Design, Products, Technology
April 11, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Bamboo Puzzle Laptop Stand, €68,00 Create extra space under your laptop and keep your computer cooler with this sustainable bamboo design. Get it: Etsy
2. Monster Monster Notebook Stand, £26.99 Add some spidey sense to your desk with arachnid-like acrylic legs. Arachnid Get it: Monster Monster
3. ECOFANPRO Bamboo Laptop Stand with Fan, $39.99 Two 2.5″ fans in this sleek stand help keep down the heat of a hard-working laptop. Get it: macally.com
4. Pipe Laptop Stand, $54.00 Plumbing tubes served as inspiration for the playful shape of this wrist-saving stand. Get it: Uncommon Goods
5. mStand, $49.90 Made to match an Apple Macbook Pros’s silver finish, the mStand raises your screen to eye level (and hopefully helps with better posture). Get it: raindesigninc.com
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Design, Products
April 4, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Standard Umbrella, $30 We’re charmed by the lightening-bolt detail on the underside of this otherwise unassuming umbrella. Get it: standardhotels.com
2. Sofrap – Assymetrical 8-sided, $85 The asymmetrical design is perfect for walking down busy streets; just rotate it to easily slide through tight, umbrella-filled crowds. Get it: rainorshine.biz
3. Googles Umbrella, ¥580 Find your way through the rain with the viewfinder feature on this whimsical pick. Get it: 25togo.com
4. Color Wheel Stick Umbrella 2010, $40 Pantone overload. Get it: momastore.org
5. Guy de Jean Striped Long Umbrella, $75 Classically cool French styling from the combined forces of Jean Paul Gaultier and Guy de Jean. Get it: openingceremony.us
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Design, Products
March 15, 2011
By Amy Feezor
Spring is almost here (March 20 is the official date). And we thought you’d appreciate a little shot of color to brighten up these last days of winter.
1. M3 Seat/Storage, 165.00 EUR A piece by Mikko Kärkkäinen that works overtime: a bright storage box and a seat combined in one. Get it: finnishdesignshop.com
2. Nelson Swag Leg Desk, $1949.00 Surprising pops of color (orange! spa blue! chartreuse!)help make this desk legendary. Get it: HermanMiller.com
3. Great Balls of Wire, $20.00 Organize wires and cords (and add a little fun) with this award-winning design. Get it: sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net
4. Cammeo Jar One, $46.00 Store everyday supplies within this bone china jar–then secure it with one of six brightly hued rubber bands. Get it: gretelhome.com
5. Round Calendar, $176.00 Not totally practical, but practically a piece of art. Get it: yoox.com
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Products
March 7, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Booqpad Agenda, $49.95 The lightweight, eco-friendly Booqpad combines a protective case and notepad in one. Get it: booqbags.com
2. iPad 2 Messenger Bag, $75.00 Perfect on the go: this bag features a padded front pocket for your new iPad, plus a large interior area, two small front pockets, and more. Get it: rickshawbags.com
3. iPad 2 Carbon Case This form-fitting case molds together rubber and polycarbonate—insulating the interior, protecting the exterior, and giving your device a superhero-like look. Get it: ikit.com
4. 2Grab iPad Case, €59.00 Made of 100% wool, this case offers two ways to tote your iPad: either in the snug “grab” format or with a more traditional handle. Get it: hardgraft.com
5. iPad 2 Case, $30.00 Its recycled cotton-jersey outer layer and felt-like inside layer are just what you need. But it’s the modern patchwork design and contrasting cover stitch of this case that you’ll love. Get it: bloodsweatandthread at etsy.com
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Products
February 24, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. The Butter, from $18.00 Choose from several smart designs, like “Zig Zag Zig Zag.” Get it: thebutternyc.com
2. We Heart Paper, $175.00 Customize your own letterpress cards on lush, 110-lb cotton cover paper. Get it: weheartpaper.bigcartel.com
3. SIMPLESONG design, from $100.00 Get personalized calling cards from this boutique design and letterpress studio near Washington, D.C. Get it: simplesongdesign.com
4. Tiny Prints, $54.00 Not just for baby announcements (check out its business section). Get it: tinyprints.com/business
5. Moo Cards, from $19.99 Try out the half-the-normal-size MiniCards, which offer the option to include a different image on every card. Get it: us.moo.com
