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Father's Day is June 21, but you knew that already, right? If your mind is blank on what to get your dad, here's something perfect... if he wears dress shirts, that is. Here's Six Customized Brass Collar Stays, with an engraving you specify. You can pick up to two engravings, so maybe pick your dad's name for three collar stays and something sappy but nice like 'BEST DAD' or 'I'M...Read more

It's a box, so what? Well, it is a box, and, at first glance, you'd think it's a solid block of wood. However, there's a bit of trompe l’oeil going on, and to those who know, the lid is held in place by a magnet, so there's little to hint it holds precious things inside. The Gemma Box is available in Large and Tall sizes and Oak or Ash wood....Read more

There's a Double Octahedron Ring Planter and I'm not going to tell you about it? Puh-lease. Technically these planter rings from Eric Trine are on pre-order, so you can't have them immediately (or, in four days, which is the usual shipping time). However, be patient and you'll enjoy some geometric fun with plants in just a few weeks. Note: these are planter stands only- they'll raise any ten-inch terracotta pot...Read more

Paper clips! But not just any paper clips, of course. These are Paper Clips by Daphna Laurens in all sorts of shapes to keep all sorts of papers in order. Originally these clips began as line drawings, and then were transformed into functional clips. Will they make organizing your paperwork a little more fun? Yes, absolutely, they will, so much so that your desktop will be the envy of your...Read more

The Framed Table Lamp by FX Balléry gives off an indirect, warm light that creates just the right sort of ambience for your evening activities. Its outlined shape provides a modern, sculptural element that's ideal beside the bed or on a living room's shelf or credenza. Energy saving LEDs won't gobble up loads of electricity either, so consider that when checking out Framed Lamp's price tag. -Available in matte black...Read more

How Berndnaut Smilde makes perfect clouds indoors (photo above: Nimbus Minerva by Berndnaut Smilde) Japan’s ‘Cardboard Theater’ uses your tablet to create a private movie house. Yes, you too can do this at home. 7 body language tricks to make anyone instantly like you (but don't be creepy about it) Can You Name These Famous Landmarks from Their Floor Plans? (I could only name 5) Short read to make you...Read more

A little prettiness is entirely expected during summer soirees, so maybe you'll want to add a new set of tumblers or trays to your tabletop. Kartell's Jellies Family is pretty, of course, and it's made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. This shouldn't be a surprise since Kartell is well known for their use of plastic in furniture and other accessories, yet the Jelly pieces just look so much nicer...Read more

You're not going to transfer whatever you've just cut to some other platter to impress your guests, because that's a waste of time and twice the cleanup. So, you might as well have a presentable wood cutting board, right? This handmade Wood & Leather Serving Board by Pernt features a saddle leather handle with brass screws, so there's just a touch of rustic thrown in with the beauty of the...Read more

Maybe you've seen one of these Restore Baskets floating around a favorite retailer, and admired its size and soft shape, but did you know it's made from recycled PET bottles? Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen designed the Restore to be non-obtrusive and friendly, and it's the perfect size for all manner of stuff- toys, books or even firewood. All sorts of miscellany will be safe (and possibly a little more organized)...Read more

Do you belong on stage, where the lights are bright and shining perfectly upon you? Too bad the casting directors don't always agree, but you can put that behind you and drop a couple of grand on the Prop Light Double Suspension Light from Moooi. Specially designed LED optics give off the warm illumination similar to vintage vanity lighting, so it'll give you the glamour without the headache of agents...Read more

Perch your book on this little shelf by Thing industries for safekeeping. It's the perfect ledge beside the bed, for it has an angled roof that will keep your place in whatever book you're reading. Stash your alarm clock or your mobile phone inside, or anything else that needs to be out of the way yet within easy reach. Colored screws included to match Birdhouse. Dimensions: 9.85 inches high x...Read more

Hooray! Here's another sit-to-stand desk, and it has a motorized lift to help make the transition fast and easy. We've all heard the news that sitting all day long is bad for us. If you've tried standing desks, you also know that it can be uncomfortable to stand for hours on end. So, what's a person to do? Flexible workspaces are the answer, and will help counteract those negative effects...Read more

Hey, did you know that bicycle helmets protect your brain and could save your life? Just checking, because it seems like an awful lot of people think they exist only to decrease their cool factor. Case in point, last Friday I witnessed hundreds of cyclists in Houston on a night ride and maybe 30% were wearing helmets, which might be a generous estimate. A night ride in a busy city,...Read more

You might have the greenest thumb in the entire world and you could still use a better herb pot. This container by Anderssen Voll has a small side opening that allows watering from the bottom instead of the top, which promotes healthy root growth by minimizing soil displacement. Did you water your herbs a bit too much? Pour away any excess easily by tipping the pot to the side. Let's...Read more

Let's feast our eyes on the Bushel Brushes by Fredericks & Mae. Are they weird and wonderful? Yes. May you use them for practical things like cleaning? Indeed, you may. How about fun things like painting? Yes, though do be sure to clean the brushes very thoroughly afterwards. You could also just keep one or two on your desk for sweeping away dust and crumbs, and that way you'd be...Read more