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Earth Mat Keeps Bathroom Floors Fresh

Step out of the shower and onto the Quick Dry Earth Mat from Nebia. Made of diatomaceous earth, this soft, anti-slip mat dries quickly leaving no trace of moisture. It has anti-slip feet to keep it in place and the ceramic-like material feels great on your feet. Dries almost instantly, keeping your bathroom clean and odor-free.

Warm Up for Winter with Rumpl’s Merino Wool Blankets

Designed for keeping things comfy, cozy and all-natural indoors, Rumpl’s Merino SoftWool blankets and throws use a responsibly sourced Australian wool to be softer and itch-free. Available in Queen & King bed sizes as well as a 50” X 70” throw, they’re offered in a range of colors.

Good Look: Minimalist Movie Posters

Celebrating iconic films with simple, minimalist graphic designs, the posters from Sandgrain Studio create new visual context for beloved movies & leave space for the imagination of the viewer. The designs run the gamut from Clint Eastwood classics like The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly to futuristic sci-fi like Alien & Robocop to Kubrick, Scorsese, and Star Wars.

Balumda Introduces ‘The Brew’ Drip Coffeemaker

Designed to make the ultimate cup, 16 ounces at a time, Balmuda’s debut drip coffeemaker, The Brew, serves it up hot & proper with the press of a button. The simplicity of manual controls and the aroma of open drip extraction elevate the morning ritual, while getting the job done in as quick as 4 minutes. Available in Japan, but hopefully traveling to the USA soon like its toaster.

Herman Miller’s Iconic Aeron Chair Now Made from Ocean Plastics

Herman Miller’s 90s-era Aeron task chair is a truly iconic design, recognized by the Museum of Modern Art. Now this enduring design wades into new territory—the next-gen Aeron will be constructed from ocean plastics. Material sourced from plastic bottles & fishing nets from India & Indonesia. The brand expects to capture 150 tons of plastic from the ocean with this initial launch. That’s about 23 million plastic bottles. This is sustainability at scale & it looks great to us. Comfy, too.

Shinola x Crate & Barrel Home Furnishings Collection

Detroit’s Shinola brand—known for their American-made watches and carry gear, just teamed up with Crate & Barrel to expand into home furnishings. The collection includes a full range of furniture & fixtures from a wood-framed leather sofa to beds, tables, and even lamps and softgoods, it is highlighted by premium materials and smart, detailed designs.

This Countertop Dishwasher Does It Without Plumbing

With this dishwasher you won’t need a plumber or a scrubby sponge. Heatworks’ Tetra countertop dishwasher is all electric, requiring no plumbing hook-up. It simply sits on the counter, plugs and cleans up efficiently using 3 liters of water & Ohmic Array Technology that sends a current through the water to clean without scrubbing. The company claims it cleans “50% more dishes using 40% less water in 55% of the time than the leading dishwasher brand.”

This Cast Iron Skillet is Lightweight & Rustproof

As the cast iron renaissance continues, cookware constructed from this stuff just keeps getting better. Vermicular’s 10.2” Frying Pan is a case in point. Designed by Japanese cookware artisans, the enamel-coated rustproof cast iron pan is lightweight, requires no “seasoning”, and enhances liquid evaporation. A glass lid locks in flavor & stands upright on its cool-touch cast iron handle.

With the Wet Pot System, Your Plants Will Water Themselves

The main problem with plants is remembering to water them. But with Wet Pot System you won’t have to. Simply fill the outer glass cylinder and drop in the pot & your plant will gradually drink what it needs. Available in 3 sizes to fit your favorite plant. Just don’t be so lazy that you forget to fill the cup from time to time.

Instead Of Pots & Pans, Cook It All on the Flat Top

The Flat Top instantly converts your range stove into a flat top griddle. By eliminating the need for pots, pans, & skillets, it makes meal prep easier than ever. Whether you’ve got a gas, electric, glass-top or ceramic-top range, there’s a Flat Top that fits perfectly. Made in Kansas with heavy duty 3/16” American steel, they can handle temps up to 600º, offering a large 27” x 20” cook surface.

