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Here's a perpetual calendar that offers you endless combinations of color compositions. Switch the day, month, and date each day, and, as your schedule permits, switch the six reversible PVC sheets around to make interesting color plays. The designer part of you will be happy discovering new combinations as the days tick by. From Israeli designer Dan Reisinger (1987 was the design year, can you believe it?). Available from the...Read more

Don't be put off by the 'Fungi' word in the title of these Gridy Fungi Shelves, it serves merely as a reminder that they were inspired by the shelf fungus that grows horizontally out of trees in the woods and forests. Three different sizes will fit wherever you might need them. Think of a few in the hallway for display of certain special keepsakes, a couple in the kitchen for...Read more

If you're opening a bottle, you should probably have both hands on board, but we'll make one small exception for this bottle opener. Now your other hand can be free to wave at your friends, show off your other bicep, your amazing coordination skills (juggling?), or maybe even get two Kebo Bottle Openers so you'll look like a cowboy bartender with his/her Six Shooters. That's my vote. Rush Dixon, the...Read more

Maybe you're semi-impressed with these marble tables by NYC designer Joe Doucet, but you'll be all-the-way impressed once you see how they fit together. Made from slabs of hand-honed marble, the tops and legs are held together only by gravity. Take a look at the flat, disassembled views to see the design clearly. Each table is a signed and numbered edition commissioned by the Shop at The Cooper-Hewitt National Design...Read more

The name might refer to a landslide on a Swiss mountain, but you can appreciate gravity on a smaller and safer scale with this card stand that keeps your papers organized. Wooden counterweights loosely set on a sloped base will hold your papers or cards upright where you may enjoy them- or keep them handy for reference- and the Japanese oak will look fine on any desktop surface. Designer: ECAL...Read more

These small pendant lights are made of recycled cardboard egg cartons, and that's good news in itself, but it also means the cost is very affordable at $48 each. Mix the three different styles for an eclectic feel above a small dining table or bar or stick with just one in a special spot, either way you can feel good about supporting sustainable practices within the lighting marketplace. Shown above:...Read more

Small, 3D photo figurines to immortalize yourself, your loved one, or your pet: Twinkind (Anyone want to go to Germany with me?) Massimo Vignelli, 1931-2014 via @kottke SlideRider: turn your stairs into a slide! Difficult ballet moves in slow motion Top of Tyrol by Astearchitecture What Life Is Like Inside A 129-Square-Foot Apartment   Have fun....Read more

It's almost June, and for those of us that are having a hard time believing the year is almost halfway gone, maybe the Herman Miller Sale will ease us into the first days of summer. As usual, it's 15% off of all Herman Miller furniture and accessories from May 30 to June 9, so if you've had your eye on the Wireframe 2-Seat Sofa, the Eames Molded Armchair, or a...Read more

If you're a camper (or glamper, there's room enough for all), chances are that you'll appreciate the Hozuki Lantern by Snow Peak. It has a Candle Mode setting that lets the LED respond to wind or sound with a flicker, just like a real candle but without the fire hazard. At its lowest setting, it will last for 80 hours; at its highest, 8 hours. The Hozuki Lantern is powered...Read more

Sitting outside on a summer's night is made all the more enjoyable with a little fire... and s'mores, of course. The Boo Fire Basket will help contain several logs for an outdoor fire, or, flip it over for a perfect spot to hold a lantern. It's a good option for a non-permanent fire feature and would be easy to move around an outdoor area as needed. Designed by Martin Kallin...Read more

What should you do on a windy, sunny day? Go fly a kite, of course. Should you not already be in possession of a semi-wonderful wind instrument, Haptic Lab will set you up right with one of their Signature Kites. Traditional/semi-tradional shapes made from patterned nylon fabric will keep your eyes entertained, while the removable hardwood spars give structure. Each kite is slightly different, as they are handmade, yet all...Read more

We've featured some things from Iris Hantverk before, but seeing as Father's Day is fast approaching, it seems appropriate to spotlight their Concrete Shaving Kit. Designed by Lovisa Wattman, the kit includes a soft concrete shaving dish, shaving soap, and a shaving brush with badger hair bristles. Iris Hantverk is known for their handmade brushes, so you know you're getting high quality. Plus, join the Ode to Things mailing list...Read more

It is what it is: a Beer Foamer. What's the point of that? Well, to those of you that are craft beer aficionados, you know that the "complete beer experience" includes those precious bubbles, and when you pour beer from a bottled or can, it just doesn't have the same effect. So, that's where this little device from Norm Architects comes in. A clear, shatterproof container holds your beer while...Read more

So...wood walls, yes or no? If your 'no' has aesthetic reasons, then I've got some images that might change your mind. If your answer is 'yes, but...' then join the club. Often wood walls are struck off the to-do list because of cost and installation, yet with the product Stikwood suddenly we're thinking 'hey, I could do that.' Stikwood is just like its name- you stick the wood onto whatever...Read more

While this isn't new (we originally featured it in 2010), it's still a pretty smart option if you're leashed to your laptop. The Lap Tilt transforms from an occasional table into a small laptop desk with a simple tilt of the base. If you use your laptop in your living area for work- or, more specifically, whilst lounging on our sofas updating/perusing social networking sites- then this table would come...Read more