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This carafe and cooler by Normal Studio uses the cooling properties of terracotta to keep your beverages at a slightly chilled temperature. When soaked in cold water prior to use, the carafe and cooler will slowly release moisture to cool the wine inside the carafe. Designed by Normal Studio for Eno Support BLTD by buying at DWR: Terracotta Wine Cooler, $94.00 H 10.25” W 5.5” D 5.5” The Wine Cooler has a fitted cork ...Read more

Travelers: if you're often wondering if your bag is over the weight limit, do yourself a favor and carry a travel scale. If it doesn't encourage you to lighten your load, at least you'll be prepared for luggage fees. To use, you hook the strap around the carrying handle on your luggage and lift- you'll get an accurate reading up to 88 pounds. For a non-digital scale, check out Kikkerland's Travel ...Read more

If you're constantly apologizing for someone's behavior (yours or your friend/loved one), at least be proper about it. These cards to do the talking for you, especially as there's nothing like a handwritten note to show your sincerity. Also, take note of the 'I Do Want This Back' Card Set, shown below, which is perfect for making your intentions clear when lending something out. Apologies Card Set Set of 5 ...Read more

Just snap a picture of any home, nationwide, to identify it and find out what it's worth: HomeSnap (via bookofjoe) Wide Scale photo of a galaxy. Damien Rudd's Objects of Intimacy project . (via swissmiss) Text Drawings Created by Cutting Thousands of Letters from Books and Religious Texts Instructables: Disco Ball Helmet (via Design Crush) This looks like a great volunteer opportunity for designers in Atlanta (or you can donate, of ...Read more

These Signal shelves by Brendan Ravenhill and Chris Adamick are pretty interesting. The steel brackets can be positioned anywhere, much like any ordinary shelf brackets, and set off the wood shelves in a bold and graphic way. The shelves are sold in sets of six brackets, two uprights, and either 8″ or 10″ wide shelves. 42″x 48″ x 9-11″ (Overall Set Dimensions) Powder Coated Steel, Maple Plywood. Brendan Ravenhill ...Read more

With the weather warming up, it might seem odd to mention a jug that keeps coffee/tea hot, but if you've ever tasted a lukewarm cup of either beverage, you know the benefits of an appropriate receptacle. This jug by Norm Architects keeps the contents hot for many hours: "a beverage at a temperature of 203°F will, after 6 hours in a full jug in a 75°F room, still be 172°F ...Read more

This looks to be quite similar to Desk-It Adhesive Notepads, in size and in price (but they're not adhesive). There's 50 tear-off pages with a subtle geometric pattern and days of the week sections to keep track of your appointments. Size: 3.75l x 11.75"w. Designer: J. Han ...Read more

Sure, a world map is okay wall art, especially as you can try to absorb something while you're staring off into space not working, but what about a black world map, that will look even better once you add your own scribbles and notes to it? That would be pretty cool, and a very excellent way to chart your travels around the world. Material : Paper Size : 930x620cm Design & Made : ...Read more

And you thought you were prepared for the apocalypse. "EDC" or Every Day Carry are the things you have on you each day, and if you want to be fully prepared for anything, getting out of a jam or away from zombies, this kit will have you two steps ahead of the game. These tiny, multiuse tools fit onto a keychain, all weighing less than 2 ounces combined. A pry bar, ...Read more

More tea towels! Except this time you have your pick between black, orange, or grey sets of three, with each towel having a "terrific typographic timbre" to add to your kitchen. I made things complicated by selecting one towel from each set for the main image, but I'm sure you'll be satisfied with just one set. Right? (Also, House Industries: well done on the copy for these towels. Entertaining.) Flour ...Read more

Perhaps this would be a not-so-subtle reminder to be on time, either for yourself or for a loved one (because at that price you aren't going to buy it for a coworker). At almost 18 inches wide, it would be hard to ignore, and with convex glass and a slim appearance, it is definitely easy to admire. This clock is covered by Leff Group's 5-Year warranty. Material: Glass, Steel, Plastic Dimensions: 17.7" ...Read more

Clothing isn't usually featured on BLTD, but this Travel Jacket from Travelteq deserves a mention. It's a made from a navy blue light nylon and is reversible- one side has more distinguished pockets for a formal look while the other has stitched-on "sporty" pockets for casual outings. Both sides allow you to close the jacket either with a zipper or with buttons. One caveat, though, Travelteq is gauging interest before ...Read more

Pay attention and you'll see the charm in this stool designed by outofstock. The seat is gently curved so it's easy on the thighs and criss-crossed dowels ensure that the legs stay sturdy- all this with no screws. Another little tidbit: this stool was inspired by traditional wooden stools seen at a Singapore fish market. Manufactured by Environment in the USA. Material: Black Walnut or Oak Dimensions: 18"H x 18"W ...Read more

Remember the Lagarta Stool? This table is from the same designer, Ana Mestre, and utilizes the same natural agglomerate cork, except this time the cork is printed with an intricate Moorish pattern inspired from the historical tiles of the city Beja. 71"l x 31.5"w x 29.5"h To see more images, visit corquedesign.com. ...Read more

Someone I know is in the market for a wine decanter, so what better way to help than show a smattering of easy-on-the-eye options? See below for images, prices, and links. Ravenscroft Crystal Ultra Magnum Wine Decanter, $65.24 11"h, 8.5"w, holds 87 oz. Sagaform Wine Carafe with oak stopper, $36.00 10" H; holds 67 oz. Metrokane Houdini Decanter with Wine Shower, $39.99 11"h, holds 48 ounces Spiegelau Siena Decanter, $70.95 7 x 7 x 11 inches, 33-3/4 -ounce capacity Spiegelau Riva ...Read more