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There’s several self-watering pots out there in the marketplace, but this group by Nils Plöjel is delightfully straightforward. Each terracotta planter sits inside a reservoir of hand-blown glass. Fill the glass with water and let your plants absorb just what they need, simple as that. “Safe for indoor and outdoor use while the temperature stays above frost point.” Dishwasher-safe. Designer: Nils Plöjel X-small: 3.7h x 4.85″diam. Small: 5.2h x 6″diam. Medium: 6.5h x 7.4″diam. Materials: Terracotta, Glass Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2CHEAlt March 27, 2019 at 01:37PM

This is a super cute kid’s chair, but there’s something else pretty special about it: it is made from Ecothylene®, which is recycled plastic (check out YouTube for the video showing how it’s made or visit EcoBirdy directly.). It’s comfortable, light, and stable with a soft and friendly form. What else do you need for your kid’s drawing/making space? There’s a table, container, lamps, and sets available as well. Suitable for private as well as public spaces. Designer: Vanessa Yuan & Joris Vanbriel Material: Ecothylene® 14.9 x 13.7 x 19.6 inches Other colors available directly from EcoBirdy , €159,00. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2IYPJE7 March 08, 2019 at 02:32PM

Available in either a one-off or in a longer, track-style system, the HYT-001 Multi Hanger is a smart solution to hanging just about anything. Made of powder-coated steel, it’s sure to withstand all manner of use, whether it be in a public space or your own home. Optional track for more than 3x hangers beside each other; please contact LIXHT. Material: Steel, Powder-coated Dimensions: 18″ x 5″ x 1.5″ (Track version add 0.85″ to the depth, width multiplies 18″ x quantity of hangers) Made in Canada Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2Tm67n3 March 05, 2019 at 02:34PM

If you don’t mind using a little old fashioned elbow grease to produce your morning orange juice, then you’ll want to consider the simplicity of this wooden juicer from KiBiSi and Muuto. The Turn Around Juicer stands on its own and fits the palm nicely. Shall I point out that this won’t need any updating as years come and go, unlike other electrical juicers? Plus, the juice will taste all the more sweeter knowing you made it yourself (and burned some calories whilst doing so). Turn Around Juicer Designer: KiBiSi Manufactured by: Muuto Dimensions (in): 5 h From our archives; originally posted Apr 2, 2014. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2lCq9ne February 26, 2019 at 02:34PM

Talk about a great gift for someone that likes their honey, huh? This pretty Brass Honey Dipper from Los Angeles designer Deanna deVries is going on my wishlist pronto. Maybe I’ll get two- one for me and one to give. The Brass Coffee Scoop by deVries is also worth noting. Approx. 5″ long Also available from CRFT SHW . Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2Izu3yi February 20, 2019 at 02:45PM

Picky about notebooks? Me too, and I just bought/backed the Panobook, a notebook intended for your desk. What’s so special about it? Well, it has a panoramic format (160 mm x 288 mm) that fits nicely in front of or next to your keyboard. A subtle dot grid lets you draw layouts easily (most prominently, three 16:9 boxes or quadrants) and a slip case is included for storage. Nice! Update: I think I may have found my forever notebook. I love the size and paper quality. I’ll reorder more whenever I get through my first three. Each notebook contains 50 sheets / 100 pages. Each page is 160 mm x 288 mm (6.3 in by 11.34 in) and the dots on the grid are spaced 5 mm apart. Updated price and link; originally posted Jul 5, 2017. Better Living Through Design http://bit.ly/2sMjaf9 February 14, 2019 at 02:39PM

So, are you back into the swing of things? You may have noticed we (I) took a long holiday break from BLTD. I needed it after a busy year with several different projects. Now, if I had had this Project Wall Planner, I could have encouraged my team to use the Gantt Chart method to organize our efforts and be more efficient. The poster-sized wall planner helps break down a project into defined tasks so everyone’s on the same page (literally). Add time constraints and track progress to reach your goal. Not quite sure how it works? Here’s a Project Wall Planner how-to . Environmentally friendly tree-free paper 12 sheets 30.1″ x 20.6″ (76.5 cm x 52.2 cm) Better Living Through Design http://bit.ly/2RPYWBS January 18, 2019 at 02:48PM