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Products, Technology
February 3, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Wire frame This font-inspired, orangey-red pattern will brighten up any background. Get it: typenuts.com
2. The DWP with Ghostly + Michael Cina: Sami Koivikko Designer Michael Cina created this piece for the cover of Finnish producer Sami Koivikko’s 2008 album Sapphire. Get it: thefoxisblack.com
3. Boombox Sometimes old-school is very cool. Get it: simpledesktops.com
4. Kaivo Mother and daughter designer duo Maija and Kristina Isola created this iconic pattern for Marimekko. Get it: alwaysmod.com
5. Moon A great Filckr find—shot by Adrian Pratt on his way home from the office in Oxford, England. Get it: Wallpapers and Backgrounds group on Flickr
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Balance, Products
January 27, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Kimara Throw, £158.00 This colorful Japanese-inspired wool blanket from Marimekko proves that naptime is happy time. Get it: The Lollipop Shoppe
2. Tourne Woolen Blanket, $225.00 Simple and sophisticated, this pick is woven from the wool of locally raised sheep at a small family-run mill. Get it: Brook Farm General Store
3. Richard Nixon Throw, $295.00 More soft and snuggly than you’d ever think. Get it: Jonathan Adler
4. Dayglo and Linen Twin Quilt, $350.00 The neon detail of this handmade quilt from artist Carrie Strine is guaranteed to wake you up (or at least wake up the room). Get it: carriestrine.bigcartel.com
5. Plus 9 Throw, $350.00 A double-weaving technique creates this wool blanket’s bright, geometric patterns. Get it: Design Within Reach
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Products
January 18, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. Eco-Retro Desk Clock, $58.00 Laser cut from modern, eco-friendly bamboo panel, this well crafted clock might make you feel nostalgic for a bygone era. Get it: VectorCloud at etsy.com
2. Clock10, $299.99 Handmade by designer Mike Reynolds in Jamestown, NY, this clock comes from a line inspired by found materials (in this case, a found single unit of a Kartel stacking tower). Get it: supermarkethq.com
3. Wood Mantle Clocks, $34.00 Add a happy hue to your workspace with one of these solid wood selections. Get it: West Elm
4. The George Nelson Diamond Desk Clock by Vitra, $395.00 Because every desk deserves some love from an iconic example of mid-century modern design, right? Get it: Velocity Art and Design
5. Cronotime desk clock, $78.00 A pop of color from this Pio Manzù-designed Alessi clock will wake up any desktop. Get it: alessi-shop.com
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Design, Products
January 14, 2011
By Amy Feezor
1. ATYPYK Lampshade Lampe, 89,00€ The pop of fire-engine red from the cord of this chic table lamp makes a strong statement. Get it: selekkt.com
2. Mega Bulb Pendant, $395.00 The blown-glass bulb makes each of these pendants one of a kind (and the bright yellow cord helps make them cool). Get it: greatdanefurniture.com
3. Wastberg desk lamp, £350.00 This light by Studio Ilse uses iron to convey stability and trust, wood for warmth and life, and porcelain for its slight transparency. Get it: scp.co.uk
4. Mack with Blue Cord Table Lamp, $89.95 Bright blue cording adds a nice surprise within the clear glass base of this table lamp. Get it: Crate & Barrel
5. Heavy Light, £425.00 Available with a white, light grey, or dark grey hand-cast concrete shade and base, this innovative light aims to challenge the perception of materials (and is a smart way to go green). Get it: twentytwentyone.com
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Design, Products
December 16, 2010
By Amy Feezor
1. Foldable Adjustable Laptop Table, $49.40 Versatile and hardworking, this tray tilts in seven different positions to give you a custom fit. Get it: chinabuye.com
2. Michael Young Bed Tray, £89.00 This simple folding tray combines streamlined design with fun pops of color. Get it: panik-design.com
3. OFFI Overlap Bed Tray, $159.00 With enough space for your laptop, morning paper, pen, and coffee mug, the OFFI tray gives you every excuse to work from bed. Get it: Design Public
4. Bed Tray, $29.95 This heatproof, waterproof mahogany wood veneer design is, frankly, a foolproof choice. Get it: CB2
5. Lap Table, $80.00 Hand-painted, lightweight, durable, and, some might say, cute. Does it get any better? Get it: FoksForm at Etsy.com
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