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A ping pong game after dinner? Sure, why not, just grab that trivet and we're good to go. Huh? The Corknet Set is such a smart idea: two cork pieces line up side by side to create a net (regulation height, by the way) on any table. They are freestanding- just set them up in the middle of a table and play. And, when you're not showing your opponent who's...Read more

This Metalwork Nightstand has been on the radar lately, and what a pleasant surprise to find the price in a very affordable range. The hot rolled steel option is $249, the white lacquer $199, and, if you don't mind a little celadon, you can get it at $139. Celadon? Our new favorite color, I think. 16"sq. x 24"h. Metal in Hot Rolled Steel. Engineered wood drawer. Made in Indonesia....Read more

See all those dividers? See the bold blue? Is there any surprise I bought one of these the moment Field announced its existence? And, it has taken weeks (weeks!) for me to place in the spotlight. Apologies. As you might have guessed from the name, the ISO Organizer's design and dimensions are based on international paper standards. Made from heavy-gauge cold rolled steel, the powder-coated divider has a thin cork...Read more

The Winkel 127 Table Lamp boasts quite a few features for a smaller task lamp. First off, it's made of solid fiberglass reinforced biopolyamide, which is made from "over 60 per cent renewable material derived from castor oil." That makes it recyclable at the end of its lifespan. However, with a very energy-efficient multi-chip LED light system, that won't be anytime soon. Optimal light distribution, micro gas springs (that means...Read more

Hmm, a good quality linen duvet set for $129 sounds extremely unlikely, but maybe that's because we're used to other brands (like Matteo) having price tags twice as much*. Is price a true indicator of quality? Or should we take a chance on one heck of a deal? This is exactly the kind of product that needs customer reviews, so that those of us biting our fingernails wondering about the...Read more

You've seen Cold Picnic's Private Parts, and now here's a glimpse at their other larger area rugs. These three have a pale backdrop, with abstract shapes and bits of color to jazz things up. There's the Cenotes Rug (no longer available), with a softer lime green and peach setting the tone. Painted Caves plays with purple, beige and red, while Talking Rocks (no longer available) has three floating jagged rock...Read more

This very large and very blue cabinetry unit hides all sorts of functions in the Unfolding House by Normal Projects (Michael Chen and Kari Anderson). The 450 square foot space needed to cram in a lot of different areas- cooking, storage, sleeping, and working- while keeping the small space open and airy. What to do? Build a big cabinet, of course, that holds plenty of storage, a murphy bed and...Read more

If you carry your keys around on a carabiner, you might want to trade it in for this upgrade. It features a 'safety gate' that keeps your keys locked in place. No matter how many times you clip it on and off, this second latch keeps key rings safely attached, yet still easily retrievable should you need to remove them. And, as an extra little feature, the titanium body also...Read more

This isn't your normal pillow, and that is exactly its charm. Instead of one semi-fluffy square (so boring!), the Knot Pillow is one long tube of cotton fluffiness sewn in silk pongee fabric, hand painted and tied up in a large knot. Fun, right? And especially handy in a pillow fight, I'd think. -100 % COTTON FILLING -SILK PONGEE TAUPE HAND PAINTED Pillows made to order, expect 4-6 weeks for...Read more

- Animated Light Paintings by Lucea Spinelli (via thisisnthappiness) - The World's Most Functional Sleeping Bag by Capata - How to turn a plastic bottle into 20 yards of string - So many good stamps: extase's Etsy Shop (via thinx) - Mindful breathing - Honeybee mite is "like having a 6-pound house cat attached to your side, sucking the life out of you"- yikes: A Hardier Honeybee That Fights Back...Read more

Why does your wine bottle need a hat? To be clear, it's a stopper, not a hat, but you can call it what you wish. In the event you are unable to finish a whole bottle of wine in one sitting, this Vino Cork Stopper will save it for later enjoyment. And, it has a trick up its sleeve- turn it over and it may be used as a bottle...Read more

Q: What do you get when you combine Studio Bertjan Pot with a company that has the name of a evil sorcerer a long history in Persian carpets? That's not a joke, by the way, it's just a way to solicit an exclamation of admiration of said studio. A: You get a wonderfully mixed triangular kilim pattern, in all sorts of "spicy colours" on rugs and poufs. Note: gird your...Read more

Nice! These hangers are made from recycled denim fibers salvaged from Japanese textile factories. Threads- those little flecks of color- are compressed with discarded fabric from the cutting floor into usable hangers for all your clothes. So, you'll have remnants of clothes hanging your clothes... Set of four equal denim hangers. 18.5"Wx0.25"Dx9.25"H -Recycled textile remnants -Made in Japan...Read more

The Cobra Wall Sconce might just be the coolest under-the-radar sconce ever. Why? Well, look at the subtle curve of the shade, for starters, and its classic oval shape. Did you know the Swedish architect and designer Greta Grossman designed it way back in 1950? It still looks thoroughly modern, in the quiet way of most mid-century Swedish modernism. The shade may be tilted 90 degrees and rotated a full...Read more

Knives and cutting boards: two things that work together in the kitchen yet are often pulled from different spots. Chops combines the two, with a metal knife rack that holds two cutting boards upright for storage. Take off one board (or both) and you'll see the simple black frame of the knife rack. After prep and cleaning, reset the boards on either side, and you have what appears to be...Read more