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Folded paper work by Simon Schubert (via Dezeen) 20 min. video (totally worth the time, trust me): Neil Gaiman Commencement Speech (via Do Lectures) Did you know that a Dormouse can hibernate six months or longer in a year? Also, if you need a cute injection: Snoring Dormouse Tattoos and the Stories behind them: Pen & Ink MIT’s Freaky Non-Stick Coating Keeps Ketchup Flowing Google World Wonders Project (via bookofjoe)...Read more

It's time for the Herman Miller sale again. 15% off now through June 11. What? You're overwhelmed by all the choices? No worries, here are a few picks to consider should your wallet need emptying. Also, if you're scoffing at the prices and think you'll just get a knock off, please do read Dwell's The Real cost of Rip-offs; it might make you reconsider. Think of it as consumer education,...Read more

This 800-square-foot sustainable home in Sydney started out as a humble industrial shed. If you always see potential in old buildings, it'll probably whet your appetite for your own remodel, so be careful. Obviously, the 'before' picture. More photos, floorplans and info: Richard Peters Associates. Photography by Justin Alexander....Read more

This is for all the honey lovers out there. There's a lot of ceramic honey jars out there, but it's a little hard to find one that isn't too Winnie the Pooh, if you know what I mean. This one from Core Bamboo has a handy lid/dipper to make for easy serving. When not in use, the lid keeps the jar sealed for freshness. Product Dimension: 3.5” x 3.5” X...Read more

If you're looking for a hardwood flooring in a custom color, you'll be more than happy to see the options from this particular collection. However, have a long hard think about the more adventurous colors, as it would be a very sad thing to have them installed and paid for only to find out that the color is really wrong for the space. For instance, this Blossom Red wouldn't work...Read more

Keep your crazy pills and vitamins sorted appropriately with these clever little cases that resemble keys of a keyboard. Choose between the typo pill case 3, a set of 3 pill cases that look like the Shift, Esc and Ctrl keys, or the typo pill case 7, a case with 7 compartments marked with the first letter of the seven days of the week. Designed by Matt Carr. Design: Matt...Read more

Update: Two of these three wire baskets by Patricia Urquiola are now more than half off, which means you just might be able to afford one or two. Each basket is made from a single module of wire which is repeated 15 times and intertwined to create the shape. If you'd like some height, keep in mind that the Wire Centerpiece can be stacked on top of the Citrus Basket....Read more

Update: Now on sale for $199 (org.$249). Pretty reasonable price. Plus, it's an excellent time to get your summer seating sorted. CB2 is at it again with fantastic outdoor furniture. This chair is a no brainer for those of you that like a tad bit of traditional thrown in with your modern day sensibilities. It's a thoroughly updated adirondack chair with the same low lounge look, yet with a modernized...Read more

Spring To It is a simple piece of spring steel that can be used in a multitude of ways. Hold papers upright, clamp things flat to table, hang it over door as a hook, and who knows what else you can do with it.  Comes in a set of four mixed colors; green, orange, yellow, white. Specifications — Material: Powder coated spring steel Dimensions: 14'' high. width expands to 1.5...Read more

Cutting boards with cutouts: a small alteration that helps guide food into/onto a prep bowl or plate. One of these boards might just fit your sink, but check to make sure your undermount has a minimum of 1/2" reveal. Elkay has a whole range of sinks and accessories, so if neither of these fit your specifications, you might check out their other offerings. Hardwood construction Elkay 16" x 8" Hardwood...Read more

Have you sorted out your outdoor lighting situation yet? If not, do consider this hurricane lamp from Eva Solo. Two small but important details: it has a silicone base to make removing any wax easy (simply bend the base) and a hole at the bottom to let in air to reduce sooting. Use the handle to suspend from trees or do without for a simpler look on tables and floors....Read more

The Torch T1 helmet is an urban styled bicycle helmet with integrated lights. LEDs are projected onto the wide lenses which disperses the light across the entire surface, creating increased visibility and brighter light from wider viewing angles. The T1 is currently in a Kickstarter funding campaign. An $80 pledge will get you a helmet in red, black, or white, or for $100 you can nab yourself the special Midnight...Read more

Update: Remember this guy? MoMA has it in stock again, with a slight modification to its branding (now it says 'MoMA Triangle Notebook'). I'm not quite sure how a triangular shape notebook would benefit those of us that like notebooks, other than for novelty's sake, but maybe that's reason enough. (For example, I thought I'd skip posting this, but I kept coming back to it.) This notebook belongs to MoMA's...Read more

The Plug Book I'm in love: Camp Treehouse 30 unexpected things you can still put in the compost This may or may not become a post next week: eco-amp (via treehugger) Yarn Bombing Rocky and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Dwell: The Real Cost of Rip-offs (I strongly suggest reading this article, as it makes some excellent points.) Items from Hirotoshi Ito: creepy yet impressive. Bespoke Dazzle Rug from the...Read more

Do you know just how many croquet sets are available online? Hundreds, to say the least. I've no idea which set is the best to steer you towards, but I do like the look of the ones from The North Meadow. The Rockport 4 Player Set is $124, while the Scottsdale 6 Player Croquet Set is $185. Not inexpensive, but if you're looking something that will last, they'll most likely...Read more