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Inspired by Oiva Toikka’s Kastehelmi (Dewdrop) collection, this dinnerware set is intended for holiday use, yet I think it would work just fine throughout the year. The red and grey colors are festive, sure, yet the dot pattern isn't so "holiday" that you'd look strange using it in May or June. Iittala Kulku bowl 15 cm, grey or red, $31.00 Iittala Kulku mug 0,3 L, grey or red, $27.00 Iittala Kulku plate 21 cm, ...Read more

Web developers, embrace your occupation wholeheartedly this holiday season with these letterpress cards. There's several to choose from and all allow you to express your message in the familiar PHP code. Shown above: Egg Nog Arrays Greeting Cards (Set of 4), $14.00 Here are a few others that caught my eye: Happy New Year Letterpress Code Card (Set of 4), $14.00 PHP "Hello World" letterpress greeting cards (set of 4), $14.00 ...Read more

This small flat lens (called a Fresnel Lens) magnifies up to 2.5, making it ideal for tiny print. Now, you might not need a magnifier every day, but perhaps you'd like to stop smoking? Or know someone who would? You could take a page from the designer's book by using the magnifier to light a smoke, which would cut down on the habit significantly if you live in a cloudy climate... ...Read more

I recently saw a few of these Animal boxes (by Karl Zahn) lined up along a windowsill in someone's home, and it struck me how they'd be a thoughtful tradition to get one each year as a gift for a friend or loved one. Each box represents a "power" animal, a sort of totem for one's ambitions. Plus, there's just enough room inside for something small and special should you ...Read more

Over Thanksgiving, How the US Traveled, According to Foursquare. Kris sent me this link, a mini-custom-newspaper looks pretty neat: the Little Printer Inforgraphics for your (gmail) inbox: Unboxed via @designtaxi: the nicest place on the internet Forbes: How to be more interesting New Bees in NYC New holiday pillows from Build Your BLock Just a normal day... Leonardo's To-Do List Check out these Transcience mirrors. Nice. Classic Novels’ First Covers ...Read more

And now, our fourth installment of Gift Ideas, by none other than Stefan Boublil, the creative director of the apartment. He's got a gold star by his name and a pretty good list of achievements to date (just google him). Stefan's list of gifts to get this year: 1. As Little Design As Possible - The Work of Dieter Rams, $90.00 the most insight i have ever gained about design is from ...Read more

Whoa. If you're not a fan of the taxidermy trend, have I got something to share with you. Bend Seating has trophy heads made of metal. And they're geometric, engineered from a mathematical formula. And this makes them awesome. Wall art? Heck yeah. Coat hook? Yes please. Water Buffalo, $149.00 Mama Bear, $129.00 Cub, $99.00 Available from Bend Seating . ...Read more

This tray/bottle stopper is something to consider, as it gives empty (or half empty) bottles a purpose. There's an especially nice option when using several different types of bottles with different heights, as it would give your table a useful centerpiece for hors d'oeuvres (aka appetizers) while saving space. Designed by Carlo Trevisani for Seletti, the Appo Tray is made from cork. Dimensions: 18cm dia x 7,6cm H Material:cork...Read more

A calendar after my own heart... it shows the entire year with no gaps between months. It reflects how time actually passes, a seamless transition from one month to the next. After considering the efficiency of this format, a regular calendar just seems clunky (flipping pages, why bother?). One side is vertical, the other horizontal, so take your pick. Available at Fab.com for $18.00 or from NeuYear.net for $24.00. ...Read more

A big thanks goes out to our newest sponsor, Voice Art Gallery. Voice Art™ is high quality giclee art that is created from the sound of your voice. Yes, from your voice! Voice Art™ bridges the gap between sentiment and design. Since your voice is like a fingerprint each design is 100% unique and personalized. Voice Art Gallery’s groundbreaking technology makes it easy to create beautiful artwork that can motivate ...Read more

Now, why has this not popped up on the collective radar before now? It's a magnetic pencil with no varnish (cedar wood, eco friendly), so you can keep it handy on the nearest metal surface. It's also worth noting that paperclips and other paraphernalia might stick to it, depending on the magnet's strength. by Philippe Ferreux, 2010 Cedar Wood 6.8" L ...Read more

Here is our third installment of gift ideas, handpicked by our very own Kris Bernard, Founder and Editor-at-Large. Her picks for gifts to get this year: 1. Everyday Carry Keychain Screwdrivers, $9.00 2. silver medal, $6.00 3. State-By-Celebrity Print, $20.00 4. Golden Bar Necklace, $16.00 5. Hand-stitched leather pencil case, $40.00 6. Pocket size Moleskine Journal and cahiers leather cover, $39.00 7. Little skull studs, $18.00 8. La Tropézienne Tote, $386.00 9. Market Bag DAILY, $55.00 10. Mid Century Designers Pencil Set, $6.00 Thanks Kris!...Read more

Remember this little guy? Well, if you've long been admiring its bottle brush limbs, you'll be very happy to hear it's now 50% off, which makes it almost affordable. reg. $375.00, sale $187.50 Designed by Kuno Prey. 58" high, 44" widest branches, 22" base with quick assembly Originally available from Unica Home....Read more

This little camera is pretty special; you can focus each picture after you take it. The Lytro captures the entire light field, allowing you to pick foreground/middle/background, whichever you prefer, by simply clicking on the area you want to focus on. Take a look at their living pictures and the 'science inside' page to get the idea. ...Read more

Ah, now this is a must have for us forgetful folks. Each note sticks to itself to form a band, making a perfect wrist reminder for important times, notes, etc. So smart, and needed over here in the states as soon as possible (retailers, take note!). Currently the only retail site is in French, so a little translation might be necessary. Block of 100 sheets. designer: Doriane Favre dimensions: 21 x 4 cm ...Read more