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Old women and sticks umbrella
1 recommendation
"‘Old women and sticks’ are quaint Welsh alternatives to the much better known (although no more rational) meteorological ‘cats and dogs’. This umbrella by Um… inspired by the Welsh saying is edged with a tangle of delightfully rickety old ladies and their various walking aids. The umbrellas come with a complementary second layer, an automatic push button and grippable curved handle. A creativel..."
The Ice Pet - Ice Crusher
2 recommendations
"a summertime treat - make your own shaved ice with this sweet vintage find - the ice pet"
RC-1 RAIN COLLECTOR
2 recommendations
"Stylish water collector for the backyard that holds 45 gallons of rainwater in a collapsible bladder. Oh, and its made from recycled material."
SAM HECHT 10 Key Calculator
1 recommendation
"Dope. I also like it in white. Just in time to crunch the numbers for tax season. And it has a USB port so you can connect it to your computer, but I can't imagine why."
AKEMI TANAKA Tagei Convertible Furniture
2 recommendations
"The beauty of all benches is in their versatility. This convertible piece adds one more functional element- coffee table. Clever."
Open Two Layer Dress
1 recommendation
"Pudel has this 'open two layer dress' which is a long sleeved sweater dress with a crew neckline and double layer vest detail at front. The dress is made of : (6% cashmere, 6% angora, 40% wool, 30% viscose)."
Fingernail Watch
1 recommendation
"This is only a concept, but nevertheless, a cool one. It fastens to the nail and you push the end to scroll through the different modes. You can also change your color options that way too. Love it."
Ice Bottle Cooler
1 recommendation
"its an ice bucket....but its made of ice! how cool is that! who knew a simple ice mold could do so much for our drinking lives! get crafty with colors or just enjoy the ice!"
Antique Wiener Werkstätte Bowl
1 recommendation
"This is a beautiful bowl designed by Josef Hoffmann, in VIenna , in 1915-1918 for the Wiener Werkstatte...embossed brass, rose hallmark..WW mark, monogrammed JH,,,,, beautiful, classic , clean design....love this, want this."
Antoni de Moragas Table Lamp
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"I find it challenging to find a beautiful table lamp , yet, I have!!! THis simple piece of light is minimal, modern and organic...love it. Designed by Antoni de Moragas who has been aptly named " one of Spain's great philosophers of form" that description alone pretty much says it all. Designed in 1957, this lamp is contemporary and timeless."
ORB Watch
1 recommendation
"This is a very unique and interesting concept for a watch. It looks like a bangle bracelet that tells time. Each line represents the requisite moments: hours, minutes and seconds. And, adjusting the clock is easy as the watch is the touchscreen and all you have to do is to touch the line, click adjust icon and slide current time line to correct time."
Rice & Feed Laundry Bag & Wastebasket
4 recommendations
"Fun storage that's good for the planet. I love the unexpected charm of the printed design and the tropical colors. Durable recycled woven plastic feed and rice bags are fair trade manufactured into these attractive and useful bags."
Human Key Holder
2 recommendations
"these key holders will help the scatterbrained, be they women or men, keep track of their keys by providing one that fits exactly. they'll help breed the habit of putting your keys in one spot, and you can look there next time you start to say "i can find my...""
Mobile Kitchen
1 recommendation
"I'm really getting into these "mobile" rooms, apartments, objects, etc. "Simplicity" is the word that comes to mind. When closed the cabinets look like ordinary cabinets, but when opened - TA DA - complete kitchen. The kitchen design workshop layout is comprised of three main elements: a "workbench" housing the sink and cooker, "tool cabinet" for utensils, crockery and food, and "appliance cabinet..."
4 Story Residential Space Saver
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"This is a new cool module design for residences in Belgium. It maximizes space while minimizing space at the same time. Put it this way, it's only 7'10" wide, but stacks the four integral rooms necessary for living: Entrance, Dining, Living, Sleeping and a rooftop bathtub. Love the different colored lighting for each floor. If NYC used these residences, there'd be so much more living space and equ..."
Multi-Functional Spinning Wheel Rooms
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"Wow! Talk about form and function. Keep turning this baby around and you get an array of rooms. Each module's interior would be outfitted for a specific room or function, such as a kitchen, bedroom, or exercise room. The wheel literally turns, and as the positioning of the module changes, so does its function. For instance, while cooking, the couch becomes the ceiling, the dining table a wall. The..."
Redwood Patio Greenhouse
3 recommendations
"I was currently in the market for a small greenhouse that I didn't have to have wired and plumbed and this is it!! This Redwood Patio Greenhouse @smithandhawken.com is the perfect size and has all the bells and whisltes necessary to grow my orchids and vegetables! Comes with a five year warranty!"
Square
1 recommendation
"This tile is laser printed and comes in black, red and orange. Most uniquely however is that the tile is not only art that represents different heating and electric elements but can also be useful as a trivet to set hot pots and pans on while cooking."
Magnetic Dumbbells
6 recommendations
"At approximately 2.2 lbs each these dumbbells are a sculpture all on their own. They are very highly polished and the absolute last thing anyone would take as work out equipment. How nice would it be to leave your weights lying around and only get complimented on it? Made by Menu and available as soon as May 2008."
Woofy Cable Container
1 recommendation
"Measuring 13" by 9" the Woofy Cable Container gets rid of unsightly cable spaghetti most of us have lying around. If you take my own home theater as an example we have a Wii, TV, Cable Box, Tivo, DVD Player, PS3, VCR, and a few other things all providing the messiest jumble of cables all over the floor. No matter how many organizers you use, you can't usually find an object that looks like art to ..."
Index Chopping Boards
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"From momastore.com: These four color-coded polypropylene chopping boards are designed to avoid cross-contamination of various food types: red/raw meat, white/cooked foods, blue/fish, green/vegetables. The boards are stored in an ABS plastic horizontal filing unit with a non-slip rubber bottom. Boards are dishwasher safe. My Review: What a cool darn idea! I hate having to clean my chopping b..."
Artware Editions
2 recommendations
"Dont we all need a security blanket? Love this....cuddle up in this and think about who you are going to vote for this year!"
Lockheart Handbags
1 recommendation
"Lockheart handbags are my new obsessions. They certainly fit my "function meets fashion" requirement. The bags are roomy and have tons of pockets inside and out. The outside pockets are cleverly hidden and oh so stylish. They can be found at Nordstrom and your higher end boutiques. Still a bit hard to find here in NY but be sure to keep an eye out for these."
Victorinox SwissCard, Translucent Onyx, 81mm
2 recommendations
"It's so practical! The Onyx Translucent Swiss Card contains 10 functions: small blade, scissors, nail file with small screwdriver, toothpick, tweezers, key ring, ball point pen, straight pin, and ruler in inches and centimeters. Fits in the credit card slot of your wallet. Contains all the features of our knife without having to carry a knife in your pocket. Measures 3 inches."
Prada Double-Breasted Trench Coat
1 recommendation
"Seriously ladies, your wardrobe is NOT complete without a trench coat! This double-breasted one by Prada is fashion meets functional! Not only does it come in this super nuetral, wear-with-EVERYTHING color, it is water resistant and has a convertible collar. Also, it will look great with nothing else on besides those jewel heeled Spuntate pumps ;-)"
His & Her Hot Water Bottle
2 recommendations
"His & Her Hot Water Bottle (in pink/orange or brown/white) The water bottle includes a cover with a "His & Her" design on pink background. Carefully put in some warm water and you will stay warm during the cold days. From well-known Austrian brand David Fussenegger. # 12"x9" # Rubber, Cotton, Rayon"












