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For a nesting instinct of a completely different kind.  Tucking down to sleep in a giant nest, , this bed is certainly not like any place I’ve ever slept.

The “Giant Birdsnest for creating new ideas” was conceived and created by O*GE as a prototype for new and inspiring socializing space, which can be seen as a morph of furniture and playground. Its powerful, yet simple concept and intriguing character needs no explanation or user manual: Ready to to be used, to be played in, and be worked in. With its 4.50 m diameter the big version can host up …
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I really like the idea of recycled plastic to create a multi-colored wall of potential vegetation.  Perhaps herbs and seasoning plants near an indoor or outdoor kitchen.

Available in 24×12″ and 24×18″ sizes, Ballavaz self-watering modular wall planters are made of recycled HDPE plastic, and may be used indoors or outdoors. Distinctively-styled and available in 10 unique colors, you can create your own custom patterns and shapes. Perfect for growing herbs, small vegetables and flowers.

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I’ve loved the Rob Ives creations for a long time. If I could, I’d subscribe for life.  Anyhow, check out his amazing mechanical safe papercraft.

A fully working paper safe to download and make. Dial in your secret combination at the dial on the  front of the safe to unlock the hidden drawer.  Print out the parts onto thin card. (230 gsm / 230 micron) and let the ink dry completely. Carefully score along all the dotted and dashed lines then cut out the holes with a sharp knife before carefully cutting out the parts. Accuracy is very important in …
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I am disappointed not to see my tablet of choice in their line up, but Manor Bindory has some great faux book covers for the Kindle product line, so you can wrap your eBook in Ye Booke.

We’ve created a beautiful hand made false book case for the Amazon Kindle that perfectly bonds the old and new. KleverCases use high strength wibalin card components and special bookbinding paper for a durable yet lightweight finish. A moulded TPU case interior gives added protection and the antique end paper gives a truly stylish look that stands out from the crowd.

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Ignoring the fact that I drink neither tea nor sake, I still find these cups charming.  Perhaps an art and decor movement, garou-elegance?

Based in Seoul, Korea, the design studio Tale Co., Ltd.’s Moon Glass isn’t just your ordinary glass. The ceramic cup shows a full moon when it’s full of liquid, then as your drink, it slowly unveils a half moon, then a crescent-shaped moon. Available in two sizes and in black and white, drink your colorful beverages in the white and your turbid rice wine or sake, as they suggest, in your black one.

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