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Colorplay Hourglasses

Colorplay Hourglasses
You would use one of these hourglasses for a) timing your meditation, b) making sure you do the right amount of pushups/sit-ups, c) making sure you don't spend too much time on social media, or d) tackling email. None of those sound very fun, do they? Let's add e) taking a break from work for a (timed) spontaneous dance party. Clear with Black Sand, 5 minutes, 3h x 1.4"diam, $6.00...Read more

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Price: $$6.00 +
Available from: MoMA Store

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Friday Links

Friday Links
- An all White Attic - Graphic Designers, this is how you should charge your clients - Hmm. Male seahorse and human pregnancies remarkably alike - Incredibly woolly sheep- it needed help "relieving the beast of its life-threatening load" - Color(ed) Theory: Color, Race, and Space in Chicagoโ€™s South Side - Teensy tiny little horses - 4 Engineering Students have Developed a Device that Converts Sign Language into Voice and...Read more

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Lake House

Lake House
If you've ever had the pleasure (and pain) of building a house from the ground up, you know it's a mixed bag. A great team of architects and builders helps you start out on the right foot, but no matter how experienced that team is- or seems to be- or how much research and preparation you do, there are still going to be issues that crop up. Those issues, mind...Read more

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Hannah Desk

Hannah Desk
I bet you would write your best paragraph/email/novel on this desk. It's streamlined with subtle curves on its corners and two slim drawers underneath, which is just enough space for desk essentials... and absolutely no clutter. Let's hope any writing done on this desk mirrors its pared down, elegant aesthetic. -Solid American walnut -2 storage drawers -Tapered legs -Top surface color: Black Overall: 29.25" H x 49.25" W x 25.25"...Read more

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Price: $1,385.00
Available from: Dwell Studio

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MUJI Organizing Caddy

MUJI Organizing Caddy
Is MUJI a savior? When it comes to organizing, yes. Deliver yourself from chaos by adding one or two of these caddies underneath your kitchen or bathroom sink. Add another one for your office area, because you know there's always a few little things that need a home. The compartment dividers are removable, so adjust as necessary to fit your tools, toiletries, or drawing supplies. Size: 3.25h x 12.5w x...Read more

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Price: $16.00
Available from: MoMA Store

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abcdna Spectrum Nesting Tables

abcdna Spectrum Nesting Tables
Need some brightness in your life? This set of steel nesting tables provide a spectrum of intense hues that's sure to pop amongst your other things. Available in Red, Blue, or Yellow. (Also, don't be too bummed about the numbers in the price tag- keep in mind you're getting three powder-coated steel tables, not one.) Small 10"w x 10"d x 16"h Medium 12"w x 12"d x 18"h Large 14"w x...Read more

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Price: $995.00
Available from: abc Home

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Booksleeve by BFGF

Booksleeve by BFGF
Maybe you like your books and magazines rumpled with their corners bent from being stuffed haphazardly in your bag, but for the rest of us there's the Booksleeve by BFGF. Made of hand-painted cotton canvas, each pouch has simple illustrations by Lilian Martinez that are sure to catch the interest of anyone interesting whenever you pull it from your bag. Who's that person, they'll ask themselves, and where did they...Read more

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Price: $50.00
Available from: BOOK/SHOP

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Christian Woo Stool Series

Christian Woo Stool Series
Serious and square, this solid walnut stool by Christian Woo does not mess around. There will be no leaning back or jostling around, thank you very much, because if one of these stools should happen to fall over with you on it, you'll probably be hurt. The 1.75" thick hardwood is hand-joined into a rigid form, with a large classic mortise joint as the foot rest. Available in solid Black...Read more

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Price: $1,050.00
Available from: The Future Perfect

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WM Lounge Chair

WM Lounge Chair
Fond of wire grids when it comes to seating (Bertoia, anyone?)? Well, take a look at Menu's WM Lounge Chair. The light wire frame has an airy appearance, and the generous back means there's plenty of room for a cushy throw pillow or blanket. Also available in a smaller dining chair, WM String Dining Chair ($249.00). Designer: Studio WM Vendor: Menu...Read more

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Price: $275.00
Available from: Leibal

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Rayleigh Table Lamp

Rayleigh Table Lamp
This lamp is crazy pretty. Turn it on, and you see a spectrum of neon hues refracted by several prisms. Turn it off, and you have a sculptural piece that quietly shimmers as light moves around it. Made from optical grade dichroic glass and a 3W LED bulb (bonus: energy savings). Designed by Sean Augustine March -12"l x 6"w -Dichroic glass -3W LED bulb -10'l white cotton braided power cord...Read more

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Price: $1,600.00
Available from: ABC Home

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Hasami Porcelain Collection

Hasami Porcelain Collection
Yes, you have seen this set of dinnerware by Takuhiro Shinomoto and Hasami before. Considering the beauty and function, it's only right for another place in the spotlight, and this time the link is directly to the designer's shop (as is only fitting). The unglazed porcelain of the Hasami bowls, mugs and plates provides a rich, textural feel against the oak lids. All the dishes and lids stack on top...Read more

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Price: $10.00+
Available from: Tortoise General Store

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Silicone Highball, Rocks, Wine Glass

Silicone Highball, Rocks, Wine Glass
Can you believe these are silicone glasses? Unbreakable and easy to clean, they're perfect for outdoor use around the pool or patio. There's the Highball size (mixed drinks and cocktails), the Rocks (shaped for whiskey or other on-the-rocks liquor), and the Wine Tumbler. Choose the size(s) most suitable for you and rest easy knowing that no matter how tipsy you or your guests get, your best glassware won't be shattered....Read more

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Price: $26.95
Available from: Snow Peak

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Hand-Eye Supply Pocket Nail and Tool Belt

Hand-Eye Supply Pocket Nail and Tool Belt
If you're even the tiniest bit handy with tools, you should get yourself a tool belt. Why? You know when you're standing on a ladder, messing with a ceiling light, and you need a different screw head for your drill? Or when you're hanging new drapes, and you realize you didn't measure correctly? It sure would be better to reach down and find the appropriate tool right on your tool...Read more

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Price: $35.00
Available from: Hand-Eye Supply

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Friday Links

Friday Links
- Runners: Million Mile Light - Marie Kondo: "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up" - Hooray! Snow Peak develops Food-Grade Silicone Cups (will be a post next week, I'm sure) - Good news or bad? A Lot of Published Psychology Results are Bullshit - And you thought the Clintons were paid a bunch of money per speech .... - For your laptop or phone: Marble covers - 100,000 white...Read more

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Butterfleye: Smart and Versatile Monitoring Camera

Butterfleye: Smart and Versatile Monitoring Camera
Finally, there's a security camera that's wireless! And it only records when sound or movement is detected! Yes and yes! The Butterfleye is currently an Indiegogo project, and it looks like one worth backing. Don't you want to know when your kid/pet wakes up and starts crying/barking or tearing up the crib/room? Don't you want to know if some reprobate breaks into your house and tries to steal your stuff?...Read more

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Price: $199.00
Available from: Indiegogo

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