The reissued version of this classic timepiece stays true to Dieter Rams’ original design with a minimalist stainless steel face and leather strap, yet features a modern LED back-lit date and time display.
Added: June 2012
This product is sold by Braun
While biking vets are likely to know a gear set like the back of their hand, others are probably flummoxed when it comes to simple maintenance issues like a punctured tire or a stretched brake cable. “The Bike-Owner’s Handbook” is a cleverly designed, travel-sized folio that guides bikers through the most common operations they will encounter on the road. Simple illustrations and anatomical breakdowns serve to familiarize the uninitiated in processes like tire replacement, chain tension adjustment and bar tape wrapping.
Peter Drinkell wrote the book with empathy for the neophyte. While he is a fairly accomplished tinkerer, he notes the “finickiness” of bicycles as something that often perplexes riders. The goal of the pocket companion is not so much to make you a two-wheeled savant as it is to improve the riding experience: “Once you get in tune with your bike, it will change the way you cycle. You’ll be able to treat it with kindness—checking tire pressure, brakes and chain regularly, keeping it running smoothly, and rewarding you with a much more enjoyable ride. You might also find yourself noting your environment a little more closely—keeping an eye out for glass or grit on the roads, carefully avoiding potholes and rocky surfaces.”
Drinkell’s recommendations expose the essential tools of a bike owner, ensuring that readers will have a patch and sandpaper on hand the next time they run a flat. The book also saves valuable time, replacing trips to the repair shop with do-it-yourself chain lubrication and brake pad replacement. Drinkell’s simple advice and the book’s straightforward layout make this a real boon as dusty wheels come out of winter storage.
The Bike-Owner’s Handbook is available from Cicada and on Amazon. See more images of the book in our slideshow.
Added: May 2012
$18
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$18
Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.
Available from Tortoise General Store for $18
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Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.
Available from Tortoise General Store for $18
Bring a little nature inside with this sweet bird-inspired bud vase. Made from porcelain, its design is inspired by a 1960s toothpick holder created by famed Japanese ceramic designer Masahiro Mori.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Tortoise General Store
$33
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$33
Compiled by Lizzie Garrett Mettler (author of a blog by the same name as well as LA Times contributor), this book celebrates the women who dare to buck tradition, blurring the line between masculine and feminine attire.
Available from Rizzoli for $33
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Compiled by Lizzie Garrett Mettler (author of a blog by the same name as well as LA Times contributor), this book celebrates the women who dare to buck tradition, blurring the line between masculine and feminine attire.
Available from Rizzoli for $33
Compiled by Lizzie Garrett Mettler (author of a blog by the same name as well as LA Times contributor), this book celebrates the women who dare to buck tradition, blurring the line between masculine and feminine attire.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Rizzoli
$225
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$225
A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Available from The Future Perfect for $225
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A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Available from The Future Perfect for $225
A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Piet Hein Eek
$10
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$10
Childlike candy in flavors adults will love, Lollyphiles come in absinthe, sriracha, amaretto, bellini, bourbon, chai tea, chocolate bacon, habanero tequila, Irish cream, maple bacon, pomegranate tangerine, white Russian and strawberry banana daiquiri.
Available from Lollyphile for $10 (pack of 4)
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Childlike candy in flavors adults will love, Lollyphiles come in absinthe, sriracha, amaretto, bellini, bourbon, chai tea, chocolate bacon, habanero tequila, Irish cream, maple bacon, pomegranate tangerine, white Russian and strawberry banana daiquiri.
Available from Lollyphile for $10 (pack of 4)
Childlike candy in flavors adults will love, Lollyphiles come in absinthe, sriracha, amaretto, bellini, bourbon, chai tea, chocolate bacon, habanero tequila, Irish cream, maple bacon, pomegranate tangerine, white Russian and strawberry banana daiquiri.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Lollyphile
$22
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$22
Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.
Available from Health Ceramics for $22
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Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.
