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Thanks to this electronic Click & Grow smartpot, if you've no green thumb, you don't have to give up on indoor plants completely. There's no daily watering and no fertilizing, you just start the kit by adding batteries and 1 liter of water and then sit back and wait for the smart technology to do its job. You'll need to refill the water reservoir after a month or two, but that's the ...Read more

What's more dirty and germ-filled than your toilet seat? Your keyboard. In a test of eight everyday items for dirtyness, it ranked a dismal number four (thank you to the Mythbusters for their research). You can now extend your good hygiene habits to your keyboard with this washable keyboard from Logitech. Great for any office environment or a shared computer setting (like a family computer). USB plug and play for ...Read more

Buy (or sell) stuff from (or to) your neighbors: Krrb Help Fund OSTRICH, The Portable Nap Maker Was Picasso’s dad keen on DIY? Custom Video Game Covers Technological Mandalas (via today and tomorrow) More than you want to know about Copywriting. Crazy (good) Water Tower residence (via IGNANT) Mysterious Underwater ‘Crop Circles’ Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the nice weather (if you have it). ...Read more

This is a bike pump. On a keychain. How can that be? This little key chain attachment is the missing link between you and air compressors found throughout your city. Simply remove it from your key chain, connect it to one end of an air compressor at an auto shop (or fire station), and then connect the other end to your bike tire. Use the compressor's gauge to fill to ...Read more

Interesting. This bookshelf is basically one steel tube with one central support, a little different from the usual two-bracket-one-flat-shelf idea, isn't it? It's stated that no tools are needed, but seeing as there screws in the picture, you might want to have a Phillips screwdriver handy. Manufactured by Quattria. Painted steel tube with ends of lathed beechwood. Dimensions: W:20″ D:5.1″ H:7.5″ Designed by Project Artik. ...Read more

Say what you will about synthetic paper, but don't knock its affordability in the lighting department. Designer Amanda Betz was inspired by the Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, and, as you can see, she created a honeycomb-like pattern to mimic the design on the mosque's dome. Be sure to take a look at the shadows cast by this light, for you'll not be short on ambience if you ...Read more

It's safe to say I've not cooked anything complicated, much less anything involving the word 'casserole', yet I'm certainly drawn to this bold red dish designed by Jens Quistgard. The handle design seems almost too (dare I say) pretty, but the weld points actually limit heat transfer. The lid can also be inverted for use as a trivet. And can you guess when it was designed? Was it a: 1923, b: 1956, ...Read more

Don't let your nice writing instruments get lost or damaged; keep them safe and sound in a nice leather case like this one. A zippered compartment holds smaller items while two pouches leave room enough to store several pens/pencils/rulers/etc. Maybe bookmark it for a nice gift idea? Available in Grey, Brown, Black, or Red. ...Read more

Sleeping under the stars? Make sure you stay warm with a camp blanket like this wool/cotton blend designed by Best Made Co. (of the Axes) and made by Pendleton Woolen Mills. It gets extra points for its included leather blanket sling, and you'll get extra points for having a warm blanket that's easy to carry to and fro the campsite (or the linen closet, as the case may be). 72" ...Read more

I hope you aren't sick of seeing Kickstarter projects, because here's another worthwhile one. The Clip Tree is a configurable valet that allows you to keep your miscellany in one spot. Attach it to the wall in the bathroom, hallway, or office and then sit back and congratulate yourself in advance for never losing anything ever again. Customize the Clip Tree with its various options; there's a hook, bowl, tray, ...Read more

Say, do you ever desire a portable, water resistant, wireless boombox that you can attach to your bike or kid's stroller? If that answer is yes, head on over to Kickstarter where you have the chance to back Outdoor Tech's Turtle Shell. For $99 you'll own a Turtle Shell speaker or spend a bit more ($125) and you'll get the Turtle Claw Mount as well. Thanks to its camera threading, the Turtle ...Read more

Fun! Check out this new mobile designed by Clara Von Zweikbergk. It's a twelve-sided geometric shape (otherwise known as a dodecahedron, correct?) that has both warm and cool colors, all carefully chosen, of course, for the best contrast and visual appeal. At 12"x12", it can hang by itself or in clusters. Designed by Clara Von Zweikbergk, 2012. By Artecnica. Wire included. Printed on wood-free paper with high-quality spot-printed inks. Dimensions: 12" Dia ...Read more

This price is right for this side table, especially considering the style and materials. The warm walnut top balances out the cool copper wire base, and the size is just about perfect for a table lamp and a few odds and ends. The top is removable should you want to store something in the base, though who knows what that might look like. Might be better to leave it as is. ...Read more

Bookplates! Maybe not that exciting if you've fully abandoned paper pages, but if you still harbor a love for the old fashioned tome, you might just like to have a few blank bookplates on hand. Keep track of the place/date you bought the book, inscribe a special sentiment before giving as a gift, or, as I might do, write in your name so the book will eventually find its ...Read more

Hrm, I wonder if this Portable Magnetic Speaker actually produces decent sound? It's tiny at 1.75" x 1.75", and has a powerful magnet that can be clipped to clothing or bags to keep it close. The battery (lithium-ion) is rechargeable via the included USB cable. Audiophiles, what do you think? Made in China. Item ID: 21797 Materials: electrical wiring, magnet, thermoplastic polyurethane 1.75" W x 1.75" H ...Read more