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Here's a couple of lovely vases by Jaime Hayon that aren't going to hurt your feelings by being too expensive. The hand blown glass vessels have bulbous ends that would otherwise topple over if not for the contrasting solid cedar rings they rest upon. This mix of grey glass and warm cedar give you receptacles that are sculptural enough to display on their own or fill with a bouquet of...Read more

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Treat your books, art, or tchotchkes right with the Want Shelf by Andrew Coslow's studio. The interior is kept at a natural wood grain (with protective clear coat) while the outside is finished in a white wash. The warm wood grain guides your eye towards the items on the shelf, while the end caps seemingly give them a protective embrace- no bookends necessary. Shown in Ash with a white wash...Read more

Need a new travel mug? Stelton has improved the vacuum mug by making it possible to drink from all sides. Click the spill-proof lid open or closed, it's that simple. You'll not look ridiculous trying to drink from the wrong side, and your beverages will stay hot or cold according to your preference. Choose from copper, steel, black or chalk. The lid is dishwasher safe; hand-wash the insulated mug itself....Read more

Can there ever be too many minimal totes? I think not, because we are all a little picky in our quest for an everyday bag. This backpack by Minor History has a fold-over top with a magnetic closure, adjustable brass buckle straps, and a large zippered compartment (in the fold-over). That leaves plenty of room for a laptop and other necessities, either for your daily commute or a longer journey....Read more

Thank goodness, now there's a less gross version of the wishbone. This one is wooden and made with magnets, so you won't have the waiting and... well, like I said before, the gross part of bone breaking. Ick. Let's retire that part, shall we? There's also a wooden Clover and Feather, should you need more luck. Bookmark these for thoughtful little gifts to friends and family. "An ancient symbol of...Read more

If you need an occasional table that knocks down for storage, take a look at the Etage Collection. Choose your table legs (12" or 15"), then choose your tabletop. Also, at first glance, it may appear that you could use the legs with any surface, which you could, but it's worth noting that the round bracket of the leg is inlaid with the accompanying top. A nice detail in an...Read more

A small coffee set may be just what you need at your desk, just so you can waft those delicious artisan aromas over to your coworkers to "encourage" them to do what you ask in a timely manner. Matte black stoneware with a bamboo lid keeps your coffee hot; the filter holder fits nicely on top. Add the accompanying milk jug to make sure you get your ratio just right...Read more

How about a Perpetual Wall Calendar to brighten up your days? Dan Reisinger’s calendar lets you combine different colors and compositions each day to switch up its graphic, day after day and year after year. Exercise a little creativity to match the day's image with your mood (or the weather) by rearranging the six reversible bi-color cut-out sheets and cards. And, as a limited time offer, use TREATS30 to get...Read more

If you still haven't figured out your Halloween costume, you could always download one of these Papercraft Masks from Paperstatue. There's quite a few to choose from, so you can go with a nonthreatening Red Panda Mask or with something more disturbing like the Rabbit or Ram Mask. Last minute procrastination won't haunt you anymore, that's for sure. Happy Halloween!...Read more

Those books and papers of yours might like a pair of very Slim Bookends to keep them upright. Two basic shapes joined by one single screw is all it takes to create order out of the chaos scattered across your desk. Available in yellow, grey, and blue. Designed by Kenyon Yeh for Good Thing. Material: Painted Beech & Powder Coated Steel Dimensions: Width 6", Height 6.75", Depth 1.25" Updated price...Read more

- Hope for small apartments: At His 350-Square-Foot Apartment, Small Space Champion Graham Hill Practices What He Preaches - How To Successfully Respond To A Question You Really Don't Want To Answer - Too late for a pool float? Eh, no: Hot Bod Float - Whaaat. Due to Apple price hikes in the U.K., it’s now cheaper for Brits to fly round-trip to the U.S. to buy a MacBook Pro...Read more

If you're going to spend any time outside at night walking, running or biking, make sure you are visible to vehicles around you. Clip on the Lucina Wearable Light and you'll do just that, with either a steady or flashing beam to alert others of your presence. The Lucina uses magnets, so it's easy to fasten it to your shirt/coat, bag, or leggings. Just push a button to turn it...Read more

Okay, here's your chance to get 2017 all planned out before it even begins. The Egg Press x Schoolhouse Big Picture Calendar shows you the entire year all in one manageable rectangle. Add those important annual dates and note possible vacation time (it'll be fun to use different colors of ink for different occasions) just so it is entirely obvious that you are going to slam dunk your work/life balance...Read more

Don't freak out about the impending mess of coats that accompanies winter; get one of these hanging racks to siphon off the pressure. Put it in an unused corner or extra room for bulkier coats and clothes, knowing that the lower shelf will keep larger bags and shoes up and off the ground, thus giving you (and your guests) an impression of everything being in its right place. There's also...Read more