Fire Pots: instant fireplace, just add fire »
If you have your own house with a backyard and grill and chiminea, good on you. But for those of use that like to live in places that don't allow so much space - or a yard of one's own, we love these little pots of fire. No gas hookups needed. No wood needed. They burn alcohol, so there's not lots of nasty bits getting imparted into the...
Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse: Renewable Computing »
Bamboo. Good stuff: grows fast, absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere, at least as strong as most woods, looks great. Tradtional keyboard and mouse: plastic from petroleum, ugly, non-renewable. Bamboo meet keyboard and mouse. People, meet the Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse Combo from Micro Innovations. $40 BUY...
Recycled Weck Asparagus Jar Lights »
OK. Technically, they're re-used. Old asparagus jars made to withstand heat make the perfect vehicle for lights in these lights by Etsy producer tbDsf. Somewhere between the modern and the steampunk aesthetic. I think they speak for themselves. $185 BUY...
The Fan of the Future: Dyson Air Multiplier »
I was looking at these the other day - they've made it to the mainstream (though the price is still a bit high). This is a fan. No blades. From the makers of the giant suck: Dyson. Basically, there is a small fan in the base, that when blown into the circular blade will seriously get the air moving. The beauty is no blades. Which means...
Sywawa Breezer Parasol »
Need some shade on your patio? Try this one-of-a-kind parasol from Sywawa (Belgium). You can't find them in the U.S., but Encompass in the UK will ship them to you - just send them an email for an estimate. Worth it for how chillaxed you're going to feel with one of these lightly flapping above you. £2131 (I don't know what that is in...
Recycled Box Pendant Lights: Scrap Lights by Graypants »
These pendants from graypants are handmade in Seattle, WA of repurposed cardboard boxes. They are unique looking and cast a really cool light. They are coated with a No-Burn spray (it's green, don't worry - no VOCs, Class A Fire Rating) so you won't burn your house down. We like the "Jupiter" series because they look like flashy planetary...
MacBook Pro Decals – Banksy style »
Apple does a good job of making a good looking computer. But sometimes it's kind of fun to spice things up a bit. If you're a young skatepunk, you can plaster it with decals of truck manufacturers and whatnot, but for us grown ups (who still feel a need to assert our individuality), we want something with a little more...
Grill Tools: Combination Vertical Roaster and Wok »
We don't prescribe buying kitchen tools that do only one task. Like an apple corer. They end up just clogging up your kitchen feng shui, going unused and ending up at a garage sale then the landfill. That's one reason we like this tool for grilling: it's basically a wok, so you can stir fry up stuff when you're car camping or at the...
Cool furniture from reclaimed bowling alley wood »
Remember that old bowling alley on the main street of your hometown that closed a while back? Well, imagine if those old alleys didn't hit the landfill, but instead ended up IN your kitchen table. Or desk. Or coffee table. That's what's going on at Counter Evolution - they are taking back those old alleys and putting them in...
Biasca Recyclable Fiber Cement Planter with Contours »
This one-of-a-kind planter can house a great variety of plants to green up any part of your patio, yard or house. Sturdy enough to withstand the elements and classy enough to bring inside. Handformed and signed by an artisan in Switzerland. It's somewhat large: 37" x 27" and 13" high. Right now, get free shipping on this and other...
Woolly Pockets Brian Planter – recycled plastic bottles »
This 12-sided planter from Woolly Pockets takes a softer approach to the floor planter - and sports a new and different look. Made of recycled bottles and also being breathable, these planters can allow the roots to be aerated. The Brian has zippers so you can fold down leaves to expose more topsoil to air or sun. Comes in brown, black,...
Alili Moroccan Argan Oil »
We've talked about Moroccan Argan oil before (seriously, read the article, this stuff is amazing). A brief recap: has tons of tocopherols (vitamin E) and good oil parts (EFAs for those of you who know what those are). It's harvested by women's cooperatives in the Essaura region of Morocco. Oh, and it's tasty and one of the latest trends of the...
Presso: Make Espresso Drinks at home – No Plug! (Muscles »
Here's a cool discovery: the espresso maker from Presso. Notice: there is no plug. You boil a little water, fill the espresso handle, then crack your knuckles and bear down on the handles to force the water through. Normal espresso makers use a lot of energy just to idle. So we call this a green machine. Online reviews generally rate it...
