It seems like we’ve been waiting for the release date for this homage to the Eames for-ev-er. Can’t wait to grab a sheet. Since I can’t afford any of their furniture, these might be the closest I get to Ray and Charles! Oh, and totally frameable in my opinion.
A good mind trick is the best – like these sugar cubes shaped like chocolates from atypyk. Love it.
My question is what took so long for someone to come up with the idea for the coffee bag? Those trays that beverages are normally put in for “easy” transportation are nothing but a dry cleaning bill waiting to happen! But let’s be honest, one stiff breeze and those napkins are history.
:: via Neatorama
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I can’t read a word on the site, but one thing is for sure – the Fold Flat Chair is brilliant. I say we mutiny again those horrible gunmetal grey folding chairs and fill banquet halls worldwide with these. They’re so perfect I doubt legs would even stick to them. At least here’s to hoping…
With gas prices rising and showing no signs of slowing down, lots of offices are allowing their employees to work at least one day a week from home, eliminating some commuting costs. I, personally, am not a big fan of working from my place. I get easily distracted by things (i.e. kitties, music, my stuff) and have to constantly remind myself about the task at hand. But our office is actually one of many discussing the possibility of working remotely part of the week. Since I’d already had plans to make the third bedroom in my house an office/studio I’ll at least have a place to shut the door and attempt to focus. But this brings up the new issue of having Work-Work things on top of Play-Work things.
I think these MeBoxes might help me differentiate a bit between the two. The ends of each MeBox have a grid of perforated discs that you can punch out to crate initials, numbers, symbols and text. (Really I just want an excuse to buy a few!)
I want this. Even if it’s just to go out in my backyard and have a one person picnic. Totally worth it.
Designed to stick in the ground, these accessories take the spills out of picnicking. Bamboo tabletop screws onto a stake. Heavy-gauge stainless-steel holders include four for glasses and one for a bottle.
Posted In grand design, outdoorsI’ve mentioned before how I’ll use almost anything I can get my hands on for a bookmark – be it a magazine subscription card to (gasp) a sheet of toilet paper. And though I rarely purchase real bookmarks I always keep my eyes open for interesting ones.
Meet the ABRACADABRA bookmark. It’s meant to help you find your bookmarked place and open it with ease by squeezing an air-filled chamber. When squeezed said chamber puffs up with air giving you just enough space to slip your finger into your reading spot. Currently this product is only in its conceptual phase, but keep your eyes peeled!
The I.V. is rad. (And FYI – I’m bring back to word rad.) I think my living vs dead plant ratio might increase exponentially with something like this around.
This self-watering plant pot’s main feature is a medical drip feed. This unique characteristic allows the plant to be nourished with water and food as it is required.
:: via Josh Spear
Posted In grand design, grow it
Splash sticks — plastic plugs for sip holes with tops in the shape of the Starbucks siren to keep your beverage from spilling out. Basically a cocktail stirrer for your coffee as well. All in all a good idea in my book, but I can where it might be a bit of pain to have to remove every single time you want to take a sip.
:: via yumsugar
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Every time I see a new perpetual calendar I can help but think that I need one. They’re economical – I’d never have to buy another calendar again in my life. They look like they’d be fun to play with and rearrange every month. And I just all around like how sleek and modern they look. The Futuro Perpetual Wall Calendar is my latest find.
:: via Better Living Through Design
Posted In calendars, grand design, paper goods