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No matter how neat and clutter free we attempt to be, there’s still a fair amount of mail, keys, and miscellany that follow us through our front doors. To conquer this choas, consider the Mail Slot Bowl* by Dan Sjogren. It will keep your most recent paper correspondence lined up neatly in a row. Will it force you to take stock of which documents go to the recycle bin and which go to the filing drawer? Eh, maybe. It also has a reasonably sized bowl to park your keys, which might mean you’ll never lose them again. (We can hope.)
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Ditch those plastic forks, spoons, and knives, because you’re going to buy this Cutlery Set. All three utensils nest together into a compact case for safekeeping and easy transport, which is convenient for your daily lunch at the office or your next camping trip.
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Will a pretty watering can make your houseplants happy? Probably, but it will be because you’re happy watering them with the Kaenjusai Watering Can by designer Keita Suzuki. See the matching angle of the handle and spout? That will give you a precise “point-and-pour control” to ensure less spillage. A walnut handle compliments the copper body.
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Plastic utensils? Pfft, who uses those nowadays? Especially when there’s a handy travel cutlery set perfect for keeping in an office drawer or in our camping kit. This set folds up to fit in a small, portable, canvas pouch with clip, so you can have them handy.
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Wrapping paper is pretty, but do you ever feel slightly guilty looking at a pile of crumpled-up paper after it has been torn off the package?  Origami Wrap will eliminate that guilt; it gives a second life to wrapping paper. Anyone can tear or cut along the dotted lines and follow the numbered instructions to make a Crane, Dog, Iris, Frog, Balloon, or Fish. Pretty fun, right?
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An extension outlet that you’d want to leave exposed? Really? Meet Niko, a hex-shaped power outlet made of solid white ash and a knitted mesh cord. It’s designed to be left out amongst your furniture, with its warm wood housing and tactile cord doing their best to make friends with their surroundings. Hang it on the wall with the included hook or prop it on one of its six sides to get power right where you need it.
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Need a little bit more light? Consider Muuto’s Control Table Lamp. Its E27 bulb sits on a rectangular metal tray with one control knob. It’s slender enough that it will fit on windowsills and narrow shelves, so you could place it almost anywhere for more illumination in dark and lonely spots around your home.
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To have some semblance of precision (in other words, to look like you have your you-know-what together), you may want to place this lucite ruler set within reach of your desk. The lucite offers a clear view to get those lines and shapes just right, and the heft of each will feel nice on paper and in the hands (and they’ll look nice even when you’re not using them).
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Add another wall sconce to your lighting list, because the Odis is well worth considering. A circular steel shade hangs on the wall, encircling an exposed bulb. It’s both simple and graphic, which suits our needs just fine, thank you very much.
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This mahogany desktop container is pretty fun thanks to small, embedded magnets at strategic points. It can be a box, a tray, or two separate compartments simply depending on which pieces you let snap together.
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You know about Fort Standard’s Standing Bowls, right? They’re cast from aluminum and powder-coated, with planar legs to set them firmly in the present day decor scheme. But, did you know that there are a few new colorways? The marine and sienna colors are my personal favorites; they’d be just the thing for a punch of color (and for collecting those inevitable odds and ends).
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Those herbs aren’t going to harvest themselves, so pick up a pair of these hand-forged steel shears for precise pruning. They’re suitable for cutting plant stems up to 3mm thickness and feature ergonomic handles so you can take your sweet time getting just the right cuts.
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This may be described as a ‘wardrobe system’ but let’s just say it’s an excellent coatrack/hook option for any of your clothing or accessories. With three different editions (standing, wall-down, wall-up), you’re able to pick just the right size for your space. Each very linear design would give you an extra storage option, along with a big dose of edginess for an otherwise ho-hum space.
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The Luci Color Lamp could be a fun addition to your household, as it’s collapsible, waterproof, lightweight, and completely solar. It displays 8 colors (red, green blue, purple, yellow, cyan, orange, white) and takes 7 hours to charge. Use it in the pool or in the bathtub for fun (maybe get a couple, just so there’s no fighting over one) or string a few together for party lights. There’s also the Luci Pro Light ($36) which has a two-way 1A USB Port and lasts up to 50 hours.
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Do you feel like sometimes you need a second desk for work overflow? Join the club. Perhaps adding the U Desktop Caddy by wstudiog will give you the extra storage you need, as it adds a long, vertical spot to stand journals, notes, gadgets, and writing utensils. The high sides keep your visual space uncluttered as well, which is always nice when things get chaotic.
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