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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

I'll add this to the list of seriously awesome-office-products-that-I-really-don't-need-but-desperately-want. The devil is in the details, and well, it's the extremely clever and unique elastic closure that makes this product really stand out. Specifications: Material — brown or black vegetable tanned leather Dimensions — 10.5 x 2.5 x 1''. Origin — Australia ...Read more

We've asked a few people behind our favorite sites to share their gift ideas, and thankfully, some of them had a moment to send over their lists. I check even*cleveland often, and I was happy to hear that Stephanie could participate. Here are her picks for gifts (to give or get) this year: 1. White ash basket from Schoolhouse Electric, $85.00 2. Odette arrow ring, $75.00 3. Melin Tregwynt throw, $230.00 4. Punto Pigro moccasins, $220.00 (CAD) 5. ...Read more

Have you ordered your calendar for 2012 yet? It's definitely time to do so, if you haven't already. If you're the type that likes to write down daily lists this calendar is a good fit as it has a gridded blank space for your notes. It also features 365 different drawings by Ryan McGinness and can be archived as an entire package when the year is done. Boxed Calendar / To-Do List Tear-Off ...Read more

If you're a klutz when it comes to chopsticks, this might be a good alternative. It's a knife and fork set that interlocks to become a pair of spring-loaded chopsticks. Now, while this seems quite clever, I doubt that many people in a restaurant would congratulate you for bringing your own utensils, so perhaps this is more of a stay-at-home item. Made from reusable, dishwasher-safe plastic. Materials: nylon, rubber Fork: 7.6" ...Read more

Maybe a decent throw will keep you from turning up the thermostat this winter? This colorful rhombus/triangle design will look just at home on the back of the sofa as it will tucked around your legs for warmth. 100% new wool, in various colors (or colours, as they say). 130 x 190 cm 100% New wool Colours: blue, yellow, green, dark brown, light grey, pink...Read more

Cyber monday, blah, blah, blah. I'm sure you're busy clicking on all the deals flooding your inbox, and the best of luck to you. While you do that, some older posts will get some much needed updates here on BLTD, with current links and prices. If I drank coffee, I'd make it out of this coffeemaker; there's something awfully nice about the simplicity of no buttons or blinking lights. Made ...Read more

Respond to your work mates' office antics with a well aimed, cross-the-room rubber band shot. The Bandit is a rubber band shooting ruler made that's 100 percent designed to be a work distraction. Okay, you can measure with it too, but what's the fun in that? Material— Acrylic Dimensions— L 32 x  W 3.5 x  D 0.3cm Designer: Sebastian Bergne  ...Read more

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your odd-yet-lovely family and friends! Have a safe and happy holiday weekend; posts will return as usual on Monday. Shown: Altered Antique Plates by BeatUpCreations. May be used for serving or just as an interesting art piece. Each plate costs anywhere from $25 to $100. ...Read more