The calendar tape shown in the packing tape roundup is available in the US after all.

Multi-functional sticky tape that works as a calendar, diary, organizer & planner. As well as being pretty useful packaging tape! Easily create each month in any day and date combination, by using the two separate rolls and sticking them next to each other. Pack includes 1 roll of days and one roll of dates plus a marker pen.

$12.00, Buy it here.

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This small chalkboard is the perfect place to leave messages. (Also, the chalk fits into the 'blow hole' on top, pretty cute...)

Super cool painted wood whale chalkboard by dynamic design duo Suddenly It's Real. Chalkboard measures 15.25"l x 7.25"h and has two pre-drilled holes in the back for easy hanging/mounting. One piece of chalk included, which will sit safe and snug inside the pre-drilled "blow"hole in the top of the board.

15.25" w x 7.25" h
$40.00, Buy it here.

[via Chow's excellent Gift Guide- check it out.]

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This will help you count down the days in style...(by the way, I ran across something like this in a picture of someone's loft and they used it more as a sculptural item than a holiday decoration and it really worked...wish I could remember where it was.)

Build enthusiasm for Christmas by building this Advent Calendar upward. A modern take on a traditional decoration, 24 cylindrical boxes stack on top of each other to create a stylized red cardboard holiday tree. Place a small gift or snack under each box, revealing a surprise each day as you get closer to Christmas. A red foil number on the side of each box tells you what day you're on and the whole calendar can nest inside itself for compact storage during the rest of the year.

Built up: H 57.5" Base Diameter 11"
$90.00, Buy it here.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Start the holiday season off right with this leaf pattern wreath puzzle made from 100% recycled cardboard. The smaller cardboard trees are pretty cute too.

Also, don't forget to check out our Gift Guide; we're updating it often with our latest picks. If we're missing something, or if you've got a difficult person to buy for, let us know and we'll do our best to fill in the gap.

Snowflake Tree puzzle - 100% recycled cardboard
Measures: 10 x 10 x 13 inches
$18.00, Buy it here.

Wreath puzzle - Leaf pattern of 100% recycled cardboard
Measures: 24 x 24 x 3 inches
$38.00, Buy it here.

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For your light switches or outlets, these plates are a fun alternative to what your local hardware store offers.

Add a little fun to your house with these switchplate covers. They play tricks with your eyes.

ABS plastic
3mm deep
Light switch: $8.00, Buy it here.
Electric: $8.00, Buy it here.

[via Apartment Therapy]

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Add order with this loop rack; it's a good shape and a great price.

Architectural loops display periodicals from high-rise to smaller digests. White form hovers over orange feet. Powdercoated steel.

9"dia.x22"H
$36.95, Buy it here.

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Whoa. I saw this last week, but it wasn't until I saw the full scale did I actually realize why it might cost more than a used car. Really something.

Exploring the relationship between familiar objects and extremes of scale, Rotterdam-based designer Christien Meindertsma has taken the classic hand-knit aran sweater and magnified it, creating something entirely new and unexpected: a floor covering. The Flocks Aran Rug is hand-knit from the wool of 18 merino sheep. Eschewing the ease that a simple knit and purl stitch would have offered, Meindertsma instead took her inspiration from aran sweaters, which are characterized by cabling and complex textures. Like her Flocks Pouf, the result is an arresting centerpiece, which adds an element of organic warmth to any room. This work of art can also be displayed as a wall hanging. Each rug comes with a Flocks tag, identifying the sheep whose wool was used to create the rug.

H 7'6" W 5'7"
$6,000.00, Buy it here.
(Limited Availability)

To visit Meindertsma's Flocks site, click here.

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Multi Polar Projects is working on 1 million pieces of 'ITS OK', a phrase chosen for its calming effect during difficult times. Each phrase is hand cut from varying thickness and types of wood and numbered by the artist, who estimates the project taking the next 30-60 years to finish. For every one sold, a tree is planted through the Arbor Day Foundation.

To see a short documentary of the process, visit here.
$20.00, Buy it here.

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Clean lines and a light plywood frame make this clock a great choice for keeping you on schedule.

This wall clock features Seiko precision movement, clean graphics, an easy-to-read face, and a distinctive plywood frame. AA Battery Included.

Made in Japan Size: 1.75w x 10"diam.
$70.00 ($63.00 Members), Buy it here.

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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.

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