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Saturday, December 29, 2012

SPARK PLUG PLANE PAPERWEIGHT

Whether it lands in the hands of the person manning the cockpit of your company or the handyman or woman who always knows how to keep your household running, Brian Mock's industrial paperweight provides a clever way to show how much you appreciate everything they do. Recycled spark plugs, butter knives, nut and bolts are welded together into the iconic shape of an airplane, giving this delightful mini-sculpture the power to take off with the conversation as it taxis around your desk, workshop or toolshed. Handmade in Beaverton, Oregon.

  • Materials: reclaimed metal
  • Approx. 3.5" L, wingspan approx. 4.5"
  • Care instructions: dust clean
    Please note, reclaimed materials will vary: spark plugs, reclaimed butter knives and fork tines, reclaimed mini nuts and bolts

PERPETUAL CALENDARS

This sophisticated and modern perpetual calendar is inventive, stylish and can be used year after year. Simply move the two magnetic balls to mark the date and month. Created for the Museum of Modern Art, it serves as a practical work of art, whether wall mounted or resting on your desk. Made from injection-molded plastic and magnets.
Designed by Gideon Dagan
  • Materials: plastic, magnet
  • Small: 6.5" day x 5.5" dia.;
    Large: 11" day x 9" dia.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Mini magnetic man...



The man you can always rely on!

Key Pete (Keepit - get it!?) is a magnetic key holder making him a reliable guardian of your keys (or anything else metal that you wish to keep safe!). He has super strong magnets in his hands, so he will grab hold of any magnetic surface with one hand, and with the other is capable of holding a gravity defying amount of keys - up to around 30!

Dims

10 x 8 x 2 cm

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

SIXTY CORDLESS PHONE


Sagemcom presents its new, but highly reminiscent, phone: The Sixty. A perfect inclusion for your home with a touch of creativity, the Sixty brings together a truly retro design look with the latest DECT cordless phone technology. A true decorative piece, the Sixty consists of a base containing a touch dial placed around a reverse video Dot matrix screen (white on black background) and a wireless handset with a 10 hour communication standby battery life, and with a radio range of up to 300 m indoor.

 Source: http://www.blessthisstuff.com

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Giro Apple Slicer


This simple, minimalist apple slicer, winner of the Red Dot Design award is named Giro. The clever apple peeler was designed by Christina Schäfer a German designer. It cuts apples in a spiral-form surrounding the core in one smooth fluid motion. Giro creates gorgeous, perfectly executed apple spirals perfect for using in recipes, snacks or garnishes.

Magic Chain Wine Bottle Holder


Creating a magical optical illusion using the principle of balance, the Magic Chain Wine Bottle Holder is crafted from chromed iron chain, the links of which are welded together so it curves upwards to hold the bottle, whiich appears to float.  Suitable for most wine bottles, the Floating Chain Wine Bottle Holder is guaranteed to cause a stir at any dinner party. "Oh I say, isn't that brilliant - how does it work" etc etc....!!  The perfect gift for the fun loving vino connoisseur perhaps - they tend to get a bit bored of wine books, corkscrews and novelty bottle stops. Comes packaged in a sturdy gift box.

Features

  • Made from Chrome plated iron chain
  • Uses the principles of balance
  • Packaged in a sturdy gift box
Dims
22 x 22 14 cm

The TrikE


The TrikE is a modern three wheeler electric urban Bicycle/bike that has been designed to go anywhere while providing weather protection and a moderate cargo storage. With a speed of 20 Kilometer per hour, its 36v lithium battery pack costs a little to recharge.

This electric-assist HPV is legally classified as a bicycle. So its maker The Speed Studio Design , assures that you will not need any driver’s license to ride on this bike. Its parking is super easy. Its cutting edge lean-steering system provides nimble yet secure handling. TrikE is also a lower cost alternative to neighborhood electric bike for the young folks.

Now a day, biking is becoming an increasingly viable way to drive to work and make short, local trips around urban areas. TrikE can be a true environment friendly alternative to cars and motorbikes for urban transportation.

Beautiful and functional new product by Danish design brand Eva Solo. The Ice Tea Maker features a glass carafe, a drip-free pouring lip with a flip-top lid, and a stainless steel loose leaf tea filter enabling you to make your own ice tea with your favorite flavors. It also comes with a silicone sleeve for holding when containing hot drinks(available in carbon black, sunny yellow, or lime green).

Source: http://www.blessthisstuff.com