bookends

10 Brilliant Rube Goldberg Machines That Are Endlessly Fun to Watch

When it comes to getting things done from a pure efficiency standpoint, the simpler the better. But when it comes to adding a little bit of flair (and internet cred), Rube Goldberg machines rule. And what, exactly, is a Rube Goldberg machine? While it can be many things, at its…

Add Grovemade’s Floating Wall Shelves to Your WFH Wishlist

Grovemade's impeccably designed home and office products are always a delight and the floating wall shelves that have just been released are going immediately on my WFH wishlist. Made from 15-ply premium maple or walnut plywood, and an aluminum-reinforced natural cork brackets, these shelves blend form and function seamlessly. With…

10 Authentic Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day

Barring a handful of borderline offensive stereotype-reliant Irish sports bars, we’ve never had a bad time at an Irish pub. In fact, the quickest way to get us out the door is telling us some friends are off to the local Irish place, especially if that place was started by…

Crate and Barrel Grip Bookend

We've said it before: there's a soft spot in our hearts for a cool product that ingeniously repurposes a mundane object to serve a new function. We're not talking about MacGuyvering an AM Radio out of a paper clip, a Q-tip, and 9 volt battery either. Take these old classic…

Vise Bookends

A workbench favorite makes its way over to the bookshelf thanks to the innovative designers at Restoration Hardware. Vise Bookends keep your heaviest volumes in place with a distinctly masculine tool. Although rugged, the heavy iron body of the clamps with smooth wooden handles demonstrate an unexpected elegance that looks…

Book End Bookends

Now books not only have words in them, but are in between them too. Book End book ends are made from metal and spray painted white and have a simple and creative appeal that looks clever and attractive, especially in a minimalist space.

Industrial Gear Bookends

Spruce up the office and keep them books from sliding with these new gear bookends. Great looking, heavy-duty and masculine, these are a perfect gift for a professional guy or one who loves to read. Made of resin and finished in a high-gloss black.