Loll is a modern outdoor furniture manufacturer from Minnesota, USA. Their furniture is made with recycled materials for long lasting and no maintenance products. The Fire Ring is a versatile product that can be used as a fire pit or an outdoor cocktail table. It is made from thick steel(unfinished for developing a nice rusty patina over time) and has a solid raised internal floor for containing the ashes.

Many of us spend the day sitting at a desk with little physical activity, not good news for our health. To fight this sedentary lifestyle, office furniture maker Turnstone created the "Buoy", a seat that keeps you active. It swivels, turns, tilts, and moves up and down, keeping your body active and your mind sharp. You can personalize your Buoy, choosing the color and pattern at their website.
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We have featured some amazing retreats over the last couple of years, but none as special as this wooden cabin in Yulan, NY. It is owned by fashion stylist and interior designer Scott Newkirk, he wanted a place to escape in the weekends from the hectic city life. A place completely disconnected from technology, with no electricity or running water, no TV or computer. A place Scott can slow down and enjoy what nature has to offer before heading back to his demanding profession. via

Check out these other amazing weekend retreats: Cliff-top House in Chile , The Hemloft weekend cabin

If you like to take your furry friend along with you on your adventures, you´ll be aware that it is unhealthy and uncomfortable for a dog to be cold. Hurtta have over ten years experience in designing functional clothing for dogs, their collection has been designed for the everyday life and all seasons of an active dog. Check out the collection at Hurtta website or purchase their products at amazon.
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You can get them in Europe here

The "Kids Rule" wooden ruler height chart is a handmade, personalized wooden growth chart, designed as a giant vintage wooden ruler by Lovestruck Interiors. The rulers are handmade to order and can be personalized with a name that is hand-stained and meticulously hand-stenciled. A stylish, vintage yet contemporary accessory, and a great addition to the kids bedroom.

We recently came across these cool candleholders by one of our favorite home decor brands, Scandinavian Menu. They were designed by Pernille Vea, she was inspired by candleholders made by the Vikings many years ago. Made of cast iron the Pipe Candleholder can be hammered into anything, like a nail in a plank, and are perfect to set a creative mood. Drive the holder into a tree trunk or wooden beam outdoors, or into a piece of firewood indoors.

The Tensile Stingray Tent is now available for purchase! We did a popular feature last year when this was still in concept stage. It is kind of a portable tree house, combining the comfort and versatility of a hammock with the comfort and security of a tent. The versatile Tensile provides comfortable accommodation in any environment, giving you more freedom and no restrictions on ground conditions. It also gives you a peace of mind separating you from insects, snakes and other predators. The tents include heavy duty webbing straps and a rope ladder.

We love practical, simple inventions, the C-pump by Joseph Joseph is a clever soap dispenser that you can use single-handedly. It features a C-shaped opening for placing the back of one hand, then simply press down firmly to dispense soap, no mess! keeping the top of the pump head cleaner and more hygienic. The unit as a a non-slip base and a soap level indicator.

Joseph Joseph are masters of form and function, check out these other clever products:
- Rocker Garlic Crusher 
- Double Dish Snack Bowl
- Y-Grinder

Podhouse is a micro home and a great solution for your holiday hide away, a backyard office and the garden. The simple houses are sustainable prefabricated modules and are available in three sizes, once you´ve chosen and ordered the model, it will be delivered completely assembled and ready to use. The pods feature double glazed doors and windows, walls and floors are very well insulated making it a perfect winter getaway.

Also check out our roundup on Office Pods

MVS Chaise by Vitra is the ultimate power nap chair, perfect for a rejuvenating rest or quick nap. At first glance the recliner looks like a sculptural object, but its comfort becomes immediately apparent upon use. The resilient material conforms to the body and is exceptionally soft and elastic. The frames construction makes it easy for users to shift their weight from a sitting to a reclining position.

Other great alternatives are: the Sway Rocking Chair and the Gravity Balans Chair

How cool is this little guy? The Beaver Pencil Sharpener is a collaboration of artist Rodrigo Torres for iconic Italian design brand Alessi. The little chrome-plated wood chewing creature is also a paper weight. A fun and quirky spin on your traditional pencil sharpener but still very functional. via

Also check out one of our all time favorite Alessi products, the Juicy Salif Citrus Squeezer

This has to be the ultimate retreat for New Yorkers. This 1917 rustic country getaway in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, was brought back to life by renowned New York interior designer Thom Filicia, it features a beautiful waterfront boathouse decorated with vintage furniture but equipped with the latest technology including a touch pad for controlling music from dockside speakers. via

Every once in awhile we come across something original and fun for the kids(remember the popular Astronaut diver cover?), we recently found these cool color-in wallpaper by Burgerplex, you can color in the artwork using marker pens, felt tips or paint. A great design idea for any children´s room or playroom.

Available at Burgerplex online store or at amazon.co.uk

The Wedge is the all new inflatable tent from HEIMPLANET. Following the success of the popular "Cave" tent, the Wedge also concentrates on intuitive handling and a quick and easy set-up. It features a inner tent, fly sheet and a stable and robust inflatable frame, plus an innovative design for wind stability. All this packed in a lightweight and compact package.

Kammok is another great kickstarter success story, in fact it was one of the most successful projects on the popular funding site. Kammok is a new, light-weight camping hammock designed to comfortably sleep one person. It weighs less than a pound and can easily be suspended from a tree, rock, post, or other anchor able to accommodate up to 500 pounds. After use, it can easily be rolled and tucked into the attached water-resistant, roll-top compression sack. Kammok is also a socially responsible brand, for every item sold they provide a treated mosquito net or health education to a family in Africa. watch the video

The Vapur Eclipse Collapsible Water Bottle, is perfect for hikers and campers that want to travel light. When exploring the outdoors, a water bottle or water canteen can occupy valuable space, the unique Vapur Eclipse can be folded, rolled up or simply flattened when not in use. The bottle is freezable and dishwasher safe, and comes with a handy carabiner for attaching to your backpack.

Balance Wu Design have created an unconventional deck of cards, a black on black deck of playing cards! The original deck of cards features some cool face card designs and will undoubtedly make your next late night poker session pitch black. The cards feature a clean minimal design and are made of nice sturdy material, great gift idea.

We are back with are popular roundups on original and unique products. Today we bring you our pick of some of the coolest doorstops available. More photos and product details after the jump.

Also check out our roundup on Cool Doormats