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This is a really nice bag. Canadian luxury goods company Want Les Essentiels de la Vie offer modern takes on classic leather goods. Named after famous airports, their range includes 24hr, 48hr and 72hr overnight bags, wallets, laptop bags and iPod cases. Inspired by Timeless, functional design classics, Want Les Essentiels de la Vie was conceived out of a want for premium quality leather goods to house the essential professional and personal...Read more

For your cyclist friends (as long as they own a bike, they count)... Materials: Compressed wood with a high gloss melamine finish Dimensions: H9.5cm x D0.4cm [via Cool Material]...Read more

We've posted something like this before, but these have a slight variation in colors and have more of a pastel tone. This multi-purpose adhesive tape is made of washi, handmade Japanese paper known for its use by artists and craftspeople. It comes in 10 beautiful colors can be used for gift-wrapping, book-marking, arts and crafts, and other projects. It is easy to tear by hand, write on, and remove....Read more

This is one super-incredibly-thin table. It costs fifty thousand freaking dollars. Just thought I'd hit you over the head with that right up front. Lose one of those little zeroes to the left of the decimal point, and suddenly it's much more reasonable. I don't mean to be such a critic (I know some people spend that much or more on a car) but I still have trouble absorbing that...Read more

Inscribed with the names of French cheeses in the geographic area where they are produced, this France-shaped board might be just the thing to get for your favorite turophile. (I had to look that word up, btw.) set includes a Laguiole Cheese Knife with a stainless steel blade....Read more

Instead of hiding your wires, why not create some interesting features out of them? Though I'm sure it's not for everyone, it's certainly a smart solution to pesky wires. I'd love to see this sort of idea used to make all-out faux period detailing in a room, as in, molding and such... though at that scale you'd be wasting a lot of wire. [via Design*lounge]...Read more

I love the simplicity of these. They would be perfect right by the front door for keys and such, or in the kitchen or bath for hand towels. Dimensions: 6.5" H x 1" W x .75" D Materials: Mahogany and Maple...Read more

Maybe you remember seeing Peter Schlumbohm's Chemex Coffee Maker? The same functional simplicity is found in this water kettle. Handblown from heat proof borosilicate glass, the kettle has no lid, yet is nearly completely enclosed. The silicone stopper ensures that steam escapes without coming into contact with the glass neck, allowing it to be used as a handle. Part of the Museum of Modern Art New York's Permanent Collection. Design:...Read more

You'd have to be quite a fan to shell out $400 for this nativity, but hey, if you are, go for it... it'll be a holiday highlight each year. Alexander Girard amassed a huge collection of nativities, most of which he spent the last years of his life curating for his wing at the International Museum of Folk Art in Santa Fe. We thought it would be an appropriate homage...Read more

If you had this in a hallway, wouldn't you be tempted to see how far you could jump? Or would you just wear out your kids (or guests) by suggesting it? Note: a non-slip rug pad would be needed to make sure no accidents occurred. 100% new wool Dimensions: 13'2" x 3'...Read more

Check out this slim-fit house in Toronto. Making use of a super tight lot, the home is a smart example of how space and light can be used to the best advantage. Dwell has some good shots of the interior and exterior, and check out the architect's site (Donald Chong Studio) for floor plans and extra photos. I especially love the landscaping in the outdoor areas. [via Dwell]...Read more

These are pretty fantastic and festive.--although if I paid $135 for a piñata I wouldn't want anyone to destroy it with a stick. These might be nice for a birthday or the upcoming holidays as decor....Read more

So, you audiophiles, what do you think of this? I've never claimed to be an expert on sound, but this has some serious style to it. While currently it's available through special order, there are a few Limited Editions in Silver Beech that are priced at $1600. Not cheap, certainly, but it looks like the people behind the speaker have put some thought into sustainability and quality, and we all...Read more

Shopping for recycling bins that fit right in your kitchen space can sometimes be a little difficult. These quite colorful bins were designed to fit under all kitchen sinks, and seeing as you can use any size or type of bag in them (even fit two bags per bin), it offers you a little bit of versatility. -bins are made by offset printing on recycled plastics, shipped flat and put...Read more

Personally, I think the Mustache Napkin Rings have a bit more flair to them, but these chalkboard(ish) rings are simple enough to grace a streamlined tabletop. Might be a fun gift for a someone that loves throwing dinner parties. set of 4 wood napkin rings with black matte surface, white pencil and sponge included....Read more