Cool Hunting

Matchstick Garden
Making gardening (or at least the planting part) easier than lighting a match, Matchstick Garden is a matchbook that holds 10 cardboard matches loaded with seeds ready for planting. Available in wildflower (Cornflower, Shasta Daisy, Corn Marigold, and Field Poppy) or herb (Basil, Chives, Parsley, and Thyme), simply insert a seeded matchstick into soil, add water and sunlight, and watch your garden grow. The...

Veuve Clicquot Tw'ice Bucket
Veuve Clicquot's new Tw'ice bucket twists 180º to either sit on top of a table or attach to the table top's side. This clever design is made from polycarbonate, aluminum and rubber and was designed in-house. Though created for its restaurant customers, you can buy one online for $100 at Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin or in the U.K. for £39 at Malmaison....

Milan Design Week 2009 Recap: Makkum
Every year during the Salone del Mobile, the Netherlands' oldest company, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, mounts a quiet exhibition of its latest projects in a humble, sun-drenched space off of Via dell'Orso in the city center. The space is noteworthy because it speaks to Makkum's intent with these unusual projects. Guided by tradition and fueled with an intellectual regard for the ceramic crafts, Makkum's exhibitions are...

Love Box
While the words "love box" might suggest a certain dirty euphemism, Tamarindo Concept's Love Box aims to be a bit more sentimental. Following their original red-and-white ceramic boxes in the shape of anatomical human hearts, they're now pumping out a limited-edition version in a black mineral-based matte polish that comes in a special certified-wood box. Sized at 11 x 9.8 x 11 inches, this...