Chopping onions is often a teary affair, but the solid beech wood boards will cheer up even the saddest of slicers with its cheeky grin-shaped handle. The twice-oiled wood also makes the board more scratch resistant—yet another detail worth smiling about.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by All Lovely Stuff
Made from 100% ecological Merino wool, this handwoven blanket by artist Christian Zuzunaga takes inspiration from the geometric patterns of modern architecture and urban landscapes.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Zuzunaga
Meadowcroft Farm owner Nanne Kennedy raises sheep to provide wool for products like this superfine oatmeal and yellow blanket, which are dyed with natural minerals in solar-powered vats.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Nanne Kennedy
To address the plastic bag pollution issue for your favorite shopper, pick up Wonder Thunder’s boldly illustrated satchels, handmade from natural muslin.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Wonder Thunder
This comprehensive anthology has become part of graphic design history by chronicling the work of designer/typographer, David Carson, from the magazines and ads where he first made his mark.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Lewis Blackwell
Designed by the impeccable Sruli Recht, this handcrafted wooden slat bag features knobs on its handle that unscrew at one end to slide through the bars on a bike saddle. Limited-edition of 10.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Sruli Recht
Zest up your salad, pasta, or meat marinade with this limited edition olive oil, pressed and infused with handpicked wild saffron from the Taygetus mountains surrounding Sparta.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Oliveology
Gift a monthly t-shirt subscription featuring news graphically interpreted by some of the best designers in the world.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by T-Post
The London-based watchmaker’s 203 series boasts a Swiss movement housed in a chamfered bezel as well as a date aperture window and split chronograph functions. Available in several finishes, and other styles available.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Uniform Wares
We’ve been fans of the SodaStream for years, and the Source is a complete redesign by Yves Behar. The improvements are both technical and stylistic, but the fundamentals are the same—make your own carbonated water or soda.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by SodaStream
This screwdriver set won’t take up much room but includes eight interchangeable magnetic and rust-resistant heads so you can be the handiest handyman/lady on your block.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Muji
The luxurious Moore and Giles Campaign Chair is an updated design of British campaign furniture first used by the army in the 1700s.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Moore and Giles
A statement-making centerpiece by New York-based artist Joan Sherman features a cast-bronze lobster and a hand-blown glass bowl.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Joan Sherman
Two things that will never go out of style: New York City and hand-written cards. Paperfinger combines the two with their thank-you notecards featuring the world’s best known skyline.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Paperfinger
This valuable book offers a thorough introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform, giving you loads of ideas for Arduino projects to help you get started right away.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Massimo Banzi
Partners & Spade sell some hilarious, one-off curios and this handmade boat is no exception. The HMS Booze Cruise will no doubt be the talking piece of many a party.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Partners & Spade
Even after production ceased, Braunsline of travel alarm clocks continued to ring a bell in the minds of minimalists. Based closely on the original 1994 AB1A model designed byDietrich LubswithDieter Rams, the Travel Alarm Clockis a reliable timepiece with a clear, crisp crescendo alarm.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Braun
Illustrator David Sparshott designed this notebook to encourage your new hobby of bike watching. Finish where the London-based artist leaves off with your own bicycle-related sketches, thoughts and haikus.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by David Sparshott
This beautifully crafted desk globe comes in two Terrestrial finishes that are hand painted and glossed and feature an inscribed copper plaque noting the edition, number and style.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Bellerby & Co. Globemakers
Bent from a laser-cut steel sheet, Supercake Hangers can hold just about any garment or accessory in existence. Plus they have personalities that seem to be bursting to tell you how great you look.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Ometti
Guitarist and designer Ela J created this sonic necklace from guitar preamp tubes to transmit positive musical energy.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Ela J
If you’re lucky enough to have your very own private retreat, this Oborain outdoor shower is made from beautiful sustainable hardwoods and stainless steel and is altogether pretty luxurious.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Oborain
This DIY kit includes everything you need to make your very own goat cheese. All you need is a kitchen and the ability not to sound too smug when you tell your friends that you made the chevre yourself.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Belle Chevre
The brilliant design of the Butler satisfies the needs of every busy person to assist with locating their everyday necessities.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Micklish
Made from stretch twill, linen or denim, these Valerie Rice aprons will have you looking like the host(ess) with the most(ess) while also keeping your party clothes clean.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Valerie Rice
Artist and printmaker Angela Harding selected this kit’s contents, which is comprised of professional quality Swiss cutters, soft Japanese vinyl, Heritage 315gsm printing paper, and everything else you need to produce your first block print.
Added: November 2012
This product is sold by Angela Harding
