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This vase allows you to switch out the top for specific arrangements. Have a bigger bouquet? Use the wider mouth. Have a single stem? Use the tiny one. Three options with one base, and that means less to store in the cupboards. The tops clip on with a tight seal similar to canning jars. Designed by Arjan van Raadshooven and Anieke Branderhorst. Available in Pure White porcelain. The vase base...Read more

This was a favorite find of mine during a recent visit to Hand Eye Supply. I swear by my trusty Staedler lead holder for fine lines and controlled precision, but I can't help but want to buy this Wörther Shorty for just the opposite reason; fast sketching and writing with big, fat strokes, compliments of its hefty 3mm soft lead. Available in plastic, natural aluminum, and maple. Prices range from...Read more

$10 is well worth keeping track of all the comings and goings of your personal library... especially since certain friends need help remembering to return books that you thoughtfully lent them, and, well, sometimes it's easy to forget who you lent them to. Usually this kit is priced at $15, so you'll save just a little until it sells out. Personal Library Kit includes: - Date Stamp - Ink Pad...Read more

Talk about minimal, these pillows are super simple in design and color scheme. The grey and black wool will not interfere with your sparse interior but they will certainly add to your comfort level. Choose between three designs: Imperfect Black Plus, Black square at Angle, and Imperfect Black X. 21" square....Read more

If you have a few knickknacks that need a special spot to call their own, consider this Balcon by Inga Sempé. Its simple installation (turn the plate to screw it into the wall) will have you thinking you could make your own. Which you could, if you are the slightest bit handy. Design: Inga Sempé Brand: Moustache Material: beech wood, metal screw Size: 14 x 14 x 1,8 cm....Read more

Have you heard of a 'tea-kin' or 'teakin'? It's sized between a napkin and tea towel, so you can use them for small spills in the kitchen or big mouths at the table. This ribbon design is especially eye-catching, as is the Antler (shown below) and both are also available in a cushion cover. Shown above: Ribbon Tea-Kin, $36.00 50×60cm Designed by pony rider ($36.00 AUD). Antler Tea-kin, $36.00 Antler...Read more

Seeing that it's President's Day, it's only appropriate to share these patriotic beveled blocks. They feature the faces of forty-four U.S. Presidents, and with an oval office cube, together they form an American flag on one side. It should be noted that these shouldn't be just for kids, as there are few adults that could name all forty-four U.S. presidents. "Each cube presents a face, name, nickname, lifespan, party affiliation,...Read more

Hmm, what do we have here? It's a tea sieve that doubles as a stirrer once your tea is brewed. While this does seem handy as it negates the need for a spoon, one wonders how difficult it might be to clean. (If you decide to purchase it, please share.) "Fill the sieve with your favorite loose leaf tea, brew and then push down to close the vents." Designer: Carl...Read more

2nd Shift Studio has a couple of seating options worth checking out, and while you're perusing their site, you'd do well to take a look at their collection of boxes made from reclaimed lumber. The stool (pictured below) has an interchangeable seat top (wood/cushion top) and is priced at $295. The bench features no hardware, instead acrylic rods secure the legs, and can be stacked to create shelving. Contact 2nd...Read more

Just. Gorgeous. The Francis Mirrors by Petite Friture are a colorful re-interpretation of the vintage/distressed mirror. The worn-off reflective backing of such mirrors that would normally show through are filled in with chromatic pigments, taking on a water-color effect. Available in both wall and pocket size, in two colors. Specifications— Sizes: Pocket; 3 inch, Wall; 23.5 Material: Glass, aluminum, epoxy. Colors: Blue, Pink.  ...Read more

How Companies Learn Your Secrets I'm planning on remodeling my kitchen to look like this. "The stupor of alcohol, like the haze of the early morning, makes it harder for us to ignore those unlikely thoughts and remote associations that are such important elements of the imagination." Why Being Sleepy and Drunk Are Great for Creativity Bonsai Architectures and Pebble-Infrastructures Finished Unfinished Oil-Paintings by Colin Chillag (via Design You Trust)...Read more

If you're a pen and paper person, and you've not yet heard of Matterial (from MATTER design studio in Denver CO.), you might just be pleased as punch to discover their paper grids and layouts. Below are a few items that stood out (my absolute favorite being the sh*ttodo paper tablet). Shown above: Weekview desktop planner, $8.00 SHITTODO tear away index card tablet, $8.00 Thank You To, 10 cards, $10.00...Read more

Update: Does 50% off sweeten the deal? This is on sale for $149 from $299 (I'm assuming until quantities last). The whole bench/valet idea has seen a few iterations in the last few years, but this version is perhaps the most affordable. A solid ash frame and white lacquer gives a light look while the vertical post provides a spot for hats, bags, jackets or clothes. Might be perfect for...Read more

As you've ascertained from the title, these lamps are made from spent fire extinguisher canisters. By using either the top or bottom of the canister the shape is cylindrical or rounded, and each one is hand painted with a slight black/grey effect. Not a bad way to make use of an otherwise discarded item, and it certainly lends itself to a nice 'guess what this used to be' discussion at...Read more

This pointy footed monopod will assist you on your outdoor travels. It collapses down to 8" and works just like a tent rod with a bungee tension line so you can assemble it in a snap. A ball-head mount allows for vertical or horizontal (or whatever angle) shots. It's intended for compact cameras (fits standard tripod thread ), so you pros with DSLRs are out of luck. Made from heat...Read more