This is not the typical cheap and flimsy mini hoop you win at the amusement park. The SKLZ Pro Mini is a high quality basketball hoop for your office or room. It features a 9″ diameter steel break-away rim and a 18” x 12” polycarbonate shatter-proof backboard. It can be mounted to a wall or hung over the door, and includes one 5″ mini basketball. Retail $39.99 (available through Amazon for $25.00 shipped)
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Bodum Bistro Toaster
With a stainless steel build and rubberized exterior, the Bodum Bistro Toaster is a great way to give your kitchen counter some oomph. Available in eight different colors. Retail $79.99
Features
- 900 watts of power
- Variable browning and temperature settings
- Defrost and cancel buttons
- Built-in, pop-up warming rack for keeping bread, bagels, muffins and croissants warm
- Adjustable-width toasting slots
Heart Shaped Bamboo Cutting Board
Tick tock tick tock, only one week left before Valentine’s Day. Nothing says I love you like a heart shaped bamboo cutting board. There’s a slight chance she’ll interpret it as you wanting her to cook more. If you get a negative reaction, quickly grab the board and say “Now I will cook you a delicious Valentine’s dinner.” Have any simple quick recipes to share? Please copy/paste it as a comment and thank you in advance. Retail $19.95
Library Desk
Ditch the hutch and pick up a Library Desk. The slanted built-in shelf is a great way to display books you frequently use within reach. This would have been nice to have in college, although the crossbar would have been a nightmare for my shins. Retail $898
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Dyson City DC26
After 5-years in R&D, the new City DC26 is the smallest vacuum ever designed by Dyson with the same amount of suck. Initial release will be for the UK and Japan, but expect to see it stateside sometime this year. Retail estimate $400Ice Ball Machine
The Japanese ice ball mold utilizes heat and gravity to make perfect ice spheres. Just heat up the contraption in hot water, than place enough ice to form your ice ball. “Spheres of ice are preferred because the smaller surface area means the ice melts slower, keeping drinks cold without becoming too diluted.” Cheers to the good life! Retail $182 (30mm mold)
Custom Home Bouldering Wall
Imagine the awesomeness of having your own bouldering wall at home. Vertical Solutions (based in Salt Lake City, Utah) can design and build the wall of your dreams. The other option is a DIY project, but sometimes it’s better to let the professionals do their thing. Retail $TBDCurve Pet Bed
A fresh bed for your fury little friends. The Curve Pet Bed, designed by Akemi Tanaka, mounts to the wall at two points and the cushion is removable and washable. Retail $200Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
People think koalas are uber cute and want to hold and hug them. Their attractive scent comes from hanging out in eucalyptus trees all day. Eucalyptus also has natural antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and odor neutralizing properties. Use this deodorant to be more huggable or find a eucalyptus tree to hangout in. Retail $18
Ty Material DIY Shower Curtain
Made in the Pacific Northwest (USA), Ty is an environmental friendly alternative material to traditional vinyl shower curtains. Two main benefits of Ty is its breath-ability feature, which reduces mildew, and it is fully recyclable. The DIY version from Grain can be customized depending on the level of your drawing abilities. If you have the time and skills, a hand drawn Hokusai would be fantastic as a shower curtain design. Retail $33
