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Cool Thing We Want #267: A Vintage Coffee Bean Bag Chair From Ireland’s “Blanaid”

We scoped these sweet Blanaid armchairs on Etsy this morning for $622 apiece. Unfortunately, they’ve already sold. Even more unfortunate is the fact that, when they make more (and they are making more), they are only shipping them within Ireland. It’s a bummer, sure, but as Ducasse once said: “plagiarism is necessary; progress implies it.” Here’s hoping this inspires a local person to make something similar! Give us a call when you do.

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Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!

We Can’t Get Enough of Nata’s Food-Inspired Candles

London-based makers of food-shaped candles, Nata, are dropping their new collection this week, on February 27th (tomorrow!) and they're even more decadent than ever...

Surrender to a Snow Day with This Big Bowl of Goodness

Hungry for in-doors activities to keep you amused during the coldest days of the winter season? This Tonkotsu Ramen 'little puzzle thing' seems like an apropos place to start.