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1960s IBM Wall Clock

In partnership with IBM, Schoolhouse Electric has decided to rerelease the iconic 1960s IBM clock that has iconically adorned many public facilities in years past. According to it's description: A faithful reproduction of the classic IBM indicator clocks found in offices, warehouses and schools during the mid-20th century. Hand assembled in...
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Copenhagen Cognac Glasses

Having a date over for drinks and dinner is a fantastic idea – up until the point when you pull out those old plastic cups you’ve been using since your days in college. The easiest way to make a good impression is to keep some bold, sophisticated beverage holders on...
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Bento Boxes with a Sexy Edge

While we’re all familiar with the many articles that show us how to be creative in bedroom, I’m not afraid to admit that I’m far more turned on by sexy kitchen accessories. All a-woman’s-place-is-in-the-kitchen jokes aside, I love having usable tools around that also speak to my bold sense of...
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Twice Clock

If you're in need of a minimalist wall clock that doubles as a solid conversation piece, give this one a shot. Areaware's Twice Clock is quite the unique horologe, taking the inspiration of classic two-way clocks you see at train stations while throwing a modern twist. Fortunately, the gizmo comes in...
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BoleFloor: The Curvy Hardwood Floorboards

Itching for something say, more offbeat, than your traditional straight-edged hardwood floor layout? Luckily BoleFloor has an answer for you. Previously available only from selected craftsmen, this Dutch company aims to redefine the hardwood floor market with its innovative large-scale commercialization of boards cut along the grain. The result is...
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Ring Glasses

My cupboard needed an upgrade as of late and I decided on picking up some of these neat glasses while at Crate & Barrel the other day. The Ring Glasses are dishwasher safe, quite durable and can be had at an extremely attractive price. $0.95 - $1.50 at Crate &...
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Biodegradable Pens

These aren't your normal pens. Made from an eco-friendly potato starch bio-plastic, the DBA 98 pen is surprisingly 98% biodegradable. How so? Other than the ballpoint and nib, everything else (including cap, reservoir, ink) is both non-toxic and biodegradable. The environmental aspect goes even further from there: the packaging is made...
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How-To: DIY Shelving Unit

Instead of spending a couple thousand on a quality semi-industrial shelving unit, the fellas over at Brick House decided to take matters literally into their own hands. Purchasing almost everything at a hardware store, this attractive shelving unit that can be easily had for less than $200. There's some custom...
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Drinking Out of Cups

I normally don't like too detailed objects, but some of the designs on these cups are pretty cool and could spruce up some individuality in the cupboard. They're listed as $10 online, but to be honest I'm not sure if thats per cup or for the set. I might check...
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Incandescent Motif

I saw this a few weeks back but I ran across it today and I was compelled to give it a shout-out. If you're looking for a highly unique lighting piece for the dining room, look no further than the Edison Chandelier. The unconventional piece is crafted in iron and...
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