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Okay, don't freak out, it's just a calendar for 2015. You still have three whole months left until the new year rolls around, which is plenty of time to get your ducks in a row, so to speak. This past year I've kept my months organized by using one of Mark's Notebook Calendars, and I'll probably repeat the habit next year. There's three different sizes- small, medium, and large- and...Read more

As a self-proclaimed tea junkie, it's difficult to describe just how important certain tools in the tea making process can be. If you're dealing in loose tea, some infusers can be irritating in that they're hard to clean, and, if they're hard to clean, you'll probably get fed up and not use them anymore (which is the case with several infusers in my top kitchen drawer at the moment). Now,...Read more

Not a lot of links this week... projects got in the way of perusing the internet.   So cool: RoomScan app Nika Zupanc: Homework Chair Atrium House by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter DIY Copper Clothing Rack navy kitchen cabinets(!) Slightly crazy wood chevron floor   Have a great weekend....Read more

Cool! It's a $40 cardboard projector, and it's just the thing for getting those movies from your smartphone onto the wall. Photos and videos being shown to the office or at a family gathering just got a whole lot easier, though, do be realistic with your expectations- it is made from cardboard, after all. It'll be easy to move around, as it's light, compact and portable, and fits phones up...Read more

If you enjoy white or rosé wine, then you're probably familiar with the ideal serving temperature. Now, unless you live somewhere quite cold most of the time, there's the issue of keeping your glass at that ideal temperature until it's finished. Sure, you can keep the bottle on ice, but what about the actual glass? That's the point of these Wine Twirls: they chill your wine in the glass without...Read more

These stools by Scout Regalia have storage space underneath the seat, which give them a schoolhouse sort of look and feel. They're made of white oak and powder coated steel, so if they were put in a room full of crazy kids they'd probably come out looking just fine at the end of the day. Available in 3 sizes and 2 standard colors (Forest Ranger Green or Cream), with custom...Read more

A cable plus charger in a smaller, less bulky size? Yes, please. The Jump will charge your phone as well as packing a power boost whenever/wherever you need it. It automatically charges itself whenever it's plugged in and packs 800mAh into a compact form that weighs less than two AA batteries. 800mAh means roughly 3 hours of additional talk-time, which will definitely save the day if you're caught with the...Read more

Dry erase boards are great for jotting down ideas and collaborating, but they've also got limitations. It's not easy to take a big dry erase board from conference room to office, and often only a few people can use one board at the same time. The mc squares dry-erase system solves those issues. They're small, personal dry erase boards that can be combined on the wall or moved around as...Read more

We've established that trays are good to have, haven't we? For smaller items, consider this Charcoal Ridge Tray. It's the perfect size for holding cards, jewelry, or pens and pencils, and can be grouped together with additional trays and the Ridge Stand for more organization options. Cast with fine cement. Handmade in Saint Agustine. Dimensions: 2" wide x 4.5" long x 1.5" tall Also available directly from Yield Design Co.....Read more

Maybe you're a no-nonsense sort of person, and if so, maybe you'd like the Brick Lamp by Philippe Malouin. It's a task light, that's for sure, but it's reduced down to the bare essentials. The aluminum light rod (with LEDs) may be moved by shifting/poking it through the holes of the concrete "brick" base. Would this fit within the industrial aesthetic arena? Yes, indeed. The Brick Lamp will provide a...Read more

Any self-respecting whiskey drinker isn't going to pour their water of life into any ol' glass... unless the circumstances are quite dire, and then, of course, it is permissible to drink directly from the bottle. On normal and/or celebratory evenings, be sure to treat your whiskey well by drinking it from a receptacle like these mouth-blown, non-lead crystal glasses. One nests inside the other for storage, and, as you may...Read more

Towel rings and toilet paper holders... yawn. Those two things are perhaps the least exciting items in a bathroom and possibly the hardest to find for any discerning modernist. Now, considering there are several nice brass home accessories available nowadays from respectable retailers, we shouldn't be too surprised to find that Ferm Living has these two options available. Solid brass combined with oak wood does the job without getting in...Read more

Do you follow all news of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Mission? Do you have a fondness of ethereal, beautiful imagery? Do you sometimes get cold? If your answer was yes to any of those questions, congratulations, you deserve a Slow Factory scarf showing images taken by HiRISE. That's the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, if you're not familiar. Bookmark the collection as an excellent source for gifts this holiday season,...Read more

For $100, you could do so much worse than this Sterling Side Table/Stool. Believe me, I just did a quick search and it's not a pretty sight. Save yourself by considering this sand cast aluminum seating option. It has a slight rippled surface thanks to its hand-poured nature, with a high mirrored finish to obtain a sleek-yet-subtle vibe. 12.5"Wx12.5"Dx18"H -Handcrafted -Sandcast aluminum -Hand-polished -Made in India...Read more

You might see simple, graphic squares adorning these woven mats, but these images are stylized patterns of backyards and swimming pools as seen from above. Made of abaca, an odor and moisture resistant natural plant fiber, and designed by Icelandic-born designer Hlynur Atlason, the Above Home Floor Mat gives you a place to wipe your feet along with a little rectangle of conceptual outdoor space. Designer: Hlynur Atlason Material: Abaca...Read more