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I have the powerful urge to number the sides of this house and roll for damage.

Photos copyright Manuel Villa or Sergio Gomez, used with permission

One would expect bigger things from an architect aptly named Manuel Villa, but one certainly cannot complain that he does lovely garden offices like this Habitable Polyhedron. Arch Daily tells us that it is designed as “area where the young parents and their newborn child would enjoy a independent space from day to day house a…Read the full story on TreeHugger

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These might be just the thing to put your mugs on while enjoying some of those electron cookies. 🙂

This extraordinarily geeky set of six drink coasters will set you back $9.99

Alan Parekh of Winnipeg makes these sweet component-symbol coasters from 1/4″ plywood, sealed with polyurethane varnish. Ten bucks gets a set of six: resistor R1, inductor L2, LED D3, capacitor C4, transistor Q5, and ground GND. Good-looking, clever, and easy on the wallet.

Electronic Component Coaster Set

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Finally, a vampire free cafe with great espresso. I’m so there.

The Equal Exchange Espresso at the Ballard Market has a new espresso machine. We’re told that this isn’t just any espresso machine, this is “The Slayer,” one of only two in the Seattle area, although according to the Seattle Times a new coffee shop in the Bravern in Bellevue will be getting two in June.

They call it the “The Slayer” because it’s made by Slayer Espresso in Georgetown. “Customers keep on asking us what’s different? What’s new? What’s the big deal? What’s the big fuss?” …
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Available in stores soon! Except maybe, Wal-Mart.

After coming across photos of an Episcopal Priest Barbie, Jen McCreight of Blag Hag designed an Atheist Barbie. (Via Cynical-C)

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I know more than a few “stress relief” crafters who probably wouldn’t mind one of these in their bags.

Many crafts travel easily.

Do you hate to sit still? Do meetings, long flights, or commutes get on your nerves? Here’s a quick way to bust that boredom and stay sane. Use those tedious times to make some small craft item by packing your purse with something that can keep your hands busy.

Steps

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   This bracelet requires only a button, cord or string, a needle, and scissors.

   Choose crafts you like that require minimal tools and supplies. Things