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Does anyone else feel like they need an outdoor shower? It's sort of a no-brainer if you've got a pool or lakeside retreat, or if you just love to bathe al fresco. But what do you do when there's not existing plumbing to support a regular shower? You get an outdoor shower that hooks up to your garden hose, that's what. Take a look at the Viteo Outdoor Shower. It's...Read more

A little geometry mixed in with natural looped jute and tufted wool and cotton all combine to make this pleasing patterned rug by Alyson Fox. Jute plus wool and cotton? Yep, don't be alarmed, you'll have a couple of extra textures beneath your feet, and rest assured all three are natural products. Plus, doesn't yellow sort of shout "Summer!" to you? Design Country: USA Material: Wool, Cotton & Jute Dimensions:...Read more

Workstead is fast becoming a favorite lighting source, which is no surprise when you consider their array of fixtures with adjustable orientation. The Helios Table Lamp, a newer design, has a large brass dish positioned opposite a single light source. This brass dish partially obscures and reflects the light, echoing the movement of larger celestial bodies and their occasional eclipses. Choose from three varieties of stone for the base, including...Read more

This is the 'Merica Hammock. It's very patriotic in an over-the-top-wonderful sort of way, so it's particularly appropriate for the upcoming holiday weekend. I know I'm looking forward to a break (time away from the computer is a good thing), so here's hoping you have a lovely, fun-filled/relaxing 4th of July weekend. Of course, do take care should you decide to light any fireworks- those fingers of yours are important!...Read more

Have you heard the hype around the Edyn Garden Sensor? It's now available to purchase, and those of us with gardens are pretty damn excited. The Edyn is a solar-powered sensor that continuously monitors all the conditions necessary for healthy, thriving plants. Light, temperature, humidity, moisture, fertilizer/nutrition needs- it keeps track of all of that and sends it to the Edyn app so you can learn which plants are growing...Read more

Can you believe this Saturday is July 4th? Prepare yourself for the festivities by perusing this random list of summer-y things, mostly picked for their fun and outdoorsy-ish nature. 1. Flatware Caddy, $11.97 2. Star Spangled Spatula, $75.00 3. Apron with Built-in Oven Mitts, $32.00 4. Iced Carafe, $32.00 5. bodum ® fyrkat picnic charcoal grill, $69.99 6. Fire Torch, $54.95 7. Leather Fly Swatter, $16.00 8. Wooden Yo-Yo, $8.00...Read more

This might be the nicest jump rope anyone has ever seen. CW&T (of Pen Type-A fame) recently released this beauty to the world, and it's got handles machined out of solid 6061 aluminum and a leather cord. The handles' inside edges have a precise fillet to make sure the rope is held at a tangent as it spins. Should you ever wear out the leather cord (way to go you-...Read more

Here's another smallish lamp, and this one is a charmer. A round concrete base holds an oversize glass light bulb with a little brass button to control brightness. That touch of brass keeps the design dressed up- think of it like a hint of expensive jewelry on an otherwise utilitarian outfit. A friend of mine who has one talked about it with reverence, and, as this friend knows good design...Read more

There's something about lazy summer afternoons that demands a stack of playing cards nearby. And, should you be short a stack, please do take a look at these colorful cards from Fredericks & Mae, as they have a sunny disposition with their full display of the color spectrum. You'll find a nicely contrasting black and white pattern on their backs. The pack includes a mini booklet with history and lore,...Read more

Need a tape dispenser? How about a concrete one that won't move around when you tear off a piece of tape? The Merge Concrete Tape Dispenser from 22 Design Studio is basically a couple of concrete blocks and one cylinder, which gives it a utilitarian sort of style that won't go unnoticed among your other desktop tools. Does anyone else see a little Bauhaus flavor in the brutal blockiness, or...Read more

Why do you need a Terracotta Funnel? Beats me, but I know I'd use it for moving my matcha latte from a mixing bowl into a coffee cup, similar to the one shown above. Maybe you'd use it for funneling other drinks into other cups, or soups into fancy, small containers, but any way you use it, know that you're using a natural, sustainably made, and foodsafe tool. Made exclusively...Read more

Another aluminum lunch box? Can we be so lucky? Apparently so. This handy little lunch box is from black + blum, and, just as expected, it looks to improve upon those sub-par lunch carriers that have left your lunch squashed in the past. It's aluminum (or, aluminium, if you prefer) with a naturally antibacterial, sustainable bamboo lid that provides a surface for ingredient assembly if needed. Available in silver, lime,...Read more

Cute, right? The Picia Table Light is a smaller sort of lamp, you know, the kind you would tuck into a corner of a small writing desk or nightstand. With a soft, natural cork base and a clear blue glass shade it will easily make friends with its surroundings. The shade measures in at 16cm diameter (that's 6.3 inches) and the height is 23cm (9 inches)- be sure to take...Read more

Hooray! Can the Bacteria in Your Gut Explain Your Mood? Strange: jyo john mullor models a set of custom-made human head helmets Take A Hike To Do Your Heart And Spirit Good DIY No-Sew Rope Coil Basket Want that jacket a character in a movie is wearing? Visit The Take. (via kottke) Mountain House by Atelier Bow-Wow   Enjoy your weekend!...Read more

Until technology allows us to enter all buildings and vehicles without physical keys, we're going to have to deal with the mess that is the usual keyring. KeySmart aims to organize keys in a swiss army style holder, with keys folding into a compact handle instead of jingle-jangling all over the place. Would you believe it could hold up to 100 keys? That'd be one hefty keychain. You can also...Read more