ALL GIFTS
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Eggflat by Josh Jakus
October 2nd, 2007
Here's something notable in the category of "catch-alls"...
"This sculptural tabletop piece evolved out of an experiment in bending surfaces along seams. The Eggflat folds flat for storage and then ...
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(Sweater) Espresso Cups
October 2nd, 2007
These are definitely growing on me.
"New in Alyssa Ettinger's knitware line are these petite cups imprinted by the cuffs of knit sweaters, one stockinette and one cable stitch. Super ...
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Love Letter Light
October 2nd, 2007
This leans more towards art than light source as far as category, but it's really beautiful- both in concept and in form.
"Love letter is a series of lighting sculptures ...
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Heart Flask
October 2nd, 2007
A bit trite, perhaps, but it's posted as more of an obligation to anyone who might celebrate the impending holiday or appreciate the irony.
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Pillow Vase Series, Eva Zeisel
October 2nd, 2007
These are truly lovely, and well worth collecting.
"Eva Zeisel, the Grande Dame of design collaborated with NY based ceramic studio KleinReid to create this sensual series of vases in 1999. ...
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‘Party Time’ Wine Bottle Holder
October 2nd, 2007
This is certainly something different, and might be a novel way to define exactly which bottles are for the taking.
"Formed with an exclusive food-safe metal alloy. Each piece is ...
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Belkin laptop@home, designed by Mike and Maaike
October 2nd, 2007
These might be an answer to all your laptop accessory/storage/transport-around-the-home needs. They are created to "enhance comfort" when using your laptop at home and there are a few ...
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Foam Bowl
October 2nd, 2007
Some of you have surely seen one of these sponge pieces by Wanders, but may I remind you that the concept is really quite smart, and the end result is ...
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Slits Bracelet
October 2nd, 2007
The unexpected pairing of textures makes for a nice wrist accessory...
"Pia Wallén has applied her prowess with felt to design a novel adaptation on fine jewelry. Each ...
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Rubberband Plane Kits, Hishou and The Crow
October 2nd, 2007
Whether or not you're a airplane kit afficionado, the clean lines of the design are sure to appeal to the eye of a modernist. Worth noting: they were originally designed ...
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Warm Sugar/Creamer Set
October 2nd, 2007
The rough cork lid is a nice contrast to the smooth lines of this sugar/creamer set.
microwave, oven and dishwasher safe
Designer: Tonfisk, Finland
Dimensions: 3 3/4" diam x 3" high each
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Tea Towels, Third Drawer Down®: A Piece of Tea (2005)
October 2nd, 2007
A few people have emailed us about Third Drawer Down®, and pretty much the only reason there hasn't been a post until now is because it's difficult to choose just ...
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Lumen Oil Lamp, Flock
October 2nd, 2007
For those of you looking for a different way to add atmosphere, this oil lamp shadow projector might do the trick. Just make sure your visitors aren't afraid of birds...
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Flower Notecards
October 2nd, 2007
For those of you that prefer to correspond by putting pen to paper, these notecards are a nice option. Different envelope flap colors are available: turquoise, brown, red, and purple.
5 ...
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TimeZones Wall Clock
October 2nd, 2007
You don't have to be a globe-trotter to know what time it is halfway around the world. This clock has the time anywhere on the planet, and tells it in ...
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Plant Cup
October 2nd, 2007
This may or may not be your cup of tea, but you have to agree it's somewhat humorous. Might be a good gift perhaps (if you've got the cash, that ...
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‘rokki’ rings by Orfeo Quagliata
October 2nd, 2007
This handmade glass ring has just enough glitz to be quite possibly the perfect gift.
"While it might have the shape of a carefully shaped and polished stone piece, there ...
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Blooming Over Cup
October 2nd, 2007
The delicate blue lines of these cups are lovely.
These unusual and delicate porcelain cups feature a thin blue line that creates a flower gliding around the outside. Makes the ...
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