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Once again, here's a bunch of geometric rugs that are impossible to choose between. I'm sure you'll be able to pick your favorite, but I'm having a hard time deciding which pattern is most pleasing. The black, grey, and white Olivia Rug? The blue Maimana Rug? The Saskia Rug? Ugh, choices...choices. Designed in Brooklyn, handwoven in India. MATERIAL: 80% wool, 20% cotton Shown above, Saskia Rug, $89.00 + SIZES: 2'...Read more

Your best books deserve nice bookends, dammit. Cheap bookends are just plain cheap, and they do nothing to show that you care about your precious tomes. That's why you're seeing these polished brass Folkform Bookends, as they are very sleek and very fancy, and will elevate any shelf to the same standard as your high-brow literature. Each bookend, $165.00 - $205.00 Dimensions: Small H 20cm, Large H 24cm Designers: Folkform...Read more

-A Renovated Farmhouse in Northern Italy -Jon Stewart On His 'Daily Show' Run: 'It So Far Exceeded My Expectations' (#”ŽJonVoyage”¬) -Cool collapsible guitar stand: Stol -USB powered motorized monitor accessory: ROTATO -Appreciation is a better motivator than money -Inkbox, the 2 week tattoo -A cute, simple smartphone controlled alarm clock: JustTheBell (this might be a post next week) -Handcrafted skate boards: Murksli Custom Boards -Art Bikes Have a great weekend....Read more

Okay, any guesses as to what this handled container is for? You know it's tissue if you read the title, but don't go thinking it's just for the bathroom. I have yet to see a box of facial tissues that are available in a nondescript design, so this holder would provide an excellent container that's pleasant to look at and very easy to carry around the house with a runny...Read more

Yes, you carry around emotional baggage, but at least you're honest about it. As The School of Life says, "Everyone has it; the trick is to carry it elegantly." Put your issues out in the open (along with your educational approach to mental health) with this heavy-duty canvas tote. No one will accuse you of hiding your less-than-appealing hang-ups, that's for sure. Also, if the tote resonates with you, do...Read more

Another monitoring gadget is here, and you just might want to try it out. The Notion Sensor can do a whole bunch of things. Place it on a door or window to know who's coming and going, put it in a room that requires a certain temperature, or get an alert the moment there's a water leak or smoke alarm. Stick a sensor at the place of concern, pair to...Read more

Okay, seeing as anything decent gadget-wise makes it onto our pages, it would seem silly to eliminate this Clippa purely because it takes the shape of a hair clip I don't like. Besides, maybe you do like the hair clip I'm referencing, and therefore you love the idea of a clip that incorporates screwdrivers, a ruler, a cutter, a bottle opener, and a 5/16 wrench all in the petite size...Read more

Haptic Lab has Cloud Rugs, what more do you need to know? They're flat-woven, 100% wool rugs, with a subtle fade from an intense red to a light peach hue or from a deep violet to a light blue. The organic cloud shapes form a striking pattern that will hopefully bring to mind peaceful skies or bold inspiration, whichever you prefer. Available colors are Sunset (red-orange) or Dawn (deep violet)....Read more

Nice! The Groove Trivet from Hallgeir Homstvedt and Muuto meet three essentials: it's functional, pretty, and affordable. Protect your tabletop and enjoy the etched marble surface as a textured material to contrast with other surfaces. As Muuto (or the retailer) says, "get into the groove!" Material: natural raw marble. Designer: Hallgeir Homstvedt / Muuto Small: 0.75" h x 6.25" dia (2x16cm) Large: 0.75" h x 8.5" dia (2x21.6cm)...Read more

It's August, I know, but aren't you looking forward to fall? Crisp, cool weather means wool coats and cashmere scarves and other warm, wonderful things. But, don't go pulling out your favorite winter sweaters without considering these Duo Hangers from good thing. They have a slender piece of cedar right on the hanger's aluminum body to naturally repel insects, so your garments will have a subtle fresh scent and no...Read more

This little tool is about the size of a zipper pull, and can you guess what it does? Sure, it's a bottle opener, but it can also be used as a can opener, small pry bar, hex bit adapter, box opener, and a hook screw driver. Attach it to your keychain or as a zipper pull to a jacket or bag and you'll have the smallest multi tool at the...Read more

You're super picky, so one-of-a-kind leather accessories might just suit your style. Dino Sanchez offers a small collection of individually made items- no two pieces will be alike. Laptop sleeves, wallets, key fobs, take your pick, and know that your item will be distinct. One Off Goods will be released in series once a month. Leather goods are hand sewn and fabricated entirely in the US. Standard Wallet, $110.00 12"...Read more

I know, it's not really the rainy season where most of us live, but it is somewhere in the world, so let's just say it's entirely appropriate to feature a very minimal umbrella stand right this very second. It's a half cylinder, so it will hug the wall and keep your entryway super sleek. Small spaces will love it. No tripping hazard, either, though you might not need that pointed...Read more

Are you often misplacing keys? Get the Pyramid Key Box and keep them there. Closed, the box has a sculptural surface of thirty small, birch pyramids. Open it up and you'll see six pegs for all your key rings, safely stored and organized. No more lost keys, hooray! Designed by Henrik Ilfeldt / Korridor Dimensions: 10.25” H x 8.5” W x 2.25” D Materials: Birch, MDF...Read more

-A Strikingly Minimal Home Built in Less Than Six Months -Make it rain: UCLA unveils augmented reality teaching sandbox (via Δ S > 0) -A few tips on how to make your home feel better: How Home Design Supports Your Success -Are you sick of advice like this yet? 7 HABITS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACHIEVED WORK-LIFE BALANCE -The Origami Robots -The best person who ever lived is an unknown...Read more