Headlight plus hat? Sign me up, because who knows what outdoor exploring we’ll be up to these winter evenings? The removable head lamp clips into and out of the beanie so you can charge (via USB) the 120-lumen light. I’d say this is an improvement over single strap headlamps, as the beanie is less likely to slip off the ol’ noggin, don’t you think? Could be a good gift, as well. One Size Fits Most Materials: Acrylic, polyester Updated price and link; originally posted Sep 29, 2016. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2cEHg8F November 28, 2018 at 03:24PM

So, were you aware that Bryce Wilner’s Gradient Puzzles come in a smaller size? AND you can buy the whole bundle for a whole lot of slow and deliberate color sorting that’s sure to calm anyone down (or frustrate the hell out of them?). Either way, it’s a gift that keeps giving, as it can be assembled/disassembled many, many times. The Gradient Puzzle Small Bundle includes all 5 small Gradient Puzzles. -Each puzzle 100 pieces -glossy art paper over 2mm chipboard -11×15″ assembled -27.9×38.1 cm assembled Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2FVagbh November 27, 2018 at 07:06AM

Why would you pay $32 for a plastic bag? Because it’s not plastic, that’s why. Open-Edition’s embroidered taffeta shopping bags look like single-use plastic bag so you can make an ironic statement every single time you use it. Perhaps it would be a good gift as well? -Made in San Francisco by Open-Editions -Machine-embroidered taffeta -Bag measures 11.5″ x 22″ x 4″ -Developed in collaboration with Workshop Residence in 2012 Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2qXFAeQ November 21, 2018 at 02:25PM

Hand me that last piece of birthday cake, will you? Little Puzzle Thing jigsaws look just like your favorite food and can be completed in twenty minutes (or less, if you’re clever). Go ahead, give your brain a break and put together a broccoli or ramen bowl; perhaps time your task just before lunch? Recommended for ages 6 and up. more than 70 pieces Paper and Chipboard 8″ x 8″ assembled Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2Pmx7kc November 09, 2018 at 03:32PM

Dish drainers are pretty much the least interesting thing in the kitchen, so that’s why our eyebrows are up in exclamation over this duo (trio?). Designer Shane Schneck chose a ridged melamine dish-draining tray paired with a steel rack for drying plates. A Dish Draining Cup (sold separately and not on this particular retailer’s site just yet) completes the picture. Designer: Shane Schneck Size: 0.6h x 12.8l x 16.5″w HAY Dish Drainer Tray, $39 HAY Dish Draining Steel Rack, $29 Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2yWWEWN November 07, 2018 at 02:16PM

Such pretty scissors! A carbon gold plated handle will dress up any cutting chore while two different sizes will ensure that the blade fits the job. What, like someone is going to spot ugly scissors on your desktop? Of course not. It would ruin all those artistic instagram shots of your workspace (and disappoint your fans). Dimensions: Small/ L 19 cm Large/ L 23 cm Materials: Carbon Gold plated Updated price and link; originally posted Mar 17, 2015. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/18CCb9O October 26, 2018 at 03:31PM

Foodies and minimalists will love THE* Lunch Box . It’s made from anodized aluminum- that means it’s sturdy, lightweight, heat-conductive and hygienic. There’s no clips, straps, buttons, or branding (thank goodness), so your food will be the star of the show. Fun fact: the proportions of the box are based on the Japanese flag. (Back in stock!) *’THE’ as in the Japanese brand ‘THE’ Designed by Keita Suzuki and manufactured at Akao Aluminum Corp., makers of the 1 yen coin blanks. Note: Not microwave safe. Hand wash only. Dimensions: 11.8 × 8 × H4.8 cm, (4.64″ × 3.15″ × H1.89″) 375 ML Capacity (12.7 OZ) Updated price and link; originally posted May 5, 2016. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/1ZimGbx October 22, 2018 at 01:19PM

