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Just think, some people pick up cards at the supermarket. Pfft. Not you, of course. You have more of discerning nature and require a card that shows your stylish restraint and superb taste, maybe a card along the lines of these geometric beauties. Choose the Oval or Cube shape in black or metallic gold; the recipient will find a debossed black or gold "Happy Birthday" inside. Textured envelope included. CUBE: 4.5 ...Read more

Do you need some sculptural storage? Of course you do, who doesn't? Debra Folz brings us these Askew shelves, which are, you guessed it, set askew to the wall. The drawer fronts are nicely crafted as to be almost invisible, and while it would cost quite a few pretty pennies to install several on a wall, it would look fantastic. Maybe settling for just one in an entry way (or ...Read more

If you want to score major points with someone who likes tea, you can't do much better than gifting this teapot by Heath Ceramics. Originally designed in the 1940s to work with their dinnerware, the teapot has a copper handle wrapped in leather and is microwave, dishwasher and oven safe. Consider adding a couple of Large Modern Cups to complete the set. Tea pot large in Onyx Dimensions: 7.5"D, 2 qt...Read more

For us visual planners, a small overview of the month is pretty necessary, and these sticky notes seem like they would accompany our weekly planner or notebook quite well. Each pad has 15 sheets showing an empty grid; quickly jot down the current month's dates and you'll have your calendar wherever you want it. (The price is almost negligible, so maybe you can add some other fun sticky notes to your ...Read more

This Poet Stool by Misewell might be a tad expensive, but goodness, once you take a look at the construction, you begin to understand why. The three legs are connected to the seat by mortise and tenon joints, which, if you're not aware, is both a simple and strong joint that needs to be cut exactly to specification. Steel connects each leg, further strengthening the structure and providing a perfect ...Read more

Here's another price increase: back in 2010, the Leti Lamp was $369 for the small 12.5"h size, and now it's $500. That's a score for the 'don't procrastinate' camp. For those of you in the 'save until you can afford' camp, you'll be saving a little longer for this all in one eco-sustainable desk lamp and bookend. Lacquered metal. Leti is available in two sizes and four color options. small: 9" w x 6" d ...Read more

Google's Versailles 3D Take the ‘Happiness Experiment’ Martín Azúa's Basic House. "A basic inhabitable volume; foldable, inflatable and reversible." Watch Curiosity's Landing! Aug 5, 10:31pm Pacific, Aug 6, 2012 1:31am Eastern Beat the heat with a Tank Pool (check out the solar powered filter too) (via Brick House) What if every Olympic sport was photographed like beach volleyball? (via kottke) Gorillas Seen Dismantling Deadly Poacher Traps Dynamic VHS Tape Installations by ...Read more

This desk brings to mind the Primary Desk by Nathan Yong, doesn't it? There's a vast difference in pricing/materials/craftsmanship, of course, but they share the same idea of a small upper storage shelf. This desk by designer Jannis Ellenberger has hook-on storage: one white powdercoated shelf and lidded drawer that hang at any point along the ledge. (And, at $399 you definitely will save some serious cash compared to ...Read more

Can you think of a few situations where you might need one of these? Every time I see a wind up radio I think of 28 Days Later, and then quickly replace the thought with how handy it would be for particularly stormy days or camping. "Included in the 2010 National Design Triennial, the Solarlink radio can be powered by the sun, a crank, three AA batteries, or a by DC power ...Read more

Hey, IKEA, nice job. For $20, a lot of us could do much worse, and even though it's not available online (possible glass breakage during shipment?), it's completely worth checking out if your plants need some tender loving care. The roof vents allow air to circulate as needed, and with any luck, your thumbs will start to look a little greener. Frame: Steel, Powder coating Other parts: Polystyrene Designer: Sarah Fager ...Read more

Now, for another game of 'What is it?' Do you know? Can you guess? Hint: it is not a torture device, nor a strange sort of holder for a beverage. It was designed by Carl Mertens, who has designed all manner of steel accessories, and measures approximately 5 x 3 inches. Do you know now? Answer below. It's a candle snuffer, or, to be more precise, a candle extinguisher. A snuffer/...Read more

Need a few extra tea towels? Check out the typographic options over at UK site Keep Calm Gallery. There are quite a few with popular sayings and such, but these two stood out along with two other favorites (not pictured): It's Nice to be Nice and Shadow Hands. 'T' Towel, £9.00 Dry Tea Towel, £9.00...Read more

The Paulistano chair, now available in cotton canvas. Are you excited? Even a little bit? Because you should be. It's rare that outdoor furniture is described as exciting, mostly because it's meant for outdoors and not many of us have the time and money to spend on amazing furnishings that will only get rained on, but such is the state of things. Now, the Paulistano's new canvas cover means it ...Read more

Can you live without your electric coffee maker? Yes, you can; say it out loud, 'yes, I can.' Now repeat that in your head until you believe it. If the Faro Mug Set didn't convince you, maybe this Unplugged Coffee Maker from Koziol will. All you need is a filter, ground coffee, and hot water. And your cup, of course. Less technology can be a good thing. The Unplugged ...Read more

Random fabric remnants might not fit in perfectly with your color scheme, but nevertheless, this little pouf should get a ribbon for recycling fabric. Maybe you'll prefer the solid graphite or red color options (or even the soft wool version, $299), but if you don't mind a bit of everything, go for it. 100% cotton cover. dimensions: 20"dia.x14"H...Read more