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Take a look at this alternative to the binder clip. It simply slides on nice and tight with no extraneous arms. Made of stainless steel. Made in Japan. Large, holds up to 60 pages, qty. 20 - $14 XLarge, holds up to 90 pages, qty. 10 - $12...Read more

Utilitarian bags are always handy to have around. Whether you use this one for your everyday needs or just for market trips, the heavy weight 16oz canvas will hold up to the task at hand. Best of all, at $20, you could afford to get a few. 16"h x 10"w x 5.5"d 16oz recycled cotton canvas. Update: The BAGGU website looks like it's a little messed up at the moment,...Read more

I know I posted the Optical Mixer by Naef Toys last week, but I can't help but feature these varnished blackboard paint cubes as well. 5 water-soluable chalk crayons enable kids (or yourself) to decorate the cubes with imaginative artwork, with only a quick wipe of a wet sponge to make them ready for another memory game or masterpiece. 12 piece set: $59.99 25 piece set: $99.44 Cubes in maple...Read more

It's easy to be a sucker for a map graphics, and we've certainly featured a few items —Land Carpet, Haptic Lab Quilts, Magnetic Future Map, Places on Earth — on the blog before that would go well in any well traveled or geography nerd's household. I'd like to add this new Atlas Tapestry from Urban Outfitters to this list, not because it's particularly unique, but because it's both incredibly affordable...Read more

Mypressi, Mypressi, Mypressi! Not only do I love the concept of a handheld espresso maker, but as you can tell, I love the name too. Just put in your coffee, add hot water, and press. And it now ships with a free Mypressi Milk Frother! -produces single or double shots from either fresh ground coffee or ESE pods Package Includes: 1 x Pressurized double-shot (14-21g) basket 1 x Standard double-shot...Read more

Seeing that we're all usually up for saving some money, you might be interested to know that DWR is having their annual sale on upholstery and rugs. A quick peruse through their offerings and I kept getting caught on the Pelican Chair (1940). Curves and comfort are words that spring to mind, and of course, you just can't go wrong with a piece designed by the architect and designer Finn...Read more

I knew I had seen this rug somewhere before, or that at least it was very similar to Suki Cheema's Black Marble Pillow (for which I'm still searching for an online retailer), and lo and behold, it actually is a Suki Cheema rug. I don't quite get why some retailers choose not to list the name of the designer/manufacturer of the products they sell... it's certainly their prerogative but it's...Read more

If you're looking for a clock that's equally vintage, modern, and pure geekery, look no further than the Chronotronix V400 Nixie Clock. Nixie tubes are electronic tubes that contain bent cathodes that glow, kind of like neon. They were used for displaying all kinds of information in electronic equipment but have long been replaced by the modern LCD display, but that didn't stop the folks at NixieClock from creating this...Read more

Check out Anthony Burrill's posters. Sure, the colors and graphic fonts are nice, but so are some of the messages. More posters shown below. I Like It (51x76 cm), £33.50 Work Hard (black), £48.50 Think of Your Own Ideas, £33.50 Make Your Mark, £33.50 Work Hard (yellow) (51x76 cm), £33.50 I Like It Bag, £12.50 Silk-screen print on 100% cotton tote bag Size 30 x 38 x 10 cm anthonyburrill.com...Read more

What do we have here? Felt, stainless steel, and accordion-like sides... hmm. Inspired by tailored attire, the sides of this chair are threaded together with rope, presumably allowing for some adjustment. The idea of felt being transformed from flat 2D surface to a 3D form is nothing new, yet this chair utilizes elements of fashion to make an impressively stitched and very 'this season' seating option. by MOWO Studio Polyester...Read more

I've always loved a cool pair of glasses. Gunnars feature special lenses with properties that include: contrast enhancers, wavelength filters, and more...great for techies, gamers, writers, or anyone else who's in front of a screen all day. And Gunnars can also be customized with opthalmic prescriptions. Available in several frame colors and five lens types....Read more

More Areaware on Gilt Groupe's site today, most of it half price. I picked up a Kuma Pillow for $12, a String Light for $60, and Gran's Candlestick for $22. (Gilt Groupe is an invitation-based site, fyi.)...Read more

Well, if you've had little luck finding a vintage bus sign with that specific city/stop, you might consider a custom one from TransitDesign. Sure, part of the charm of a bus scroll is the fact that it was at one time actually used, but seeing as they can get a little pricey and hard to find, maybe it's worth bending the rules a little bit. Pictured: Resort Towns of NW...Read more

The Optical Mixer (Optischer Farbmischer) can demonstrate aspects of color theory when spinning the top with one of the seven interchangeable discs. So, you can buy it for color teaching purposes or buy it just for fun (which is what I'm tempted to do). Seven interchangeable cardboard discs included with info describing the phenomenon. Designed by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack....Read more

Just saw this impressive sliding door/wall over on Dwell. The Belgian architects 51N4E choose 5mm-thick white marble mounted on a 20mm honeycomb structure for the sliding door that separates the kitchen and adjacent storage space. The wall appears either opaque or translucent depending on time of day and amount of light. More pictures below. (view from storage space looking into kitchen) To see full article at Dwell: Flemish Farmhouse Kitchen...Read more