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While the price tag is a bit high on this laptop stand, it's got the distinct advantage of being incredibly thin and foldable (yes, foldable!) for ease of transport. And, if you can believe it, they're offering a 40% off coupon code for anyone that wants to give it a try. Just enter 10-TUV-02-MB-PC at checkout. There's also a 30-day money-back guarantee if that makes your decision easier. Compresses down...Read more

Made from remnants from the furniture and garment industry, each of these leather coin purses carry a unique number to track its origin. Each purse comes with a little dust bag and a printed fortune inside. Designed by Diana Eng....Read more

Hope your holiday weekend went well. Maybe you're still on holiday? Maybe you aren't even bothering to check your dear beloved BLTD??... but then you wouldn't be reading this, would you? To those of you loyal souls that need your design fix, even between Christmas and New Years, don't fret. We are here, slaving away as usual to bring you the best/strangest/most visually pleasing items available online. We do live...Read more

Lacie has tackled the design of the portable USB drive in quite a few ways over the years — some mimicking currency, some resembling actual keys, and some even indestructible. The Moskeyto, one of their latest designs pares down the USB drive to, well, really just the USB port. I don't think anyone really has been complaining about oversized thumb drives but if you're into super miniature form factors this...Read more

Grass. Flocked. Animal. Banks. Can you handle it? Yeah, they're a little weird and slightly camp, but really, other than that, they're wonderful. They actually look like moss is covering them. The picture above is just an approximation as to how tall they are in relation to each other, fyi. Grass Flocked Duck Bank, $20.00 (Size approx. 8.5"L x 5"W x 11.5"H) Grass Flocked Rabbit Bank, $20.00 (Size approx. 6.5"L...Read more

Happy Holidays to you and yours this season! We'll return with our usual postings on Tuesday, December 28th. Pictured above: Filigrantrae Wooden Holiday Tree by Trine and Peter Find, $275.00 from A+R Store...Read more

From our archives (originally published February 23, 2010), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. You don't have to be a kid to appreciate these posable animals. Their hardwood frames and elastic-band muscles will remain durable whether it's you or a two year old playing around with them. Available for pre-order, with a ship date of around 5/15/2010. Designer: David Weeks Material: Sustainably Harvested Beech...Read more

From our archives (originally published May 3, 2010), for your gift list consideration... I don't know whether to grrrrrr at the price or awww at how cute they are. Luckily, Makiko Yoshida designed them out of squishy and pliable polyurethane resin, so they'll hold their shape whether I bear hug them or chuck them at the wall when the credit card bill comes. Set of four, "white" or "brown", and...Read more

From our archives (originally published January 8, 2010), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. This 2-megapixel Digital Harinezumi by Superheadz will give you soft, out-of-focus videos and still images like the old Super 8mm. If you're not quite certain what that means, there's a video below that shows what it looks like. 3.8" x 1" x 2.2" lens: 24 mm (equivalent to 39.6 mm...Read more

From our archives (originally published January 11, 2010), for your gift list consideration... Check out these missing thumb-and-index-finger-only gloves. Just the thing to keep most of your digits cozy while operating your phone and/or gadgets in the cold weather. Available in Charcoal with turquoise trim (shown), Grey with rose trim, Black with charcoal trim, or Chocolate with mint stripes. about $31.94 USD, ships worldwide....Read more

Knight and Queen bottle stops? Yes, please. Add these to your list of perfect stocking stuffers. Designer : David Weeks Made of wood and cork. Measurements : H 3.5" x Dia 1"...Read more

From our archives (originally published November 20, 2009), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. Two wooden parts held together with a rubber band make this unusual clipboard. The lack of metal makes it look a little more warm and friendly than traditional office supply clipboards, don't you think? Designed by Simon Donald for spunique. Bands may vary in colour....Read more

From our archives (originally published October 26, 2009), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. Just how smart is this scarf? Instead of cramming your keys, phone, cash, etc. into your pockets this winter, you can get this scarf and have your valuables safe and close at hand. No more worrying about those precious items falling into the hands of pickpockets or out of your...Read more

From our archives (originally published on September 1, 2010), for your gift list consideration... to see more, visit our Gift Guide. Designed by Lanier Graham, this modern chess set is notable for its minimal interpretation on traditional pieces. The shape of each piece mirrors its function (Knights have L shapes, Bishops slope diagonally, etc.) and the scale indicates importance. All pieces interlock neatly into a rectangular puzzle for storage....Read more

From our archives (originally published October 2, 2007), for your gift list consideration... This is one of the more interesting champagne glasses I've come across in my many days of perusing online retail stores. "Besides the visual beauty, there is another extremely convincing argument: your drink simply doesn't warm as fast as it would in a normal champagne glass as you are not touching it at all and if you...Read more