Available from Health Ceramics for $22
Designed to highlight the beauty of a single stem or a few small flowers, this handcrafted ceramic bud vase is a Heath classic sure to last many generations.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Health Ceramics
$60
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$60
Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.
Available from Taschen for $60
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Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.
Available from Taschen for $60
Carefully reproducing artwork that was first published in the 1850s by French seed firm, Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie, Taschen have created the essential gift for any budding chef with an interest in botany or art. Enclosed within its hardcover shell are 46 frameable color prints that gloriously detail French garden vegetables.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Taschen
$125
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$125
Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.
Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125
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Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.
Available from Kaufmann Mercantile for $125
Established in 1906, Germany’s Dovo pride themselves on creating quality steel products that are built to last. Comprised of nail scissors, clippers, a cuticle pusher, tweezers and a file–all made with forged, nickel-galvanized steel, this leather-bound manicure set seeks to uphold this reputation.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Kaufmann Mercantile
$32
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$32
Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.
Available from A+R Store for $32
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Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.
Available from A+R Store for $32
Make the functional fashionable in the kitchen with a little help from design studio Scholten & Baijings. Created by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Hay Denmark, these cotton mix tea towels feature their signature grid patterns, layering and neon streak.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Hay & Scholten & Baijings
$142
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$142
Created in 1643, Parisian wax manufacturer, Cire Trudon has been a feature in the home of Marie Antoinette, Quentin de la Tour, Napoleon and countless royals. This sumptuous room spray is enclosed in a handmade bottle crafted by glass makers in Vinci, Italy.
Available from Mohawk General Store for $140
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Created in 1643, Parisian wax manufacturer, Cire Trudon has been a feature in the home of Marie Antoinette, Quentin de la Tour, Napoleon and countless royals. This sumptuous room spray is enclosed in a handmade bottle crafted by glass makers in Vinci, Italy.
Available from Mohawk General Store for $140
Created in 1643, Parisian wax manufacturer, Cire Trudon has been a feature in the home of Marie Antoinette, Quentin de la Tour, Napoleon and countless royals. This sumptuous room spray is enclosed in a handmade bottle crafted by glass makers in Vinci, Italy.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Cire Trudon
$9
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$9
Pointing directly to the very last word that’s read, the practical Fingerprint Bookmarks come in a range of colors and can easily be strapped on to fit any book. A great solution for bookworms and travelers alike.
Available from Fredflare for $9
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Pointing directly to the very last word that’s read, the practical Fingerprint Bookmarks come in a range of colors and can easily be strapped on to fit any book. A great solution for bookworms and travelers alike.
Available from Fredflare for $9
Pointing directly to the very last word that’s read, the practical Pointing Finger Bookmarks come in a range of colors and can easily be strapped on to fit any book. A great solution for bookworms and travelers alike.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Fredflare
$128
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$128
Looking good doesn’t always feel good. Give your favorite woman a break from heels with these clever sneakers, guaranteed to inject any outfit with a heavy dose stylish comfort.
Available from Be & D for $128
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Looking good doesn’t always feel good. Give your favorite woman a break from heels with these clever sneakers, guaranteed to inject any outfit with a heavy dose stylish comfort.
Available from Be & D for $128
Looking good doesn’t always feel good. Give your favorite woman a break from heels with these clever sneakers, guaranteed to inject any outfit with a heavy dose stylish comfort.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Be & D
$20
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$20
Sweeten up someone special with designer chocolate from Montreal design studio, Dynamo. Featuring positive messages, such as “heck yes” and “best day ever” in original typographic, these giant slabs are made from quality milk and dark chocolate and come in a pack of two.
Available from Dynamo for $20
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Sweeten up someone special with designer chocolate from Montreal design studio, Dynamo. Featuring positive messages, such as “heck yes” and “best day ever” in original typographic, these giant slabs are made from quality milk and dark chocolate and come in a pack of two.
