{"title":"Think Practically","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDazzling visuals are all well and good, but some of the best gifts are those we find useful in our everyday lives. Consider the pragmatist's perspective and select a present as practical as it is beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fd-style-tongs","title":"FD Style Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe FD Style Tongs are constructed with a slight curve for effortless balance and control. This tool comes in two styles: a straight style that securely grasps meat and rice dishes and a serrated style that’s perfect for pasta or salads. Both tongs feature a conveniently placed notch that allows them to perch at the ready on a pan, plate, or countertop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout FD Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe FD Style collection is the brainchild of designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist creations pare each tool down to its essential elements. Constructed from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic and easy to clean. All FD Style products are crafted in Niigata, where metalworking is a regional specialty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, resin coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6¾\" L x 1 ½\" W x 1 ½\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNiigata, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FD Style","offers":[{"title":"Straight","offer_id":7036943553,"sku":"FD-TO-ST","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Serrated","offer_id":7036950913,"sku":"FD-TO-SR","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/FD_Inc_FD_Style_Tongs_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1746714914"},{"product_id":"paulownia-cutting-board","title":"Paulownia Cutting Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade from cherished paulownia wood, this cutting board is incredibly lightweight but hardy enough for your daily food prep needs. Paulownia is a quick-drying wood that resists the growth of bacteria, and its soft texture will not dull your blades. When scratched or gouged, paulownia can heal itself by absorbing water, thus minimizing the appearance of damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Paulownia Trees\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaulownia (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in Japanese) is known as the “Princess Tree” and is closely tied to female identity. In Japan, it was once customary to plant a paulownia tree when a baby girl was born, with some wealthy families planting up to three saplings per daughter. The fast-growing tree would mature as the girl did, so that when she reached the age of marriage it could be cut down and made into wooden articles for her dowry. On her marriage day, her parents would present her with a chest of paulownia wood carved from the tree in which to store kimono and other fine garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePaulownia wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSmall: 11.8\" L x 7.5\" W x 0.6\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLarge: 16.55\" L x 9.45\" W x 0.7\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHand wash. 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This simple lighting solution can be easily installed without any need for an outlet and automatically lights up your space when the sun has set, while during the day it acts as an inconspicuous piece of home decor in your choice of walnut, maple, or cherry. The LED light source creates no heat and is powered by two AA batteries that can be recharged with a micro-USB cable (not included). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWinner of the 2015 Good Design Award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Twodo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was the partnership of two engineers - Masahiko Shindo, an electrical engineer, and Kozo Ando, an architect - that lead to the creation of Twodo, the lighting brand of design company Shindo Denki Sekkei. The pair focuses on fashioning useful and beautiful objects that embody three concepts: \"Simple, Warm and New.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil-finished natural wood, ABS, acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eL: 2.56” x W: 2.56” x H: .79”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight source: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLED (warm white, 2700K)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Two built-in rechargeable AA batteries (can be replaced with commercially available AA batteries) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattery life: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMore than 1 month per charge (when lighting for 12 hours a day), with up to 2100 charges per set of built-in batteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKatagami, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shindo Denki Sekkei","offers":[{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":27866797441104,"sku":"SDS-CML-WN","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maple","offer_id":27866797473872,"sku":"SDS-CML-MP","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cherry","offer_id":27866797506640,"sku":"SDS-CML-CR","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Shindo_Denki_Sekkei_CALM_Light_Group_Good_Design_Award.jpg?v=1779479002"},{"product_id":"ro-biki-notebook-basic","title":"Ro-Biki Notebook","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing quite like a well-loved notebook. This notebook is covered with a special wax paper that crumples and scratches over time, creating a lovely patina that will show the signs of your adventures. The paper inside produces excellent writing quality whether you use a pencil, ballpoint, or fountain pen. \u003cem\u003eContains 60 double-sided pages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in lined, cross (reticle), 2mm grid, and 4.5mm grid varieties, each in its own color. Pairs with the Ro-Biki Notebook Carrying Case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamamoto Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYamamoto Paper - maker of the Ro-Biki line - is a paper wholesaler and stationery brand founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1972. Using their vast experience in the paper industry, they create original stationery products that stand out from the competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.25\" L x 3.6\" W, 60 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOsaka, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMAMOTO Paper","offers":[{"title":"Green 6mm Ruled","offer_id":30332709797968,"sku":"YP-RNB-GR","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ivory 5mm Reticle","offer_id":30332709961808,"sku":"YP-RNB-IV","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Grey 4.5mm Reticle Squared","offer_id":30332709994576,"sku":"YP-RNB-GY","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 2mm Squared","offer_id":30332710027344,"sku":"YP-RNB-RD","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/YAMAMOTO_Paper_Ro-Biki_Notebook_Basic_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142283"},{"product_id":"towel-bar","title":"Kanamono Towel Bar","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis solid brass towel bar just might be the missing piece in the bathroom of your dreams. It features a simple and unassuming design that is made amazing through Muro Kanamono's expert casting. It’s available in either plain brass or brass with a black finish to complement your towel collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Muro Kanamono\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMetal-working atelier Muro Kanamono was founded in Kyoto in 1802, where they built a reputation for creating beautiful yet resilient nails (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewakugi) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand hardware for temples and homes throughout the region. Today they continue to pay homage to their past by crafting metal hardware that is inspired by current trends while staying grounded by tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCast brass (optional black finish)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15.75\" x 2.2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eIf\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e dirty or tarnished, mix half a lemon and a tablespoon of baking soda (you may use salt as a substitute) in a bowl until it turns into a fine paste. Using a soft cloth, apply the paste to the tarnished section and rub it in a circular motion. Rinse the piece thoroughly under warm water and dry immediately after.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muro Kanamono","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":32955462975568,"sku":"MU-TB-BR","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":32955463434320,"sku":"MU-TB-BK","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Muro_Kanamono_Towel_Bar_Group-1.jpg?v=1789651102"},{"product_id":"double-hook","title":"Kanamono Double Hook","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEasily add a bit of practical utility to any corner of the home with a good hook. This double hook from Muro Kanamono is crafted from solid brass that will take on a complex patina over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout Muro Kanamono\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMetal-working atelier Muro Kanamono was founded in Kyoto in 1802, where they built a reputation for creating beautiful yet resilient nails (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewakugi) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand hardware for temples and homes throughout the region. Today they continue to pay homage to their past by crafting metal hardware that is inspired by current trends while staying grounded by tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCast brass (optional black finish)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5.05\" L x 0.4\" W x 2\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eIf\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e dirty or tarnished, mix half a lemon and a tablespoon of baking soda (you may use salt as a substitute) in a bowl until it turns into a fine paste. Using a soft cloth, apply the paste to the tarnished section and rub it in a circular motion. Rinse the piece thoroughly under warm water and dry immediately after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muro Kanamono","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":32955463041104,"sku":"MU-DH-BR","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":32955463499856,"sku":"MU-DH-BK","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Muro_Kanamono_Double_Hook_Group-1.jpg?v=1780588429"},{"product_id":"kitchen-and-serving-chopsticks","title":"Kitchen and Serving Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTapered at both ends, these versatile chopsticks can be used for cooking or serving up to two separate dishes, reducing clutter on the table or in the kitchen. The three-sided shape of each barrel conveniently prevents the chopsticks from rolling away when set down on a counter or table, and their visually striking designs add a splash of color to any occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or visit the \u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing Japan's bamboo chopstick industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, food-grade paint\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 12.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. 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