Doing some rough calculations I could spend 40% of my time with my kids creating all sorts of imaginary worlds with PlayShapes, the best brick system for children I've seen in a long time. Lots of creative beauty here.

The guys from Crafted Systems have a stunning collection of floor and wall covering and home accessories hand-woven from 100% natural wool felt. A beautiful celebration to craftsmanship with a totally contemporary aesthetics. Oh, I love design.

Check out the making-of pics at their site.

The minimal bike basket designed by Faris Elmasu made my wishlist one item longer. I'd love to test the efficacy of this wooden tray suited with 4 elastic bands meant to securely hold just about anything.

Mycologist Paul Stamets' Life Box, is a simple cardboard box impregnated with a mixture of Department-of-Agriculture-approved seeds. Intelligence serving the planet.

You don't need glue or screws to fix furniture if you've got a working brain. Nicola Zocca experimented with the simple yet brilliant idea of using hot air to shrink a plastic wrap, which fastens the precisely milled pieces of wood and bent steel sheets. The results is not only pleasant to the intellect but also to the eyes. Bravo!

BIT is a colourful motorbike for kids made of plywood and solid wood, a delight for children and parents alike. Designed and manufactured by Glodos and sold for 95EUR + VAT

Daniel Lorch gives a twist to steel tube furniture, using 3D laser cut technology the designer literally splits the tube to create the 4 legs of the chair. Nice!

I love the casual simplicity of the Toro table, designed by Arwed Guderian and Felix Klingmüller