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If ordinary storage jars just won't do, you'll want to take a look at the Obtineo Collection by Yorkshire-based designer Tom Hutchinson. Handcrafted entirely in the UK, each storage jar is made from turned solid ash and oak, hand-blown glass, 100% wool felt, and a silicone seal to ensure a tight fit. Use them in the kitchen for storing foodstuffs or in the bathroom or office for organizing smaller items....Read more

Bertoia chairs in a colorful mix certainly tempts one to go bold with outdoor furnishings this spring/summer, and, in case you need further convincing, here's a reminder that today's the last day of the Knoll® Outdoor Sale (15% off). Usually the Bertoia Side Chair with cushion is just around the $700 (plus shipping) price point, but with the sale, it's just under the $600 mark. Still not cheap, but a...Read more

Just in case you're in the market for not-inexpensive wall art, take a look at the Neon Alphabet letters from Bernadette Deddens and Tetsuo Mukai of London-based Study O Portable. Each 10" letter is made from borosilicate glass tubes and patinated fine silver; these materials reflect "ambient light as a frozen spectrum of deep, rich color." The price is per letter, so don't go getting your heart set on buying...Read more

These wooden boards are for serving rather than for cutting, which makes sense once you notice the nicely crafted recessed rectangles (hence the 'Rothko') and how well the different sizes would mix and match for an architecturally minimal presentation. Made from sustainable panga panga wood, the Rothko Serving Boards were designed by Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune and produced by Botswana furniture maker Peter Mabeo working in collaboration with local...Read more

Need a chair that keeps you moving? There's the ErgoErgo, which we've posted before, and now there's also the Buoy. The Buoy Multifuncitonal Chair has a rounded bottom that encourages you to move often- swivel, tilt, and turn- and also allows for proper posture wherever you're working. A gas lift mechanism within the built-in handle enables height adjustment (excellent for workspaces that accommodate several people) and brighter base colors are...Read more

Izola has a new collection of stainless steel bottles to keep water near at hand. With simple phrases like Onward & Upward and A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss, the bottles are true to the Izola aesthetic while providing functional storage for life's essential liquid. There's also a Blank Water Bottle (25 oz.) (and 10 oz.) if you prefer an all stainless steel look. Onward & Upward Water Bottle -...Read more

The Selby: Pilar Munoz and Pepe Islas at home in Mexico City How to never forget anything ever again Friendly, intelligent flash cards: Anki (via the link above) Stuff: The first things humans owned What Facebook Is Doing to Your Brain What if Google Was a Guy Norwegian Skydiver Almost Gets Hit by Falling Meteor — and Captures it on Film DIY Speaker Box Covers Kickstarter: Totem Pens ISSA: a...Read more

If you're in need of wall storage and haven't yet fallen in love with the Uten.Silo ($395), then maybe you'll like the Suburbia by Seletti. When viewed from its edge, a small neighborhood with fences, trees, and homes appears. That novel detail does well when hung vertically, as it provides plenty of nooks and crannies to store all sorts of things in the office, bathroom, or entryway. Design by Note...Read more

This might not be to everyone's taste considering its very utilitarian appearance, but it certainly will come in handy to anyone who tends to misplace their keys or other small, important things. The Keyplate replaces the existing strike plate and extends around the frame to offer up a small space for hanging whatever you need to take with you out the door. It's a simple solution that would fit small...Read more

In case your email inbox wasn't flooded with notices of the Knoll® Outdoor Sale, here's a tip: you can now save 15% off until April 8, 2014. And what pieces might you be able to save on? The Bertoia Diamond Lounge Chair, for starters, or the Petal® Dining Table perhaps. Check out the collection and see if your outdoor space could use a classic, because now's the time to buy....Read more

Have you ever walked into a kitchen showroom like Bulthaup or Poggenpohl? If you have, you're familiar with their customized drawer organizational systems, and you may have even (metaphorically) drooled over the sleek lines of perfect boxes in which to place your utensils, spices, plates, and pans. Dropping $60k to $80k for kitchen cabinets is unfortunately much more than many of us can afford, and, sadly, we say goodbye to...Read more

Here's a planter that alludes to the traditional shape of the humble terra cotta pot, however, rather than hiding the dirt and roots, it puts the plant's root system on display for all to see. And, there's a handy function not immediately apparent: the clear body also acts as a water reservoir that supplies up to four weeks of water. by Boskke Cube Large Planter, $35.00: 6.1 x 6.1 x...Read more

Nice! Now your iPhone can have real shooting controls thanks to Snappgrip. It mounts to a protective phone case so you can use it when you want (and detach it when you don't). The Snappgrip has a Shooting Mode, Portrait, Landscape, Flash, Video, Zoom In, and Zoom Out functions, plus a standard tripod mount on the underside and a standby power switch. How's that for bridging the gap between smartphone...Read more

Here's an interesting match up in the world of modern/minimal sun loungers: one of these is $899 and the other is $299. If you're a stickler for details, you'll probably notice a few subtle design clues to help you assess which one has the higher/lower price tag, and, as usual, the call on which lounger you like best is completely up to your discerning/nondiscerning eye (and wallet). Idle Grey Sun...Read more

$99! No, that's not an April Fool's joke, that is the actual price of this chair originally designed by the legendary Czech furniture maker Michael Thonet. Recognize the name? Thonet is known for his iconic bentwood chairs in 1861, and TON updates the original design with a slim, rectangular backrest and a few gentle curves that show off the subtle flair possible with steam-bending techniques. Designed by Michael Thonet, Radek...Read more