Awesome Living

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.

Etsy shop Valek Rolling Pins makes 16.5″ beech rolling pins with laser-engraved designs for making embossed pastries. You can also send the shop your own pattern or message to be engraved in your order.

Portland-based Beam & Anchor sells beautiful mugs made from 100% copper. They’re great at keeping your drink hot or cold and will tarnish with age. In 13.5oz. and 18oz. sizes. We’d love to see what they look like with their patina.

Limited to just 9,999 copies, this ruled notebook is individually numbered and “Homer Certimafied.” On the inside back cover, you’ll find a map of Springfield, and includes some fun Simpsons stickers to embellish your pages.

A beautiful mix of sweet, sour and spicy, this chutney-like hot sauce combines tangy mangos, sweet pickle relish, and the hotness of yellow fatalli peppers. Great on mexican food, but also perfect on grilled chicken or pork chops.

Lanterns and flashlights which can be easily clamped to everything from branches to the hood of your car, and can also stand on their own. Powered by bright CREE LEDs, the flashlight version is also available in a waterproof model.

Recently funded on Kickstarter, myLIFTER is a ceiling-mounted motorized lift. Use it to maximize space or to help lift cargo on and off vehicles. A pair can lift up to 100lbs. and can be controlled via its remote or a mobile app.

Draft revised. Pay $25 per notebook, including shipping and scanning. When you’ve filled up your notebook, send it to Need/Want to be scanned and uploaded online, then pay an extra $10 if you want your notebook back.

Wooden coat hangers that have magnets instead of hooks and can hold up to 4.4lb. They look nicer and are easier to remove than ordinary hangers. A more affordable plastic version would be sweet though, since these ones are crazy expensive.

A company that makes quirky scented candles. The scents range from fragrant – fresh linens, baby powder – to familiar – leather, no. 2 pencil, money – to stink bombs like fish, skunk and body odor.

Panny is a keychain that prevents your keys from scratching the other items in your bag or pocket. It has four labeled key slots, and you have the option to add a string and shackle, a clip or a complementary flash drive.

A standing desk that won’t break the bank. Made by Chairigami, this 42″ high desk is made of corrugated cardboard. It’s not adjustable, but it’s easy to assemble, weighs just 15lb., supports up to 300lb. and is very affordable.

Launched in 2002, The World is a 644ft. luxury ship that houses permanent residents, with 130 families living in 165 personalized living areas. The ship caters to all their needs and wants and continuously sails around the world.

As a companion piece to The Grand Budapest Hotel, director Wes Anderson shot this short film which shows you how to make the Courtesan au Chocolat, a tasty treat which Ralph Fiennes’ character M. Gustave can’t get enough of.

After a long day at the beach catching winter waves, there’s nothing quite like a good warm-up in a sauna. This portable, propane-heated sauna on wheels is perfect for relaxing your muscles and mind after any cold-weather activity.