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I've attempted to grow new plants from cuttings and I've been successful about 30% of the time, mostly because I forget to keep the cuttings watered appropriately and also because I keep sticking them in nice little glass jars that let in too much light. Here's betting that this rootcup will increase my odds significantly. The elastomer pot and lid protects a cutting's roots from light, holds the leaves above...Read more

This certainly isn't the only puzzle that features a major city, but it is one of the few that looks like it came from somewhere other than the dollar store. Maybe you don't want to spend $20 on a puzzle, but consider the fact that putting together pieces of a city might just etch that city into your brain, making it easier to get around whether you live there or...Read more

You say you care, but show him/her you mean it with a cellphone signal-blocking hanky. That's right, it's a nylon and silver handkerchief that blocks all cell signals and says so with the phrase “My Phone is Off For You” just in case you or your significant other forgets what it's doing wrapped around your phone. You could also purchase it for someone that is on their phone ALL the...Read more

Here's another chance to back a project on Kickstarter, and this time you'll end up with some lovely wood home accessories. The V-Tray and Bowl are shown above, and the S&P Shakers, SQ Trivet, and Paddle Coathooks (shown below) are equally impressive for their simplicity and craftsmanship. By pre-ordering pieces of this collection you're backing the current and future work of David Okum, and, if these pieces are anything to...Read more

Now, don't go thinking silhouettes on mugs are only for parents. We all know you have enough imagination to think of some pretty good options for silhouettes for friends and family (a dance move? pets? inappropriate hand gestures? etc.) and there's no reason to not immortalize said silhouette on a mug. It's the perfect gift that'll seem uninspiring until they see the custom image- then it'll be awesome. ('oh, it's...Read more

The Campaign for the Accurate Measurement of Creativity German court rules internet "essential" 100 Thing Challenge (What Exactly Is The 100 Thing Challenge?) THE CHROMATIC DIET: Sophie Calle (via showslow) Contemplating Friday: Communication 101 Cat vs. Snowball Why I Bought Boys' Underwear For My Daughter Print To 86,000 Random Printers Around the World Thanks to Google “Moon Hoax Not” Brilliant! The $10 DIY One Hour washing-machine-drum firepit (via unconsumption) Have...Read more

If you lack adequate seating in your living or work quarters, do take a long look at this stool designed by Lars Beller. A gently curved cork seat (sustainably harvested, of course) makes for a comfortable spot to rest your derrière and the legs are painted a nice, rich red. If you're interested in other sizes or colors, the Italian furniture manufacturer Discipline is where you'll want to investigate options....Read more

Queuger, whaa?? Exactly. The Queuger is apparently for any use you can find for it. It's a flexible elastomer wire with aluminum core, so you can bend it or twist it any which way you want. Maybe you'll use it to keep wires organized, or to hold cabinet doors closed, or to help ease uncomfortable handles on a heavy bag... those suggestions are based entirely on the 'ideas' picture shown...Read more

The question isn't what you would store in these Raumgestalt Tyvek bags, but what would you not store in these Raumgestalt Tyvek bags? Fish, maybe, and kittens- those wouldn't be ideal, nor would any other living, squirming thing (except worms?), but other than that, you're probably good to go. Tyvek is a water-resistant, tear-resistant, lightweight, and compressible material, which makes it perfect for impromptu (or permanent) storage for all manner...Read more

Hey, what better way to blow your disposable income than with some beautiful postcards? Don't freak out, it's not $100 for 6 postcards, it's $100 for six sets of seven postcards, with each set featuring seven different kinds of Shells, Butterflies, Apples, Mineral Rocks, Grapes, and Bugs. If you want your correspondence to be top notch, this is the way to go. Every card has classified name and short description....Read more

It's your birthday! Well, it probably isn't, but if you were one of the many (all 3 of you) that emailed in after we posted this clock forever ago, wondering where you might be able to purchase it stateside, you can now pretend it is your birthday, because MoMA Store has the Verbarius in stock. Keep your pants on, it only took five years. If you're not familiar, the Verbarius...Read more

Who in the world needs a specialized milk pan? Pfft, not me, that's for sure, especially after trying to heat up milk for a matcha latte yesterday. Yes, I said matcha latte, and yes, I'm aware that it's a very easy recipe, but I somehow made a mess of things, and now I'm thinking that my counters would not have been splattered with green milky tea if the pan I...Read more

What the what!?! Eight funcional spaces packed into 420 square feet- how is that even possible? Well, turns out when you've got clever minds put to the task, a few ingenious solutions will double the storage space. Graham Hill, entrepreneur and treehugger.com founder, is the mastermind of this small-yet-large studio space, and, after you see the video below, you can see more pics (before and after) at Life Edited. GIZMODO...Read more

Surprise, surprise, what do we have here from a retailer that some of us completely forget about? It's a metal pencil holder done in the loveliest shades of blue and teal, at a rather reasonable price too. The only thing that would make it better is if the base or cylinders were magnetic, though that wouldn't add much to the functionality, it would just make it more fun. Metal 4"H,...Read more

If a simple 'I love you' has lost its meaning, you better come up with something fast to get your message across. Let's not discuss that awful holiday fast approaching, as it's merely an excuse to buy horrible chocolates and flowers (soon eaten and wilted, respectively), but let's do think about this print from Jacqueline Schmidt of Screech Owl Design. She has illustrated a few very special species that mate...Read more