Here are some handy little goodies from PKOH NYC. First is the Earbud Clip, a handy way to keep your headphones from getting tangled when you are not using them. I have about 4 pairs of iPod headphones, and it seems like they are constantly getting tangled whenever I try and wrap them up nicely. PKOH sells a 4 pack of clips for $10. The next one is great for those who travel a lot. The silicone travel bottles hold 2 ounces of liquid, just under the allowed 3 ounces. As long as they are in a clear zip lock bag, you are ready to fly. A multicolor 2 pack is $20.

Available from PKOH NYC for $10 - $20.

Modern Twist is a new California based company that has a beautiful product line. Most of their products are plastic based like the placemat shown above. They do have some very nice cloth products as well, like their traditional Japanese Hide Box. Modern Twist has a heavy emphasis in graphic design, and has gotten a team of San Francisco based designers to to help collaborate on the projects. Last, but certainly not least, the company has a “no sweat shop” policy, and is a member of one percent for the planet. Good design, good Karma.

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I know that the holiday season is wrapping up, but I couldn’t help but share this great wreath with you. It’s stylish enough that you don’t even need the holidays as an excuse to hang it up. Available from San Francisco based Kenneth Wingard, this powder coated steel wreath would look good on any dark colored accent wall. I especially like it with the dark chocolate wall pictured. Overall diameter is 16″, price is $60.

Available from Kenneth Wingard for $60.

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Every year my wife and I have bought a real Christmas tree, but this year we are thinking about getting a fake one. It just seems like such a waste to spend all those years growing a tree, cut it, and then after a few weeks throw it away. What I would really like is a white alpine Christmas tree, but apparently that is easier said than done. The only one I could find in my google quest was this one from ebay. I don’t really care if it is prelit or not, in fact I think I prefer if its not. The $200 for this one seems a little steep.

So what are you doing for a Christmas tree?

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Things are always better when they serve more than just one purpose, take these great cards from Thing Farm for example. Not only are they very stylish wood veneer, but the snowflake shape can easily be punched out and used for a Christmas ornament. They also promise that no two snowflake designs are identical, just like the real thing. The beautiful wood veneers are bound to heavyweight paper and come with a matching envelope and red tie for $6.

Available from Thing Farm for $6.

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Yep, now you Mid-Century Modern fanatics can even get you Kleenex in a new modern design. You’ve got to give Kleenex some credit for finally breaking out of the mold and doing something different. Not only do their new Kleenex Oval boxes come in some sweet modern patterns, they are, well, oval. Now you don’t have to worry about hiding your box of Kleenex, you can display it with pride.

Via Shelterrific

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One of my favorite bloggers, Grace, over at Design Sponge has posted two great gift guides lately. One focuses on affordable modern art, and includes everything from photographs to prints to books, all of which look great but won’t cost you a fortune. Also as you are gearing up to do some serious holiday shopping, make sure you check out her under $25 gift guide. Plenty of affordable modern goods to be had there.

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One of the reasons I started this website was to connect aspiring young modern artists/designers with potential buyers. The truth is nothing does this better than Etsy, if you have time to wade through all the non modern stuff. Today I bring you an up and coming designer from the Philadelphia area. Modern Equation makes some nice simple modern pillows out of one of my favorite materials, felted wool. Priced at $65, its not the best deal out there, but you are getting a product that is completely original, and supporting someone who is pursuing their dreams. Modern Equation also makes some nice simple felt iPod holders for $12.

Available at Etsy for $12-$65.

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My wife came home with these lovely coasters from Bed Bath and Beyond the other day. They are made by Seattle based Tovolo, who makes a bunch of different kitchen stuff. These simple rubber coasters are just the thing to protect your nice wood tables. The colors are very nice in person. I especially like the fact that between concentric squares you can see the surface they are sitting. Of course the best part about them is the price. A set of six will set you back $5.

I have seen these vases before, and had completely forgot about them until I stumbled across them again today. Made from bent plywood with a bright resin filled inside, these vases achieve a nice balance of natural and artificial. They are available in six different wood veneers and four different bright resin colors making the possibilities almost endless. They are available in three different sizes, the smallest being 10 inches high and the largest 22 inches. Pricing ranges from $60 (not bad at all) to $230 (ouch).

Available from Greener Grass Design.