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Make your thoughts known without saying a word.

“The Don’t Ashtray by Josh Owen is an exercise in civility. It employs graphic iconography in an attempt to negatively influence the smoker against his or her habit while at the same time providing a receptacle for it. Industrial designer Josh Owen is well known for his work exploring the boundaries between art and design. Ceramic with rubber bottom. 4″ Dia.”

Have you seen these yet? I think they’re pretty neat and definitely look a little snazzier than regular ol’ laces. The grey things screw into the existing holes of your sneakers and then you thread the new stretchy (or non-strechy if you prefer) laces in/around and suddenly your old sneakers look a whole lot cooler (and supposedly more comfy too).

Lots of color options for laces to choose from; fittings are available in off-white, gray, and black.

(thanks David for the link)

For the person who has everything, try a personal cactus on a keychain. Water it once a month by sticking the bottom of the capsule in water.

Imported from Japan.

So, there’s got to be somebody that appreciates the humor of this money clip/key holder. Maybe it’d be a good gift for someone you know?

Material: 18/8 satin polished stainless steel

Size: 1.75″ – 4,6 cm (photo approximate size)

This “Code Key Ring” holds up to three PIN codes displayed in “an elegant and safe” way. Beyond that, I’m not really sure how it’s used. But I think it’s interesting. Buy it for a friend who likes Rube Goldbergian gadgets and they’ll be pleased.

Perfect for restaurants, this portable hook folds out and sits on a flat surface, holding your handbag until you’re ready to leave. No more putting your purse (ready to be forgotten) between your ankles or in the chair next to you.

Measures 3 inches when closed.

An incognito bottle opener that fits nicely on your keychain.