useful (how to self-publish). The playfulness extends to noncraft instruction on what to do with plastic (“how to start a business on credit cards”) and glass (“how to break through your own glass ceiling”). Inspired by Marcel Duchamp, who coined the term “readymade,” the authors are interested in encouraging creative thinking as much as, if not more than, making re-purposed objects.”

[posted by katie]

This would be handy to have in certain rooms like closets or pantries, or anywhere else where you find that you forget to turn the lights off.

“Press the paddle top to turn on the switch and activate the built-in timer, which will automatically turn the light off in 15 minutes. Tap the paddle top again, and the light will stay on for 1 hour. Each additional tap will add another hour to the timer, up to a maximum of 24 hours. If you would like the SwitchLinc Timer to act like a standard switch, press and hold the paddle top for about 2 seconds, and it will stay on until you turn it off.”

[posted by katie]

These are both funny and sad- I guess it depends on what else you write on it. Humorous messages are encouraged…

‘When you read these cards, letterpress printed in a somber dark brown ink, you might think “ouch!” but yeah, the truth hurts. Two flat cards (not folded) of each of the following, plus envelopes: ‘I know in my heart that you lied.’, ‘There’s something you should know.’, ‘I meant what I said.’ Perfect to send chills up someone’s spine.’

This wine rack is actually quite a nice idea- you can add on modular units as needed (either as your collection grows or as your budget will allow).

* Rack Dimensions: 23 ½” x 5 ¾” x 10”
* Base Dimensions: 23 ½” x 7 ½” x 10”
* Holds five wine bottles (up to 1.5L magnums) each.

I recently saw a letter vase by this artist in the recent issue of Readymade magazine, and a visit to her site did not disappoint. The combination of old fashioned decorative embellishments on cursive letter pieces are intriguing, and definitely look like they would be well worth the price. Cups and such run about $40, while the larger letter pieces go up to $1500. You can email Stephanie directly to purchase or to inquire about commissions. [posted by katie]

If you’re the type to do yoga while traveling, this would make things much easier. A “deluxe” carrying bag is included.

“The travel mat is 24-inches by 68-inches by three-millimeters and rather than rolling it, you just fold it and go.”

24″ x 68″ x 3mm
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Have a little slice of genius with your cake. This silicone 11.8″ Cake Mold ‘pre-shapes’ any cake into 15 separate pieces, in a variation of ‘sizes’. From Small, to Extra Large. Also, I love how it really looks like an extruded 3D pie chart.