Awesome Living

Accessory maker Distil Union created this smart organizational system for your money, keys, phone, sunglasses and other everyday items. It uses magnets to attach multiple items together, or to hang them on its wall base station. The components come in a variety of stylish colors too. (Thanks Thong!)

To stay healthy, it’s critical to remain well hydrated. So you should always carry a nice, full water bottle in your bag if you can. But as Everyday Carry points out, not all bottles are created equal. Their top picks include plastic, stainless steel, and vacuum insulated models in all shapes and sizes.

Artist Ilia Gyrevich makes unique and functional objects by machining metal. In this video, he shows off how he creates his EDC pens from brass rods, as the metal shavings fly forth in a most satisfying manner. You can buy his wares from the MachinedGift Etsy shop.

Do you or someone you care about really, really love chocolate? Kekao offers monthly subscriptions and gift boxes, each loaded with some of the most delicious craft chocolate bars from around the globe. It’s a great alternative to the ordinary Valentine’s Day heart-shaped box. They also sell individual bars starting around $4.50.

Gearheads, give your keys the proper respect, and hang them on one of ZAAS Designs‘ slick key racks, embellished with the logo of your favorite performance car. Each one is handmade from MDF and acrylic, with a faux carbon fiber wrap, and four aluminum key hooks. Measures 7.75″w x 5.5″ h.

Whether it’s pouring rain outside, or there’s a dusting of snow on the ground, it doesn’t mean a picnic is out of the question. Just toss down Suck UK’s indoor picnic blanket, and bring the outdoors in. It features a realistic print of grass and daisies on one side, and checkered fleece on the other. Measures appx. 55″ x 47″.

Celebrate your hometown with Neighborwoods‘ laser-engraved wood coasters. Each one is etched with local neighborhood maps for cities around the world, from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., Montreal to Paris. Sold in sets of two or four. Also available on Amazon.

This 3.375″ long pen is perfect for keeping in your pocket all the time. It might be small, but its TC4 titanium body is strong. It has a ceramic ball glass breaker on its rear, and comes in black, grey, or blue finishes.

Kershaw’s Pub manual flipper knife gives you a variety of tools in a small and affordable package. You get a Sheepsfoot-style blade made from 8Cr13MoV steel, a bottle opener, a screwdriver, and a pry bar. Available with black, blue, or carbon fiber handle scales.

Streamlight’s clever key-shaped flashlight is perfect for eyeing locks in the dark, or for illuminating other nighttime tasks. It’s got a clean white 35-lumen LED light source, is weather resistant, and has a USB-rechargeable battery built-in.

Maker Chris Salomone loved the idea of river and ocean tables. But he was sick of seeing the same materials – glass and wood – used over and over again. So he made a river table that uses concrete as the land and LEGO pieces as the river.

Larch Wood Canada creates beautiful cutting boards using meticulously-selected sticks of Canadian larch. The end-grain pieces are lined up by pattern, revealing repetitive shapes that occur in nature. They also make custom countertops. See how they’re made here.

SOG’s everyday folding knife has a quick-opening spring-assist technology, along with a safety lock for your pocket. It comes with a textured glass-reinforced nylon ergonomic handle, and is available with a serrated or straight 3.5″ drop-point or tanto style blade.

The PartyGrill is a compact tabletop grill that’s designed for communal cooking. In addition to its grill surface, it has eight individual melting pans for cheese or sauces, and comes with eight heat resistant spatulas. Available for a limited time from Touch of Modern.

Back in the day, we lived off of instant noodles. After all, they’re dirt cheap, fill you up, and they actually taste pretty good. Now that we’re “adults,” we prefer fresh-made ramen, but we still dig Fred’s silly sticky note pad which looks like a brick of the dorm room mealtime favorite.

Featuring a similar design to their excellent TRiLIGHT ceiling light, STKR Concepts’ Mobile Task Light is a super-bright, 1200-lumen rechargeable LED light which offers a 180º pivoting head, as well as flood and focus lens modes. It’s rechargeable, has multiple hanging locations, and a standard tripod mount.

From the guys known for making insanely durable cases, OtterBox coolers are drop-tested, can hold ice for 2 weeks, and are certified bear-resistant, though we’re not sure how they test that. Available in 25, 45, and 65 quart capacities, and offer a variety of add-ons.

Clore Automotive’s handy work light features COB technology, which ensures a bright and smooth field of illumination. It has a magnetic base with a 180º pivot, and can attach inside of car hoods, stand on its own, or work handheld. Available in 200, 300, 500, and 800 lumen versions, each with a 60 lumen spotlight in front.

Covogoods’ Covobox 2.0 is a hidden storage box that’s made of real books on its front side. It’s perfect for hiding gadgets, cables and other small items on a shelf. The half-box slides out for easy access. You can customize your order’s size and color.

Tel Aviv-based ceramic artist Erifyli Tsavdari of Keramiki creates these dramatic, one-of-a-kind, decorative raku mugs featuring the visage of the Dark Lord of the Sith. While the raku version isn’t food-safe, there’s a glazed espresso cup that is.

The latest version of MRF’s credit card-sized multitool packs 60 survival functions in one, including knife edges, an axe head, firestarter, sundial, wrenches, a hex driver, and more. Made from 440c high carbon hardened stainless steel for durability. Comes with a leather carrying case to protect you from its sharp edges.

Having a great day? Then share how you’re really feeling with Fred’s profanity-laden coffee mug. It’s got four-times the F’Yeahs, done up in a spiffy 1970s typeface and color scheme. Holds 16 ounces of your favorite hot stuff, plus it’s microwave and dishwasher safe.

EnjoyTheWood’s laser-cut wood maps are a beautiful addition to any wall. They can be ordered blank, or with shaded countries and engraved country names, and with pushpins to document your travels. Comes in M (39″ x 24″), L (59″ x 35″), XL (79″ x 47″) and XXL (118″ x 69″) sizes.