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This large, brass knot is actually a puzzle made of six different notched brass bars. They interlock in a certain way to create the “jack” shape, which means you can spend a good deal of time procrastinating what you don’t want to be doing in favor of fitting the pieces together. Once assembled, enjoy it as a paperweight or as a sculptural piece on a nearby shelf.
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Is an hourglass an irritant or an opportunity? Will you use it to test your efficiency at emails or time your short/medium/long meditation? Whichever it is, at least you’ll have Hay’s Timers to do the job. Choose between an interval of 3, 15 or 30 minutes and several cool colorways (grey + powder would be my pick).
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Images of aliens and UFOs will keep you oh-so-warm and comfy when you cover up with this recycled cotton and acrylic throw. A homemade foil hat is entirely optional. Choose the black/white or the lighter white/gold.
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Don’t be afraid of color; this glass set won’t hurt you (unless someone throws one at you). The drips of color are carefully blown directly into the glass, making each one slightly different and unique in gradation. Designer Kira A. Heuer created this set to bring awareness to our relationship with water (“Aesthetic Activism“) and to decrease the use of plastic bottled water by providing “chic and functional” glassware.
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You are allowed any of these three mirrors. However, let’s hope that the frowny face ‘no‘ mirror reflects your attitude less of the time, and that the smiley face ‘yes‘ mirror reflects your attitude most of the time. The ‘maybe‘ mirror is for all the times in between.
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If you’re thinking that these coat hooks look a lot like other circular coat hooks you’ve seen here and there, you’d be right. However, the best thing about these (other than their faceted edges) is that they come in three different sizes, in sets of 2, 3, and 4. All of the sets are the same price, which means you just have to decide on one thing: what size (and number) of hooks you need.
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Cork + cube + tape dispenser. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it? Cork is very eco-friendly (100% sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable) and oh-so-handy to use as a pinning spot as it has self-healing surface. Throw in a tape dispenser on one side and you’ve got a two-in-one desktop tool that will help keep your notes and pictures tidy.
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Corkscrew, knife, and bottle opener all in one, it’s hard to argue with such efficiency. However, your traditional waiter’s friend might just need an update, or at least you’ll think so after checking out the elegant cylinder from Stotz-Design. Their updated version makes the tool more ergonomic, as it will rest comfortably in your hand, and much more visually appealing.
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Oil is a finicky liquid; it really likes to escape its container at every opportunity. What to do? Get a better container, that’s what. The Medamade Oil Dispenser has a handy stainless steel lid that opens with gravity, thus keeping your fingers (and the dispenser’s sides) oil free. You’ll also learn a little science along with your salad, as the molecular structure of olive oil adorns the borosilicate glass.
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Do we or do we not all need a couple of extra storage containers? The Hough Storage Vessels will hold all those annoyingly tiny things out of sight, thanks to their natural cork and rubber lids. Go with one of the brighter hues for a color kick or stick with the neutral off-white (my favorite).
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Any clue as to what this little brass thing might be? Here’s a hint: it lives on a desk.
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If we all had an unlimited budget for closet storage, there’s little doubt we’d all want to try out Cliq, a hookless hanger. Holding up to two kilogram (4.4 lbs.), each Cliq can be used on any metallic surface and easily slides sideways- similar to a regular hanger. You’ll have to see the video below to get the whole idea, and then figure out if the sleek, minimal look is worth the cost.
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Question: How much do you want a light fixture that is also a planter? Answer: a) sort of a lot b) it’d be nice c) give it to me now. I’m wavering between a and b, because if plants were at eye level, I’d be less likely to forget to water them. You, however, would probably be ace at your plant care, and would therefore have a beautiful, thriving plant (or plants) to make a fantastic lighting statement. Designed by Ryan Taylor, of Object/Interface, the Well Planter and Babylon Light both feature space to plant greenery directly on the shade with an opaque diffuser to further soften the glow.
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Smooth and rounded edges make these cutting boards a pleasure to use, as the organic shapes would fit well within your hands as you prepare and serve your snacks and meals. Each board is made using local wood, so you can be certain each board (or set) will be unique. They’d make a nice change from the regular, squared-off chopping block boards, especially as they look quite sculptural in a stack by themselves. You wouldn’t be crazy to leave them out on a shelf or countertop for visual appreciation.
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Fun! The Little Architect Set* is a set of blocks to build and measure with. Inspired by an architect’s drafting kit, the building blocks include a triangle, protractor and ruler with units in metric and imperial. They snap together with hidden magnets, so you’ll be able to mix and match to your heart’s content. Be sure to share with others (young and old alike).
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