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What to get someone that enjoys preparing and serving food? This set of 6 'Scoop, Stab & Spread' appetizer tools might fit the bill with their specific functions. The Scoop has an integrated draining slot, the Stab includes a double-pronged fork and a single pronged spear (to skewer delicate meats, of course), and the Spread has an angled and straight spreader (a good fit for soft or hard cheeses). Design by Karl ...Read more

Mapping marriage equality around the world "According to a study by Spectrem Group, 58 percent of millionaire pet owners have a dog. Only 37 percent own a cat." Why Millionaires Prefer Dogs Over Cats Robbie Rowlands - Intervention How to tell a tourist from an art student by how they take pictures Mountain of balls engulfs New York to show emissions A $25,000 pencil? Yep, it's a Build a School Pencil. Practical Origami: ...Read more

We posted this last year, but that won't stop us from reminding you again about this "no gap" calendar. The NeuYear Calendar shows the year with seamless transitions from one month to the next, which appears to be quite efficient for looking at the whole year all at once- no flipping back and forth like you would with a regular calendar. A horizontal format is on one side, a vertical ...Read more

What do get someone that doesn't have a list? Well, if they're interested in architecture, it's a no brainer to get them Phaidon's 20th-Century World Architecture. It's half off the regular retail price and details over 750 works of architecture around the world from 1900 to 1999, making it the perfect coffee table book for perusing. "Divided into six world regions and 29 sub-regions, over 80 countries are represented. The collection is the result of ...Read more

If you lack any bravery when it comes to bold colors in your home, just take a look at the GMG House by Pedro Gadanho. Even if you don't particularly like the colors chosen, you can see how color plays an important part in defining the space- red for the powder room or light turquoise for the stairs- and how it can add energy and movement to a large space. ...Read more

Who better than Mr. Stefan Boublil, the creative director of the apartment, to kick off our collection of Gift Ideas for 2012? Our thanks to Stefan, as we know he's busy running the business and the apartment broadcast, as well as generally providing better design for branding, marketing, and interior design worlds. Well done, sir, you deserve everything on your list. Stefan’s note to Santa: dear santa, i hope you ...Read more

Why does it seem like a sleek key ring is the perfect gift for acquaintances, coworkers, and relatives? It is because it's impersonal yet useful? In any case, this Beta Key Ring has an inkless pen attached, meaning its owner will never be without a writing tool. The pen has a solid metal alloy 'nib' that leaves a pencil-like mark on paper. Designer: Axel Weinbrecht Country of Design: Germany Dimensions: 3.25"...Read more

Nice. This smart docking station senses your approach and lights up so you can find it easily in the dark. This function also simulates sunrise to make sure you wake naturally. Lumawake tracks your sleep cycles and gives you a detailed report each morning contact free (which means no wristbands). And, if you're on the home automation bandwagon, the Lumawake can be integrated into systems like SmartThings & WeMo to turn ...Read more

The following post is sponsored by Aether Apparel. The Field Jacket by Aether Apparel combines the utility of a traditional field jacket with the weatherproof performance of a ski jacket. The design-focused outdoor apparel company came up with the idea after seeing their photographer struggle to carry an assortment of miscellaneous camera equipment during one of their photo shoots. Their solution? Design a tough-as-nails jacket to keep you dry in ...Read more

Color any and all Arne Jacobsen fans happy, because there's now a set of espresso cups numbered 1-4 to accompany the regular letter cups. And you thought your kitchen cupboard could hold no more Bauhaus inspired typography. These cups are small enough to work as tealight holders too, fyi. Manufacturer: Design Letters Arne Jacobsen espresso cups are available in a pack of four - numbers 1-4 - from Finnish Design Shop, $55....Read more

Chances are that you can't afford to buy the art of Louise Bourgeois, but if you're a fan you sure can afford to pay $60 for a set of 4 place mats featuring designs from her fabric drawings. The intricate, geometric patterns are worthy of the wall, but we'll take it where we can get it. There are coasters too (shown below) if you can believe it. set of 4 cork board place ...Read more

When an ordinary hook just won't do for your winter wear, Grain has a router cut wall hook for your consideration. Made from a block of beech, each hook has a CNC routered out ring that allows for both hook and hanging space, which effectively doubles each hook's storage potential. Dimensions: Height: 5.5 in / 14 cm Width: 5.5 in / 14 cm Depth: 2.75 in / 7 cm Color: Beech Material: FSC-certified beech and steel hardware. Origin: Made ...Read more

Shall we switch to loose leaf tea? This Tea Egg certainly tempts us to, as its two-part design allows for easy cleaning. Some swear that loose tea makes for a better flavor and some say it's better for the environment as it cuts down on packaging; both points merit consideration, for sure. The color options of the Tea Egg also sweeten the deal (though it looks like A+R only ...Read more

Oh, how to combine your love of stitching and constellations? Well, besides making a version of this Stitched Star Chart, you could add the Stitch the Stars 2013 Calendar by Heather Lins to your wishlist. Each month is shown on a glow-in-the-dark card with glow-in-the-dark embroidery floss so you can stitch to connect the dots of the constellation. The constellation corresponds to the month, fyi. Designer: Heather Lins, 2012 Printed and assembled ...Read more

You and I both know what a hassle it is to get keys on and off a regular keyring. You can use a staple remover to aid the process or you could change your keyring to a Freekey. It has a patented wave that allows the end to open, making adding or removing keys a snap. There's also a Freekey System that comes with additional small rings for grouping your ...Read more