IQ Puzzle Erasers
Test your smarts with these IQ puzzle erasers. Take them apart and reassemble them–they’re a great way to pass time in class.
Set of 3 puzzle eraser cubes.
$20 at Uncommon Goods.
August 24th, 2007
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MOO Mini Business Cards
MOO mini business cards delight technophiles and design addicts alike.
Take photos from Flickr and print them on the back of your 28mm x 70mm business cards. You can use up to 100 photos on a set of 100 cards.
$19.99 for 100 cards at MOO.
August 22nd, 2007
Spotlight Post: Kiki James Tuscan Wrap Photo Album
Need a present that’s memorable? Give the gift of memories with this sophisticated Tuscan wrap photo album. Just add photos.
Handmade in the UK from genuine Italian bridle leather. 12" x 9.5", 50 pages, comes in black, chocolate, or natural. Gifting? Albums can be individually personalized and professionally gift-wrapped.
£75.00 (or approx $149) at Kiki James London.
August 20th, 2007
Snow and Graham Anemone Noteblock
Brighten your office space with this cheery anemone print by Snow and Graham.
$14 at Luxe Paperie.
August 15th, 2007
Shibori Pocket Square
How do you add a splash of style to a classic suit jacket or blazer? With a pocket square, of course.
Go classic with a plain white style–or think out of the box with a textured shibori pocket square. Shibori, a Japanese process of manipulating fabric to add shape and dimension, is a favorite of Terron Schaefer, senior VP of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, reports The Sartorialist.
Thanks, John, for the tip!
$20 at MOMA Store.
3 comments August 14th, 2007
In-Vitro Orchid Flower
Grow an orchid in a sterilized test tube with this one-of-a-kind kit.
No fuss, no muss–thanks to a nutrient-rich gel, no water or maintenance is necessary. Just sit back and watch your orchid grow.
$30 at Uncommon Goods.
August 10th, 2007
EVOD Black Butterfly Necklace
Mandy Wu is the mastermind behind E.V.O.D. jewelry. Using unconventional materials such as timepieces and fabric centerpieces, Mandy designs and makes each and every one of her pieces. We can’t get enough of this black butterfly necklace, which combines fabric and metal in one stunning piece.
Thanks, Clothes-Pin, for the tip!
$37 at Etsy.
August 8th, 2007
Fancy Pants Tape Measure Silver Ring
A charming ring for the obsessively precise…or the design addict in your life. Best of all, it’s adjustable–so if you don’t know your (girl)friend’s ring size, this is the ring for you.
$50 at Buy Olympia.
June 29th, 2007
Meadowettes Coaster Set from Sesame Letterpress
An explosion of flowers and color on a thick, water absorbing card stock.
$11 for eight coasters at Buy Olympia.
June 18th, 2007
Handprinted Spunky Sprout Notecard Set
Light brown spunky sprouts are screenprinted on medium brown cardstock. Printed by hand by Supa Handmade Boutique.
Set of 2 cards measure 4 in x 5.5 in. Off-white coordinating envelopes included.
$6 (approx) at Mintd.
June 15th, 2007