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Does anyone collect bottle openers? If so, this one is a must have, as it masquerades as a thin slice of lotus root. Pretty, isn’t it? Made of solid brass, it could make a lovely little gift for anyone who likes their bottled beverages.
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Put your thinking cap on, because you’re going to need it to decipher the time of The City Clock. Yes, it’s a clock, and not a dollhouse, but you’ll have fun assembling it all the same. So, how do you figure out the time? Think of the windows as vertical rows, and, when certain windows are illuminated, use binary clock technology to know the time. If you know what that means, you can watch the video below and figure it out. If you’re still scratching your head, just watch the video and see if you’re up for making your brain work harder:
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Okay, get ready, because this clock is pretty damn special. It’s a single-use, long-scale launch clock. Huh? Yep, you pull the pin to start counting, up to 2,738 years. Why do you need that? Well, maybe you stopped smoking/drinking, or maybe you got married. Maybe you had an epiphany that could save the world, or perhaps you quit the worst job you’ve ever had. Or, in CW&T’s words, “elevate an otherwise arbitrary moment to super awesome status.”
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These geometric bowls are just the right thing to organize bits and bobs. It’s geometric, of course, but also somehow soft in appearance, as the facets angle subtly inward towards the base. Made by hand in London by Another Studio.
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Don’t these salad servers look like they should be on the set of a futuristic movie? The ridged profile of extruded aluminum nests neatly in a bowl, drawer, or hook. You could even go super edgy and serve single portions on on the servers, as a sort of skinny dish (image below).
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Now, these are some pretty plant pots. The burnished clay shapes with black steel bases look like sculptural art, and, for good reason: each one takes three weeks to complete. All Cantaro pots are made start-to-finish in a fair trade environment by master artisans in Jalisco, Mexico. Note that over time, the finish will fade, giving it a softer, lighter hue.
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Yep, you read that right, Hot Stuff! is the name of this food thermometer. And it looks kind of exciting, if you can say that about a thermometer. A silicone body makes it easy to hold and use, and there’s an adjustable marker so you see when your meal reaches the desired temperature (it also acts as a stopper so the thermometer won’t roll away).
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Still searching for the right Mother’s Day gift? Well, hurry up and get one of these Pinocchio Vases, because they’re cute and playful. A slender, curved base acts as a vase, and you can top it with either a wooden sphere or a reflective copper dish. Available in two sizes in either version, it’s sure to be a fun display for flowers.
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Trivets aren’t usually the topic of conversation at the dinner table, but you may find yourself sharing the source of this one when your guests repeatedly ask. The playful swirls and loops of the InsideOut trivet protects your tabletop while looking like a fun, artistic centerpiece. Use just one for a small dish, or line several up in a row for a larger diner party.
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I could have sworn we had posted this clever little key holder before, but, nope, this is its first time on our pages. Inspired by the hex key tool, designer Yuko Maki added one more curve to create a key holder in several fetching colors.
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Plant Sticks! They are just what you think- sticks for your plants to add structure. The set of three brass shapes fit a wide range of plants, and each will support your leafy friends as they grow tall and strong. (Could be a nice Mother’s Day gift?)
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Do you need a special stand for those special books and magazines? Look no further than this White Oak Rise Bookstand. It is handmade with classic joinery techniques (that means no nails or screws) and designed by the mother and son duo Sun at Six in Brooklyn, NY.
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Yes, we’ve featured Dusen Dusen Towels before, but patterns and colors change, don’t you know, so here’s a fresh stack for your bathroom (and swimsuit). There’s several colors/patterns on Dusen Dusen’s site, and DWR has a set of their beach towels as well. All patterns are two tone reversible (jacquard weave), so you’ll have a double whammy of fun.
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Need a nice salt or pepper mill? After all, you are an adult now, and not just any salt and pepper shakers will do. De JONG & Co. provides these lovely hand-turned shapes, which are perfectly functional and lovely to use. Don’t limit yourself to just salt and pepper either; each mill can be used for coffee beans or other spices. They also have beautiful serving boards available directly from their website, De JONG & Co..
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You’ve got an excellent reason to get out and enjoy the weather, because this Swallow Kite is just too good to pass up. Its wings flap when flying in the air, just like a real bird. There’s a larger Crane Kite as well, with “gangly” bamboo legs. Both would look just fine on a wall as decoration, but do make sure that they stretch their wings every now and then when the sun is out.
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