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Remember this little guy? Well, if you've long been admiring its bottle brush limbs, you'll be very happy to hear it's now 50% off, which makes it almost affordable. reg. $375.00, sale $187.50 Designed by Kuno Prey. 58" high, 44" widest branches, 22" base with quick assembly Originally available from Unica Home....Read more

Ah, now this is a must have for us forgetful folks. Each note sticks to itself to form a band, making a perfect wrist reminder for important times, notes, etc. So smart, and needed over here in the states as soon as possible (retailers, take note!). Currently the only retail site is in French, so a little translation might be necessary. Block of 100 sheets. designer: Doriane Favre dimensions: 21...Read more

I'll add this to the list of seriously awesome-office-products-that-I-really-don't-need-but-desperately-want. The devil is in the details, and well, it's the extremely clever and unique elastic closure that makes this product really stand out. Specifications: Material — brown or black vegetable tanned leather Dimensions — 10.5 x 2.5 x 1''. Origin — Australia...Read more

We've asked a few people behind our favorite sites to share their gift ideas, and thankfully, some of them had a moment to send over their lists. I check even*cleveland often, and I was happy to hear that Stephanie could participate. Here are her picks for gifts (to give or get) this year: 1. White ash basket from Schoolhouse Electric, $85.00 2. Odette arrow ring, $75.00 3. Melin Tregwynt throw,...Read more

Have you ordered your calendar for 2012 yet? It's definitely time to do so, if you haven't already. If you're the type that likes to write down daily lists this calendar is a good fit as it has a gridded blank space for your notes. It also features 365 different drawings by Ryan McGinness and can be archived as an entire package when the year is done. Boxed Calendar /...Read more

If you're a klutz when it comes to chopsticks, this might be a good alternative. It's a knife and fork set that interlocks to become a pair of spring-loaded chopsticks. Now, while this seems quite clever, I doubt that many people in a restaurant would congratulate you for bringing your own utensils, so perhaps this is more of a stay-at-home item. Made from reusable, dishwasher-safe plastic. Materials: nylon, rubber Fork:...Read more

Maybe a decent throw will keep you from turning up the thermostat this winter? This colorful rhombus/triangle design will look just at home on the back of the sofa as it will tucked around your legs for warmth. 100% new wool, in various colors (or colours, as they say). 130 x 190 cm 100% New wool Colours: blue, yellow, green, dark brown, light grey, pink...Read more

Cyber monday, blah, blah, blah. I'm sure you're busy clicking on all the deals flooding your inbox, and the best of luck to you. While you do that, some older posts will get some much needed updates here on BLTD, with current links and prices. If I drank coffee, I'd make it out of this coffeemaker; there's something awfully nice about the simplicity of no buttons or blinking lights. Made...Read more

Respond to your work mates' office antics with a well aimed, cross-the-room rubber band shot. The Bandit is a rubber band shooting ruler made that's 100 percent designed to be a work distraction. Okay, you can measure with it too, but what's the fun in that? Material— Acrylic Dimensions— L 32 x  W 3.5 x  D 0.3cm Designer: Sebastian Bergne  ...Read more

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your odd-yet-lovely family and friends! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend; posts will return as usual on Monday. Shown: Altered Antique Plates by BeatUpCreations. May be used for serving or just as an interesting art piece. Each plate costs anywhere from $25 to $100....Read more

I've always thought of the umbrella as a good example of our throw-away culture. After every rainstorm in the city, you'll be sure to find a blown-out, discarded umbrella on the street. A properly built umbrella is an investment in a product that won't fall apart and will guarantee to keep you dry for years to come, not just through the next rainy day. Bulletproof and hard-wearing workwear manufacturer Filson...Read more

Remember the Utility Card? Yep, the one from grain. Well, they also carry these lovely mirrors with a textile wrapped edge. If the price is a tad too high, maybe their Bound Hand Mirror will scratch the itch. They're all made in the USA and custom colors are available. Made in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Material: Mirrored glass, FSC certified baltic birch plywood and hemp twine. Small, Dia: 16 in...Read more

For those of us familiar with the husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames, their names bring images of bent ply furniture and films, the packed 901 studio, and the impressive Case Study house in Pacific Palisades. However, most of us certainly don't know a great deal about their personal lives or working habits. In Eames: The Architect and the Painter, the new documentary by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey,...Read more

What do you get for someone that has everything? An old time slingshot, made from buckthorn branches, latex tubing, and a leather projectile pouch. I like that 'female adult supervision' is suggested in the description, though in no way do I assume adult females are any less likely to injure someone or something, on purpose or otherwise. Dimensions: about 11" x 4"-5"...Read more

AMAZING. 19, double word score, 38 points. Delight your favorite wordsmith or board games player with these Scrabble-inspired mugs. Game on!...Read more