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If you prefer to stick to digital in the time-telling category, then you'll want to check out this simple square wall clock by Braun. It's a global radio-controlled digital clock and displays 12/24 hour time, calendar date, day of the week, indoor temperature and humidity. Everything you need really, without any unnecessary decorative features. Available in black or white. ABS slimline case acrylic lens, and optional table stand. Brand: Braun Materials: ...Read more

Dining tables with extra leaves are nothing new, yet rarely do you find one that stores leaves in such a simple way as this table from Blu Dot. It has storage drawers at each end that allow quick access to the leaves when you have extra guests. It looks like the leaves fit onto the drawer as their support, thus minimizing any clasps or extra fussiness. (This looks to be ...Read more

This remarkable cabin on the Swedish West coast is designed by Torsten Ottesjö. With a keen sense of scale, Ottesjö has thoughtfully laid out distinct areas for food prep, eating, and sleeping in 25 square meters. The thinking behind such a project is explained on Ottesjö's website, with more photos showing the unique curved construction and building details. To see more, visit ottesjo.se. Hus 1 from David Jackson Relan on Vimeo....Read more

Time for an update. We posted these years ago, and they've not disappeared from our wishlists, though they have slightly changed in terms of pricing and available retailers. These Rubber X-Bands would come in handy for all sorts of office related papers and miscellany, or, better yet, for keeping a small gift box sealed as shown. Each box has an assortment of four sizes and colors, 16 rubberbands in total. smallest ...Read more

Rotating 3D nebula (via itsokaytobesmart) A Third Act for a Tiny House History of Earth in 24-hour clock (via curiositycounts) Spectacular 'Rain Room' Watch a Water Droplet Bounce in Super Slow Motion Sophie Duran's Undiscovered Wonders of the World Sculpting by numbers New research suggests it may be much more difficult to climb the social ladder than we thought (thanks Liz) American Obesity: The Biggest Threat to Fuel Economy? LAURENT ...Read more

You've got to appreciate the fact that the Merkled folks aren't wasting one scrap of the offcuts from their Coat Rack (remember Merkled Lighting?). These hooks are similar to the coat rack in that one slight bend creates strength. Line up two or three in a row near your entranceway (or closet) or take advantage of the Set of 7 ($95) and go big by scattering them all over a wall. Size: 2 1/2" ...Read more

If the name's not enough to make you look twice, take a close look at the seat and back join. There's some pretty precise curves involved and a rather appealing humbleness in terms of scale and treatment. It looks like the Nerd Chair is just available in the UK at the moment, but let's hope it makes its way stateside soon. Designed by David Geckeler for Muuto. Materials: Natural oak ...Read more

If you're fond of SIWA paper products, you'll be happy to hear there's an iPad case available. A simple string and button closure secures the contents and a matching color liner keeps your iPad scratch free. SIWA products are made of Soft Naoron (wood pulp and polyolefin using "washi suki" paper manufacturing process); this paper-like material is strong and highly water resilient. Available in black and grey. Materials: Soft Naoron (...Read more

Politics: it's not the safest topic to discuss amongst friends and family, but if you want to subtly state your preference during this campaign season (and then have visitors wipe their feet on your preference) one of these doormats is for you. Choose between WELCOME* Unless you're a Republican and WELCOME* Unless you're a Democrat. However, if you choose to purchase either, do be aware that you run the risk ...Read more

A little black and white geometry always catches the eye, and these cups from Ferm Living are no exception. However, upon first glance, a person might think 'haven't I seen these before?' and that person might search their memory (and the internet) only to find an image of Masahiro Mori's Mini Cups. Quite similar, indeed, yet there's a sizable difference in dimensions. Ferm Living's Geometry Cups are larger and ...Read more

Do you have papers scattered all over your desk? Maybe you could use an organizer that held paper vertically, something like this Fierzo Desk Organizer. Two stainless steel frames are held together by clips, allowing paper sheets to be held and presented without taking up too much precious workspace. The base doubles as a pen tray, perfect for smaller office supplies. Available in two sizes. Small: 11.5" W X 2" D X 6.75" ...Read more

What to do with a boring pendant light? Why, upgrade the bulb to crystal, of course. Lee Broom recently unveiled his cut-lead crystal bulbs this year in Milan; each one is individually hand blown by Cumbria Crystal, the last producer of handmade English full lead crystal. The bulb fits any standard E27 fitting, and is available to purchase alone ($175) or with a brushed brass pendant ($275). Designer: Lee Broom Size: 3.5" w ...Read more

Need an internet radio? Access more than 15,000 internet radio stations with the updated Heritage model from Revo. It provides coverage of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), DAB+, FM, and Wi-Fi internet radio, and there's the docking for iPods and iPhones with the requisite wireless audio streaming as well. Not too shabby in the looks department either. More details below. -wireless audio streaming and docking for iPods® and iPhones®. -access to more ...Read more

You might not like the price tag, but you certainly will like how this side table can also be used as a step stool. No more dangerous episodes of precariously balancing on an inappropriate surface to reach a book, and no more apologies of not having that one extra seat for a surprise guest. Plus, take a look at the joints: it's clear that this is built to stand the ...Read more

Remember the Blunt Umbrella? Now there's a collapsible version that can easily fit in your bag. With the same patented BLUNT Tips (to you, these are the non-poke corners) and unique Radial Tensioning System (reinforcement to keep it from collapsing when strong winds strike), the XS gives you the same rain protection in a convenient carrying size. See the other sizes on Blunt's website. Diameter: 950 mm / 37 in Length: 365 mm / 14 in ...Read more