Back Country House

Designed by David Maurice of LTD Architectural, the award-winning "Back Country House” is a stunning retreat located in the settlement of Puhoi, just north of Auckland, New Zealand. The two-storey residence plays on the uniquely New Zealand typology of the back-country hut, with a simple structure that comprises a timber frame, shed roof, terrace, and a metal-sided annex. The house comprises a single volume for living, cooking and eating, with shared open spaces, enhancing connection with each other, and to the surrounding environment. The highlight of the house however is outside on the deck, where an outdoor table peels away to reveal two parallel bathtubs fixed into the deck in front of the outdoor fireplace. Perfect.

SQUAM LAKE TREE HOUSE

Set just above the quiet shoreline of Squam Lake in New Hampshire, the Squam Lake Tree House is a thoughtful retreat that feels grown rather than built. Designed by Alchemy Architects, the home is best understood as a box of trees carved directly from the surrounding forest, using the forest itself as both material and inspiration. It is complex in how it is made, yet calm in how it lives. The compact 1500 square foot home follows Passive House principles...
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SWITCH | SALT & PEPPER DISPENSER

We have featured some original salt & pepper shakers(Salt & Pepper Cell Shakers, Salt and Pepper Squeezers, Angel and a Devil Shakers), but this has to be the most original of them all. The Switch Salt and Pepper from Fred & Friends is a clever shaker, it works with a large toggle button on top, you can switch between salt or pepper. Fun idea, no batteries required....
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CRUA HYBRID HAMMOCK TENT

The Crua Hybrid Hammock Tent is the Swiss Army knife of personal travel, it includes a single person camping hammock that converts into a bivvy tent, a self inflating mattress, and sleeping bag. All can be used together or separate, it is basically everything you need for a warm, comfortable night in the wild. Constructed from highly water repellent Ripstop Nylon, the Crua Hybrid allows for easy setup and also features a rip-stop nylon rainfly for wate...
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