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Whoa, this is one serious dustpan and brush. Made entirely of brass and horsehair, the set hangs elegantly from a magnetic peg on the wall. It’s possible that it’s the prettiest dustpan and brush we’ve ever seen- so much so that it would be a shame to hide it away in a pantry or storage closet. Also be sure to check out Gentner Design’s brass Bud Vases and miniature Watering Can.
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– Stephen Hawking Dies at 76; His Mind Roamed the Cosmos

– And here’s a great selection of his quotes

– Graphene-based water filter produces drinkable water in just one step

– Stash Storage Organizer

– Pocket Trowel Multi-Tool

– Inevitable muscle wasting of old age could be stopped, scientists believe

– A future without phone chargers may be coming soon

– Cosmos Customizable Greeting Cards

– Feminist Mug

Enjoy your weekend!

Turn that frown upside down, unless you want to hang delicate clothes. Huh? The Mood Hook is a curved hook that you can install either way to hang your belongings. The metal shape has a silicon sleeve that’s gentle on clothing and prevents things from falling off. There’s three in each set, so you’ll be able to group them together in whatever sort of ‘mood’ you prefer in your functional wall art.
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Iskos-Berlin’s Soft Edge Stool for HAY may look like a simple seating option, and it is, but you’d do well to notice the ultra-thin, soft-formed seat, and how its edges bend away from the body to optimize comfort. The skinny steel legs are functional, yet they add to the stool’s sense of lightness. Might it be a good place to perch, tucked beneath a small writing desk, or arranged around a meeting table? It’s also stackable, which is a definite plus when floor space is tight.
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Okay, so this letter tray will be the thing that finally makes sense of the paper mess sitting on your desk. With three oak trays, you have plenty of room to sort what’s coming and going, plus an extra level for a ‘what-the-heck-do-I-do-with-this’ pile. Each tray can be pulled out and taken to another workspace when needed.
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The Ada Sconce is a versatile little light, for its shade is made of two adjustable reflectors on friction hinges. This means you can move the shades around in many different ways to direct the light exactly where you wish. Fans of Charlotte Perriand might recognize a little of her CP-1 Sconce in this design, as this light was inspired by that exact design. And, another nice tidbit: the Ada sconce is named for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that sconces in hallways must not protrude from the wall more than 4”.
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– Ellsworth Kelly, an Atheist, Has Built a Transcendent Church for Art in Texas

– The Nerve of Harriet Cole

– Fun Knot cushions

– ‘Doorstopper’ from Karakter

– If you’re not a DIY-er, but you’d like to hide some stuff, this Secret Book Panel could be for you.

– Mirjam de Bruijn’s tools help desk workers improve their posture and I want all of them.

– VORTECON- Kinetic desk toy

– The tiniest bottle opener? Maybe. Jo – Titanium bottle opener

– Clear pricing structure for shipping container insta house at MB Architecture

Have a great weekend.

It’s a digital clock, so, what’s the big deal? It has a little magic up its metaphorical sleeve. When placed together, the two cubes display the time in hour/minute format. However, separate the two cubes and you automatically get the temperature and humidity. Back together, the time returns. There’s also a calendar, alarm, and stop watch function.
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It’s International Women’s Day today! Will you commemorate it by donating to Planned Parenthood, the #MeToo Movement, EMILY’s List, or Girls Who Code? Those are just a few that I can think of off the top of my head, but there’s plenty more for you to support.
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Organize your keys with this handy Key Wrangler. Built with two sections, one with a snappy spring clip and the other with a knurled key post, you’ll be able to hold keys of all shapes and sizes in a tidy row. Snap it onto your bag, jeans, and hang it from hooks, making it easy to keep your keys at hand securely.
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Fun! This two-tiered indoor planter optimizes watering with an integrated waterfall and smart drain system. That’ll keep you from overwatering your plants, which means you may finally have some luck with herbs on your windowsill (yes, the planter is sized to fit). Three stamped metal name tags are included as labels.
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You’ve told everyone in your team/family a hundred times the date of the important meeting/deadline/recital/game, yet somehow they all forget. Maybe they need an old-school message board in their faces every day to remind them? It’s worth a shot, especially as you can add funny quotes and nice messages when the mood strikes (you know, for morale).
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You may recognize this flatware, as its minimalist vibe harks back to 1970. 1970? Wait, what? Wasn’t that before some of us were born? Yeah, maybe, but let’s appreciate how certain timeless designs remain relevant no matter the decade. Fun fact: Gae Aulenti was one of Italy’s most prolific architects, known for several large-scale museum projects, including the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, the Contemporary Art Gallery at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
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– The Studio Bag & Folio – The Perfect Creative Combo

– Soundbops : Music Building Blocks

– Stone: The Chef’s Notebook

– ‘Rotazioni A’ rug by Patricia Urquiola for Cc-tapis

– Radical Candor — The Surprising Secret to Being a Good Boss

– SleepSmart: Adjustable pillow for side sleepers

– Power Plant Charging Station (The artificial plant part isn’t ideal, though it is understandable.)

– The Woolsey Ping Pong Table

Have a good weekend!

This architectural little side table began as simple stock parts. MSDS Studio used conventional materials to create an unconventional leg arrangement, thus adding interest and symmetry in an unexpected way. Treat it as a functional side table and also as a “small, strict piece of sculpture.”
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