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Featuring some of the biggest names in Modern and Post-Modern architecture, the "Trees of the Architects" cards take a playful twist on the Christmas tree. (via DesignBoston)

Updated Nov 9, 2007

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Urban Gnomes

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Cute, cute, cute! Vitamin Living is such a creative company. They execute such seriously fun product design.

Updated Jun 14, 2008

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The plusdeckEX converts cassettes to MP3 files. Via external adapters, it can even converts your old vynil to MP3. If you feel like kicking it old school, it will convert MP3 to cassette - that is, if you can find any more blank tapes. (via DesignBoston)

Updated Nov 9, 2007

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6 Pack Wine Rack

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Made by a new local design company, the 6-Pack Wine Rack is made from naturally renewable materials, holds (you guessed it) up to six bottles, and collapses flat when not in use. At only $40, it's a great Christmas/Holiday present. (via DesignBoston)

Updated Nov 9, 2007

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colorspacestyle

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A compact, yet thorough overview of the many aspects an interior designer needs to be familiar with to become successful. (via DesignBoston)

Updated Nov 8, 2007

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Streamliner

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Simplicity is a trademark of Swedish design. This, well, streamlined toy is so elegantly designed that it would be a great gift for parent and child.

Updated Oct 26, 2007

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Paris in a bag

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The myriad shapes of the architecture of a great city carved in wood, sitting on my bookshelf. Whenever I get tired of Boston, there it is.

Updated Oct 26, 2007

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The Drawing Pod by From Concentrate

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Architects, Designers, Illustrators: David Oliver has given you a gift.

The Cambridge-based designer, and one-half of From Concentrate, has developed the Drawing Pod. "The patent pending Drawing Pod is much more than a drafting tube. It opens lengthwise for easy access, and introduces a new level of fit, finish and functionality for carrying and presenting rolled documents."

Hinged end caps open so you can slide your documents and drawing in, as you would with a normal drafting tube. When it's time to get them out, though, the Drawing Pod opens lengthwise for easy access, and no crumpled or pinched papers.

The Drawing Pod comes in 36" and 18" lengths; both have a 3" inside diameter.

The Drawing Pod won a 2006 Good Design Award for Personal Equipment by the Chicago Athenaeum – Museum of Architecture and Design, and the Best New Product Award at NAMTA 2006, where it was first introduced.

From Concentrate is currently ramping up production on the Drawing Pod, but you can get pre-order information on their sales page. (via Design Boston)

Updated Jun 30, 2007