An elegant french press coffee maker from Bodum that doubles as an insulated thermos that will keep your coffee hot for up to two hours, unlike the traditional french press which can’t keep the coffee hot and fresh for longer than 30 minutes. And because it is made of stainless steel, you can also make tea in the same press without having to worry about coffee oils lingering to body of the coffee maker, it washes right off (and it’s dishwasher safe!). Available in three sizes, 17 oz, 34 oz. and 51 oz. $60
Give your MacBook a touch of personality with these cool decals from Steekly. Is your MacBook a nerd? Or a shutter glasses & hip-hop fan? A Harry Potter fanatic, maybe?
Say hi to your new tea time companion! Mr. Tea loves soaking in hot water to infuse the perfect cup of tea for you, and he’ll hang with you while you enjoy it!
Old film roll canisters reincarnated as magnets to hold your cool photos. These are actual film canisters that have been rescued from photo lab bins from all around. Each order will be getting a set of surprise films. $7 for a magnet or $15 for a set of 3.
Space-saving wall mounted shoe rack that celebrates your shoe collection by putting them on display instead of stacking them on top of each other. £35 – $56.24
The Browser dry erase board is the perfect tool for web designers to doodle down some design ideas. But I’m sure any Internet geek would love to have this board, as well! $26.95
An easy way to organize your family’s weekly schedule, to-dos, appointments… these 5″ chalk squares with magnetic backs will display nicely on a fridge or any metal surface. $35
The BOHK house key with built-in bottle opener eliminates some of that clutter in any key chain bottle openers. Not to mention, it just looks way cooler than your regular house key. $12 [via]
A wall clock with one hand that reads ‘Remember’ and the other reads ‘You will die’… with a mirrored dial, you will know that clock is talking to you every time you look at it. The clock design is linked to the traditional ‘Memento mori’ art genre, which is created to remind us of our mortality and that life is short and we make something of the time we have. $119
As someone who embraced eBooks, the only thing I’d say I miss about actual books are their covers. A company called Out of Print wants to change that by bringing hard covers to eBook readers:
” Made by the oldest bookbinder in the U.S., our cases are the first to look, feel and wear like an actual book. Each hardcover case features original book cover art, printed on book fabric that has been treated to withstand daily wear and tear. Because it is made like a book, it will look better the more you use it. Inside our case, your eBook device is well-protected with a form-fitting cradle with design elements that allow for easy access to all important buttons and ports.” [via]
Enamel steel cups handmade in a 100 years old factory in Poland: “Using World War Two era machinery our renowned AXE logo was baked directly into the cup insuring a smooth, long-lasting, andseamless finish. But what truly distinguishes our cups is that the rim and the handle — the two spots that get the most abuse — are reinforced with a double dipping of enamel, making this the most steadfast cup in the land. ” $32 for a set of 2.
Pendant lights based on iconic British hats. A nice way to add a sense of humor to your home. £155 – $248
Handcrafted eco-friendly bamboo shades with a splash of color. Available in different colors. $115
It is better to spill on this keyboard coaster than spill on your real keyboard. $20 for a set of 4.