Start your day off with a little art appreciation courtesy of artist Pamela Corwin’s cheerful alarm clocks. Created from Corwin’s original acrylic and watercolor paintings, these reproductions give the normally dreaded alarm clock a much needed and much friendlier new look. Each clock has a special detail that circles the face on an invisible second hand – lush bouquet of tulips is tended to by a miniature watering can, and a sleepy crescent moon keeps an eye on a wandering star. These lightweight clocks are a perfect bedside companion, or add a joyful splash to any corner in your home or office. Made in USA.

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The lovechild of an underused fork and lonely chopstick, the chork evolved to make twisting noodles and spearing veggies a one-utensil experience. Fused at the top for easy pinching, its modern prongs taper down to twin points made for powering through tough bites on your plate. Sanded chechen wood made supple with mineral oil is smooth to the touch, adding style and simplicity to table settings. Handmade in California from FSC certified chechen wood from Mexico.

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George, Abe, Andrew…they’ll all feel at home in the Franklin bi-fold wallet! Handmade in Seattle from used inner tubes collected from local bike shops.Features:- Durable water-resistant construction from recycled inner tubes- Four card holding slots and full length bill slot.- 99% recycled content

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A cooler version of the goop you grew up with, this translucent thinking putty outperforms juvenile paste with a consistency that’s springier, less sticky and more fun to knead. Roll this handful into a rubber ball (did we mention it bounces?), temporary sculpture or into a desktop game. It’s easy to tear, fuse and bounce into shape. Bonus: It melts back into a tidy puddle when you’re done for easy storing. Made in the USA.

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Pick up the horn and get stacking! This handsome buck needs help branching out. Play the game by mounting as many antlers as possible. Try to pile all 30 before hitting the tipping point and tumbling the stack. When not in use, its playful form doubles as a modern design accent for desktops and tabletops. Includes One deer head, 30 antlers in assorted sizes. Made in China.Click here to see the game in action.

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Don’t sweat the small stuff – make it a game! Like a spinning Magic 8 ball, this desktop pal whirls on command to point you in the right direction.Simply ask and spin your little helper’s hand for instant answers to life’s pressing questions:Should you have pizza for lunch? Decision Maker rules: Positively! Will you make it home in time to catch The Office? Decision Maker says: Not a chance. Keep queries to yes-or-no questions, and you’ll be well on your way to your most decisive self yet. Eight possible answers. Made in Hong Kong.Click here to see all of Decision Maker’s answers.

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Take your camera for a spin with this topsy-turvy panoramic lens that shoots 360 degrees around its own axis. Snapping out-of-range friends, mountains, city streets – your full surroundings in any landscape – its frame stretches four times longer than your average landscape shot. Inspired by ’80s futurism, users hold the camera by its vertical rod and pull (then release) its string to get the lens rolling. In the blink of a shutter, its lens spins once around its base. The result: A breathtaking, wide-angle shot that keeps an eye on the big picture. Take this innovative scene-snapper on road-trips, beach outings, mountain treks, big city jaunts or along for snapping any scene with impressive scope. Talk about keeping perspective.Produces up to eight panoramic photos on a 36 exposure roll of standard 35mm film. Made in China.Click here to see shot one, two, three.

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Teach children to call it like they feel it with children’s author Todd Parr’s expressive feelings cards. Parr’s light touch shines in these illustrative cards, where one side animates an emotion, showing it’s opposite feeling on the other side. Feelings like Excited/Disappointed, Happy/Sad and Brave/Scared are scribbled atop endearing sketches of each emotion. Their rounded edges, large size and colorful sketches make for healthy and fun playtime and development. Made in China.

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Silky smooth and lightweight from silicone, a rubber-like substance that is comfortable to sit on, this wallet stretches, expands and is water-resistant. Did we mention that the material is crazy soft and smooth?As lightweight as a money clip, but able to accommodate as much as a wallet, the Asset Organizer is a sleek, slim way to organize your cash, cards, photos and more. Its expandability makes it easy to search for and retrieve items and a built-in band keeps your wallet closed and your personal items safe and sound. Features three compartments. Made in China.

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A tagine is the North African equivalent of a casserole – it describes both the dish and the food prepared in it. And, like a casserole, a tagine is that perfect combination of satisfying food and simple preparation. Made from sturdy bisque clay and available with either a natural or rich blue finish, tagines have a unique conical lid that helps to distribute heat and moisture, for perfect chicken or stews. Handmade in Tunisia, Africa’s northernmost country, at a factory that supports its artisans with positive working conditions and generous wages. Only food-safe glazes are used, and products have undergone independent testing to ensure the highest quality and safety.Hand wash only

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