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These glasses have a spiral silicone layer, ensuring that you'll have a better grip on hot or cold (or slippery) beverages. It's a pretty simple idea that's executed elegantly. The Timo glass is also heat resistant. By Timo Sarpaneva(designer, sculptor, painter). Always worth doing an image search, if you're not familiar with the name. Clear glass for hot and cold beverages. 11 fl. oz. $75 for set of 4....Read more

If you have half a grand to spare, then you'll probably want to spend it on a travel pillow and blanket, because, hey, why not? In reality, if you are actually in the market for a travel set, you'll definitely be able to find several that are in the two digit price range, but I'd wager you'll not find many that have such a pleasing geometric pattern. There's also a...Read more

Talk about a truly portable little grill, this one designed by Klaus Aalto measures 7.1" x 7.1" with a height of 8.7". I don't know about you, but that might just be the smallest (decent) grill I've ever seen. If you're still planning on picnicking in the park this summer, it'd be worth the money. Size: 7.1" x 7.1", height 8.7" Material: Powdercoated steel, stainless steel. Handle stainless stell and...Read more

Why not combine a coat hook and mirror? After all, we all need an extra glance at ourselves to make sure we're presentable. The rounded shape of the hook ensures your coat collar or scarf will keep its shape. Available in six colors. Material: Steel & Mirror Glass Size: H: 20 x L: 20 x D: 5cm...Read more

These tables have that soft minimal look that's often hard to find. The rounded wooden legs contrast nicely to the sharp edged plastic top, and you'll also be happy to hear the legs are easy to assemble for transport or storage. Available in large or small, black or white. Designer: Nicholai Wiig Hansen, 2011 Materials: Ash and Plastic Composite Small: 16.5" H x 19.5" Dia, $309.00 Large: 16.5" H x...Read more

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's got the most spatial tricks of them all? Not only is this extension by ODR architects in Melourne, Australia, superbly done (just take a look at the before picture), but they've also employed mirrors in various areas to increase visual space and light. Case in point, the kitchen backsplash and on walls- both of which trick the eye into seeing double the space. And,...Read more

You've seen these before, but now these salt and pepper shakers from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio have black and white high density food-safe plastic cores so you know which one's which. No messing around with extraneous design elements here- just the bare-bones cylinder will do, with a cork stopper plug to keep contents inside. Available in Copper, Brass, and Aluminum with a radial polish and protective coating to maintain shine....Read more

What in the world? $5,800! That's extraordinarily expensive for a set of kitchen tools, so you say. Yes, it is, but this set is the ultimate set, and you'll see why in a second. The Malle W. Trousseau is a collection of the very best utensils from around the world. Inspired by their daughter leaving home and needing her own kitchen items, French couple Isabelle Mathez and Frederic Winkler created...Read more

What is this odd, clear plastic box that looks like something familiar? Note the round speaker, and the dial on top.. that's right, it's a portable FM radio and amplifier, if you can believe it. The transparent casing enhances the minimalist design, with a light to indicate that the unit is turned on (green) or that the power is low (red flashing). Includes four AA batteries, or use an AC...Read more

Somehow I missed Field Note's Night Sky Edition, and now they're all sold out. Shoot. Good news, though, that Rare Device still has a few on hand for us to snap up. The 3-pack features French Construction Blacktop covers with constellations and asterisms in silver holographic foil. Hybrid Reticle Graph printed on Finch Opaque text paper inside. Dimensions: 3.5" x 5.5" Designer: Field Notes...Read more

Remember the Domestic Construction Rugs? Those digitally dyed nylon and rubber rugs that are machine washable and skid-resistant and look and feel sort of like a mousepad? Well, here they are again, and, just as a reminder, you can purchase them directly from Domestic Construction or from Plastica. My favorites shown below. Main image above: Daytripper, $98.00 - $198.00 Turtle Love Runner, $138.00 Greater Than, $98.00 - $198.00 Moon Dance,...Read more

A bold border on a handcrafted black walnut platter? Yes, please. Furniture designer David Rasmussen creates several sizes of trays, plates and platters, as well as furniture, in Carbondale, Colorado. You may even customize the border and wood color if you order through his website (David Rasmussen). Or, if you fancy one of the platters above, head on over to CB2. wud green walnut platter. 18"Wx12"Dx.75"H wud blue walnut platter....Read more

What's with the recent resurgence of Mason Jars? Who knows. Those of you who tinker with electronics might scoff at the container, but, for those of us that aren't quite sure about circuit boards, we can marvel at this completely self-contained little speaker-in-a-jar-we-recognize. There's something so, well, friendly about it, and though it's small, it claims to have a pretty big sound. Hand assembled in Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Item ID:...Read more

Tokyo Tower Gigapixel Panorama (via Phaidon) Love this/want this: Forebruary (via swissmiss) Here’s What Happens Inside You When a Mosquito Bites Cute: Monster Skin Rug (via Design Crush) Kickstarter: eleMount Why Quantity Should be Your Priority You've no doubt heard about this via your normal news channel, but just in case: WORLD'S FIRST TEST-TUBE BURGER 4 Ways to Recycle Your Old Gadgets If you zoom in, you can see the...Read more

And you thought the taxidermy trend had passed. That's not the case, and it's all thanks to White Faux Taxidermy. As stated, the taxidermy is reassuringly faux, so you'll not be torn between your morals and your appreciation for one of nature's great creatures being mounted on your wall. Also, if hot pink and glitter are your favorite things, you're in luck as some of the pieces have those options....Read more