Gifts
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Librate Vase
October 8th, 2010
This vase changes position based on the amount of water and the length of your flowers. Makes for an interesting arrangement when there's several grouped together. Nice.
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Maison Martin Margiela’s Feather Pen
September 29th, 2010
What frivolity is this, you say? It's a Bic pen with a real ostrich or goose feather, perfect for those times when you need a bit of over-the-top flourish in…
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Galileo’s Telescope
September 15th, 2010
Inspired by Galileo's first telescope made in 1609, this little guy has the same focal length of 1 meter, yet is appropriately updated with 'modern optical technology' and a contemporary…
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Triangle Tea Towel
September 13th, 2010
I've stated my love for tea towels before, and this triangle drawing has me itching to 'add to cart'. Also, check out the Triangle Pillow ($45) with the same design…
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DBA Pen
September 10th, 2010
Maybe you've seen this already, maybe you haven't. Either way, it's still the only 98% biodegradable pen in the world. The body is composed of bio-plastic, the ink reservoir from…
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Wine Cork Stoppers and Pourer
September 10th, 2010
I love these new Wine Cork stoppers designed by Aurélien Barbry. The Wine Pourer (right) is pretty clever too, as its top ensures a proper seal. With more and more…
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Date Ruler by André Klauser
September 7th, 2010
I posted this a while ago, but seeing as it is now available stateside it’s worth a second look. If you had the right sort of metal ruler and circular…
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Vers Shellcase for iPad
September 6th, 2010
I had an opportunity to play around with an iPad this weekend (nevermind it was at this place looking at this stuff) and besides being generally taken with how it…
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Picnic Backpack
August 30th, 2010
Only one post today as it's a bank holiday here in the UK... and seeing that everyone has abandoned the city streets in favor of the green grasses of parks…
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MexICON Platters
August 20th, 2010
Carlos Slim? Verónica Castro? Maybe you're familiar with these names, maybe not. But these MexICON Platters from the design studio DFC sure steal my heart quicker than any Fornasetti piece…
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Art History Silk Scarf
August 18th, 2010
Remember the Art History Print by Vuk Vidor? If you couldn't quite afford that piece, opt for spending some dough on this very wearable scarf. Gift idea, anyone?
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Camera Lens Mug
August 10th, 2010
Camera-geek joy, indeed. This mug looks just like a 24-105mm lens. Buy several and call it a day, because this would be just about the best gift (ever) for anyone…
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Naef Colorem Cubes
August 9th, 2010
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…
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Mypressi Twist Handheld Espresso Maker
August 9th, 2010
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,…
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Optical Mixer by Naef Toys
August 4th, 2010
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…
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