22 Series Plug
Do away with the standard vertical cover plate. This “suite of electric sockets” puts sockets in unusual positions, and installs behind a wall.
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Dish Drainer
Drying isn’t a “precarious affair” with this “sturdy, easy-to-clean” drainer. “Watching plates dry has never been more fascinating.”
Price: $110
Contact: Conranusa.com
Source: Dwell
Chat plates
Forget about making interesting dinner conversation. “Your cooking will speak for itself and the tableware can do the talking, too.”
Price: $48
Contact: Momastore.org
Source: Dwell
Designer Duct Tape
Make sure your packages arrive in style with this “pretty duct tape.” Available in paisley, houndstooth, basket weave, and wood grain.
Price: $10
Contact: Spoonsisters.com
Source: Pointclickhome.com
Writing Spoon
“By crossbreeding nib and utensil,” this spoon by Spanish designer Julia Mariscal makes it okay to play with your food.
Price: $31
Contact: Faces-usa.com/retailers.html
Source: The Washington Post
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Film reviews: ‘Send Help’ and ‘Private Life’Feature An office doormat is stranded alone with her awful boss and a frazzled therapist turns amateur murder investigator
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Movies to watch in Februarythe week recommends Time travelers, multiverse hoppers and an Iraqi parable highlight this month’s offerings during the depths of winter
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ICE’s facial scanning is the tip of the surveillance icebergIN THE SPOTLIGHT Federal troops are increasingly turning to high-tech tracking tools that push the boundaries of personal privacy
