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Don't go thinking this tablecloth is just for kids- it would be just as fun at a dinner party or outdoor cookout. After you scribble and scrawl your masterpiece or menu and your guests/family have had their fill of fabric markers, throw the tablecloth into the washer and you'll soon have a blank canvas for your next event. Pre-shrunk, 100% cotton cloth. Tablecloth made in Turkey. Pens made in China....Read more

Hey, West Elm, hive five to you on this Origami coffee table. It's small enough to masquerade as a side table, which is great for those of us that like switching things up, yet it's the geometric base that steals the show. And, hey, if some of us decide to switch out the top to marble or, say, black soapstone, we'll have to high five ourselves (albeit awkwardly) for making...Read more

Maxing out Your Triangle "A Simpler, More Beautiful Weather App": WTHR Chocolate Mill by Wieki Somers The risk management strategies of bee hives Old + new: Starfall Farm / Invisible Studio Dear Photograph now has a book. tumblr: anambitiousprojectcollapsing Enjoy this last weekend of June!...Read more

Who is this little guy and where did he come from? The Tokyo lamp is from Misewell, and, as said earlier, Misewell can do no wrong when it comes to furniture and accessories. Little lamps are great fits for smaller tables, and as you can see from the picture below, it would complement the Grain Desk quite nicely. The shade pivots and the neck can be adjusted to give the...Read more

Spending too much time searching for a particular book (or cd, if you still have them)? Alphabetize them first, then consider adding these organizers from Droog. Cross out the appropriate letter or number with a marker, then fold the paper to create a corner stand. See video from Droog below. Designer: Franz van Liempt Manufacturer: Droog Designs Material: paper Dimensions: Set of 30, 4.4" x 4.4"...Read more

Just do what it says and you'll be fine. For any creative type, a place to jot down notes and sketches is essential; these blank journals are small enough to fit in a briefcase/bag and have a durable cover to protect the pages. Available in Black, Brown or Grey. Stitch bound. Thick and durable cover. Blank. 192 pages. 5.7”³x 8.3”³ (145X210 mm)...Read more

Misewell's new Grain Desk is right on par with the rest of their impressive collection. The Grain is made of locally harvested walnut and powder coated steel, and together these materials create just the right balance of tension and warmth. Also, take note of the 48" width: perfect for tight office nooks. Now available for pre-order. 24 x 48 x 30” 40 lbs Construction: Desk top + legs: solid, locally...Read more

A tidy office is a productive office, and with the new sleek Ikea Kvissle desktop series, you can organize all your supplies and stationery without breaking the bank. White steel and natural cork make up the unifying theme for this series, which include solutions for filing paper, stationery, pens/pencils, gadgets, books and magazines. If I only had to choose one it'd be the Desk Organizer, which is particularly striking....Read more

Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height... How long has it been since you flew a kite? Years? Decades? Change that answer to 'days' by considering one of these kites by Fredericks & Mae, or, if $64 is a bit too high for your taste, make your own. Fyi: The period from 1860 to about 1910 is known as the "golden age of kiting". Shown above: Night,...Read more

If getting greens into your family's diet is hard work, maybe these two Dino Servers will help make the salad bowl a little more friendly, and even a little fun. And, if these two cute little smiles aren't successful in increasing the vegetable intake at your table, at least they'll cheer you up whenever you pull them out of the drawer. Made in the UK from A grade quality beech...Read more

If printing on glass isn't your thing, how about wood? Southern California-based Woodsnap prints your artwork directly to maple canvas. By allowing the woodgrain to show through, the prints take on a natural, earthy look. Prices start at $30 for an 8x8" and go up to $300 for a 30x40"; custom sizes are also available. Each print comes with mounting hardware....Read more

It's a sticky note in the shape of a full moon! For those of us that enjoy most things lunar, it's an add-to-cart no brainer. As you can see from the photos, the moon is printed on tracing paper, which allows for some transparency. Each pad is 20 sheets of Full Moon Sticky Notes. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.8 in. Weight: 0.46 oz Material: Tracing Paper...Read more

True draftsmen and architects may scoff at this ruler, but that doesn't change the fact that this is a beautiful object to grace your workstation with. Besides, drawing circles and arcs is just fun....Read more

What makes a good fingernail clipper? A sharp cutting edge, for sure, as well as slight curvature to follow your nail's natural growth. What usually irks you out about a fingernail clipper? The leftover clippings, of course. This fingernail clipper has a built in nail catching component that corrals clippings: you slide or lift the holder off to empty. And, yes, there's a Toenail Clipper as well. If these strike...Read more

Delightful Paper Pop-Ups by Jenny Chen Reel DIY Bike storage by Yeongkeun Jeong and Aareum Jeong. Falling Slinky (the bottom doesn't move at all until the top catches up.) Also on kottke.org: Long-distance family portraits Infographic for Fruits, Veggies and Herbs, when are they in season? (via curiosity counts) It's summer. Time for Cabin Porn. Never Mind Your Abs -- Tone Your Brain (excellent illustration by Wendy MacNaughton) Enjoy the...Read more