Killer Grill Tools Series: the Slider Kit »
Burgers. The ultimate summer food comes in all shapes, sizes and compositions: beef, bison, turkey, veggie, you name it. And ask around, the key to a good burger is simple: the burger-to-bun ratio. Too much bun and you've got a dry meat-flavored bread, too little and you've got a greasy mess. Enter the infamous slider. Why do the call them...
Roost Bodega Birdhouses: Ceramic and Reclaimed Wood »
These ceramic birdhouses with reclaimed teak roofs by Roost (who else) are just the perfect thing for your birdies. Comes in three configurations: the tower, the bungalow and the chalet. Whichever you choose, I'm sure you won't have to worry about occupancy. (though you may have to attend to other landlordish duties). $80 BUY...
Candela Rechargeable Lamps last 8 hours – indoors or out »
These LED lights provide a nice warm glow, inside or outside. After a full recharge, they will stay lit for 8 hours, so you can hang out until the wee hours with your friends if you like. Safety? They are cool to the touch and won't (like candles) leave soot marks on your walls (or your lungs). Expensive? $50 for 2, $80 for 4 or $150 for...
Perfect for WorldCup parties: Soccer Ice Ball Maker »
World Cup party idea: soccer ice balls. This is cool: you heat up the mold in warm water, then place ice cubes in it. In 20 seconds, you have an ice soccer ball. They also have a snowflake and a molecule mold. Available in 30mm and gigantic 65mm. $180 BUY Check out this video on how it works: ...
FatBoy Headdemock Deluxe – The modern hammock »
The FatBoy Headdemock Deluxe is large, smooth, and best of all, chill. Hot really sure what "headdemock" is supposed to mean, but who cares when you have a Corona and good book in your hands. Not much else to say other than it's nylon/polyester, comes in a ton of colors (red pictured) and is a great way to relax no matter how you slice...
Chicken Cribs: Urban Farming & Fresh Eggs »
Ever wish you had fresh eggs? You know, like the ones in France that have yolks so yellow they're almost red? Unless you have a great egg booth at your local farmer's market, the best way is to have your own chickens. But who wants a nasty little chicken coop in their backyard? This IKEA-esque chicken coop (aka Chicken Crib) may be just...
Nesting Deglon Meeting Knives »
I suspect "meeting" is some kind of lost in translation thing. I don't know what these have to do with meetings (other than that they might provide a handy - if deadly - way to get out of them). Deglon is a French knife maker. This particular set of nesting knives includes four knives: a paring knive, a carving knife, a chef's knife and a...
Roosts Blown Glass Droplet Terrariums »
These hanging terrarariusm (terraria?) from Roost are perfect mmStuff material. Handblown (recycled) glass. Comes with sisal rope. Works great with air plants (pictured) or you can fill yourself with dirt and moss and whatever plants you like. Small: $48 Large: $64 BUY...
Coolest iPad Case Yet: the DODOcase (bamboo!) »
Apple has announced that there are now 2 million iPads sold. And since the iPad is basically a new genre of computer and doesn't even have a built-in lid (like a laptop) for protection, it could be easy to go commando. But never fear, there are now equally as many cases available. But most look like weird giant iPhone cases or mis-fitted...
Your own personal mill: Wolfgang Flour and Grain Mill »
Make your own flour...freshest is the bestest...with wheat, barley, rye, corn, whatever. Think of how good that bread will taste. Or those tortillas. With whole grain flour hand milled. Mmm. It's pretty cool looking... $500...
Grill Tools Special: Grilling alla Piastra: Italian Granite Slab »
Try this out: the Mario Batali Granite Piastra. Heat it up like a cast iron griddle on your BBQ, then throw on some fish or meat or veggies or mussels or - your choice - and watch them sizzle. They conduct heat differently, so you get a nice sear. And it's on the grill, so you get some of that fiery goodness. These piastra have ridges on...
Roost Recycled Glass Bubble Serviceware »
This recycled glassware from Roost is great and environmentally friendly. The beverage server pictured here is great for lemonade (as shown) or ice tea, but we highly recommend inviting a bunch of friends over for a little sangria. If this is too much of a commitment, Roost also makes a smaller carafe ($20). Matching tumblers are...