Available from Dynamo for $20
Sweeten up someone special with designer chocolate from Montreal design studio, Dynamo. Featuring positive messages, such as “heck yes” and “best day ever” in original typographic, these giant slabs are made from quality milk and dark chocolate and come in a pack of two.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Dynamo
$4,995
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$4,995
With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.
Available from Leica for $4,995
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With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.
Available from Leica for $4,995
With 4,000 possible design and feature combinations, the Leica La Carte custom cameras are (almost) as unique as your someone special. Handcrafted in Germany, they take 4-6 weeks to make and can be configured for the exact photographic–or stylistic–needs of the user.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Leica
$12
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$12
Keep the workspace stylish with this USB hub, which includes 4 USB 2.0 hi-speed ports. Simply plug in the ports and watches the Poodle’s eyeball to check port status.
Available from Fredflare for $12
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Keep the workspace stylish with this USB hub, which includes 4 USB 2.0 hi-speed ports. Simply plug in the ports and watches the Poodle’s eyeball to check port status.
Available from Fredflare for $12
Keep the workspace stylish with this USB hub, which includes 4 USB 2.0 hi-speed ports. Simply plug in the ports and watches the Poodle’s eyeball to check port status.
Added: April 2012
This product is sold by Fred Flare
Few things are as frustrating to new parents as having a soundly sleeping baby woken up by a slamming door. Ensure this catastrophe doesn’t happen with one of these bright and practical door noise dampers. Just place the fabric sleeve over the handles to make door disturbance a thing of the past.
Added: March 2012
This product is sold by Latchy Catchy
For non-traditional parents, this designer cot ticks all the right boxes. The clear acrylic bar-free sides allow parents to check in from afar and keeps baby limbs safely inside, while the sleek walnut timber exterior looks sharp and is sourced from renewable plantations. What’s more, the cot can easily be converted into a junior bed making it a worthwhile investment.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Ubabub
£29
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£29
Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.
Available from Unit Portables for £29
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Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.
Available from Unit Portables for £29
Sleek and simplistic, the Unit Portable effortlessly slips over the iPad and other tablet devices. The padded Portable seamlessly merges style and safety in a variety of eye-popping colors.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Unit Portables
$24
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$24
Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.
Available from Amazon for $24
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Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.
Available from Amazon for $24
Conjuring up dream getaways since 2001, The New York Times’ popular travel 36 Hours column enables both armchair enthusiasts and romantic-minded day trippers alike the chance to explore the nuanced wonders of North America through lush photography and snappy prose.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Taschen
$12
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$12
Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.
Available from Amazon for $12
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Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.
Available from Amazon for $12
Author David Levithan offers a definitive look at the elusive state of romantic bliss with his novel, The Lover’s Dictionary. Illustrating the highs and lows of relationships, The Lover’s Dictionary is a literary homage to the language of love.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
$3,500-$10,000
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$3,500-$10,000
Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.
Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000
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Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.
Available from Grey Area for $3,500-$10,000
Known for his versatile exploration of subject through material, artist Rob Wynne masterfully creates an intricately formed octopus ring. Also offered in a spider design, each piece is made from 18K gold and assorted jewels.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Rob Wynne
$2
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$2
This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.
Available from Knock Knock for $4
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This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.
Available from Knock Knock for $4
This playful note set pares down dating to a survey of flirtatious options, making compatibility as easy as yes or no.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Knock Knock
$250
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$250
These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.
Available from Brookstone for $250
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These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.
Available from Brookstone for $250
These polished cuff links would make James Bond proud–not only do they pack up to 2G of USB storage, they serve as WiFi hot spots for most electronic devices.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Brookstone
$70
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$70
Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.
Available from Pukka/Dank for $60
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Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.
Available from Pukka/Dank for $60
Designed to resemble a loaf of bread, this pack of 12 notepads encourages you to write the next best thing.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Pukka/Dank
Uniquely designed with a wooden grid of precision points and measurements, the The Obsessive Chef Cutting Board by Fred and Friends is just right for the culinary perfectionist in your life.
Added: February 2012
This product is sold by Fred and Friends