Coleman military style canteen for kids

Just a simple little thing but we like the way it looks. If there is someone who can put a military piece of hardware through its paces without being in the military, its a kid. So it kinda makes sense especially since the outdoors are appealing again. This is the Coleman military style canteen for kids, 6 and older. The Polyethylene used in the construction is not supposed to leave any taste and the insulation should keep the liquid cool. The cap is attached to it so it won’t get lost. There are some complaints about people getting incorrect color shipped to them so do make sure you get to confirm the color when you order it. Anything but the green just won’t do it, IMHO.

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PRICE: $9.98

AVAILABLE: http://www.walmart.com

Javier Mariscal’s El Baul trunk

Javier Mariscal is a well known Spanish designer who is known for working in a variety of mediums and has lately done some work with the Magis company. The object in question is his design and what a wonderful piece it truly is. For all those you have already bought every conceivable luxury for their little ones, Mariscal adds another. This is basically a storage container, built with molded polyethylene. Light, practical and very cool, it should make the ultimate toy chest.

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PRICE: $330

AVAILABLE: http://www.retromodern.com

Catherine Mui clip desktop holder

There are days when the desk looks like its has been invaded by odds and ends and bits of paper. Happens to us all. And as you start cleaning up, you find that for some inexplicable reason, you must have some of the bits within your reach and view at all times. So you clean the desk, but not entirely. Well, here is one way to fix the issue. Get a darn attractive holder, like the one pictured above and stick the annoying paper bits there. Cards, phone numbers, fortune cookies will all find happiness lodged stylishly in this paper clip inspired holder on sale at the MoMa store.

Thanks to and more at http://www.apartmenttherapy.com

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PRICE: $22

AVAILABLE: http://www.momastore.org

Netto Collection Seimi bassinet

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Just like a lot of people out there, I fell in love with this bassinet as soon as I saw it. I mean, the star of the show is supposed to be the baby, right? So what’s up with the brightly and sometimes garishly decorated cribs and bassinets? Amazing just how good simplicity can look. This is lightweight and the see-thru netted cloth makes it easier to spot the baby. The picture of the ensemble just shows the Netto family of product. We like the other stuff too, but we love the bassinet.

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PRICE: $484.24

AVAILABLE: http://www.scandinaviandesigncenter.com

On Sale: iittala Hackman Tools 4 qt. casserole with Lid

This is a piece from the very well known iittala brand from Scandinavia. Its a classic ittala design; clean, modern and functional. The entire “Tools” line carries similar qualities. The casserole is constructed of stainless steel with a compound construction method to better distribute heat and has measuring scales inside the pot. More information about the company can be found at wikipedia and the From Europe blog.

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PRICE: $293

AVAILABLE: http://www.finnstyle.com

Vinyl wallpaper

This a wallpaper alternative is made of vinyl and is self adhesive. The idea here is to use your wall as a play area where you can let your imagination roam by combining prints into a unique collection. This piece is designed by the team of Ich&Kar. I love the sense of lightness and cleanliness. Other similar pieces in the collection are also worth taking a look.

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PRICE: 88 € (200 x 200 cm)

AVAILABLE: http://domestic.fr

On Sale: Marc by Marc Jacobs sateen trench coat

We are into trench coats as is shown here and here. This new item in “our” collection is from Marc Jacobs and is on sale at the Neiman Marcus. What’s to like? The color, the details, the oversized outside pockets, the 3/4 sleeves with cuffs and the buttons. Chic but in a very casual, unpretentious cool sort of way.

And oh by the way, if you think any red sateen trench coat can be cool, just check this out. Yikes!

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PRICE: $300

AVAILABLE: http://www.neimanmarcus.com

Royal VKB kid’s puzzle dinner tray

Its a rather cool concept; how to get more fun out of your food. Making the tray the fun item is kind of unique. The puzzle tray will not only help with developing motor skills but will also start the kid on learning the correct place settings. The colors are bold and bright and the little red pins are just the right size for little hands. The base has rubber feet to prevent slipping.

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PRICE: $55

AVAILABLE: http://aplusrstore.com

Fresco baby chair (ouch!)

Why the ouch? Price. Yes, that’s right, price. The chair is just so cool (otherwise it wouldn’t be here) but man, its up there in price. But let there be no doubt that its completely worth it. First of all, its fit for a newborn to kids up to 79 lbs. That’s a big kid. Secondly, there is just no other chair like it. You get 360-degree swivel, adjustable feeding tray, reclining seat and a pneumatic assist height adjustment mechanism. You can buy separate seating pads. If all that is still not enough, just check out how it looks. What I want to know is if there is an adult version in the works?

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PRICE: $500

AVAILABLE: http://www.babyearth.com

Max le chinois colander/wine bucket by Philippe Starck for Alessi

Yes, I know its old news. I mean, Starck designed this for Alessi in 1990 but hey, wine and colanders don’t really go out of style now, do they? Made on stainless steel, the colander has a plastic insert that makes it do double duty as a wine bucket. Ingenious.

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PRICE: $399

AVAILABLE: http://www.unicahome.com