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

Czech studio Kibardindesign, creators of the innovative "Bat" - levitating wireless computer mouse, are now selling the popular digital wall clock after the first prototype aroused a huge public interest. The 3D version of a digital LED clock face is named "White & White", it features a light sensitive sensor that changes the brightness of the digits when it becomes dark. It also has an alarm option.

The clock is also available for pre-order in Black Case

The Gogo Elite Tent by Nemo is the ultimate solution for adventurers that want to pack light, perfect for bicycle or motorcycle touring, sea kayaking, or other adventures. The Gogo Elite 1-Person Ultrlight Bivy Tent  weighs only 1.4 lbs and features an inflatable structure allowing the tent to be setup in 15 seconds. When packed, the incredibly small tent fits into a standard 1L water bottle!

Also check out the 1-person Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

Stack is a line of stoves born from a cooperation between La Castellamonte and Adriano Design. Stack Stoves feature the ancient tradition of ceramic stoves but with contemporary shapes. The bottom part burns the wood, whilst the top part lets the hot air waft out. Stack stoves are available in round or rectangular styles and come with a choice of bases and finishes.

We love minimal and practical design, the BabyBJorn Cradle is a beautifully designed cradle that is lightweight enough to be easily moved from room to room. The compact, cozy cradle features a spring suspension system that soothes your baby with soft rocking motions. Perfect for small apartments.

With more people working from home everyday, the workspace becomes a very important aspect of our daily lives. There are many great designs, and a lot of different materials that compose a beautiful work desk. After the jump, find 9 of our favorite work desk options in a range of prices, some suited only for large spaces, others for use in limited space.

Also check out our roundup on Home Office Pods

Skate-Home is a new company that combines two passions, skateboarding and interior design. They make original furniture always inspired by the skateboard shape. Our pick from their collection is the stylish Nollie Flip Stool, made with Canadian maple wooden frame and skateboard. The stool is available in several colors.