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T minus 24 hours until the official gift unwrapping begins, so if you're still rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off, maybe snap some of these up from your local bookstore and call it a day. Moleskines are great, and despite the mixed reviews on this set, they're pretty much the perfect gift for artists and note takers, or just someone that always seems unorganized (don't say...Read more

I live right by a great farmer's market and I like to use my usual canvas bags when I go, but canvas is sort of bulky and not the best for smaller items. The produce bags bridge the gap between large canvas totes and plastic bags because they're light and translucent. Because they're mesh, you can wash your produce right in the bag; they've got color-coded tabs (in a lovely...Read more

Mark's recent post reminded me that somehow this iPhone case had missed a mention here on BLTD. Although more expensive than some of the other cases on the market, it's certainly more luxurious and will keep your iPhone safe and sound in style. Phone case features a leather outer with ribbed fabric lining, a zipper closure, and extra slot. Available in tyrian, ecru, black, green, grey, and violet. 5"w x...Read more

Whether for you or someone on your gift list, these wooden utensils would be a nice set to add to a tabletop setting. Handcarved from fallen Pennsylvania hardwoods, the sweeping, modernist lines are a perfect counterpoint to the minor variations from piece to piece that show the "hand" of the artisan. Set includes Jam Spoon, Chutney Fork and Spreader. Rinse and wipe down after each use. 6" Long (Spoon), 6...Read more

Oh my, what loveliness is this? Traditional-interiors-plus-modern-furnishings product shots gets me every time... too freaking bad that the price is *way* over any budget for a light fixture that I can ever hope to have. The Bubble Chandelier, featuring hand-blown glass globes and custom hardware finishing, is assembled at Lindsey Adelman's studio in Brooklyn, NY. The fixture's dimensions and drop length are chosen to best suit the space. The branching...Read more

All types of soda make me turn up my nose up like a big snob (never liked them, never will), but I recognize there are many of you that like them very much. So, for you, here's this gadget that turns ordinary water into a 'delicious' sparkling beverage. It'll cut down on all those bottles you use. When the two carbonation canisters (that come with) are depleted, you take them...Read more

We've posted parts of the Cain Collection before, but I thought the stool was worthy of a post because it's a nice colorful piece and the price is right. Dimensions: 17.5" tall x 15.75" wide x 17.5" deep...Read more

Instead of laying out the year in a grid, this one takes a circular approach. Plus, a lunar calendar is fitted in there too, so you'll know when you're going to change into a werewolf. I decided to lay out the calendar on a single page, making it possible to view the whole year at a glance. Thus enabling the viewer to start making new associations between events and time...Read more

They're porcelain grenade salt and pepper shakers. I'm not going to bother with puns, because you'll get your fair share if you buy them. Dishwasher and Microwave safe....Read more

This is sort of a neat gadget. It's a card that fits in your purse or wallet (it's just a bit thicker than a credit card) and when you need light, you just push the bulb out and it lights up, while the base of the card acts as a stand. It might be a nice little gift as a stocking stuffer. * Small lightbulb folds flat for storing your...Read more

Quick, what's your posture like right now? If it's as bad as mine, maybe you'll also be curious as to how this little footrest might help you improve your office ergonomics. I only wish it was a little less office-y looking. Also, how much do you want to bet a co-worker will attempt to use it as a skateboard? That could be entertaining... until they rip a hole in it,...Read more

Flat packed and put together by you with no extra screws or glue, this stool sounds like it's from Ikea... until you see the price. But, hey, if you're as desensitized as me, $200 for a stool sounds like a bargain, especially after adding in the designer's name. "designed by tom dixon, the offcut stool's elementary form is the result of several innovations; the circular round seat makes clever use...Read more

Huh? I saw this on Core77 and put an email in to Studio Mango to see when it might be available to buy online, and surprise, surprise, it already is. However, take a look at the price (and retailer). What does this affordability mean? Is the quality maybe not so great? Someone please shed light on this strange occurrence. I get that the material is not wool, so sure, that...Read more

Sure, you could get any ol' calendar from a big box bookstore with kittens or puppies, but this one might look a bit cooler and be a tad more interesting (nothing against kittens or puppies, of course). We have zoomed in on the numbers of the city. In urbnCal every date get its own image, an image of a number. JollyGoodFellow (Esa and Lisa Tanttu) has biked and walked through...Read more

Have you ever found wallpaper choices lacking for a boy's room? Well, you'll be happy to hear there's a new line specifically tailored for boys, but cool enough to put elsewhere. I personally like the paper called 'Animal Magic' (right) where the skeleton is slightly shinier than the silhouette, giving an xray feel to an otherwise innocent design. Prices per 10metre roll start at £ 78....Read more