New for 2012! We now offer a range of easy-to-use and quick-to-install interlocking floor tiles great for use indoors or out. Installs in minutes and does not require the use of glues, nails, staples or any additional equipment. And when the party’s over, pick them up and move them to your pool or hot tub area! A great floor covering solution for any entertaining space, made from durable Eucalyptus or Acacia Hardwood, Eco-Friendly EternalWood Composite or real Slate and Porcelain options. See our full collection right here!

We spotted a slick new take on the classic folding chair, it’s the Flux Chair from Flux (who else) and it’s designed to “cleverly combine the practical advantages of foldable furniture with the looks of a classic design chair.” It is designed to hold up to 160 kg (over 350+ pounds) so that answers our first question. And it’s possible to assemble or break down in only seconds, making its foldability actually functional.



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The “hottest” booth at this year’s show had to belong to ponton, who was showing off this fun tabletop grill, the Vesta bbq:



But their line doesn’t stop there, they’ve actually got a very cool range of ventless fireplaces for the floor or tabletop as well. Designed and produced in Germany, ponton products come from designer Wolf Udo Wagner and serve as functional conversation pieces in any season.



via ponton.

The newest addition to our array of modern planters is the stunning set of environmentally friendly containers from Rotoluxe. Each product is available with their signature ambient light for indoor or outdoor use, an amazing addition to any home or public space. Designed and crafted in the US from post industrial/consumer plastics, their minimalist aesthetic makes them an easy addition to any setting. Click here to see our full line of Rotoluxe products.

Here’s a couple of interesting ideas for anyone bored with traditional birdhouses. Pictured left is the Shovel Birdhouse - uniquely designed to provide an easy meal by loosening the dirt and stirring up worms when a bird lands or otherwise shakes the house. Also new is the Ceramic Geodesic Bird-dome, made with the iconic shape popularized by Buckminster Fuller and perfect for smaller birds such as wrens, swallows, finches or warblers (and yes, has an easy-access door for cleaning when necessary!)

We’re back after a long week of no updates working hard on a brand new line of ultra-sleek modern furniture and accessories from the Botanist. A portion of every item helps fund a different charitable foundation, so you can relax guilt-free and totally outfit your living space with some of the coolest benches and tables these poor eyes have seen. Did I mention there’s a ton of different color options to choose from? And that they’re powder coated to fully protect against the elements making them the ultimate poolside bench and table combo around? Now you know! See them all HERE!

Maybe not the first, but definitely one of the best Instructables for a miniature BBQ grill, this time made from a tin of Altoids Sours and a couple of old fan grills (might want to double check they’re not laced with arsenic or something). It just requires a small amount of fuel - the directions suggest a single briquette - and you’ve got a killer campfire accessory! Warm up buns, marshmallows, or whatever. Just don’t ask me to build it.

If you’re an urban professional who bikes to work, but has a distaste for messenger bags and otherwise sensible bike racks, why not completely overspend for a bike frame specially molded to carry your stuff? It even features the hilariously unfortunate name “A Bicycle Built for Tools.” via.



And if that still doesn’t signal to everyone your firm grasp of “bipedal” expertise, you’ll want to top off with a bike helmet that looks like a hat. They’re “tested according to international standards” so you know they’re good. And they even carry the moniker “Smart One,” which is not at all ironic. via.

With the summer season upon us, you’re no doubt in need of some new and exciting design takes on classic garden items, such as this contemporary Watering Can from Pascal Charmolu and Born in Sweden. Aside from the sleek modern look, the design also ensures an accurate stream of water will always hit its target. The flexible silicon hose even features a built in magnet that attaches to the body when not in use. via.

Whether you’ve got some extra rain gutters laying around, or just have limited yard space and need a fresh fix of greens, take a look at this compact garden setup of repurposed gutters spotted over at Juneau Blogger. If only there was only some way to genetically modify the lettuce to replicate that grocery store taste.

Continuing our recent trend of embarrassing personal accessories, here’s something that might actually save your life (for at least one uncomfortable night). It’s the JakPak all-in-one waterproof jacket, tent and sleeping bag from who else - JakPak. It’s a great product that transforms in mere seconds.. A step in the right direction sure, but I still prefer to bumble around endlessly with tent poles and ground stakes thank you very much.

Upon my travels to the Middle East (and all the lovely places I stopped in between to get there), this was the one stop of my vacation that just took me away. If you are looking for a hot-spot to satisfy your hunger for marine wildlife (and I am not talking about sushi), Sharm El Sheikh is the place to be! If you read the many reviews online, this gem is up and coming as one of the top diving sites in the world. Sharm El Sheikh is situated on the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula in the bay of the Red Sea located between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The water is crystal blue and the marine life is so serene - I tip my hat off to the government and protection of the waters from sunset to sunrise; fishing is also not permitted. The people in Sharm are also very friendly, including the wildlife =) Check out some of my pics and read my review/tip on TripAdvisor

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Show off your appreciation for nature with a couple more nifty Oooms products. First, the Solar Birdhouse (seen below) not only illuminates your garden at night (slightly), but attracts an easy meal for any inhabiting birds. Be prepared to enlarge that entrance hole.



Odd USB storage devices are pretty ubiquitous at this point, but the wooden ones have always been among my favorite. Save yourself the trouble of carving your own with Oooms’ Wooden Stick USB. They can even be personally engraved, a great gift for the nature loving computer geek in your life.

We love reused and sustainable furniture so it stands to reason we would support a repurposed watercraft.. Julien Berthier’s ”Love love” is a fully functional “mobile image of a wrecked ship.” Although it looks to be extremely uncomfortable, this has some great appeal for ironic boating enthusiasts.

It’s not quite barbeque weather for everyone yet, but I couldn’t pass up a chance to show off the VULCAN All-in-One BBQ Set. You won’t have an excuse to stay home with everything you need in one (relatively) small backpack, plus it’s a great way to keep all your essential items in one place so you don’t forget anything.