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Send in greeting cards and postcards folks have sent to you and get a book back. (There's an option to get all the originals back.) As a hoarder of such things, this intrigues me, and has a tiny vibe of Nick Bantock’s Griffin & Sabine.

I would consider trading in my desk for this beauty.

Manual and automatic modes, a sharp lens (not glass, but sharp) and oodles of options that can all be managed in camera (like long and multiple exposures) without the need for an app. This YouTube review by In An Instant makes this latest rig look like a real winner.

Another fine Kickstarter project by Martin Schneider bringing Will Mower’s type to many. This set of geometric stamps can form all sorts of letters and whatnot.

I don't golf, but I love the notch-less belt I got here. I count it among my better investments in life. (Got the “Bubba” but they have oodles of variants.)

This poster from Eaton Print Shop made me chuckle. / via Chris Streger

I'm not a keyboard person, but this Altar 1 ultra-low profile, wireless mechanical one forged from sustainable materials might sway me. / via Gastón

Trying to answer the simple question of how much house can we afford is made difficult by awful search engines. Shawn Hickman made this spreadsheet for non-financial experts and it looks quite good and worth the price. His overview video provides insight.

Vulfpeck made their merch Open Source—anyone can make goods and split the profits with the band (details). Andrew Neyer ran with it with delightful results.

Dan Sinker wrote about trying. He’s now made a patch to remind himself to do so.

This moiré woodcut print is enchanting. (Watch the short video) / via Scott Boms

Steelcase is opening up orders on a line of desks and chairs re-imagined from Frank Lloyd Wright designs. On all my trips to FLW places, furniture was scaled for shorter folks and frankly, not comfortable. The pieces are not boring though.

Young Jerks designed the blocks and packaging. (And tho they didn't design it, this woodie station wagon in the CAMP store by Candylab is also pretty darn awesome looking.)

Kathryn texted this list and I found Becoming Minimalist have expanded it to 99 ideas. But I like the easily digestible image version for starters.

We celebrated this portable record player back in the day. And now it's back and with Bluetooth to boot! / via Tom

I too find that most blankets never have enough coverage. Filing away for gifts. / via @dansinker

I've linked to these felt wall tiles before, but I really like the simplicity that Jeff Sheldon employed.

A convergence of things I appreciate very much

It's pricey ($60), but just the fact that it's possible to get a good 3D scan from a phone and get an action figure made is really neato. It'll get cheaper.

Lovely letterpress print by Cameron Moll coming soon. Pre-orders of the limited edition open now.

CW&T's favorite things based on guiding principles of simplicity, timelessness and long lasting design. / via belong

Agreeing 100% with Greg Storey that I'm here for Lego revisiting classic themes. Related: The upcoming Lion Knight Castle.

A hardcover edition of Thoreau’s book, annotated, designed and illustrated.

Young Jerks sure can build momentum. This is one of the most striking landing pages for a future Kickstarter game I've seen.

I'd display this book with the cover exposed. It's so delightful. And then there's the insides!

Alex Tomlinson developed a font based on a 1940's Bird Lore magazine and a set of stamps to boot.

Srsly just had to catch my breath reading these words while waiting for the page to load. / via jasonsantamaria

by Steve Wolf Designs. Dig.

As John Maeda put it, “Prefab homes have come a long way.”

Simone Giertz has a new store and one of the products is this electronic goal tracking calendar that was previously a Kickstarter project. She also has a fun white puzzle and some other items of note!

Need to pay off my current ride and drive it for many more years. But I like to dream of what the next vehicle will be and this new EV from Hyundai presses a lot of buttons (and kept a few important controls as real knobs).

I have little idea what this device does, but I want to press all the buttons, slide all the sliders and turn all the knobs. I also want Teenage Engineering to build a car.

Borrow instead instead of buying. This Cincinnati thing-ventory has garden supplies, tents, tools, tiki torches and more. / via Kathryn

The latest version of their electric bike, with better visibility, security, powertrain and design.

This long dreamed about VW moves (slowly) into production (for Europe). The front design is busy, but the rest of the package is compelling.

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger or a certain football team going to a Super Bowl.

Stunning type design by Valentina Casali / via Jessica Hische

Lots of links to this piece by Paul Ford for good reason: the payoff at the end is inspiring when we consider experiences we hope to achieve when buying stuff.

Fell down a rabbit hole and filing this away as I'd not heard of Vitsœ before (but I'd certainly seen this shelving many times). Fodder for dream space. Design by Dieter Rams in 1960.

I already have enough clocks and a charging solution for my watch. But if I didn't I'd totally consider this beauty. / via smartpeopleiknow

There are a ton of configurations for this workstation. It's over-priced with veneer wood, but it inspires me to dig around some second hand shops to find something scuffed up

My friend SwissMiss loves this piece dearly and I must say, it's a lovely twist on a TV stand.

A contemporary twist on a cuckoo clock that features field recordings of real birds and goes to sleep at night.

This will be the first of many links where I gather ideas for home furnishing. Sorry if you came for cool stuff. I don't use Pinterest and I don't plan to start.

Tattly expands beyond temporary tattoos to these repositionable vinyl stickers by artists, illustrators and designers.

I feel like I could (happily) complete this puzzle by Vratislav Pecka

Sadly, this camper truck concept is not real. But I can dream.

A new brand of puzzles that capture a vibe. Keen packaging to boot. / via UnderConsideration's BrandNew

This link is potentially dangerous. Online store for plants with self-watering ceramic pots.

A new Lego set coming in June

A hydroponic stand to grow food indoors. Self watering and self fertilizing with optional lights. My friend Lindsay has one of these and loves it. Comes in a variety of sizes.

Going beyond recycling with a guide to zero waste practices and a trove of links to resources for shopping in bulk and composting to boot. / via DJ

This is a pretty fine looking charcoal BBQ. / via Kathryn

I've been to Little Goat in Chicago a few times and it is incredibly good. I want to buy all their seasonings and try every single one of these recipes. Magic Green Beans.

Of course there is a big kid inside me that marvels at the level of miniaturization that makes this possible. The adult version can wait a decade for when it doesn't cost 700 dollars.

Geometric felt tiles for the wall that add visual interest and dampen acoustics. Preset designs, all customizable and reasonably priced compared to commercial options. / via Joe Mesa

I feel like this Dusen Dusen tissue box holder would make any room a little better.

Ooo, these are nice indeed. And lots of other fun gifts at MC Pressure / via SwissMiss

It's a good thing these are unavailable. I envisioned some really fun photoshoots with Edie.

I've got one of those sunrise clocks. It's nice but the buttons are weird. This feels like a much more elegant (and feature packed) solution. / via SwissMiss