Grow an Edible Garden Indoors with the Click & Grow 25

The Click & Grow 25 allows you to grow your own fresh vegetables and herbs right at home. As the most space and energy-efficient indoor garden on the market, it provides a continuous harvest with minimal effort. Using biodegradable Smart Soil plant pods which contain seeds, perfectly calibrated nutrients and optimal levels of pH to ensure the perfect conditions for growth, it takes up 3.2 sq. ft & yet you’re able to grow 25 plants simultaneously. A funded Kickstarter.

This WFH Desk Hides in Plain Sight

The DropTop fold-down desk from Pith & Stem is an all-in-one home workstation that hides away after work hours disguised as a piece of wall art. It ships with a dual 24” Full HD monitor set-up, and cables to plug-in your Windows or Mac laptop. The wall-mounted desk measures 47 x 24 and can be finished with your choice of custom woods or even a photo-image of your own.

Samsung Hangs The Frame on the Wall with My Shelf

Samsung’s The Frame designer flatscreen TV will blend stylishly into your space with this new mounting accessory called My Shelf. As its name makes clear, it is a wall-mounted shelf for your TV that allows you to create a custom look in your home or office. Compatible with the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models, it will compliment your decor in your choice of beige, white, brown, and black.

Put the Ultimate Edge on Every Knife with the Angle Pro

Designed to work with every shape, size and style of knife blade in your kitchen, the Rhineland Angle Pro is a sharpener like no other. It works on varios blade angles—from 21º to 13º. An included gauge takes the guesswork out of determining blade angle and once you know that, sharpening it a fine finish is easier than ever. The sharpening blades use a diamond edge to do their thing. Sized to fit & store easily in a standard kitchen drawer.

Take Happy Hour Outside with a Dometic MoBar

Designed to be the ultimate outdoor entertainer, Dometic’s MoBar series is an evolved range of shimmering stainless cocktail carts that offer convenience and cordless cooling plus all the features of proper bar: refrigerators, rotomolded storage for ice, space for bottles, tools, and a wooden worktop for al fresco mixology. 3 unique models are offered.

Wood Looks Good On This Magnetic Knife Rack

With an exterior of rich, warm walnut wood, the Maison Milan Magnetic Knife Holder keeps kitchen cutlery conveniently within reach and securely stored. At 20-inches wide, it features 2 slots and magnets throughout for keeping knives of all sizes and shapes. Easy-to-hang wall hardware is included.

Cast Iron Cooking Without the Weight: Buccaneer Skillet

With a design developed by crowdsourced input from more than 10,000 cooking enthusiasts, the Buccaneer Skillet is a cast iron classic optimized for modern kitchens. It features lightweight cast iron construction with a honeycomb pattern in the cooking surface that produces perfect heat conduction and is naturally non-stick. Stay-cool handles are made of polished stainless steel. Choose from a 9”or 11” size skillet. A funded Kickstarter.

Empower Your Pets with the Ultimate Doggy Door

Designed to give your pets effortless indoor/outdoor access, the MyQ Pet Portal offers security & seamless smart home connectivity, all without cramping the style of your home. The portal comes integrated in a select offering of Kolbe doors with material and color options to fit pet parents’ modern home aesthetics. A bluetooth collar sensor enables you & your pet to have complete control & monitoring of access from anywhere.

Convert Kitchen Waste Into Compost in Just 48 Hours

The Kalea household composter turns your kitchen scraps into clean, useable compost in just 48 hours. Similar in size & shape to a kitchen waste bin, it uses a simple 3-step process to convert fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy, cooked food, and fish waste into hygienic, ready-to-use compost with no odor or mess. Sensors and intelligent control systems process & dry the material before shredding it into a dirt-like & nutrient-rich fertilizer. Mix it with soil at a 1:10 ratio to give your plants an immediate boost. A funded Kickstarter.

Flair Smart Vents Keep Your Home Just Right

Flair’s Smart Vent system improves your home’s current heating and cooling system, enabling you to achieve optimal temps easily, in every room of your home. The Smart Vents fit into existing floor and wall register slots in standard sizes, and require no construction or wiring. The Vents work with an accompanying smart puck that monitors ambient temps—to open and close the vents as needed. With a dedicated app & a direct connection to Ecobee & Honeywell smart thermometers, it is a cool, simple solution for better home heating.