Awesome Living

Like the Utili-Key, Quickey is a multi-tool with the size and shape of a regular key. It has a serrated edge, a scoring point, a screwdriver, a file and a bottle opener. Also available with a skull head or in pink.

KIND’s first foray into savory protein snacks are a real winner. They taste delicious, and remind us more of a meal than sweet bars. Flavors include roasted jalapeno, honey mustard, thai sweet chili, hickory smoked, and honey smoked BBQ.

Artifox updated the raw wooden desk for the modern worker. Made of walnut or maple, Desk 01 has a built-in whiteboard panel, a dock for tablets and phones, a hidden shelf for cables and power strips and a couple of pegs for hanging.

These beautiful handcrafted basswood wall sculptures pay tribute to these majestic horned wild beasts without having to hunt them down and chop their heads off. Perfect for the pacifist’s drawing room.

A TV stand with a shelf and power strip at the back. It lets you hide your set top boxes and other video devices as well as their cables and cords. The wooden model in the video is just a prototype; the actual product is made of metal.

A shiny Airstream Land Yacht that’s been decked out as a full-service bar on wheels. We’d love to have one of these permanently parked in our backyard, but sadly the only way we’ll get to check this one out is to head to Europe.

Swiss furniture maker Peka makes shelves, closets and other storage with compartments and drawers that slide or swing out. Instead of having to reach in to get items, they come to you. Find local distributors here.

RazorPod contains reusable silica beads that suck the moisture out of razor blades, making them last longer by preventing rust. We suggest skipping to 1:50 in the video unless you can endure a barrage of embarrassing dad humor.

PackPoint is a free Android app that generates a list of clothes and other items to pack based on your destination, activities and the weather forecast. You can also add to and remove items from the list. Also on Blackberry.

A new shipping service that picks up, packs and ships your item. Shyp will also pick the most affordable option to ship your item. All you have to do is send a request via its iOS app. Available in San Francisco, and in other cities soon.

A complementary device for members of AmazonFresh, Amazon’s regional grocery delivery service. Dash lets you order items just by scanning their bar codes or using voice search. Sign up for a free Dash on Amazon.

Designer Craighton Berman’s coffee maker embraces the ritual of slow-poured coffee making. Made from borosilicate glass and bamboo, this elegant sculptural appliance is the embodiment of modern minimalism.

The Raven MPV 7100S is a hybrid multipurpose vehicle. It can go up to 17mph and tow up to 550lb. loads. Attach the mowing deck and it turns into a lawnmower. It also has an on-board 7100W generator powered by a 420cc engine.

Enjoy bacon anywhere, anytime with Go Bacon, preserved bacon strips made in California. It’s available in original or sriracha flavor. You can also subscribe to get one or three packs of Go Bacon every month.

Hang your coffee table books on this seemingly invisible stand. Like the Conceal Book Shelf, that will make it appear like your items are floating on your wall. They say it can be used with records too, but we’re thinking only double albums.

Artists Jason and Katie Lister of Apocalypse Fabrication create these plasma-cut stainless steel coasters featuring the iconic locos of your favorite superheroes. Soft felt adds depth and heroically protects your tabletop.

Amazon makes its move into living rooms with the Fire TV. Connect the tiny, but powerful box to your HDTV to browse streaming services or use the voice search to instantly access a massive library of TV, movie, music and game titles.

Designed by Italy’s ZPSTUDIO, this modern desk lamp is laser-cut from a single sheet of Dibond aluminum composite. It snaps together easily to form a complete fixture. No word yet on pricing or where you can buy one yet. Also in wood.

Germany’s Skypak creates rolling bar carts using authentic aircraft food and beverage cart. These ones are made from reclaimed wine and whiskey barrel timbers replacing the aluminum sides and top. Also available as coolers.

Offering a reasonably priced alternative to expensive standing desks, the Standdesk has a sturdy steel frame, motorized height adjustment with optional memory, and a variety of sizes and tops. You can also install your own surface.

Handmade by the blacksmiths at The Learning Barn Iron Works, this knife started its life as an old railroad spike. It’s been polished and honed to create a razor-sharp blade. They also make a nifty hand-forged bottle opener.

These unique aluminum alloy writing instruments each have a special cap which can be used as a spinning top. The weighty metal objects can help you pass the time, or help you figure out if you’re trapped in a dream or not.

To celebrate MacGyver’s 62nd birthday, iFixit put together a kit filled with the everyday items that the legendary troubleshooter frequently used. Though if you really want to be like Mac, you’d make the kit yourself.