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Do you refuse to give up on your pencils? Me too. I generally keep them around until they’re too small to use, and that’s just where the pencil+ comes in to save the day. It’s an all-in-one extender, sharpener and transporter. The sharpener is built into the end, so you’ll always have a sharp point when you want it. Smart, right?
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If you’re wading through newsletters in your inbox right now, you have my sympathies. It feels like Black Friday/Cyber Monday has sort of gotten out of hand, so I’m trying not to pay too much attention to it. However, if that makes you frown, here’s a few sales notifications that didn’t immediately get trashed, as well as a few items that look awfully tempting. Good luck.
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We’re taking the rest of the week off to spend time with friends and family*. Here’s hoping that your Thanksgiving is better than you hope, and that you get your fill of turkey (or another seasonally appropriate alternative) and all the other wonderful stuff.
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Simplicity at its best, designer Athanasios Babalis reimagined the corkscrew to sidestep all the extraneous design elements in favor of pure function and form. The O Corkscrew requires only a twist and pull. The bronze and stainless steel will look right at home next to all your fancy bottles of wine and holiday fare, so feel free to leave it out to make imbibing that much easier, and possibly more delightful.
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This coat rack and shelving system has a sleek sensibility. Metal pieces slide into and along a channel cut into a solid block of alder wood, letting you adjust and change the pieces as you see fit. The larger piece can be flipped up to use as a mail holder or kept level for use as a small shelf. Use the smaller metal pieces as hooks for scarves, bags, and hats. Maybe you’ll use it in the entryway or office?
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Guess what? It’s time for the Herman Miller Sale! That means it’s an excellent time to snap up a classic, as you can save 15% and get free White Glove Delivery. Hooray!
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How important is it to have a mirror with a pocket? Pretty damn important when you’ve lost your keys/phone for the hundredth time and you’re running late and does your hair look okay? Keep those certain essentials in the integrated storage pocket of this mirror and never curse your lack of organization again.
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It’s hard to feel bad when you’re next to a dewy glow. These blown frosted glass domes let off a bright, cozy bubble of light, just like a new day. We could all use a fresh start, couldn’t we? Especially with the state of things. Maybe this little lamp will switch our brain on towards a happier mood even on the dreariest of days… we can hope.
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Do you know anyone who juices their citrus often? Because they just may like this special ceramic juicer bowl handcrafted by Gidon Bing, a sculptor/ceramicist based in Auckland, New Zealand. It’ll fit smaller citrus like limes and the biggest of grapefruits.
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These silicone lids will make leftovers a snap. Just stick them on any sheet, pan, or bowl, and you’re done- no separate container necessary. That’s music to anyone’s ears, but especially to those of us with a slight case of lazybones around the holidays. They also keep food hot (a small one for your coffee, perhaps?), or can stand in as the top of a saucepan. Get them for yourself, or as a ‘happy holidays’ sort of host/hostess gift. Also available in a rectangular shape.
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Some days you feel a bit square, some others a bit squiqqly, so let your coffee mug reflect your mood with these Aandersson Mugs. There’s three different designs to choose from: Alwin (in black), Alfred (in light grey), and Annika (in storm grey). Keep one in mind as a gift for one of your favorite coffee/tea drinker friends.
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Staying warm this fall and winter is as simple as having a good wool throw in the immediate vicinity of your sofa, bed, or desk (if your workplace is casual). Hem’s wool throw collection by fashion designer Arthur Arbesser is still available, plus some designs from Sylvain Willenz thrown in to tempt you further. Dare we say that each pattern and colorway is both modern and fun, and absolutely perfect for any interior?
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Remember the brass Fire Kit? Now Fort Standard has an aluminum version at a slightly lower price point, which means it’s much more tempting to add one to your home this autumn. You get a waterproof canister (with a precision knurled cap) with the message “Fire – Light & Warmth – Strike on bottom” and Strike Anywhere Matches. Use the radial striker machined into the bottom of the canister to light each match. Handy, isn’t it?
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Sure, it’s a shelf, what of it? Well, this powder-coated steel shelf has a ridge down the middle to keep photos and art propped up as well as a lip on the front. That allows you to display all sorts of things without worrying about little (or big) things falling off, which makes it suitable for anywhere you need an extra display or storage space.
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Brew the perfect cup of coffee with the Stagg [XF] Pour-Over Set. The Stagg Dripper is vacuum insulated for ultimate heat retention and features a ratio aid for measuring just the right amount. The Double Wall Carafe keeps your coffee hot with its silicone lid. There’s also a pack of 30 Stagg Paper Filters included, so all you need to add is coffee grounds and hot water. And a mug, of course. Could be a good gift idea come gift-giving time?
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