When you’re out on an adventure there’s no reason to do without decent kitchen tools. This medium sized chopping board folds up and stores a knife inside, allowing you to prepare foods with ease on your picnic or camping trip. Does that mean you don’t have to suffer through anymore soggy sandwiches? Yep, it sure does. Board: Natural Wood, Stainless Steel, Rubber. Knife: Hycarbon Vanadium Stainless Steel, Black Laminated Wood Weight: 16.6 oz (470g) Dimensions: L 10.2″ W 7.9″ H 1.4″ (256*200mm) Size Stowed: 10 1/8″x3 7/8″x1 3/8″ (256*100*34mm) Updated price and link (and back in stock!); originally posted Sep 15, 2014. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/1uOPM3f October 18, 2018 at 02:15PM

I’m sure there’s some corner of your home that would benefit from the Hex Corner Mirror from Hyfen. The mirror fits into any corner to reflect other parts of the room. Placed strategically, it could let you keep an eye on a certain spot of your home (the front door or fridge?) or ensure that coworkers can’t sneak up on you behind your desk. Shaped as a hexagon, it lends an edgier vibe that’s sure to work with your surroundings. Material: Polished stainless steel Measurements: 11.8” x 6.7” x 15.75” H or 30 cm x 17 cm x h 40 cm Also available in a classic silver version . Originally posted Oct 14, 2016. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2dSZ3dT October 17, 2018 at 01:59PM

This LED lamp has no switch, shade, or wires, which begs the question, how on earth do you turn it on? Well, it’s more of an intuitive system, so, you simply raise it in an upright position to turn it on. Lay it facedown to turn it off. It’s completely portable- remember, no wires- so, pick it up and take it with you from room to room to get a warm, white light illuminating your immediate vicinity. Available in a light gray concrete, dark gray concrete , or in a wood version (walnut and acrylic, $195.00). Measurement : 7.5″ x 5.3″ x h 1.65″ or 19 cm x13.5 cm x h 4.2 cm Battery : 8000mAh / 5 hours usage Light source : 3 Watt warm white LED light Input : 5V, 500mA~2A, 5.5/2.1mm DC connector & USB port Updated price and link; originally posted Oct 13, 2016. Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2ewgboE October 10, 2018 at 01:32PM

Have you registered to vote ? Did you move, and need to change your address? Get it changed in time to vote. Here’s the voter registration deadlines for each state. Participate in democracy: vote! Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2A0zSOJ October 09, 2018 at 12:54PM

Here’s an interesting coat rack that won’t take up any floor space. The Pujo attaches to the wall and offers two ways to store items: hanging from the top on the rounded knob or from the inner spacer bracket. Both ways keep items snug against the wall, giving you more valuable room in an entry or dressing room. Material: Powder Coated Metal Made In China Dimensions: Width 3.35″, Height 58.47″, Depth 7.87″ Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2xJmHQD September 28, 2018 at 01:53PM

Hiding a wall socket in plain sight is not an easy trick, but the Douwes Pendant Socket does just that. It matches the Douwes Pendant Lamp, so you can have both lamp and socket hanging from the ceiling. The lamp provides light and the socket (looking like a smaller lamp) provides electricity for your gadgets. Pretty clever, isn’t it? Designed by Studio Lotte Douwes Douwes Pendant Socket , $114.95 Electrical Socket pendant only, not a light pendant. Dimensions: 2.4″Ø, 8.3″H Materials: Unglazed Ceramic Douwes Pendant Lamp , $214.95 Dimensions: 2.4″Ø, 8.3″H Materials: Unglazed Ceramic Better Living Through Design https://ift.tt/2NyfjS4 September 24, 2018 at 01:29PM