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Outlet in a converted book. Yea or nay? Better Band-Aid Paper mache "creature masks" by London based artist Abigail Brown (you can buy them on her site). Who Made That Windshield Wiper? This is not a bad DIY Flush Mount Light Fixture, if you're into gold. (I am.) Garbage-Filled Cave Bought for €1 is France's Cutest Airbnb Ick. Acer's Selfie Hat Nice digs priced at $22 mil, if you're interested....Read more

The Cone portable speaker learns what music you like, and how and when you want to listen. Use voice commands to find music, podcasts, and radio stations, or just turn the dial to play or skip to another song. It has a 3" woofer on board, dual tweeters, and a 20w amplifier to keep your audio experience pristine. And did I mention that it looks appropriately sleek? It's easy on...Read more

Autumn weather means cozying up with sweaters, and when available, wrapping yourself up in a warm blanket. For those chillier fall evenings, be sure you have a soft throw lying within reach of the sofa, as it's better to use a throw than to turn up the heat (save money, save energy). This Squares Blanket by Zuzunaga is woven by hand using 100% ecological French merino wool, and just try...Read more

There aren't many night lights to write home about (except for the Night Light Galaxy), and even less that are considered particularly safe for those kiddos running around. That's exactly why it's worth taking a look at the SnapRays Guidelight. It replaces your standard electrical outlet cover plate, and lights the way with LEDs embedded along the bottom edge. No more clunky night lights hogging your outlets. Installation is easy...Read more

Yes, your memory serves correct, we have featured the Kobenstyle Casserole dish before, but that was back in 2012 and it was a bright, tomato red. This time it's done in a green color exclusive to MoMA, and, who knows, that might appeal to your kitchen's aesthetic more than the red ever did. Kobenstyle was created in 1956 for Dansk®, a Danish manufacturer, and remains well known today for its...Read more

For your new iPhone 6, you should have a new case, and may I recommend this walnut and leather option from Grovemade? It's very sleek, yet the materials give a tactile warmth to our cold, cold technology. The case also doubles as a stand, which is essential for all those videos and brilliant photographs you'll want to look at and show off. Ships in Fall 2014....Read more

Do you need an expensive, tabletop mobile? No, you don't, unless you've got stacks of money lying around. However, you might want a "poetic work of wood, piano wire, and concrete" by François Azambourg, as it's a quiet piece of kinetic sculpture that's sure to calm your mind. If you're even a tiny bit interested, I can recommend watching the L'ATELIER d'exercices' video, as it shows how each mobile is...Read more

If you want, we could pretend you didn't read the title and you could guess what this wooden thingamajig might be. I'll wait while you guess. That's right! These strange wooden things are intended to grind salt and pepper. Have you ever seen such playfully odd tabletop tools? I doubt it. The Crank Grinder holds both salt and pepper while the Bird Mill is either/or. Designer Cas Holman was inspired...Read more

Parents and other adults who have tried to contain the mess of a child eating will know that it's near impossible to come out of the encounter unscathed. Overturned plates and bowls are bound to happen, but if you turn your eyes to the slightly manaical grin of the Less Mess Happy Mat, you'll know that there's hope. This mat is silicone (CPSIA Certified, FDA approved and BPA, PVC, lead...Read more

Folding tables, ick. They never look good and they're so very tacky... right? Wrong! There's one folding table that actually looks decent, and sort of cheery, thanks to its bright green color. Designed by Benjamin Luddy and Makoto Mizutani, this Steel Folding Table has detachable legs and may be used wherever you need an extra impromptu surface- indoors or outside. You can even hang it on the wall for storage...Read more

If you're a complete snob, you might turn your nose up at "Carrara-style" marble, but marble is marble is marble for most people, and a smallish shelf for just under $50 might just go a long way to helping a storage problem. Maybe you could use an extra surface in the bathroom or in the kitchen? Snap one (or two) of these shelves up for an easy fix. Marble wall-mounted...Read more

Do you need a little extra light in your life? And I do mean that literally, as in an extra table lamp. If so, turn your eyes toward the Aerostat. As you may know, an Aerostat is a lighter than air craft that stays aloft with the use of buoyant gas. Similar in feel, the white blown glass diffuser of this lamp from Fabbian (designed by Guillaume Delvigne) rests upon...Read more

I think it's safe to say that most holsters are generally unfit for the discerning eye, especially when paired with a phone, as was popular when mobiles first became popular. Now, if you're wearing a holster for tools, as in actual tools for a job or craft, it's entirely forgivable, especially if it looks anything like this Pennant Belt Holster. It's just strange enough to be interesting, and, of course,...Read more

Build a fully functional digital camera! While the Bigshot Camera would be enormously effective in any learning environment, you might also benefit from understanding how science makes capturing images possible. There's three different lens settings, three fields of view, a flash, a lithium polymer (rechargable) battery, and a hand crank for back up power. Just follow the instructions and in no time you'll be clicking away. If you do buy...Read more

Striped, random rulers are sure to cheer you up no matter what. Just look at those colors and lines! Whether you're in the back-to-school mood or not, a few patterned rulers will surely come in handy, plus, a set of 3 will give your desk area a little flair (in a good way). Also available directly from HAY. Materials: Beech Dimensions: S: 7.75" l (20cm) M: 9.75" l (25cm) L:...Read more