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If you know someone who is contemplating to discard their old vinyl LP collection then be a good friend and prevent them from committing such a music harakiri! Just gift them the Portable LP To MP3 Turntable during the holidays or on a special occasion. Available from HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER for $149.95, the portable device is able to convert vinyl LPs into digital (WAV) format. Supporting 33 and 45-rpm records, the turntable supports Windows 7, Vista, XP, or a Mac using the included USB cable. The in-built FM transmitter lays records over unused frequencies and the included software eliminates scratches, hisses, and pops.

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How much drinking water do you usually buy each week? How would you like to actually be able to purify that tap water and turn it into actual drinking water? Well that's possible right now thanks to the IDEO Filtrete water filtration system developed together with 3M. Not only will you be saving some extra cash on the long run by not buying sparkling or still water as often but you'll also help save the environment by significantly reducing your daily pet container output (up to 3,000 disposable water bottles per family per year.) The Filtrete Water Station launched at Walmart in July 2010 but will be available in other locations soon so you can check it out and test it for yourself. Your kitchen will certainly appreciate it! Via IDEO

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Now you can gift a loved one something special from the House of Louis Vuitton without burning a hole in your pocket. The Ruben Toledo 100 Postcards Collection is perfect for the discerning traveller or something who appreciates the finer things in life. The postcard series pay homage to the illustrations created by Cuban artist Ruben Toledo for the Louis Vuitton City Guide. The Ruben Toledo 100 Postcards for Louis Vuitton City Guide is available at any of the flagships Louis Vuitton stores for US$115. The collection no doubt makes for a thoughtful and beautiful gift and one even gets to travel vicariously through them!

"My aim is to paint a portrait of a city and to draw out its special and eternal essence; to capture the unique tempo and character of each." - Ruben Toledo

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The Jet Table highlights Brazilian architect Guilherme Torres penchant for intelligent design and modern engineering. Inspired by the futuristic cartoon The Jetsons and something as trivial as plastering float, the streamlined table takes centre stage thanks to its punctilious aesthetics and unconventional form factor. Made of MDF boards and available in five different iterations, the table is finished in pulsating colors. The Jet table is in total accordance to the international sustainability standards and all waste generated during the manufacturing process was sent for recycling.

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The table in the images below is not just your average office table. Called the Table Connect, this special table can connect to an iPhone, and probably any iPod touch and iPad, since they all use exactly the same dock connector, and, thanks to the embedded 58-inch multitouch surface, it will become a giant iPhone (or iPod touch/iPad). Thus the Table Connect will work as a fully functional device, and you'll be able to run apps, watch video files, and make calls straight from the table. Unfortunately you're still stuck with AT&T, if you're reading these lines from the U.S., so if your Table Connect can't get a decent reception in your area then you'll know who to blame. So, are you considering buying yourself a huge iPhone? Via Table Connect

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I know in a couple of days its going to be freezing here and the mere thought of even venturing outdoors would be scary. However if you are in the Southern Hemisphere or a tropical country (lucky you) then you can certainly enjoy the wonders of the HAUS series of conversation pods. Designed by Alexander Lotersztain, these compact mini houses have been inspired by the fairy tale 'the three little pigs' and the idea is to get together with family and friends for some scintillating conversation in a private space. Designed Alexander Lotersztain collaborated with Corian by Dupont, Bisazza, Laminex Group and Euroluce Lighting to create this intelligent space for intimate conversations.

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Interior design, like fashion, tends to come full circle eventually. What was old is new, what was retro is reclaimed as modern. Take a look at some of these images from the 60s- and 70- era drama Mad Men for some old school inspiration for your modern home. And if you really have some time to kill, check out an episode or two for some stylish entertainment!

The original Mad Men office is a stunning example of updated retro – minimalism, clean lines and lots of light. We love its sleek look – how about you?

Wood paneling is difficult to pull off, but take a look at the paneling alongside those blocky retro chairs. It doesn’t get any better!

The Draper residence is opulent and, in our opinion, has just a bit more “Betty” and a bit less “Don”. The feminine peach accent pillows, floral chair and peach-toned wood is calming and sophisticated.

Helen Bishop’s mustard yellow couch, ornate lamp and tree branch wall decor comes together in a welcome throwback that would look great in any modern home.

We don’t want to ruin the plot for anyone who isn’t caught up in the clandestine Madison Avenue drama on Mad Men, but we think it’s safe to say that the makeshift office that Draper and the others move into temporarily in the third season is full of patterns, rich colors, and lots of inspiration.

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Behold another modular furniture idea! The Dune Modular Sofa will let you change your overall living room setup depending on your mood or your needs. The sofa is made of various seats that slide in order to offer you more seating space not to mention some very creative's sofa shapes. The Dune Sofa also comes in a regular version, "with straight cushions" but the really interesting one is the modular version that lets you move the various pieces around the room. There are various cushion shapes to consider and you can truly customize the way your Dune Modular Sofa will ship in such a way that you can almost be certain that nobody else has the exact similar design; at least in your neighborhood. Via Ditre Italia

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Corian is quite an ingenious material when it comes to building various furniture pieces. Take the Clover Table in the images below that has been crafted from a single sheet of Corian. That's possible due to Corian's special properties. Heating the material up to 300F gives lets you mold it as you see fit. From the flat surface above a clover-shaped piece has been cut out and then the remaining material has been bent to form the three legs of the Clover Table. The table is more than resistant and will easily hold the glass sheet on top and it will certainly make an impression with your guests. Via Wertel Oberfell

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When it comes to making music accessories, V-Moda pays equal amounts of attention to both form and function. The newly released V-Moda Vibrato Headphones are also a testament to the music lifestyle brand's design philosophy. The premium noise-isolating in-ear headphones will make for a fantastic gift for audiophiles during the holidays as it recreates the sound of a live music and even provides a club experience. It also helps that the Vibrato headphones are super chic as they have been crafted from high quality zinc alloy. Equipped with 8mm dynamic HD neodymium drivers and V-Moda's BLISS noise isolating technology, the headphones will work perfectly with an iPhone or an iPod. The Vibratos will be available soon in a electronic shop near you for $129.

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