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We could play the 'what is it' game, but let's just skip straight to the item at hand. It's a Champagne Sabre, a blade intended to separate the collar and cork from the champagne bottle at its weakest spot above the neck. Now, you'll notice I mentioned it's a blade, albeit a curved, blunt blade; does this strike a little fear into anyone else? I'm sure it's dramatic to slice ...Read more

This Two-sided Colander makes a lot of sense; drain your fruit/greens/pasta on one side, and tip it to the other for serving or to rest alongside your other ingredients. The colander is maade out of durable melamine and designed by Ole Jensen. Made in Denmark Size: 7.5h x 8.75w x 10"diam Materials: Melamine Designer: Ole Jensen...Read more

Color! Add the Tät Tat Color Wheel to your window and watch the colors change as you rotate the paper discs around to create a multitude of prismatic colors. Choose between Color Wheel (shown above) or Diskiness (below); both have suction cups on the back to keep the wheels in place. Designed by Brigitta and Benedikt Martig-Imhof for Tät Tat in Switzerland. The Tät Tat color disk ...Read more

There are several sales starting today, and there's no way I can compile a big image to represent all the furnishings you can save money on, so, you'll just have to do a little work by clicking on the links. Instead, you see the Vitra Cork Stools A, B, and C, above, to represent Vitra's sale from March 6 - 18 (plus free shipping). There's also Kartell, Carl Hansen & Son, DWR, YLighting (...Read more

Sure, this looks like a wall shelf at first glance, but it hides a small work surface inside. Urbancase's The Ledge has a pullout shelf/work surface that's pretty perfect for a laptop, plus a cord management system and drawer, all within a relatively small footprint. Plus, the 'no legs' bit will keep a space from feeling too cramped. Designed by Darin Montgomery and Trey Jones of Urbancase. -Solid walnut ...Read more

We could play the whole 'what-is-it' game, but you probably possess enough deductive reasoning to guess the function of the top part of this set. That's right, it's an orange squeezer. Don't go thinking it's palm-sized, though, it's approximately 9" tall, so it will handle all manner of freakishly large citrus. The dark oak wood juicer sits snugly into the ceramic vase when not in use. Bonus: it's on sale (reg.$89). ...Read more

Measuring in at 47" wide and 39" deep, this Basset Chair is what one would call a sit-down-and-curl-up-in-lounge chair. With a horizontal "pillow" for a seat and a wrap around back, it has a comfortable, huggable feel about it, making it perfect for catching up on your reading list or watching your favorite films. There's also a Pouf Ottoman to rest your tired feet, the Basset 2-Seater to share with your loved ...Read more

Whether you're a parent or not, you can probably recognize the genius in these SipSnap silicone tops. They make any drinking cup spill-proof, so simply stretch them over whatever glass/tumbler you have at hand and let the kiddos roam free. BPA- and Phthalate-free, they're available in either a spout (SipSnap Tot) or straw version (SipSnap Kid). Currently a Kickstarter campaign, you can pledge $18 to receive one of the first ...Read more

While not new, this angular-modern-lovely chair by Tom Dixon is still something to talk about, and is currently on sale with the rest of Dixon's collection (until March 17). Might I mention that it is also stackable? It's made from solid lacquered oak deeply brushed to expose the grain. Also available in black, shown below. Designer: Tom Dixon Dimensions: 25.25"W x 29.5"H x 18.5"D Slab Chair...Read more

Nice! This petite shelf system uses powerful neodymium magnets to hold each shelf to a metal panel. That means you can move the shelves around as you wish, and use them to hold up papers, photos, etc. so you won't misplace anything (ever). The back panel measures in at 18" x 24", so it could fit in all sorts of spots. Magneto is manufactured by STAACH in Rochester, NY out of FSC-certified ...Read more

You're not likely to part with your coffee press, especially if you use it everyday, but just in case the one you have isn't operating to the best of its abilities, you'll want to know about the Core Coffee Press. Designed by Rivers of Japan, it consists of a heat-resistant glass beaker and stainless steel mesh press (no paper filter needed). The outer holder protects your hands from the hot ...Read more

Don't assume this is just a flashlight, because it has two bonus functions. It's a hand warmer as well, and you can carry it around with you to keep your fingers comfortably warm for up to three hours. That might not sound like a big deal when you're nice and warm in your home or office, but tell me if you feel differently when your little fingers are like icicles ...Read more

Hmm... the idea behind this Sphere Table is to be commended, but I believe we'll all have differing opinions as to the choice of materials. Now, considering this table was created by Hella Jongerius as a special furniture piece for North Delegates Lounge at the United Nations headquarters in New York, it's understandable that it has a commercial feel that some may not like for their own home's interior. The ...Read more

If you prefer pen and/or pencil to stylus, you'll most likely be fond of the grids, scientific charts, tables, and infographics found within The Grids & Guides Notebook from Princeton Architectural Press. Featuring 144 pages of graph paper, handy things like the periodic table, alternative alphabets, and Newton's Laws of Motion are scattered throughout for easy reference. ISBN: 9781616892326 5.75 x 8.25 inches (14.6 x 21.0 cm), Hardcover 160 pages, 160 color illustrations ...Read more

Is this the nicest toolbox you've ever seen? I'd wager a guess that is is, and that you wouldn't want to hide this box away on dusty shelf in the garage. Made with Nogal wood (a.k.a. Tropical Walnut), each toolbox is made by skilled Nicaraguan craftsmen and features comb joints and an interior tray for smaller items. The tray and lid slot easily through the handle for a ...Read more