This will sure be handy once the summer heat sets in...

"Steep hot tea in the lidded upper pitcher and then Flash Chill deliciously fresh iced tea by pouring the brewed beverage into the ice in the lower pitcher for immediate service. The signature piece of our Tea-Over-Ice™ line, these sculpturally designed pitchers are made from hand-blown heat-resistant glass and stack for a captivating table side presentation."

[via iheartluxe]

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Tokujin Yoshioka apprenticed to both Shiro Kuramata and Issey Miyake before he started designing his own line of furniture for Driade.

"Designed by tokujin yoskioka, 2005 for driade. Yoshioka is an award-winning designer whose thoughts about design are that the creator should show something surprising and joyful. his work may look understated but there is a deeper meaning of something that is both poetic and ready-to-sell. The Boing sofa is simple yet interesting. the three place sofa's structure is made in chromed steel , the shell and foam with metal inserts and the fixed cover is made of leather in ivory, red, or blue."

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I've always sort of liked the silly, superstitious quality of Rabbit's feet, but as an animal lover I would never own an actual rabbit's foot.

Harry Allen has come up with a solution, a guilt free gold plate and brass option.

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This is a perfect gift for your favorite coffee drinker.

"Eva Solo bring their "less is more" design aesthetic to the simple task of brewing coffee. Simply spoon in the coffee, add boiling water, stir and replace the drip-free filter funnel and the tip-up lid. Wait four minutes, and pour the freshly-brewed coffee. The lid and the cover keep the coffee warm for 30 minutes, as well as giving the brewer is distinctive "flask in a pullover" look.The covers are available in knitwear or neoprene (zipped). Consisting of four easy-to-clean parts (heatproof flask, lid, filter and cover), with a custom stirrer, easy to clean and maintain. Winner of numerous design awards, including the 2004 Design-Plus. This method of brewing coffee is the closest to that used by professional coffee tasters and blenders."

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Check it out: this portable grill simply folds up so it's easy to carry around. Everyone will think you're the coolest when you bring this to a picnic or backyard BBQ.

'Yes, this is one grill that is pretty amazing. A super-slim, portable charcoal grill that lives up to its boast as a “notebook.” And a superstylish one at that! It’s lightweight, too, weighing in at slightly over 8 lbs—seriously!--and the cut-out handles make it a cinch to carry. There’s a 192-square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate, and the stainless steel black surface has a waterproof finish. All in all it comes in at 18”x14”x12.”'

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Huh? I can't decide if this is good or bad, but it does leave room for ideas on making your own...

"You can never get back lost time, but with this ultra-creative and modern clock you can reminisce without losing track of time. A square board adorned with vintage toys and a minute and hour hand make this timepiece an interesting sculptural and functional accent to your walls. These found objects, such as tiny stuffed animals, a cassette tape and a plastic horse, will make you smile about the past, but still keep you in the present. Limited Edition. Natural birch and hand-colored in white."

15.5" L x 15.5" W

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While I wouldn't necessarily call this coat hanger "hilarious", I would call it kind of clever.

"Never suffer through the pain of losing (or misplacing) your beloved coat, hat or sweater again, simply hang it up on this hilarious life line coat rack. Whether you're a doctor, nurse or Grey's Anatomy junkie, this clever coat rack is sure to make everyone laugh (and that's good for the heart). Red enamel on steel rod. Made in China."

23" L

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This generously sized coffee table is available in several different options.

"The Turtle Coffee Table is shown in black powder-coated steel and stained MDF with a polyurethane finish and adjustable steel glides."

Available in your choice of steel color and material for top of table.

13"h x 42"w x 42"d

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Small but functional...

"Simplicity and good design make up this pleasing, yet space-conscious desk accessory. This two piece perpetual desk calendar is made of wood."

W3 x D0.5 x H8 in

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Smart.

"Here is a clever little waste catcher. It comes flat packed and you can even reuse the package it comes in as a garbage bag! Instead of throwing the bag away when full, just dump it in the recycle bin. If you have food waste you can use those plastic bags with handles. It's a great can for the office or bedroom."

measures 19"x14"

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