Awesome Living

The classic lava lamp finally gets the rocketship makeover it deserves. Created by lava lamp originators Mathmos, the Saturn Giant floor lamp measures 5 feet tall and stands on a trio of shiny aluminum legs. Each one is handmade in the UK and can be ordered in one of 10 lava color combinations.

The Zen Work Pod provides a soundproof space that’s perfect for getting away from the kids while you work. It’s made from wood, aluminum, and tempered glass, and comes with shelving, a SmartDesk Connect, a ErgoChair Pro+, and more. Assembly takes just a day. It’s currently on sale for $21,000, including free US shipping.

South Carolina’s Moore Than Just a Book makes works of illuminated using layers of laser-cut paper under glass to create a silhouetted depth effect. Our favorite is this scene inspired by the world of Super Mario. It measures 8″h x 10″w and comes with either a black or white frame.

Designed by knifemaker Richard Rogers, this handsome pocket knife exudes class with its slimline design, satin steel blade, and carbon fiber handle scales. Its compact blade measures 2.62″ long, is made from S35VN blade steel, and has a flipper and liner lock for fast and secure deployment.

Each year it seems that stores start their Black Friday deals earlier and earlier to get a jump on the holiday buying season. Everyday Carry rounded up a bunch of excellent values on EDC gear, gadgets, bags, and other accessories you can score right now without having to wait for the end of the week.

Maker Frank Howarth wanted to make a unique ceiling light to install over his dining table. After playing around with a simpler design, he decided to go with a three-panel design comprising CNC-cut wood slices based on the topography of the lunar surface. They also look like a Joy Division album cover.

Walsh Whiskey’s triple-distilled Writers’ Tears is an ode to the golden era of Irish whiskey – and to Joyce, Shaw, Wilde and other literary giants inspired by their favorite dram. Their eight-whiskey portfolio recreates the centuries-old method of blending malt and still whiskeys distilled in copper pots.

GOAT Boxco’s Hub system offers one of the smartest designs we’ve seen. In addition to a cooling bin, they have four detachable “CAN” containers which can carry gear, bait, snacks, or other small items. They come in two sizes, with pre-loaded KITs and a CAN storage rack available. Prices shown are $100 off for a limited time.

Need to cool down drinks for guests in a hurry? The InnoChiller is a cooling accelerator that can take a six-pack from room temp to chilled in just 12 minutes. Its high-speed fan and wind tunnel work in concert with your freezer or refrigerator to speed up cooling. It has various program lengths for different drink containers.

Villeroy & Boch’s unique porcelain dish sets form a spherical sculpture when stacked, so you’ll be happy leaving them on display rather than hiding them in a cabinet. Each 2-person set includes two flat bowls, two regular bowls, two plates, and a serving platter. We can’t help but think of the Death Star when we look at these.

This unique hand tool has a ratcheting mechanism that provides up to 10x the torque of a regular screwdriver. It’s designed to reduce injuries by improving grip and reducing rotations. The 83-piece kit includes screwdrivers, drill bits, hex drivers, a flexible shaft, and more. A limited time deal from Touch of Modern.

This chunky, palm-sized flashlight measures just 2.2″ long but produces up to 1000 lumens and a beam visible from over 400 feet. It’s made from aluminum alloy, is rated IPX8 waterproof, and includes a dual-direction pocket clip and a magnetic tail cap for mounting to metal surfaces.

Get your scrub on with Casamera’s charcoal-infused shower sponge. It’s made from all-natural, biodegradable materials designed to maximize lathering. It has a deep honeycomb texture on one side, and a smooth surface on the other, and its rock shape fits comfortably in your hand.

This special series of pocket knives from Victorinox features a nifty woven pattern on its Alox scales. The design added a touch of color and texture, while the Swiss-made knife offers four useful everyday functions: blade, scissors, nail file, and screwdriver. Comes in five colors and includes a keychain ring.

This teardrop camper provides a cozy living space in temperatures as low as -5.8°F thanks to its thick insulation and optional electric or diesel heaters. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a sleeping area with a memory foam mattress, LED lighting, and more. Its Sky Mount roof rack can carry luggage or a pop-up tent.

Fans of Monty Python and The Holy Grail will immediately recognize this as the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, used to slay the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. This version is made from 550 paracord, and packed with dozens of survival tools including a compass, flashlight, multitool, fishing line, hooks, matches, tripwire, and more.

CRKT’s keychain Knife Maintenance Tool packs in a ceramic honing edge and tungsten carbide sharpener, so you can sharpen your pocket knives on the go. It also packs folding T8 and T6 Torx heads, a flathead screwdriver and a bottle opener.

Tool and accessory maker Benchmade applies their premium quality and engineering to two bolt-action pens. Crafted in Oregon, the Longhand and Shorthand each feature an ergonomic design with a grooved grip and uniquely rippled body. Available in 303 stainless steel and black 6061-T6 aluminum.

Whether you’re a DIYer or a construction pro, understanding math and geometry is critical. DEWALT’s reference guide includes 42 pages of useful equations and rules which will help you measure twice and cut once. Made from durable, toolbox-friendly materials with a spiral-bound edge. Also available for plumbing and wiring.

Gear up for the holidays with Garud’s tactical Christmas stockings. Each one has lots of locations for hanging stocking stuffers both inside and out, with four rows of MOLLE webbing, hooks, and a zipper pouch on its side. Available in a variety of colors as well as camouflage patterns. Includes a removable Velcro US flag patch.

Add a bit of cyberpunk style to any desktop with these LED lamps from AshelArt. The 15″ tall lamps are made from a stack of acrylic tiles which diffuse color through their edges and can display a variety of colorful lighting and rainbow effects. It’s sound-sensitive too, so it can change colors to the beat of your music.

FavnCrafts makes this tabletop accent lamp inspired by the “digital rain” of code from The Matrix. The 11″ tall lamp is handmade from laser-cut wood with bright LED lighting inside. You can choose from various light colors, but we think it should always remain green.

Carry a chair wherever you go with the CLIQ. This amazing portable chair folds down to about the size of a water bottle but can hold up to 300 pounds. It has a sturdy aluminum frame and a ripstop ballistic nylon seat. It’s perfect for camping, festivals, tailgating, or waiting in long lines. Save 10% in The Awesomer Shop.