To keep yourself sane at work, it's good to surround yourself with beautiful objects. Objects like these Craft Design Technology Scissors. Unlike those garish Fiskars that currently occupy space in your pencil cup or desk drawer, these precision paper cutters are made in Gifu Prefecture, Japan from stainless steel, and feature a minimalist design that won't induce rage every time you use them.
When something dates back to 1507, "vintage" doesn't quite cover it. The Le Chateau de Vigny Castle is a 37,000 square foot medieval masterpiece, set just 30 miles north of Paris. Spread across the 44 acres are two outbuildings, a chapel, and the main house, which was renovated in 1867, and boasts a neo-Gothic design, intricately carved beams on most ceilings, a bright purple iron door, and two bridges spanning the moat.
Most kitchen gadgets are shoved in a cabinet as soon as they've done their job. The Alessi Ossidiana Stovetop Espresso Maker us meant to stay in view. Designed by Mario Trimarchi, it's named after the volcanic stone obsidian, and features an interesting, dented form, made from cast aluminum. The black handle and knob are made from thermoplastic resin, and serve to contrast with the silver body. Available in 1, 3, or 6 cup capacities.
Made from repurposed wooden ammunition boxes, the Bomb Bar is a novel way to store your liquor stash in plain sight. While the exterior is purposefully rough, the interior features handsome walnut lining, with leather straps holding the lid at a perfect 90º angle and a cubby on the side keeping your best glasses safe. Just keep in mind that it's only 14" tall, so some taller bottle may not fit. Guess you'll just have to drink those before it's delivered.
Whiteboards are a staple of most meeting rooms. So are people taking notes as to what's being written on the whiteboard. Avoid this mess by using an Equil Smartmarker. This system uses a portable sensor and refillable marker to capture your notes and ideas in real time, and share them directly with your colleagues' laptops, tablets, and phones. It allows you to easily share your notes, or upload them iCloud, Dropbox, and Evernote, but most importantly, it keeps the room's attention where it belongs: on you.
You want a shirt that looks great, is versatile enough to wear with multiple getups, and most importantly — one that actually fits well. To get all of that, you've got to brave a retail store or spend an arm and a leg to have something custom tailored. Stantt is ready to take the hassle out of buying a great shirt, and give you a fit like you've never had before. Using millions of data points from 3D body scan data, they find your ideal size utilizing their 75 different size options. Just enter a few measurements at home and get a high-quality shirt made just for you without the long waits typically associated with custom fit clothing. Each shirt is cut and sewn in New York City using the best materials from Europe and delivered straight to your door.
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It's more important now than ever to have a strong web presence. But if you can't code or afford to pay for someone who can, it's difficult to know how to take the first steps. Squarespace makes creating a professional website easy and affordable. Choose a clean, well designed template from the Squarespace archives, or use Cover Pages to make a beautiful single page site in a few simple steps. Build a secure online store, create your own logo, and get a free personal domain with every annual plan. And now Squarespace has made it easier than ever to go mobile with your new website, featuring a suite of free apps to track, manage, and make changes to your site using your IOS or Android device on the go. Stop procrastinating and reserve your very own corner of the web today — it's never been easier to get started.
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Air. Land. Sea. All three are represented by these Faribault x Modern Anthology Haynes Blankets. Each features an original technical illustration from JH Haynes & Co.'s iconic manuals woven directly into the wool. Whether you choose the P-51 Mustang, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Wooden Runaround blanket, you can stay warm knowing your cover was made in the USA at Faribault's MN factory.
There might not be a better way to enjoy great craft beer from Oregon breweries like Deschutes, Hair Of The Dog, or Rogue Ales than in the shadow of the great Mt. Hood. But the next best thing might be by sipping from the especially unique Oregon Pint Glass. Inspired by the highest peak in Oregon, this 16 oz. glass was hand blown from a custom mold thanks to Elements Glass in Portland. A replica of the peak itself sits on the bottom of the glass, and while it may be small, it's a true representation of the composite volcano thanks to the use of United States Geological Survey topographical data the designers used before converting it into a digital 3D model.
With a camera in just about every pocket, there are more photos floating around than ever before. But with the disposable nature of digital, very few actually make it outside of the digital realm. Woodsnap takes your images and prints them on a great looking wooden canvas, and with Valentine's Day looming, it's as good a time as ever to make a digital moment timeless. All prints are handcrafted in the U.S.A. using a patented process that prints the images directly onto the grain and patterns of high-quality wood, which is as unique as your photograph. Create your personalized print in three easy steps with prices starting under $30, free shipping, and same week delivery.
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We know: Microsoft's Surface brand doesn't have the best reputation. Fortunately for them (and you), the Microsoft Surface Hub is far from another Big Ass Table. Designed for use in the conference room, the Hub is a wall-mounted computer, with an 84-inch 4K display that accepts both pen and touch input, fourth-generation Intel i5 and i7 processors for speedy apps and smooth video, 1080p cameras on either side for full-view video conferencing, and a built-in mic array with Kinect technology to detect and follow voices while eliminating background noise. It's a computer, conferencing system, and projector rolled up into a thankfully space-conscious package.