City Plates: set of 20 direct from artist »
Maps of different cities stylistically glazed onto plates. Very interesting. Very worldly. Each is 12" and made with porcelain The sets include: • Collection 1:Berlin, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Cairo. • Collection 2:New Orleans, Washington DC., Las Vegas and Dubai • Collection 3:New York, St. Petersburg, Brasilia, Melbourne •...
Cast Iron Fire Bowl »
In the summer, there is nothing like sitting out having a barbeque with friends. But when the sun goes down, it may get a little chilly. The answer: a fire pit. This little cast iron number from DWR has a nice design that also serves to keep the fire oxygenated and dissipate heat efficiently. Now you can sit out until the wee hours talking...
Yanko Designs Glass and Concrete Glasses »
The materials of a city - glass and concrete - come together in these glasses. Allow your cocktails to relax delightfully in their downtown lofts as you sip lightly and look cool(er). From Yanko design. $18 BUY...
Illuminated Planters – Light up your garden »
These pots will light up your garden. Made from 100% polythylene, they are recyclable (for whatever that's worth) - and durable for outdoor usage while also being lightweight so you can actually move them around a bit. They are built with a special drainage system to optimize the health of your plants. And of course, there's the light....
DeLonghi Stainless Steel Gelato (and ice cream/yoghurt/sorbet) »
I never used to understand gelato. It always seemed like ice cream for pretentious people. But I've been tasting it to see. To see if I'm pretentious (jury is still out) and to see if I like gelato. I do like gelato. I really really do. I have found it to be less creamy and less sweet with more authentic flavor (generally speaking of...
Modern Styled Outdoor Torches »
These Lighthouse Outdoor Torches from DWR are supposedly inspired by the lighthouses of Scandanavia. They are meant to burn high and proud ("like a bonfire" says the designer, Christian Bjørn) even under winds (so it'll be great down by the beach here in Santa Monica). Say goodbye to those ratty old tiki torches. These torches have ceramic...
Spartan Daybed from Restoration Hardware »
Awesome way to chill all summer long. If you have a pool, this is a no-brainer. Imagine the things you could do on this. Just imagine... Good stuff, right? Yeah. Made by Neoteric Luxury, it's a (heavy duty weather resistant) wicker-wrapped steel frame, so it can handle the weather, and the wrap around top will protect some of the...
I Love Blue Sea: order fresh sustainable seafood online »
Good seafood. There's nothing like it. But let's face facts: our oceans are in trouble. Large predator fish are becoming endangered. Farmed fish is always a gamble. And keeping track of what you should eat and what you shouldn't (even with the help of an iPhone application and Web site) is practically a full-time commitment. Enter I Love...
Galiano Slim Pendant Light: the light with a stick in it »
This light from Propellor Design is meant to fit right in on the west coast. Made from reclaimed Douglas Fir (or Doug Fir as we said in Portland), technically it's biodegradable. But God knows why you'd throw such a beautiful think in the compost bin. The twig poking out the bottom is where the lamp gets is name: a wind-downed Arbutus...
Grill Humidifier: no more dry grillz »
It's getting to be grilling time. I grilled up some veggies and even did some sliders last week on my kick-butt Lodge cast iron mini grill (maybe a post on this later). But now it's time to get serious. Get out the gas (or coal) covered grill and throw down some fish and steaks and roasts and whatever-gets-in-my-way-too-slowly. But one of...
Add life to your cards: postcarden »
Here's a cool idea: cards that grow. Postcardens. Think of all the cards, sent and received, that end up in the garbage, bringing only a momentary laugh or smile. Imagine if you could send a card that endured. Here's a great idea by London based A Studio for Design. The postcarden folds out into a 3-D landscape. You sprinkle a little water...
Recycled Tire Planters »
One of the largest waste disposal problems in the world of trash is the car tire. They alone represent 2 percent of our waste. Think of all those old tires. They used to burn them, but the smoke is full of all kinds of nastiness. They can recycle them into new tires and asphalt and a host of other things, but it's generally not happening as...
Old School Industrial Laundry Carts »
I hate doing laundry. OK, so it's not that bad, hate is a strong word, but I am prone to procrastinating it as long as I possibly can. Which means I end up having baskets - or worse, Wall-E like piles - strewn about in my closet and bedroom. Enter these laundry carts. The best part: they're big. But even more, these are manufactured by the...
