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How many simple backpacks have we featured? A lot. This one now joins the club, as it is simple (and named such) with no exterior fussiness to ruin your slim silhouette. Inside, it packs a lot of organization: there's a sleeve for your 15" laptop, plus a roomy zippered pocket for valuables. Two hidden outer zippered pockets give you easy access to mobile phone, keys, and pens, so you can...Read more

Still searching for the right Mother's Day gift? Well, hurry up and get one of these Pinocchio Vases, because they're cute and playful. A slender, curved base acts as a vase, and you can top it with either a wooden sphere or a reflective copper dish. Available in two sizes in either version, it's sure to be a fun display for flowers. Each size of Vase 1 ($70) includes a...Read more

Trivets aren't usually the topic of conversation at the dinner table, but you may find yourself sharing the source of this one when your guests repeatedly ask. The playful swirls and loops of the InsideOut trivet protects your tabletop while looking like a fun, artistic centerpiece. Use just one for a small dish, or line several up in a row for a larger diner party. Designer: Toma Objects Available in...Read more

I could have sworn we had posted this clever little key holder before, but, nope, this is its first time on our pages. Inspired by the hex key tool, designer Yuko Maki added one more curve to create a key holder in several fetching colors. Dimensions: W0.6 x H3 x D5.5 cm Materials: Steel 2 of one color per package...Read more

Plant Sticks! They are just what you think- sticks for your plants to add structure. The set of three brass shapes fit a wide range of plants, and each will support your leafy friends as they grow tall and strong. (Could be a nice Mother's Day gift?) Made in the USA. Solid Brass* Set of 3, $32.00 7″, 9″, 11″ height *Uncoated brass will age over time-getting darker and richer....Read more

Do you need a special stand for those special books and magazines? Look no further than this White Oak Rise Bookstand. It is handmade with classic joinery techniques (that means no nails or screws) and designed by the mother and son duo Sun at Six in Brooklyn, NY. Designed by Sun at Six Handcrafted by classically trained joinery masters in Guangzhou, China. Hand-rubbed with Tung oil for a natural finish....Read more

Yes, we've featured Dusen Dusen Towels before, but patterns and colors change, don't you know, so here's a fresh stack for your bathroom (and swimsuit). There's several colors/patterns on Dusen Dusen's site, and DWR has a set of their beach towels as well. All patterns are two tone reversible (jacquard weave), so you'll have a double whammy of fun. Set of Four Towels, shown above, $75.00 Two tone reversible. Soft,...Read more

Next Sunday, May 13, is Mother's Day, so don't be surprised when you next see your mom and she looks a little disappointed at the sight of your empty hands. You could have at least made a card- that's what she'll be thinking- or made some sort of an effort to show a little appreciation. That's when you'll surprise her, by magically pulling out a package with one of these...Read more

Need a nice salt or pepper mill? After all, you are an adult now, and not just any salt and pepper shakers will do. De JONG & Co. provides these lovely hand-turned shapes, which are perfectly functional and lovely to use. Don't limit yourself to just salt and pepper either; each mill can be used for coffee beans or other spices. They also have beautiful serving boards available directly from...Read more

- Braille Neue (via) - Introverts are better at sales? - Cancel / OK - Sticky Notes - Human Food - Vegan & Organic Meal Replacement Bar - Electric Car Charging Road Opens in Sweden - Plastic eating enzyme could aid recycling - Farewell My Dudes: 69 Dystopian Haikus - “TO PLACE AMONG OTHER COLORS AND FORMS” by Thomas A. Clark x Book/Shop Have a good weekend!...Read more

The Ringtool is a compact toolkit that lives on any standard keyring. Hardened stainless steel (strength + corrosion resistance) means it'll withstand a rough and tumble world. It has five different Hexheads, a Flathead and Phillips Driver, a Torxhead, and two Spoke Wrenches, so it's a good choice for any cyclist that would rather not lug around a bigger toolkit. - Made in the USA - Lifetime warranty Features: -Bottle-cap...Read more

You've got an excellent reason to get out and enjoy the weather, because this Swallow Kite is just too good to pass up. Its wings flap when flying in the air, just like a real bird. There's a larger Crane Kite as well, with "gangly" bamboo legs. Both would look just fine on a wall as decoration, but do make sure that they stretch their wings every now and then...Read more

These Eeny Meeny Miny Trays nest together in various ways to accommodate that extra home and office paraphernalia that accumulates despite your best intentions. And, with three lovely color combinations, you're sure to find just the right hues to complement your decor. -Set of 3 veneered ash wood trays -Not food safe...Read more

A lamp by Bertjan Pot, you say? And it's not too terribly expensive? Well, sign me up. The 'Pion' lamps for Wrong.London and Hay have a shape that references a pawn chess piece ('Pion' is the Dutch word for "pawn"). Crafted from a stitched composite 'Nomex' paper, the lamp gives off a soft, diffused glow that's sure to set the right ambience in any room. The shape is supported by...Read more

Raise your hand if you like strange shopping bags. This one from Milk Design and Feel Good Home has a different sort of 3D shape made from Tyvek and leather handles, which will surely tote your purchases safely home with a fair amount of style (don't be surprised if people ask you where you got it). Tyvek is durable and water resistant, and very light... plus, did you see the...Read more