If you need a home office but live in a crowded house; or want a way to get away from other distractions, then you could try this amazing idea from Lifehacker, turning your shed into an office. I can say that when you see the results, you will want your own office-shed. See Brian’s full Home Office Flickr set for more details. Amazing work!

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In these days we become more and more depended on electricity. There are a lot of electrical appliances, and of course need a lot of power outlets. From Mashallah Design, E-Ball is a small multiplug connector with space saving design, looks cheerful and gives you up to 12 power outlets in a very small area. cool!  [via]

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Created by young designer Mostapha El Ouhlani, “La Ruche” is a quite brilliant storage system inspired by both the natural shelter build by bees and traditional forms of architecture Arab Andalusia.

These hexagonal modualr components can be easily to move and alternately stack up into a personal storage system. I especially like the hexagonal cells shape and the endless compositional possibilities.

12 pieces available in black, white and orange for €1, 950.

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Located in the industrial district of town Izola, on the Slovenian coast, OFIS projeted the Apartments On The Coast, a building of very low budget for young families and couples. The loggias covered with semi-transparent angled textile shadings ensure the building nice views towards the sea, at the same time as sun-roof and curtain. “The changing rhythm of balconies creates dynamic elevations and offers privacy to the neighbouring owners.” 

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Made by Yi Tien Electronics, the “RSStroom Reader” is an interesting small device that can print the latest RSS headlines directly onto your rolls of toilet paper! Equipped with a sensor that reads your weight at a time when you sit on the toilet seat, this gadget personalizes the RSS source depending on your weight.  [via]

The Living Room project designed by Seifert Stoeckmann is located in the historic district of Gelnhause, Germany. After you’ll see the pictures, I can sure that you will impress by its plenty of windows. The house is perforated by 52 windows set in a checkerboard pattern, clad with a powder-coated-aluminum skin. Next, you will find the most amazing things about this project. The bedroom hangs in a sliding drawer that can be opened over the street for alfresco sleeping, really amazing design.   [via]

This Sushi Soap can be a great gift for someone who love shshi. Sushi soap come with 8 deliciously inedible rolls packaged in an authentic looking bento box. Take it in the bath or shower with you. Buy from Perpetual Kid for $7.99.

I think I must admin that the idea behind this set of numeric keypad/calculator chairs is quite original and unique. Come from Pantograph, a Japanese website, this set of chairs looks pretty cool, but I don’t know whether it is concept or a practical product right now. I imagine this set of numeric keypad/calculator chairs will be very suitable for a waiting area.   [via]