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Beakers: receptacle for flowers or just a decorative item to make you look interesting? Actually, the whole I'm-influenced-by-science-and-taxidermy trend has sort of come and gone (though it could be argued that abc home carries them is proof to the contrary), so you're most likely in safe territory to add a few to your collection without getting the icky 'trendy' label. Not that we care about such things, of course. 1000...Read more

This is not your humble clamp light ($9), as you can tell from the price. David Weeks has designed this clip lamp for DWR, and, as expected, it features his signature asymmetric shade along with rubber-padded clamp rings for stability. Now, is it worth the $256 price difference? As usual, that is entirely up to you. Designed by David Weeks For Design Within Reach. Materials: Powder-coated aluminum; chromed steel; solid...Read more

The cover shows the contents; the exterior design is the same on the interior pages (except the pages are offwhite). Choose between the Lined or Grid cover, or choose both if you are in need of an extra notebook. FYI: This notebook fits the Notefolio perfectly. Heavy chipboard cover. A5 size: 5.8×8.3”³ (148 x 210 mm). 80 pages. Recycled Paper. Soy Ink....Read more

Do you have a proper sugar and creamer set? Not the end of the world if you don't, of course, but it's something to consider if you use sugar and cream/milk consistently in your coffee or tea. It lends an air of civility, sure, but there's something about enjoying the small pleasures and ceremonies of daily life and taking care to surround yourself with things that are both useful and,...Read more

Table legs sold separately are always a good bet as you're able to change out the surface to whatever suits your fancy. Plywood, wood, stone, glass, you name it, you can alter your desk/work top to whatever you want. These JACK table legs were named after the game jacks (reference there for you young things that have no idea) and will look excellent with whichever table top you prefer. The...Read more

If you love/admire/dream about the Pedrera Floor Lamp (previously written about here: PD2 Floor Lamp), today is your day. As in, the day where everything lines up perfectly and you get a steal of a deal: 40% off. It's actually 40% off all of MoMA Store's spring 'must haves' but we don't care about that, we just care about the Pedrera, for today only, with a cost of $495. Be...Read more

Time to feature some totes again, especially as SFMOMA has a couple of good ones from FluffyCo. You've heard time and time again that totes are great alternatives to those icky plastic bags, so if you don't have one you're a bad person. Not really, of course, but carrying around a tote does make you a better person, at least according to the people at the local health food store....Read more

Don't get too excited, it's not a modern day earhorn for your less-than-great hearing (though I suppose you could try it out to see if it works), it's an analog acoustic speaker for the iPhone 4. You know all about acoustic speakers, as we've posted several, but this pint sized version seems all the more charming because of its size (and because it looks like an earhorn). Manufacturer: ARKWHAT Material:...Read more

Yeah I know, canning jars are extremely trendy right now, even more than the actual canning process. I'm drinking out of one in a coffee shop at this exact moment. But beyond fashion, they are simple and robust in their design, perfect for drinking glasses. However, the open top proves to be unwieldy when on-the-go. Cue the Cuppow, a plastic drinking lid designed to convert any mason jar into a...Read more

Remember the Vertical Calendar? Those of you that didn't order one in January are now in luck- MAKE Collaboration is offering a 6 Month Vertical. Remember, you can also add your own important dates onto the calendar if you'd like a personalized version ($23.99). Original, $13.99 Original and magnet tacks, $17.99 Personalized, $23.99 Personalized and magnet tacks, $27.99 12 inches by 36 inches each....Read more

If you've not seen Megan Lea's Backyard House, you're in for a treat. Intended as an extra space for an office or as a guest room, the 154 square foot house was built in a small corner of her vegetable garden in less than six months using salvaged barn lumber and a salvaged copper roof. Natural plaster walls and a wood stove keep it cozy while a small loft provides...Read more

If you think the standard paper or binder clip cannot be improved, think again. Yamsaki Design Works has made a simple revision in shape that improves the function of a paperclip. The triangle clips lay flat, thus keeping a low profile when holding papers together, and leave the paper unwarped when slipped off. Small changes, sure, but small details sometimes make a big difference. Pack of 25 clips. Stainless steel....Read more

Corral bread crumbs easily with this cutting board from Alessi. As you slice bread, crumbs fall between the slats into the tray below, which then pulls out for quick cleaning. Designed by Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini, the very same couple who designed the Milky Way Minor Cheese Knife Set. If you know someone serious about their bread and cheese, you might consider either (or both, if you're feeling generous)...Read more

Thanks to Ambience Hardwood Flooring for sponsoring us this week. Forbes: What's the biggest injustice involved in denying same-sex marriage? Taxes. Embroidery Graffiti with Sarah Greaves via @core77 Orangutans at Miami zoo use iPads to communicate via @designrelated Joe Smith: How to use a paper towel (4.28 min video) Double Garage Converted to Contemporary Home Mm-hmm. If you think a water bag is An Eco Friendly, Safe Way to Repel...Read more

No filter bag needed for this coffee maker. The Cafino has a double stainless steel mesh sieve that fits into a heat resistant borosilicate glass cylinder. Simply place your ground coffee beans into the sieve, pour boiled water, and voilà, you have coffee. It's quite similar to the metal Kone Coffee Filter used with the Chemex Coffeemaker, yet in a more familiar coffee press silhouette. -Ecologically friendly coffee maker uses...Read more