Sun table: solar powered outdoor table »
This little outdoor table is solar powered...which means you can sit out and work on your WordPress blog. Or you can recharge your new iPad without getting off your butt. Of course if there's a power outage or some kind of apocalyptic situation it's always good to have a live solar panel (120V AC power with included converter...). Its...
Food Evaporator: get the essence of anything »
OK. So I've never actually heard of anyone using this, though I'm sure it's been done. Think about it, you can take any food item and evaporate it's essence and have it reconstitute in extract form. What you could do with that would be astounding. Lasagne ice cream. Creme Brulee pasta (served in creme Anglais, of course). Osso Bucco...
Reclaimed Wood – get from the source »
Reclaimed wood is all the rage these days, and for good reason. It's environmentally sound (no new trees downed), it's usually quality wood (from back when 2 x 4s were actually 2" by 4") and it looks great. You can buy reclaimed wood furniture from places like Environment, but it'll cost you. Ever wonder where they get the reclaimed...
Gear Objects from Restoration Hardware »
Restoration Hardware is producing these reproductions of industrial revolution era gears. Very Victorian/Steampunk-ish way to decorate your home and add a bit of manliness to any room. A good balance to all the new Woolly Pockets you've bought. Gears are patina'd (is that a word) iron and taken from from old sewing machines, steam...
Element Fan from Big Ass Fans »
Yes, that's really the name of the company. Sorry kids. But the fans they manufacture (including the Element, pictured) are awesome. And yes, they are big ass fans. The Element puts out some serious wind: a single Element fan produces more air than 26 standard 52" fans at 1/4 the energy cost. That's pretty great - assuming you have a large...
See Saw Bookshelf »
Don't you think it's about time your books had some fun? Like good ol' playground fun? Let's be honest, they've just been sitting there patiently and quietly while you've been watching John Stewart. They didn't nag you or make you feel guilty or anything. You should get them this see-saw bookshelf by BCXSY. If done correctly, you can get it...
The best packaged gelato: Talenti Double Dark Chocolate »
This stuff will be the end of me. For sure. Once the seal is cracked, there is no stopping me from eating spoonful after spoonful of rich dark creamy gelato with dark chocolate chips. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. You can get it at Whole Foods, Ralph's or online (though I'm not sure how they ship it...probably like fish,...
The Martin Jetpack – yes, I’m f#$ing serious »
OK. Not that serious. That is to say you can't add it to a cart and have it shipped via UPS, but apparently you can get it for commercial orders. Which is sweet. The stats: Carbon fiber 250 lbs. Maximum thrust: 600 lbs Holds people up to 280+ pounds holds 5 gallons of fuel, gets 10 gph Range: 31.5 miles @ 63 MPH. that's right,...
The Grobal: even I can grow stuff now »
This little Grobal (and the even littler Grobal Baby) is made so that even the most seasoned plantards (apologies to Sarah Palin...oh, nevermind) like myself can stop killing plants. The reason being is that you can't over or underwater your plants. You simply keep water IN the reservoir and the pot handles the rest by drawing water (and the...
WASARA eco bowls and compostable tableware »
This Japanese line of WASARA bowls are made of 100% non-tree renewable materials: bamboo, sugar can fiber and reed pulp. When you are finished (they are a limited use item), they will biodegrade and can even be composted. The bowls are food safe and can be used to serve hot or cold foods, or just to display non-food items. There is a whole...
Solar powered shade (with night light) for summer moments »
Today in Santa Monica, it feels like summer. I realize that's not true everywhere, but it is coming nonetheless. Why not prepare for a nice and green summer. This umbrella from Hammacher Schlemmer has ambient lighting build in (via 24 LEDs) that will power up when the sun is out. It can stay lit for up to 8 hours on a full charge. The...
Recyclable fiber cement planters on sale »
Terrain is having a sale on 100% recyclable fiber cement - 25% off (enter promotional code PLANTER for discount). These attractive planters are durable enough to withstand the harshest weather (sun, heat, frost, etc.) for years and years (fiber cement is used for house siding because of this durability), yet attractive enough to use...
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