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Hmm, I think this is the prettiest water bottle I've ever seen. The streamlined bottles are totally free of bisphenol-A (BPA), the toxic leach in the ubiquitous polycarbonate bottles, thanks to a specially formulated compound called Eastman Tritan™. Safety first, indeed. But, it's simply, the best-looking water bottle on the market. We love the crystal clear shell, inspired by the organic beauty of blown glass. The “no-worry cap” swivels open...Read more

I know a lot of you don't have 3 or 4 grand to spend on a light sculpture, but if by some chance you do, you might consider these. Creating neon words as neon sculpture, artist Tapp Francke creates fonts and selects color and size based on her response to the meanings and feelings evoked by specific words. "Color is a powerful force that evokes emotions that language can't often...Read more

Come on, be man or woman enough to admit it's cute and that you want one too. 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12") $75.00, Buy it here....Read more

Check out a great roundup of packing tapes at ReubenMiller. Just a warning, some (most) are available in the UK. (Thanks John!)...Read more

I keep finding stuff that would be great gifts for coworkers or stocking stuffers...apologies if you're not in that frame of mind yet... Fasten your stuff together with these cool rubber bands shaped like six different famous monuments. 24 pieces in all. $8.00, Buy it here....Read more

You've got every reason to snap up some of these clever napkins and/or handkerchiefs for the holidays. Perfect as a host/hostess gift, or just as a fun stocking stuffer maybe? Mustache Handkerchief, $16.00, Buy it here. Pair of Aces Handkerchief, $16.00, Buy it here. Fortune Cocktail Napkins, set of 4, $26.00, Buy it here. Wine Ring Cocktail Napkins, set of 4, $26.00, Buy it here. To see Avril Loreti's complete...Read more

Sure, it's not as nice as the Fortuny Lamp, but it's a heck of a lot more affordable. This lamp radiates light, enhancing the design in any room of your home. There’s nothing traditional about the Alcatraz Floor Lamp, so it will feel right at home in the most modern settings. This truly unique floor lamp is versatile in its ability to be used in almost any room. The fabric...Read more

No doubt some of you will recognize these immediately, I know I did. Pretty cute. If you spend the same amount of time we do designing then these tools should be part of your DNA by now. A set of ten high quality limited edition metallic hand pressed badges featuring a designer's best friends. 2.5 cm badges, limited edition set of 10, €16.00 (about $20.00), Buy it here....Read more

I love the simplicity of design and color scheme of home furnishings retailer, March in San Francisco. I would not have thought of painting both the exterior walls and the trim the same, dark color, but it looks amazing. [posted by kris]...Read more

You'll not find shelter magazine type homes here, instead you'll be treated to one of a kind homes that speak more about their owners than this season's trends. It's a house tour of quirky, layered interiors, and it'll give you permission to do more with your own home after viewing what these home owners did with theirs...not that they're all super crazy, it's just that each owner doesn't seem particularly...Read more

You better get while the gettin's good; this reusable tree is only available in limited quantities. Twenty-five years ago, architect Richard Babcock had an idea: Rather than buying, hauling and disposing of a Christmas tree every year, why not create a tree his family could use year after year? The six-foot wooden tree he created back then is still used by his family today. The PossibiliTree shown here is a...Read more

Who doesn't wish they had a hidden door or secret passageway? My childhood readings of Nancy Drew (and the Hardy Boys) lodged that particular want early on, and looky here, if I had 3 G's I could make that wish come true. If you're the do-it-yourself-er type, woodweb.com has drawings for a Hidden-Pivot Bookcase Door worth checking out. Hidden bookcases smoothly slide on a floor-based rail (included) and conceal any...Read more

Pushed for time in the mornings? This mirror lets you keep an eye on things - simply flip it to view either the clock or a plain mirror. Takes one AA baterry (not included) 6.5" dia. x 14"h $95.00, Buy it here....Read more

With all the holiday get-togethers fast approaching, don't find yourself short a good serving board. Elegant in its simplicity, this beautiful serving piece combines the cool sophistication of hand-split slate with the polished warmth of Missouri Valley black walnut selectively harvested from managed forests. Handcrafted in Vermont. Slate not intended for use as a cutting board. Measures 20" x 10" x 5/8" $69.95, Buy it here....Read more

It is what it is. For when you need to keep the door open in a hurricane, this doorstop will act as the ultimate gentleman. Just make sure you don't stub your toe, or your leg. Wood and Metal 8.5" " x 7" W x 11.5" H $184.00, Buy it here....Read more