A lot of refrigerators dispense water. The only thing a Keurig really needs is hot water. Since GE already made a fridge with a hot water dispenser, it only made sense to combine the two. The result is the GE Cafe Refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup Brewing System, the first fridge to deliver a perfect cup of coffee right from its door. Speaking of doors, it has two up top, with one providing water, ice, hot water, and the aforementioned coffee, a freezer on bottom, and even the ability to set your brew time on your phone, so the water in the reservoir is ready when you are.
It's not at all uncommon for traditional thermostats to keep the room that they're in comfortably at whatever temperature you've chosen, while leaving rooms farther away either too hot or too cold. After all, they can only tell the temperature in a single room. The Ecobee3 Smart Thermostat overcomes this limitation by working with remote sensors that give it the temperature it the areas that matter the most to you, ensuring that your whole home stays comfortable. It offers touchscreen controls, and thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, you can control it from your phone or tablet while it checks the weather outside to maximize your energy savings.
Stick it where the sun don't shine. The Shop LED by Big Ass Light combines industrial-strength construction with top-of-the-line LEDs to create a garage light that's brighter, tougher and more badass than any other fixture. Hit it with a hammer, whack it with a golf club, hell, even run it over--this light can handle whatever you've got. With LEDs rated for 150,000 hours — that's over 70 years of six-hour-a-day use — and more light than fifteen 60-watt incandescent bulbs, it'll light up the darkest, dirtiest corners of your garage--not to mention it'll make your toys look amazing. It even turns on and off automatically thanks to the optional motion sensor. Consider this the last light you'll ever have to buy.
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It's not the most visually striking gadget you can buy for your kitchen counter, but you won't care a bit once you get a taste of the stuff that comes out of the Oxo Cold Brew Coffee Maker. Made primarily from BPA-free plastic, it features a rainfall-style cap that distributes water evenly over the grounds for optimal flavor, a simple switch to activate the filtration process, a reusable ultra-fine mesh filter made from stainless steel, and a 32-ounce borosilicate carafe that automatically stops the filtering process when removed and keeps enough concentrate for 12-14 drinks fresh in your fridge for up to two weeks. Oh, and since it nests together for easy storage, you only have to look at it when you're actually using it.
All LED bulbs are "smart" in terms of energy savings and life span, but few can rival the features offered by the Misfit Bolt Smart Bulb. It provides a warm white light out of the box, and using proprietary color-mixing technology offers millions of color combinations that shine evenly through the light-diffusing glass dome. The aluminum body that doubles as a heat sink, it's compatible with standard sockets, and it can work entirely on its own — no hub required. You can control it from the Misfit Home app or using a Logitech Harmony Home remote, and it'll even work in conjunction with the company's Shine, Flash, and Beddit sensors to help wake you up at the appropriate time.
A wide-open door is a refrigerator's worst enemy, letting cold air escape at a rapid pace. Which is why the LG Door-In-Door Mega-Capacity Refrigerator makes so much sense. On the left, the door-in-door offers easy-access storage space, with the right door-in-door can be accessed from the inside or out, making it ideal for things like drinks and snacks. By keeping the inner doors shut, cold air loss is reduced by up to 47 percent; other features include a fresh air filter, LED interior lighting, EasyLift bins, 34 cubic feet of space, and app-connected Smart Diagnosis to keep service calls to a minimum.
Whether you run your own confectionary business or just have a serious sweet tooth and plenty of disposable income, the Choc Creater V2 3D Chocolate Printer can make your most elaborate edible dreams come true. This food-specific printer accepts standard 3D STL and CNC G-code files over USB, can print using virtually any kind of chocolate, and offers fine printing with tracks as thin as 0.5mm, or far more precise than you could possibly achieve by hand.
There's nothing quite like having a well-crafted cocktail in the comfort of your own home, but unless you're dedicated, odds are your mixology skills fall short of the staff at your favorite bar. Remove yourself from the equation with the Somabar Robotic Bartender. This intelligent, automated bartending appliance lets you "order" your drink right from an app, thoroughly mixing each drink before dispensing it right into the glass. It uses dishwasher-friendly reusable pods to hold ingredients, flushes water through the system after every drink to ensure your cocktail is pure, can infuse bitters directly into drinks, and sports a handsome design looks great in any kitchen or home bar.
It doesn't matter if you're scarfing down a sad, protein-filled meal replacement bar for breakfast — you can keep your kitchen smelling like a home-cooked feast every morning with this Maple Bacon Candle. This handmade, 100% soy wax candle is good for 25-35 hours of burn time, sports a natural wooden wick that provides a comforting crackling sound as it burns, and is infused with aromas of smoky cured bacon and sweet maple syrup. Your morning coffee never tasted better.
For something truly impressive this New Year's Eve, or at any celebration, it's tough to top this Champagne Sabre from Menu. Use this piece of polished, stainless steel to open a bottle of Champagne in dramatic fashion, breaking the entire neck away from the bottle. The normal pressure from the bottle makes sure that no glass gets mixed with the bubbly as it rushes out ready to pour. Take center stage at your next get together and serve your guests in a fashion they won't soon forget.
