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With all the news coverage of the flooding in Houston, it'd be silly not to assess your disaster preparedness plan. Do you have one? Do you have the necessary food, water, and gear, just in case your city is hit with a natural (or man-made) disaster? And, considering most of us rely on our mobile phones, do you have a solar and/or hand crank charger? If not, now's the time...Read more

No posts today, as it seems in bad taste to talk about stuff to admire and/or buy when Houston is flooding. Sorry. If you're in Houston, stay safe. If you're not in Houston, maybe take a moment to be thankful you're not dealing with flooded roads/businesses/homes, power outages, and possible drinking water shortages. Where to Donate to Harvey Victims (and How to Avoid Scams). photo via NPR NYTimes Coverage NPR...Read more

- Fernando Abellanas hangs secret studio under a bridge in Valencia - CARDS TO COLOR "OUTSIDE" HAIR - More cards: "You are better than unicorns and sparkles combined" ban.do Card Set, assorted and The SUBtext Collection Mixed Set - Pocket Synthesizer Factory - Louie is a glass baseball bat, "a contemporary take on a weapon for self defense." - Oooo, I want: Meet Singularity Black, the Blackest Paint on the...Read more

Take a look at the legs of this table; see how they are on the sides rather than the corners? This cantilevered effect appears to give you a little more available surface area, or at least a more interesting appearance. There's a matching Coffee Table too, but it deserves its own post next week. Design by Jonah Takagi Powder coated steel. 16.5" x 16.5" x 21.25" (42 cm x 42...Read more

How about a heavy, expensive bar of brass to organize your pens, pencils, and paperwork? A wide slot accommodates a mobile phone while the narrower channels will fit all sorts of notes, cards and lists. Use it as a storage spot for just the essentials or stuff it full with all the papers floating around your desk. You'll at least look a little organized. 16"W x 2.75"D x 3.5"H -polished...Read more

How pretty is this Arch Table Lamp? A tripartite, powder-coated steel base is paired with circular panels of glass to create an elegant form that displays a subtle light. Touches of brass joinery and a dimmer switch make the lamp suitable for more polished, elevated interiors. Dimensions: H 464mm x W 270mm x D 270mm Finish Options: Reflective, Bronze, Opal White Base Options: Ecru, Black Price: $1,120.00 NZD...Read more

Here's another fun art option that leans a little more towards sculpture. Made with Bend's signature metal wire, the pieces are modular to allow for customization. Sold in sets of 2, in either curved or straight pieces, you're able to arrange the pieces however you wish, in whatever size you'd like. Make the most impact by choosing several straight and curved sets in your favorite color, then have fun figuring...Read more

Sure, Botanica offers smaller Moss Sanctuaries, but it's the medium size that may fit your favorite plant best. With a marble base and polycarbonate top, it's a nicer planter than you'll find at any garden supply shop (correct me if I'm wrong). Their Sanctuary-S "mini-mossarium" is worth a look, as it easily fit on a desk and features a teardrop top to direct water back onto the foliage. Designer: Botanica...Read more

Okay, so maybe this is leaning a little too far into dorm room decor for some of us, but can you see the potential? It's a really large print of the California coast on fabric. Maybe you hang it on the wall, or maybe you throw it over the back of an unsightly sofa until you get around to recovering it. You could even stretch it over a frame for...Read more

Short on seating? This guy is a smart buy that won't break the bank. In comparison, just take a look at the Vitra Cork Stools, which I've always liked, priced at $490 each. And can we talk about how cork is such great material? It's sustainable and it has a great texture that adds warmth and interest to any space. Designer: Toni Grilo Dimensions: 19.75"h x 11.75" dia. / 50...Read more

Did you see the eclipse yesterday? That event is the only reason why a round, fringed beach towel is featured today. You'll most likely never see the likes of it again*; let's hope that's not the case of other notable astronomical events. by Yoga Zeal *Because who needs a round, fringed beach towel unless it has the moon phases on it?...Read more

Need a little help planning out your week? These little notepads might just do the trick, as they're small enough to fit on your desk yet big enough to keep track of what's happening when. Get the Weekly Keyboard Pad ($9) and the Daily Desk Pad ($14) for day/time keeping, and the Cylinder Keyboard Pad (12) and/or the Box Desk Pad ($18) for jotting down notes. Coordinate them all in...Read more

- "Resistance Dashboard is a visual advocacy platform that serves to bring focus to the fights ahead." - "No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." -Nelson Mandela,...Read more

The Scratch Map has been around for a while (2011 was our first glimpse), but did you know there's a Platinum version that might be a little easier to fit into your home's color scheme? You know how it works- you simply scratch off the top layer to reveal the colorful map below. It's a fun way to keep track of the different places you've been to around the world,...Read more

Prepare yourself, for this dome lighting fixture isn't what most of us would call affordable. However, it is handcrafted on a lathe (take note of the perfect concentric grooves) and is available in several different American hardwoods. Plus, it can either be positioned on the wall or the ceiling, so you're not locked in to just one location. Handcrafted in USA. Updated price and link; originally posted Mar 31, 2016....Read more