Awesome Living

Instead of using metal heating parts, Heatworks’ upcoming Duo carafe passes electrical current directly through the water when you pour from the hot spout. The company claims the water is heated instantaneously and with 99% efficiency.

Krane’s AMG 500 Multi-mode cart can be used as a platform, dolly or tilt cart. You can switch between its modes in seconds. It has never-flat tires and a pair of locking casters. It has a 500lb capacity, but there are also 250lb and 750lb models.

Beautifully handmade 8 oz. whiskey glasses made from smoked glass that accentuates the amber colors of whiskeys and tequilas. A smooth and wide bottom makes them feel great in the hand. Sold individually, in sets, or with a matching handblown decanter.

Parachute’s mattress uses two layers of coils instead of foam or latex. This results in three zones of support – soft at the head and feet, firm at the middle – that remain consistent over its 10-year life. Layers of wool insulate and protect the coils.

It may not look like much, but this officially licensed Star Wars Millennium Falcon rug is sure to delight fans of the franchise. It measures 79″x 104″ and has a rubber grip at the bottom to hold it in place. A smaller version is also available.

This fun wall-mounted bottle opener from Leroy Woodworks doesn’t just catch your bottle caps, it sends them down a Pachinko/Plinko-style pegboard so you can bet on where they’ll land. Set up shot glasses, and turn it into a drinking game. Available with custom artwork.

Carbon fiber is used mostly because it combines light weight and strength. While neither of those are prerequisites for a pen holder, we’d still love one of these Niama-Reisser pen cups on our desk just because it looks totally awesome.

We’ve previously featured Afterain’s deeply-embossed gun, grenade, and knife notebooks. Their expanded series includes a turntable, rearview mirror, RC controller, radio, cassette tape, outlets and switches, game controller, cameras, and a calculator.

Rumpl’s 50″ x 70″ puffy throw blanket is a must for camping, picnicking, outdoor concerts, or any other time you want to lie on the ground or other dirty surface. It features a 100% waterproof bottom, and water-repellent top, and packs into itself for easy carrying.

Designed by Michiel Cornelissen, this 3D-printed structure lets you make your own custom display piece by adding 36 colored pencils of your choice. Its base is designed to hold 36 hexagonal pencils. Available in a variety of colors from Shapeways.

Have your keys ready to go with knifemaker WESN’s latest product. The TI QR is a quick-release keychain that’s milled from two pieces of titanium. The pieces have been heat treated to ensure they last a lifetime.

IKEA’s innovative curtain has a mineral-based coating that is activated by both indoor and outdoor light. When activated, it breaks down odor-causing compounds as well as formaldehyde. The coating can be applied to different kinds of textiles. Available in 2020.

The EveryMan Tool or EMT is a utility blade holder that has five locking positions. Its track locking system makes it easy to swap blades. It also has a pry bar, a hex driver and a bottle opener. It’s available in aluminum or titanium.

F1F2’s unique pillow is made of interconnecting memory foam cubes. The design lets it conform to the shape of your head, while providing ample support and ventilation. One side of the pillow is soft while the other one is firm.

A bedside or dresser-top valet is a great thing to have, but most of them are too small to hold all of our stuff. Not so for this reclaimed wood organizer from Basic Elements by Mike, which offers three fabric-lined trays, space for multiple watches, and even a phone dock.

Ooni’s compact, foldable gas-powered pizza oven quickly hits temperatures over 932°F, so it can bake up perfectly thin and crispy Neapolitan-style pizzas in just one minute. It can also be used to quickly roast meats and veggies, thanks to its adjustable temperature.

Redecorate your place with your face, with some custom photographic cushions from Firebox. Simply upload a face (or faces) of your choice, and choose from one-faced, two-faced, or monster-sized or two-faced monster Mushions. Also great with pet faces.

Finally get that vanity plate the state won’t make. JustPlateCrazy takes old U.S. license plates and slices them up to make custom signage. The ransom note style signs come mounted to a plank of cedar for easy hanging, and can be made with 3 to 18 letters.

It might look like a stool, but this is actually a book. Designed by Mike Mak, Bookniture’s cardboard honeycomb structure can hold over a ton, and folds up into a book for storage when not in use. Measures 13.5″h x 14″ dia when in use, 13″h x 7″w x 1.5″d when folded.

For National Cereal Day, Post is making two limited edition day-starters which combine sweet and savory flavors. Choose from Chicken & Waffles or Maple Bacon Donut starting on 3/7/19 at Walmart. We’re not sure they’re part of a nutritious breakfast, but they sound tasty.

HMM Scissors have a boxcutter built into their handle. The scissors’ wide blade and weight make cutting a breeze. Their elegant design and Japanese steel construction make them a joy to behold, especially with the included magnetic stand.

Understands makes wooden stands for all-in-one PCs, monitors and laptops. Each stand is made from locally salvaged wood. Some of the stands offer additional storage as well as cable management. They come in different woods and colors.

We’ve seen a couple of tables that can be transformed into shelves, but the Aiko is by far the most affordable one yet. It can be used as a table, a fully-upright bookshelf, or as a semi-open display shelf.