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  Swiss Railway Man's Watch

  This beaut was initially conceived as the clock to go in Swiss railway stations by Hans Hilfiker in 1944. The classic, modern arms and red second hand are sheer class, and at around $150 it's a hell… $180

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  Silo Votives

  My dining table is hardly big enough to even be called a dining table, so putting candles in the middle takes up critical dish real estate. I like that these small ceramic votives are a modest bit of… $78

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  Personalized Alphabet Tags

  When browsing trixie and peanut’s website, I’m always overwhelmed with gift ideas. The accessories section alone includes jewelry, footwear, wigs, and more. I managed to find these alphabet tags. A… $19

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  Wave Hangers

  Having a place to hang a coat or bag on the way in and out of the house is so handy, and this simple, graphic rack from Design House Stockholm would keep things tidy by the front door. $60 two pack

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  Vintage Diagram Flour Sack Towels

  Kitchen towels are a great medium for screen printing and the diagram series by Girls Can Tell is one of my current favorites. It's a tough pick but I'm favoring the Underwood Typewriter and the… $20

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  Jutsu Tea Towels

  Granted these wouldn't really match my other towel pick, but I do like these graphic towels by Sanna Annukka, as I love most everything from the classic Finnish company. $25

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  Magnetic Spice Jars

  I already have a few of these but I love them and would always use more. They are a great dual-function product, keeping dried herbs and spices fresh and visible, while simultaneously holding up all… $98

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  Kitchen Compost Bin

  In San Francisco we have the great benefit of curbside compost pickup by the city, so composting at home is a no-brainer. Nevertheless, fruit flies will have their way with your organic matter if you…

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  Home Composting Unit

  Better yet, I'd have one of these, which actually turns your waste into compost in your kitchen, rather than just storing the material for a while before you send it away. I currently [and sadly]… $299-399

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  Espresso Set

  If I could somehow transform all my dishes into Heath dishware, I'd do it in an instant. I don't make espresso at home much so this isn't a practical selection, per se, but I love the color on these… $105