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Do these make you want to say 'no comment'? Similar to a journalist’s microphone, these flocked foam coat hooks will softly hold your clothes without any weird dimples or disfiguration (small pegs and hooks are the worst offenders of this). Sold as a set of five, there are 3 small and 2 big pieces. Available in Red or Blue. Ash tree and flocked foam. 3 small pieces and 2 bigs....Read more

Update: Remember when this was $80? Now it's half off at MoMA Store. Let's say you don't need a magnifying glass to aid poor vision. Instead you'll use it to inspect small insects, fine fabrics, and secret messages written in tiny print. Also, not that you need fashion advice, but this is a much better choice than wearing a monocle. Provides +2.50 magnification. Left or Right lens. from Maison Martin...Read more

I know it's just the beginning of fall, but may I ask you to assess your sweater collection? And, if, by chance, you find a few holes or stains in your favorite woolen or cashmere item, do not despair, for there's a relatively easy solution found in the Woolfiller kit by Heleen Klopper. It's easier to show the video (below) than to walk through the instructions, but, trust me, anyone...Read more

If you still carry around actual (as in paper paged) books, take a look at these metal text bookmarks by Artori Design. Choose between TO BE CONTINUED, COMING SOON, GREAT BOOK!, PAUSED, and YOU ARE HERE. I'm sure we could all think of some other great options should they wish to add to the collection. By Artori Design. Size: 6x3x1 cm / 2.36 x 1.18 x 0.39 inch...Read more

Take your love for cloth cord with you with these Wrapped iPhone Cable from Eastern Collective. They're compatible with all Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPhone products, and available in four colors....Read more

Happy Labor Day! What are you doing on the computer?! Get outside and enjoy these last moments of summer. Posts will return as usual tomorrow. Shown above: EcoQue's Portable Grill EcoQue's Portable Grill is an energy efficient, collapsible grill. It consumes 75% less fuel than other similar-sized grill thanks to its specific placement of charcoal briquettes. When you're done, it folds up to just about an inch thick. See more...Read more

Boost Productivity By Working From Home, Really! How math-phobic parents can teach kids to love math. Restore Your Own ‘Valuable Artwork Of Jesus’: The Cecilia Prize. See the whole gallery of submissions on their pinterest page. And, if you haven't heard the story: Spanish fresco restoration botched by amateur (via designtaxi) Infographic: Which States Have the Worst Air? Dr. Carmella’s Guide to Understanding the Introverted! (via facebook- thanks Nick) A...Read more

'Cuissential Slickboil' sounds more like a skin ailment than a tea kettle, but let's forget that for the moment. It's a collapsible, silicone tea kettle. Presumably this would be handy in a camping situation, but I'm more impressed with the fact that it looks good enough to keep around a small kitchen. Of course, wherever you use it, be careful that the flame doesn't exceed the stainless steel base, or...Read more

If your house facade needs new numbers, be sure to check out these options from Canadian company numbermyhouse*. Best of all, no drilling is required, as they have a super strong peel-and-stick adhesive backing. If you happen to have rockwork or another tricky surface, you'll need to add some stand-off kits ($5 per letter) to accommodate the unevenness. You can also customize lowercase letters or a special font, just email...Read more

It's that time again; calendars for 2013 are popping up. This one features 365 different fonts so you can have typographic inspiration at your fingertips each and every day. It appears that a little info and more examples are on the back of each page, so you can increase your knowledge as well....Read more

Bicycle is a intricate and detailed drawing from artist Ugo Gattoni. The 8x13" book is unassuming at first, but unfolding its ten panels reveals a London bicycle race featuring elite athletes, cycle couriers, commuters, bankers, delivery boys, mums with kids, youths on stolen mountain bikes, fashionistas, hipsters, a giant pig, and much, much more. Bicycle is both a book and frameable print. To really appreciate the dedication and talents of Ugo,...Read more

Perhaps you don't mind looking at messy plastic bags, but then maybe you're a slob. If so, wise up to elegant trash cans like this one. It has an interior and exterior shell which allows for the plastic bag to be completely covered, permitting a clean silhouette. You'll have to high five yourself each time you put in a fresh bag because it's so simple and clever. Simply hook the...Read more

This might look vaguely IKEA-ish, but rest assured its origins are in Spain rather than Sweden. Modular boxes are stacked to create a versatile and very portable storage solution. The boxes are deep enough for vinyl records or cable boxes and may be disassembled for shipment. Do make note that you'll need both the large and small modules to create a finished edge as shown above. BrickBox is designed by...Read more

If you hadn't seen the title, would you have guessed what this was? At first glance, it sort of looks like a new tablet device, or very huge smart phone. Or a pice of plastic that reads your weight by scanning your irises. All those exciting things are unfortunately incorrect, as it is a portable body scale. However, if you're a tad fanatical about losing some of those pounds, you...Read more

If you've ever used large paper rolls, either for your own art/design use or because you are around kids, you know that they can be a little annoying to use. This tabletop wooden paper cutter holds the roll in place and allows for a neat, straight tear, making everyone's life just a little easier. There's also the IKEA MÅLA Tabletop paper holder option for $6.99, and, of course, more robust...Read more