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Here’s a nicely designed lamp inspired by all things Japanese. It would look great on a nightstand (that’s where I have mine) or on the floor if you’re after an Asian look and style. It’s about 10 1/4″ tall by 9 1/2″ wide. The lamp is crafted from solid black walnut with sandblasted plexi for the shade. The base piece is a solid 2″ thick and gives the lamp a nice bottom heavy feel. It’s finished with 3 coats of a poly/tung oil/beeswax combination. It comes with a bulb and casts a nice zen-like moody light.
Get it from Turtlebones Shop at Etsy
If you’re the type who worries about the little things, like bombs exploding on your watch, then this may be the multi tool you’ve been looking for. The Bomb Defuser has everything you’ll need to disarm any bombs that might be around, plus, as they say, it’s good for hiking, fishing, and camping. It would make a cool gift for the bomb defusing types you know.
If you’re in the mood for handmade check out these bookmarks at etsy. They’re solid rosewood with a tung oil finish. They have a couple of beads made of natural bone on a black cord that are meant to hang outside your book. Mark your books in style for just $4.
These hot cinnamon toothpicks rule! When they say “lip melting” they aren’t pulling your leg, believe me. They come 15 to a pack in a “super-glide” dispenser that lets you pop them up like toast when you want one. We used these when I was a kid and these are the closest I’ve come to a real cinnamon toothpick since then. They’re American made solid birch toothpicks soaked in screaming hot cinnamon oil for a “good long time” and shipped to you fresh. I love ‘em.
