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I think I linked to this on a previous Friday Links list, but a few new product photos get it extra recognition. The Stol is a collapsible guitar stand that's very easy on the eyes. It's composed of two A-frame pieces that slot together to create a simple stand worthy of your best guitar. Knock the stand back down for flat storage, no tools necessary. Stol is Swedish for “chair”...Read more

This isn't your normal bookcase, as it doesn't have solid shelves. Instead it's composed of 12 wooden frames, all open in the middle. Books may still be balanced over the frames, of course, but other possibilities arise when considering the use of the middle space; things like planters or containers can hang from the frames, thus enabling you to create a versatile bookcase or room divider. When packed, all the...Read more

The Peek LED Table Lamp is a cute little thing, isn't it? It swivels 360° around its heavy metal base and has an adjustable shade for the right diffused-yet-direct light. Simply touch the tip of the stem to dim the light to your preferred brightness. Look closer and you'll see that the base has a concave top that can hold smaller items like paperclips, jewelry, and coins. Could it be...Read more

Commuting or running errands on your bike is good for the environment and good for your health- except when all that time out in the sun results in your face soaking up dangerous UV rays. Protect your face with the Bouclier Visor. It fits onto your existing helmet with two peel-and-stick helmet mounts- super easy and detachable- and once on, you can pivot it up and down as needed. It...Read more

This mirror will play around with your perception of its shape, as the oval will distort and change as you change your perspective. Particularly suited for make-up application, the mirror shows both the front and sides of the face, which allows you a full three dimensional view of your face as the world sees it, in all its wondrous glory. Designed by Valérie Windeck / L'ATELIER d'exercises Dimensions: 12.75" W...Read more

These pouffes (or poufs, as you might call them) not only add pattern and interest to a room, but also they add a soft texture to a seating area. Plus, you can't go wrong with anything done by Donna Wilson, or maybe you can and I just refuse to believe it. I actually have one Henry and one Ernest Pouffe in my living room, and we use them every evening...Read more

Do you remember the Screwpop Screwdriver? Here's an even tinier version called the Screwdriver MINI +|-. It's about 2/3 the size and weight of the original, yet has the same strength and function. Stick it on your keyring and be at the ready with a bottle opener and micro screwdriver whenever and wherever you might need it. Cast from super lightweight zinc alloy (chrome and black nitride finishes) Screwpop® Screwdriver...Read more

-Ceramics by Katharine Morling -Want to learn something? This is the coolest: Theories of Everything, Mapped -Yay for Hay! HAY Mini Market Hits New York -Cute stools: Reproduction No. 5 and Reproduction No. 8 -FreeYourFeet -8/10 was my score this week. Fast Company News Quiz -ELERT Illuminated Sports Backpack -Stores Suffer From a Shift of Behavior in Buyers -‘Living Things’ (via unconsumption) Have a great weekend....Read more

Clever! This V-LITE Lamp doubles as a wall sconce- just hang it up by its foot/feet when you need more space on your nightstand or desk. The perforated metal shade gives off a wonderful pattern on the wall, as you can see, and is adjustable to get light right where you need it. Should we be surprised that this is a Commune and Atelier de Troupe collaboration? Nope, it's too...Read more

There's nothing like a couple of Tree Trunk Vases to cheer you up. This cartoonish version of a tree trunk by British designer Richard Woods is for the newish Wrong for Hay collection (take a look, everything is pretty fun). Yes, that's the same Richard Woods of the Wrongwoods line, which is an earlier collaboration between Woods and Sebastian Wrong (thank goodness they get along). I bet this vase would...Read more

You might think this coffee maker looks like a chemistry experiment, and that's entirely understandable due to its beaker-like tank. Any avid coffee fan knows that it takes a precise temperature and water control to create the perfect cup, and this automatic filter brewer is made for a professional barista's exactitude*. It also looks pretty cool in action, as heated water (of an optimal 197ºF–205ºF temperature, as recommended by the...Read more

As you get older, do you feel like your taste in furniture becomes more expensive? If so, let's commiserate together. I'm trying to settle on furnishings for a lake house, and it's been a continual push and pull between budget constraints and nicer items of quality. Case in point, do I splurge on beds, as they're the main item in a bedroom, and thus will most likely be there forever?...Read more

How can you concentrate with all those texts and notifications? In the past 20 minutes I've received no less than 5 texts, and I'm not even all that popular. The Mindful Dock aims to give you a distraction-free zone; just slide your phone into the dock to avoid peeking at its screen every single time it dings/rings/buzzes. It charges your phone too, of course, but it's more of a displayed...Read more

Water shortages are a big concern in some cities, but how can you help? Yes, you could shorten your shower time, but you might also want to take a look at the Nebia. It uses 70% less water than a typical showerhead by atomizing water into millions of very tiny droplets. All those droplets equal about 10 times more surface area than a regular shower, so you'll feel just as...Read more

Is that a wood keyboard you see? Yes, indeed it is. And why do you need the Orée Wireless Wood Keyboard? For the warmth or for the novelty, you pick. It's completely wireless and connects via Bluetooth with up to 5 devices. Notice that the wood grain matches on all the keys- nice, right? Pick from three different fonts and two different woods, and also be sure to check out...Read more