The Portland Press, A Mason Jar Coffee Maker

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Stop me if you’ve heard this one… But someone has come up with an alternative use for a mason jar, and they’ve launched an online funding campaign to get the project off the ground. Only this time, the mason jar will help brew your coffee.

The Portland Press uses a few carefully constructed, American-made parts to help turn a mason jar into a functional French press. The Portland Press is also fitted with a wool cozy to keep your beverage warm and to help distinguish you from the other hipsters who are only using their jar to drink from — those posers. Find out more about the project here.

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[link, via Core 77]

Pizza Bean Bag

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Grab a giant slice of relaxation with The Pizza Bean Bag. Brought to us by Lazy Oaf, the fluffy lounge will have you horizontal and dreaming of even more pizza in no time. Check it out here… Grab some dessert here.

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[link, via The Awesomer]

How To Make A Cake Pan Ukulele

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For the handy bluegrass-lover with a sweet tooth, there’s the Panjolele – a ukulele made from a cake pan. What you’ll need, besides too much free time… Two cake pans, 20 toothpicks, some lumber, a handful of screws and an arsenal of tools. See full instructions here.

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A Business Card That’s A Cheese Grater

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Problem… You just came across a hunk of cheese that needs grating immediately, and you forgot to bring your box grater again. Lucky for you, you met a guy last night from the cheese shop, Bon Vivant, who gave you a business card that doubles as a cheese grater. Problem solved.

The idea for the Cheese Grater Business Card came from ad agency JWT. It includes a protective leather sleeve to protect you from when you put in your pocket — which is great for your fingers. Not using it would be grate for your fingers. Homophones!!!

[via Gizmodo]

Spaghetti Chandelier, Rigatoni Sofa, and Other Pasta Furniture

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Your pasta-inspired decor has arrived. The Pasta Collection is brought to us by Italian designers Francesco Barbi and Guido Bottazzo from BicubeDesign.

Rough day? Kick off your shoes and relax on your comfortable Tortellino chair or Rigatoni sofa. Flip on the Spaghetti chandelier and put your feet up on your tomato ottoman while you wait for the sauce to be ready. The Pasta Collection was featured at SaloneSatellite 2013.

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[via Core77]

Banana Pool Table

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Eight-ball, top stem pocket. The Banana Pool Table was created by designer Cléon Daniel and carpenter Julien Forder — taking about a year to make. So the questions we have… How do you bank a shot when there are no straight sides? And, where does one find that much yellow felt? Find out more about the project here.

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[via Neatorama]