These Bottle Opening Coasters Are a Double Threat (To Sobriety)

Two things are very important when imbibing—keeping those damn rings off your coffee table and ensuring the beverages continue to flow. So here’s something you’ve always wanted, even if you never knew it— wooden dual-purpose coasters/bottle openers from Brooklyn Brew Shop. More »

These Beautiful Swiss Skis Have Us Jonesing For a Massive Snow Storm

These new Zai Laisa skis are so beautiful, I want to ditch everything and hit the slopes right now. Except it’s still November, I’m still at work, and there isn’t any snow in upstate New York. But even as a snowboarder, I’m lusting after this pair. More »

Adorable Fire-Escape Shelving: For When Your Knick-Knacks Need a Smoke Break

No one ever wants to consider the possibility of a fire ripping through their home. But you always prepare for the worst, and with this Urban Shelf your tiny potted cactuses and various knick-knacks have a safe way to escape the flames. For $98, it also doubles as an impromptu set-piece for living room productions of West Side Story. [Chiasso via 7Gadgets] More »

If Bond Were a Boy Scout, This Tumi Mixology Set Would Be His Backpack

Possible scenarios where you’d need a traveling mixology set: Either you’re a highly sought-after traveling bartender, you’re a filthy rich jetsetter with a drinking problem, or you just appreciate how slick this Tumi set is. More »

Leather Oven Mitts: The Toughest Way to Whip Up Cupcakes

Oven mitts are boring. Housewives use them to make sure their perfectly polished fingers aren’t fried by a hot pie pan. Half the time they aren’t insulated enough to work. More »

Drum Machine Beanbag Chairs Are Great If You’re Beat

Even if you’ve never played with Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum machine, you’ve most definitely heard it used in the background of hit songs over the past 3o years. So what could be a more appropriate way to enjoy those songs than kicking back on this massive TR-808 beanbag? More »

LaCie’s New Waterproof USB Key Is Smaller Than Your House Key

The problem with little USB jump drives is that no matter how many you own, you’ve never got one when you need it. You could’ve have sworn you tossed one in your bag, but when it’s time to pass files around, it’s not there. That’s why we’re tempted to keep LaCie’s new PetiteKey dangling from our keychains. More »

This Spiked Rubber Band Equips Any Shoe for Icy Weather

If you don’t want to spend the entire winter wearing clunky boots, these elastic Nordic Grip Mini straps feature a pair of metal spikes that give any pair of shoes enough grip to tackle snow and ice. Strapping them on is as easy as putting an elastic band around your wrist, and they’re available in three colors for just $15 a pair. More »

A Leather Hammer Holder Makes All Tools Look Beautiful

I pretty much love everything in West Elm Market. The Heritage Leather Hammer Holder is no exception. More »

A Stylish Wooden Flashlight Keeps Up Appearances When the Power’s Out

West Elm Market launched this week, and it’s full of wonderful tools to use in your home, just like this Areawear Wood Flashlight ($50). More »