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Have you neglected another houseplant? If you don’t have a green thumb, do yourself a favor and get a few SR Flat Plants. The “paint by numbers” style kit includes a plywood plant cutout, paints, paintbrush, reference sheet, and instructions. You’ll finally have greenery that won’t die, no matter what. The flat, cartoonish rigidity may even lend a sense of playfulness to some rooms.
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Yes, you’ve seen backpacks from Black Ember before, but this new Citadel pack offers a more minimal look. It favors a sleek front, in comparison to the Citadel Modular Pack ($255), which has a more adaptable facade for carrying your gear. With their latest performance textile, the 900-Denier 3-Layer Micro-Hex in Deep Black, the Citadel pack’s surface reduces reflection and ensures an IPX-06 waterproof rating.
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Ugh, what do do when you have several devices that need charging with a Lightning connection cord? You could have a ton of cords on your desk, you could try meditation to pass the time, or you could get one of these handy Nodes. It will let you charge several things, with minimal fuss, all at once. It’s small enough to make it easy to carry, yet large enough not to lose.
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While your cat may be happy with a cardboard box, chances are you’d like something a bit more dignified. The Geobed is a fun piece for your furry friend; it’s easy to assemble and comes with a natural sheepskin for comfort. You’ll also want to consider the Anello Cat Bed, pictured below, and the Cube, which we have posted before.
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– These prefab solar- and wind-powered tiny dwellings are ready to order

– How to Make Friends as an Adult — and Why It’s Important

– Rami Kim Miniface Pot

– FCC publishes net neutrality order, and now the fight really begins

– Folding Travel Guitar

– Geode Puzzle

– What Today’s Coliving Spaces Get Wrong

– Paper Origami Tessellations and Kusudamas by Ekaterina Lukasheva

Have a good weekend.

How to keep your various pens, pencils, and tools organized while you’re on the go? Get a tool roll, of course. This one, available as a Kickstarter project, has spots for 9 items. Two slots are wider to accommodate larger tools, and the overall height of the taller version is 7.5″, so you’ll be able to carry longer things like knitting needles and/or screwdrivers.
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Remember this bed? We posted it back in 2015 when it was a Kickstarter project, and now it’s available as a hardware kit as well. That allows you to source your own panels from your local hardware store, or, for the more adventurous, maybe even from a salvage yard. Pretty fun and very affordable, seeing as the hardware kit starts at $265 for a queen bed.
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We’ve all seen shelving clamps (the Floyd Shelf comes to mind), but this one has a lot more ‘oomph’ due to its size. And, the designer is Konstantin Grcic, so, yeah, of course it’s awesome.
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Everyone loooves popcorn, but not everyone loves the pre-packaged kind with all the preservatives and other unwanted ingredients. So, make your own using the Lékué Popcorn Maker. Fill popcorn kernels to the line inside, and then pop in the microwave for a minute and a half. The suction lid will keep all your popcorn from overflowing, and simply ‘pop’ it in the dishwasher for cleaning. The silicone bowl collapses down for easy storage.
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You’ll have fun twisting and turning these colorful Snake Blocks to make all sorts of interesting shapes and patterns. 24 wooden triangles are held together with an elastic band, and you have your pick of a small, medium, or large version, plus plenty of different color combinations. It’ll keep your hands busy when you’re brainstorming (or waiting for an idea to hit, as is often the case). Be sure to check out the video tutorials on how to make the elephant, swan, ball/a>, and cobra.
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– When thoughts and prayers are not enough, take action, and consider making a donation to Everytown. (Image via NYTimes)

– Art: ‘The gym’ Poster

– The Einstein Knob

– Build Your ‘Meaningful Network’ to Maximize Your Impact

– ‘a cat thing’ modules

– Big Bud Press – Los Angeles Made Everyday Rainbow Wear!

Ugh. That’s all for today. Have a good weekend.

Who else wants a warm, knit blanket with abstract art patterns? It’ll keep our toes warm and our eyes happy, as the colors and composition agree with our aesthetic sensibilities. And, as you’d expect, it being Cold Picnic, there’s the Tonal Boob Knit Blanket to coordinate with their Boob Bath Mat. Cold Picnic’s quilts are impressive as well, but deserve to be featured separately (perhaps next week).
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How about adding a fun brass bookmark to your stack of tomes? It will keep your place and catch the light, all while providing a little bit of playfulness to your reading time. Choose between Hand, Box, and Wave, or go crazy and get all three if you tend to read more than one book at a time.
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Who doesn’t like a small treat with their tea or coffee? The MARUHI Cup and Saucer has trick up its sleeve, or, rather, a secret spot underneath. There’s just enough room in the saucer and under the cup to hide a cookie, flower, or a few bits of chocolate. A little something special won’t hurt your waistline too much… right?
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Many years ago we posted the Evo Handlebar Basket (good for you if you remember it, as it was back in 2011). This Mia Basket follows the same handlebars-incorporated-into-basket-frame idea, making your bicycle errands experience much less rattly, and possibly much more convenient (with little to no bungee straps required).
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